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Commission staff propose $850,000 fee projection for FY2026 and recommend $120/hour escrow flat rate

Pinelands Commission Personnel and Budget Committee · June 25, 2025
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Summary

Staff recommended a conservative $850,000 application-fee projection for FY2026, discussed pending rule changes that would raise some fees, and proposed charging a flat $120 per hour for escrowed work to simplify accounting and refunds.

Commission staff presented a detailed review of application-fee trends and a proposed projection for fiscal year 2026 revenue. Gina (staff) summarized that private development — particularly commercial and industrial activity — has accounted for most of recent fee revenue and that demolition applications and selected infrastructure projects contributed to recent variability.

After reviewing five‑year trends and pending rule amendments that would add or raise fees for waivers, letters of interpretation…

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