On 14 July 2025, Property Council submitted on Christchurch City Council’s proposed development contributions rebate schemes.
Why this matters to our members
Property Council supports development contribution rebate schemes. Development rebates can provide incentives to stimulate economic development.
Our view
We recommend that Christchurch City Council revise the proposed schemes to encourage greater uptake from the development community. In particular, we recommend that Christchurch City Council:
- Does not limit funding for Scheme 1
- Extend the expiry date to a five-year period for Scheme 1
- Amend Scheme 2 to allow for three or more storey residential buildings to be eligible;
- Does not limit funding for Scheme 2;
- Extend the expiry date to a five-year period for Scheme 2; and
- Engage in good faith with individuals managing the expiration of development contribution credits to facilitate a more appropriate solution.