Building permit fee schedule amendment under House Bill 803
Summary
Starting July 1, small residential work under $7,500 needs no building permit (though zoning review still applies), and private provider fees are cut 25-50%.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Small revenue adjustments; no general fund subsidy — development still pays for itself.
Homeowners doing small projects and developers using private providers.
City building and planning staff absorb extra administrative work without the offsetting revenue.
Mentions & discussions (2)
General - Jul 7, 2026
A new state law bars cities from charging permit fees for certain projects valued under $7,500 — mostly fences and sheds. Staff call it an administrative headache: zoning still has to verify setbacks, code enforcement may need to investigate falsified quotes, and no inspections occur.
City Council - Jun 9, 2026
Starting July 1, small residential work under $7,500 needs no building permit (though zoning review still applies), and private provider fees are cut 25-50%.
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