Amenity Cost Charges (ACCs) and Community Amenity Contributions (CACs), along with Development Cost Charges (DCCs) are parts of Maple Ridge’s funding strategy that allow the City to provide and maintain public amenities and infrastructure.
Amenity Cost Charges
Draft Program and Bylaw
Staff presented a draft ACC Program and Bylaw to Council for first reading on May 26, 2026 (refer to the staff report for details). The City is now engaging with residents and industry to help increase understanding and gather feedback.
Maple Ridge is currently developing a new ACC program and bylaw to help plan for needed community amenities as the city grows.
ACCs are one tool that allows municipalities to collect charges from new development to help fund a portion of the cost of new or expanded community amenities required to support growth.
The City is reviewing how an ACC program will fit within Maple Ridge’s existing approach to funding growth-related infrastructure and amenities.
Amenity Cost Charges Open House
The City of Maple Ridge hosted an Amenity Cost Charges (ACC) Open House on June 17, 2026, to share information on the proposed ACC program and receive feedback from the community.
The event provided an opportunity to discuss the proposed ACC framework, answer questions, hear feedback, and explore how this tool may help fund future community amenities and facilities needed to support growth and evolving community needs in Maple Ridge.
The presentation boards from the Open House are now available online for public review.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact housing@mapleridge.ca.
Next Steps
As noted above, the City recently hosted a community open house regarding the proposed ACC program and also undertook initial industry engagement through the Urban Development Institute (UDI). The City continues to work with external consultants on the proposed ACC program, including refinement of the proposed framework, rates, and implementation considerations. As the ACC program progresses, the City will continue to provide updates and share information with the community and affected interest holders. The ACC program and bylaw process is anticipated to be completed by Summer 2026.
Community Amenity Contributions
CACs are contributions that may be provided by developers as part of certain rezoning applications to help address the impacts of proposed development.
CACs can be used to help fund community amenities such as parks, recreation facilities, community spaces, or other public benefits that support new development. Contributions may be provided as land, on-site amenities, or financial contributions.
CACs are typically secured through site-specific rezonings where additional density or changes in land use are being considered.
How Maple Ridge Funds Infrastructure and Amenities Today?
Maple Ridge currently uses a combination of funding tools to help pay for infrastructure and amenities needed to support growth, including:
- DCCs for core infrastructure such as roads, water, sewer, drainage, and parks
- CACs secured through certain rezoning applications
- Other funding sources such as taxation, grants, and partnerships
CACs are currently used on a case-by-case basis and are negotiated through the rezoning process to help secure amenities or financial contributions where additional development potential is being considered.
