Kane County adopts 2026 fee schedule; increases WUI mitigation fee and adds Kanab Center alcohol policy
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Summary
Kane County commissioners approved Resolution R‑2026‑1 establishing the 2026 schedule of fees and policy updates for county services, including raising the Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) fee for initial residential builds from $225 to $500 and a $300 fee for a later accessory dwelling, adding a $50 tax‑sale administrative fee in the treasurer’s section, and a new Kanab Center alcohol policy requiring trained vendors and ID checks.
KANE COUNTY, UT — The Kane County Commission on Jan. 27 adopted Resolution R‑2026‑1, establishing the 2026 schedule of fees for county services and updating the Kanab Center policy.
Key changes approved include: a proposed increase in the Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) mitigation fee that has not changed since 2006. Commissioners approved raising the WUI fee to $500 for an initial residential structure and an additional $300 for a later accessory dwelling unit, to be tied to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The treasurer’s office also requested adding a $50 fee to cover costs associated with administering tax‑sale notices and related tasks; commissioners confirmed that addition during the fee discussion.
Other adjustments noted in the staff briefing included updated recording fees (to align with state law), reduction of the return check fee from $25 to $20 for treasurer collections, and changes to electric vehicle (EV) charger pricing to cover operating costs so county dollars do not subsidize charging stations.
Staff also introduced a Kanab Center alcohol policy requiring event vendors to show ID for all alcohol purchases (as required by state law effective Jan. 1), specify approved vendors who have completed required training, and allow the county to stop events that do not comply. The policy includes deposit rules to address repeat no‑shows and additional cleaning fees for misuse of facilities.
Commissioners debated practical implementation, including whether accessory structures that do not require building permits should be charged the accessory WUI fee; staff indicated the fee would be tied to permit triggers and certificate of occupancy to avoid penalizing small, non‑permitted structures. After discussion, a motion to adopt the resolution with the stated changes passed by voice vote with commissioners voting “Aye.”
What’s next: The fee schedule and policy revisions take effect immediately following adoption; departments were tasked with updating permit systems and public materials to reflect the new fees and Kanab Center rules.