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Old 05-10-2021, 09:53 AM
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Thank you for explaining what an “impact fee” is
It's just semantics, at the end of the day, taxpayers pay.

Impact Fees FAQ: What Are They, Who Pays Them and Why | Development and Taxes.

Impact fees are a one-time tax imposed on all new residential and commercial construction by local governments to defray the cost of growth’s “impact” on vital services such as schools, parks, roads, ambulance and fire service and other infrastructure needs. The rationale behind impact fees is this: new construction means new residents.