Proposed Regional Water Supply Development Cost Charge Program
The Capital Regional District (CRD) is working towards implementing a Regional Water Supply (RWS) Development Cost Charge (DCC) Program to help fund eligible growth-related water projects.
DCCs are charges collected by local governments to help fund eligible infrastructure expenditures required to service population growth. DCCs are regulated by the Province and are intended to foster fairness, ensure consistency and promote transparency and equitability. The Local Government Act (LGA) sets out the general requirements under which local governments may charge DCCs. Many local governments in BC have established DCC Programs in place, including most municipalities in Greater Victoria. Please review our Frequently Asked Questions for more information on DCCs and the proposed RWS DCC program.
How to Get Involved
Members of the public can share their feedback on the proposed RWS DCC program by:
- Viewing the Public Virtual Information Session recorded June 19, 2024
- Viewing the Developer Virtual Information Session recorded June 20, 2024
- Completing the online survey by July 5, 2024
Your input will be considered by the Regional Water Supply Commission and will help us understand the level of support for the program as well as identify factors to consider related to program design and implementation. Without a DCC program in place, projects required to upgrade infrastructure and expand water supply as the region grows will be fully paid for by water users through increased water rates.