Building permit fee overhaul
Summary
First update to building fees since 2008, aiming for 100% cost recovery with phased increases and a new tech fee that will finally allow credit card and online permit payments. Builders and homeowners doing remodels will pay more starting October 1.
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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adds about $300,000 a year to the building fund, reaching full cost recovery by January 2027.
General fund taxpayers, since permit payers now cover the full cost of the building division.
Developers and homeowners pulling permits, who face higher fees.
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