Committee directs staff to draft resolution raising building permit fees using CPI; projected revenue modest
The Development Committee directed staff to prepare a resolution to increase county building permit fees based on recent Consumer Price Index adjustments. Staff estimated additional revenue between about $294,000 (using 2024 actuals) and approximately $350,745 (2026 projection) depending on activity levels.
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Kane County staff presented a plan to update building permit fees that have not been adjusted since 1999. Using Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases through 2024 as a baseline and modest rounding, staff proposed an across‑the‑board adjustment for fixed fees and square‑foot/height‑based fees. The committee asked staff to prepare a formal resolution for a future meeting.
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