Okeechobee County holds first hearing on impact-fee ordinance; second reading set for Feb. 12

Jan 8, 2026

County staff and consultants presented a new impact-fee study and ordinance covering eight fee categories; the board set a second public hearing for Feb. 12 and gave direction on draft interlocal agreements to let the city collect county fees (1.5% administrative fee).

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County staff and consultants presented the first public hearing on a proposed impact-fee ordinance intended to recover capital costs from new development.

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