Permit fee reform under HB 803
Summary
New state laws (HB 399 and HB 803) cap permit fees at actual cost, forcing a countywide fee study due in February 2027. Fees could go up or down — and Commissioner Zembower wants an economic impact statement on every unfunded state mandate.
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Permit fees may rise or fall when the study results arrive; the county currently hasn't adjusted development fees in years.
Builders and residents could see fees more closely matched to actual service costs.
The county could collect less revenue if fees exceed actual costs.
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