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Brighton waives many ADU fees to encourage construction, approves 2026 fee table changes
Brighton City Council · December 2, 2025
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Summary
Council approved amendments to the 2026 fee schedule to waive several fees for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), reducing example ADU costs by roughly 80% of non‑service fees. Staff said preapproved plans and a DOLA grant will further speed ADU construction.
Brighton City Council approved changes to the city's 2026 fee schedule on Dec. 2 to encourage accessory dwelling unit construction by waiving a set of smaller permit and review fees.
Staff explained that ADUs currently pay many of the same fees as new principal dwellings and that a package of…
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