Committee rejects proposed change to adequate-facilities tax after hearing implementation risks

Jul 15, 2025

The committee voted to deny implementing the state'level change to the Adequate Facilities Tax (AFT), citing legal limits, a growth-dependent cap that could leave the county with less revenue, and outstanding unpaid collections from municipalities.

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The County Legislative Committee voted to deny implementing a change to the Adequate Facilities Tax (AFT) that would replace the county's current split-rate structure with a $1.50 per-square-foot flat cap and other statewide terms.

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