Development Contributions, Bonds and Taking in Charge If you are developing property in the city, you may be liable to pay Development Contributions to Dublin City Council. Residential Section 48 Development Contributions The rates of contribution under the Development Contribution Scheme as made for the administrative area of Dublin City Council. Section 49 Development Contributions Luas Cross City SDCS Luas Docklands SDCS Letter of Compliance with Financial Conditions How To Pay Development Contributions Information on how to pay your development contribution if you have received an invoice. Letter of Compliance Letter of compliance with financial conditions. Bonds & Taking in Charge Information about security bonds and the taking in charge procedure.