Lubbock is looking at changing the fees developers pay when they build new stuff. This could mean your rent or mortgage might go up, but it could also mean better city services for everyone.
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Your wallet could feel it if these fees change, impacting housing prices and what the city can afford to do.
Newer residents and the city's infrastructure could benefit from increased funding for services.
New homebuyers and renters might end up paying more for housing.
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