Planning and Building fee increases with 30% soft cap
Summary
Permit fees go up for FY 2026-27, but the Board added a guardrail: a one-year pilot capping real-time billing fee jumps at 30% above cost, with early warning conversations and tracking of how long applications actually take.
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Last discussed May 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Applicants will pay higher permit fees in FY 2026-27, though the biggest increases are capped at 30% over cost during the pilot year.
The County's Planning and Building budget; taxpayers avoid subsidizing permit processing.
Developers and homeowners applying for permits face higher fees.
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