Water, Wastewater, and Roadway Impact Fees Update
Summary
New development would pay about $5,600 per home for water and wastewater impact fees combined (up from ~$4,500), still far below the ~$12,000 legal maximum. The recommendation now heads to the City Council.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Raises the combined water/wastewater fee for a new single-family home from about $4,500 to $5,600.
Existing residents, since growth helps pay for the infrastructure it uses.
New-home buyers and developers, who will pay moderately higher fees, though officials stressed the rates remain below regional competitors.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Oct 13, 2026
The five-year update to water, wastewater, and roadway impact fees cuts what new homes and businesses pay — a typical home's total drops slightly and big commercial projects drop sharply — balancing growth support with infrastructure funding.
Municipal Utility Board - Sep 24, 2026
New development would pay about $5,600 per home for water and wastewater impact fees combined (up from ~$4,500), still far below the ~$12,000 legal maximum. The recommendation now heads to the City Council.
Municipal Utility Board - Jan 29, 2026
The city is starting its required 5-year update of impact fees for roads, water, and wastewater to help new developments pay for their share of infrastructure.
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