Summary
Permit fees will rise 15% across the board — the first increase since FY20 — as the department works to shore up a declining fund balance. This affects anyone building, renovating, or opening a business in the county.
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Last discussed Apr 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
15% higher permit fees for residents and businesses starting FY27.
✅Who benefits
The permitting fund and general county budget.
⚠️Who could be affected
Residents and businesses paying permit fees.
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