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Senate committee debates capping local impact fees to lower housing costs
Summary
SB 133, a housing-task-force recommendation from Sen. Greg Hertz, would remove administrative add-ons to impact fees and cap increases at the rate of inflation. Housing advocates supported the move; municipal officials warned a CPI cap could undercount construction costs and undermine infrastructure funding.
Senator Greg Hertz opened the committee hearing on Senate Bill 133 by describing the bill as a housing task force recommendation aimed at reining in impact fees that can increase housing costs. "The recommendations were to put some limits on impact fees," Hertz said, summarizing provisions that would remove a separate administration charge and prohibit fee increases faster than the rate of inflation.
Proponents told the committee the measure would make homeownership more attainable. Ashley Martinez said SB 133 "takes meaningful steps to make homeownership more accessible, fair and affordable for all," arguing removing administrative fees and capping increases…
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