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Auburn planning staff propose higher 2026 school impact fee for single-family homes
Summary
Staff presented a proposed increase in the 2026 single-family school impact fee for the Auburn School District to $8,003 (up from $4,584), with other districts' requests varying; staff recommended adopting the updated impact fee schedule and amending city code accordingly.
City planning staff presented the 2026 school-impact-fee update, which relies on the four school districts’ capital facilities plans and enrollment projections. Staff said two districts requested modifications (Auburn School District and Dieringer School District as stated in the packet), while Kent and Federal Way did not request changes due to flat or declining enrollment dynamics.
Staff reported the Auburn School District proposes increasing its single-family impact fee to $8,003 for 2026 (an increase of $3,419 from the prior $4,584). Dieringer School District proposed a single-family fee of $7,333 and multifamily fee figures referenced in the packet. Staff said local and county code provisions (including Pierce County limits where applicable) guide maximum allowable fees and staff recommended adoption of the proposed fees amending Chapter 19.02 of the Auburn City Code.
Council asked clarifying questions; staff said adoption would be by ordinance and that more detailed fee tables are in the packet for review.
