County Fee and Rate Adjustments for FY 2026-27
Summary
The county proposed fee adjustments averaging 3.2% to 4.2% across land development, environmental health, and agriculture departments to maintain service levels. Debate centered on whether to exempt single-family residential building permits from increases.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Generates $3.4 million in required cost recovery revenue to maintain departmental operations.
County departments maintaining full cost recovery and regulatory oversight.
Developers, property owners, and small businesses facing increased permit and inspection fees.
Mentions & discussions (2)
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - LAND USE — May 6, 2026
The county proposed fee adjustments averaging 3.2% to 4.2% across land development, environmental health, and agriculture departments to maintain service levels. Debate centered on whether to exempt single-family residential building permits from increases.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — May 5, 2026
The county adopted multiple fee increases for fire protection, medical examiner, and health services to maintain cost recovery, drawing pushback over cumulative living costs.
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