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IBTS review finds College Park permit fees largely comparable to peers but flags several categories for review
Summary
The Institute for Building Technology and Safety presented a 2025 analysis comparing College Park's permit and non-construction fees to neighboring jurisdictions and identified a small number of fee categories for possible adjustment, including fraternities/sororities, hotels/motels, certain commercial permits and reinspection/special-event fees.
The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) presented a review of College Park—s permitting fee structure and compared it with peer jurisdictions to assess fairness, cost recovery and competitiveness.
Paul Hancher, principal technical officer with IBTS, told the council that "for the great majority of the permits, fees, and services that are provided, it's very comparable to what neighboring jurisdictions, including Prince George's…
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