Columbia County adopts cost-based permit and inspection fee schedule after consultant study
Oct 1, 2026
Oct 1, 2026
After a consultant presentation, the board adopted Resolution 2026R-54 to set permit and inspection fees based on actual staff costs, inspection time and an upscaling charge for larger projects; the changes respond to new state rules and take effect Jan. 1.
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The Columbia County Board of County Commissioners voted to adopt Resolution 2026R-54, a new application and permit fee schedule calculated from a consultant study that itemized staff hours and costs.
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