Councilors warn permit fee increases could affect housing affordability
Councilor Pat argued that raising licensing and permit fees could raise costs for residential construction and potentially 'price yourself out of the market'; staff responded that permitting represents a small share of construction costs (about 1%).
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Councilor Pat told colleagues he would vote against moving the code changes forward quickly, arguing that higher licensing and permit fees on residential work could undermine affordability and discourage local contractors from doing city work. Pat said some trades and contractors had raised concerns that added licensing or higher fees might push work outside the city.
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