Development contributions

Merri-bek City Council’s Development Contributions Plan (DCP) levy is no longer applicable to be paid from 1 July 2026.

Devlopment Planning Permits have not included conditions for the DCP levy requirement since 1 July 2023.

Both the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Development Infrastructure Levy (DIL) components are no longer applicable from 1 July 2026.

If you are a property owner or building surveyor, and you would like written confirmation advising that the Development Contributions Plan (DCP) levy is no longer required to be paid for a property, please email DCPApplication@merri-bek.vic.gov.au.

Council is undergoing a Planning Scheme Amendment for a new DCP levy. For more information, see Amendment C236mbek - Introduction of a new Development Contributions Plan.

For more information about development contributions, contact us on 9240 1111.