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County surveyor outlines proposed fee increase, board schedules October public hearing

5722168 · August 20, 2025
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Summary

The county surveyor presented a fee schedule review and requested a modest increase; staff said state law requires a public hearing and directed a hearing in October with notifications to interested parties.

The Columbia County surveyor presented a proposed adjustment to survey fees and recommended a modest increase after benchmarking costs against 10 comparable counties. The surveyor said current fees were “$2.50” and estimated the proposed changes could increase fee revenue by about $5,000 annually based on recent activity.

The surveyor described causes for higher per-case costs, including more complex subdivisions, additional phone time,…

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