Amenity Cost Charges (ACCs) are a new development finance tool introduced by the Province as part of recent provincial housing legislation which significantly alters how local governments fund growth-related amenities. ACCs will be collected from new development and are intended to largely replace the City’s existing Density Bonus and Community Amenity Contribution (CAC) programs, which are the primary funding sources for critical amenities to meet the needs of a growing community.
The City’s proposed ACC Program is informed by Council approved policies, plans and strategies including the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan, the draft Major Facilities Roadmap, and the Library Services and Spaces Strategy. ACCs will help fund essential amenities needed to support a growing community, including community centres and athletic facilities, libraries, and cultural and community spaces.
ACCs can be used to fund:
- Community centres and recreation and athletic facilities
- Libraries and public squares
- Cultural and community spaces
The City of Coquitlam has developed a draft ACC Program in alignment with provincial legislation and available guidance, including the ACC Best Practices Guide recently released by the Province in March 2025. ACCs will function similarly to Development Cost Charges (DCCs), which fund essential infrastructure such as roads, utilities, parks and emergency service facilities. The new ACC program, alongside the DCC program, will serve as a fundamental funding tool for the core infrastructure and amenities that facilitate development and community growth.
Proposed ACC Rates
| Development Type | ACC Rate |
|---|
| Low-Rise Residential¹ | $21,205/dwelling unit |
| Mid-Rise Apartments² | $21.31/ft² |
| High-Rise Apartments³ | $38.53/ft² |
| Industrial, Commercial and Institutional | $0 |
¹ Low-rise residential is defined as single-detached residential, small-scale residential including duplex, triplex, fourplex, multiplexes, and townhomes.
² Mid-rise apartments are defined as apartment buildings up to 12 floors.
³ High-rise apartments are defined as apartment buildings above 12 floors.
The new ACC rates will take effect upon bylaw adoption. Coquitlam expects to adopt the first ACC bylaw by June 30, 2025. Before finalizing the ACC Program, the City will consult with interest holders, including the development industry and general public.
Do you have any comments or feedback about ACCs? Email Housing Changes or visit LetsTalkCoquitlam.ca/ACC.