The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge that local authorities can set on new developments in their area. This charge makes sure certain types of new development contribute to the infrastructure needed to support growth and benefit the local community.
The CIL will be used in combination with Section 106 agreements (S106), which will continue to be used for site specific infrastructure. Unlike S106 funds which require a direct link between the contributing development and infrastructure project, CIL funds, along with funding from other sources, can be used to support infrastructure across the city of York.
Our CIL Charging Schedule that will take effect from 1 February 2026 is:
| Development type | CIL rate per m2 |
|---|---|
| Residential dwellings within the city of York area | £75 |
| Residential dwellings within all of the City of York Local Plan strategic sites (as identified on the attached mapping) | £0 |
| Purpose Build Student Accommodation - Off campus | £150 |
| Purpose Build Student Accommodation - On campus (as identified on the attached mapping) | £0 |
| All other development | £0 |
Levy rates are required to be paid to the council through the following instalments, following the provision of a CIL Demand Notice issued by the council.
| Overall CIL liability | Payment instalments |
|---|---|
| Less than £20,000 | Payment in full within 60 days |
| £20,000 to £99,999 | 50% paid within 90 days Further 50% paid within 180 days |
| £100,000 to £499,999 | 25% at 90 days 25% at 180 days 50% at 360 days |
| £500,000 or more | 25% at 90 days 25% at 240 days 50% at 480 days |
Find further information about CIL:
- Consultations on the Draft Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule
- Implementation of the Community Infrastructure Levy
- How the Community Infrastructure Levy is spent