School impact fees and fee incentives
Summary
Habitat for Humanity's Lucie Ghioto told the committee building in Kissimmee costs $10,000-$20,000 more per unit than Orange County, mostly due to impact and permit fees — with school impact fees the biggest hurdle. Members want to keep pushing fee deferrals and reductions, noting the city's existing deferral policy is little-known to developers.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Fee relief could save affordable housing developers roughly $10,000-$20,000 per unit.
Nonprofit and affordable homebuilders, and ultimately lower-income homebuyers.
Potentially school district and general fund revenues if fees are reduced or waived.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Advisory Boards - Jun 18, 2026
The school district's impact fee was flagged as a major cost barrier for affordable homes. Ideas include tiering or discounting fees for smaller homes, deferrals, and targeting incentives to developments that house school district employees.
Advisory Boards - Mar 19, 2026
Habitat for Humanity's Lucie Ghioto told the committee building in Kissimmee costs $10,000-$20,000 more per unit than Orange County, mostly due to impact and permit fees — with school impact fees the biggest hurdle. Members want to keep pushing fee deferrals and reductions, noting the city's existing deferral policy is little-known to developers.
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