Summary
Two measures headed to the full council would consolidate all county permitting fees into one fee table and implement a 20% across-the-board fee increase plus a 10% technology fee at the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement. Anyone pulling a permit — homeowners, builders, developers — could pay more.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
If approved, permit applicants would face a 20% fee increase plus a 10% technology fee, raising the cost of building and development permits countywide.
The county's permitting operations gain revenue; applicants with faster or consolidated fee processing may also benefit.
Homeowners, builders, and developers who pay permitting fees would face higher costs.
Mentions & discussions (3)
County Council - Sep 1, 2026
The Council finalized a 20% hike in all permitting fees plus a 10% technology fee — anyone building, renovating or opening a business in the county will pay more.
Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee - Jul 6, 2026
Two measures headed to the full council would consolidate all county permitting fees into one fee table and implement a 20% across-the-board fee increase plus a 10% technology fee at the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement. Anyone pulling a permit — homeowners, builders, developers — could pay more.
County Council - Jun 22, 2026
New legislation (CB-067-2026) consolidates all permitting fees into one table, paired with CR-062-2026 authorizing a 20% fee increase plus a 10% technology fee. Both sent to the TIEE committee — expect a public hearing before any increase takes effect.
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