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Community Development Agency warns of falling permit revenue and growing unfunded mandates

Nevada County Board of Supervisors · April 28, 2026
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CDA director Tricia Tillotson told the Board that building and planning permit volumes remain low, environmental‑health mandates (including organic‑waste inspections) are unfunded, and several public‑works funds face long‑term pressure as gas‑tax revenues plateau. (350 chars)

Tricia Tillotson, director of Nevada County’s Community Development Agency, briefed supervisors on department budgets that span agriculture, building, code and cannabis compliance, environmental health, planning and public works. She said the agency must strike a balance between core services and constrained revenue streams.

Tillotson said building permit values remain low despite process improvements; the department is issuing many small permits (for reroofing and…

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