Lubbock council hears work session on impact-fee program, how fees have funded recent roadway projects

Jan 29, 2025

City staff reviewed how Lubbock collects and uses impact fees, including that state law (Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395) limits fees to capacity projects and allows capturing up to 50% of eligible costs; the city currently charges 25% for roadways and 0% for water/wastewater.

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City staff reviewed the City of Lubbock’s impact-fee program during a Jan. 28 work session, explaining how the fees are calculated, the service areas they apply to, and examples of recent projects paid partially with impact fees.

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