Proposed planning and zoning fee increases
Summary
The Home Builders Association is pushing back on the FY2027 fee schedules, saying the county hasn't shown how the new fees — including a $2,500 expedited business review fee — were calculated, and warning that higher fees feed into housing costs.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown revenue increase from new fees; builders say higher fees raise housing costs.
The county general fund if fees cover the cost of development reviews.
Home builders and ultimately homebuyers, who the HBA says will bear higher development costs passed into home prices.
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