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Lien Search Fee Increase to $125
Summary
The fee for lien searches — used in real estate closings — jumps from $50 to $125, the first increase in over two decades. Passed first reading.
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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Raises the per-search cost to title companies and closing agents by $75.
✅Who benefits
The city's general fund, which better recovers staff costs.
⚠️Who could be affected
Title companies, attorneys, and closing agents who pay the fee.
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