What Are Development Contributions?

Development Contributions is an equitable way of charging the cost of growth.

Who Pays Development Contributions?

You could be expected to pay Development Contributions if you intend to:

• Construct a new building/s.
• Extend or change an existing building/s.
• Make a new connection to services.
• Subdivide land.

When Do Development Contributions Become Payable?

You will be advised of any Development Contribution required:

• In a Project Information Memoranda in the case of a Building.
• In the Resource Consent Decision in the case of a Subdivision.

This payment may be made any time thereafter, at which time an invoice will be raised.  However, payment must be made before the issue of:

• A Certificate of Compliance for Building.
• A 224 Certificate for Subdivisions.

If you would like further information, please contact Council.

Does Everybody Pay The Same Amount?

All parts of the Ruapehu District experience different growth.  Therefore, there is a differing need for Council to expand infrastructure in different parts of the District.

Refer to Fees and Charges Manual for current fees.

Application for Remission or Postponement

A person who feels that the Development Contribution fee charged is excessive or who wants postponement of the time to pay, can do so by writing a letter to the Chief Executive within 15 days of the fee being advised.  The charge for such an application is set out in the Fees and Charges Manual.