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Hillsborough considers doubling impact fees on new homes
April 28, 2020

Hillsborough County is considering a plan to double the impact fees charged on new home construction.  The idea, still in the discussion stages, would increase the fees for transportation, utilities and parks on a typical new single-family home from just less than $9,000 to slightly more than $18,000.  Combined with a previously-approved fee increase for schools, the cost to build a 2,000-square foot house in the urban service zone will go from less than $13,000 to approximately $28,000 if all the fee increases are approved. Continue reading