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Council reviews building permit fee update designed to recover development‑service costs, proposes changes taking effect June 1
Murfreesboro City Council · March 5, 2026
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Summary
City staff proposed updates to building and sub‑permit fees to reflect higher operating costs, a 3% technology fee, a flat $75 fence permit and an estimated $720,000 in additional revenue; staff recommended the changes be effective June 1.
Director Jones presented a comprehensive update to the city’s building permit fee schedule on March 5, saying residential, commercial and electrical permit fees have not been updated consistently since 2014–2018 and that rising operating costs necessitate adjustments.
Key elements included a 3% technology fee…
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