Board approves updated fee schedule; one dissenting vote on development fee increase

Apr 22, 2026

The board adopted an ordinance updating the county fee schedule (attachment B) tied to cumulative cost-of-living adjustments; the measure passed 5–1 with Supervisor Duncan voting No, amid discussion that higher development fees could affect housing costs.

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The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors voted 5–1 on April 22 to adopt an amended county fee schedule that staff said updates fees to reflect cumulative cost‑of‑living increases since the last adjustment in FY2022. Staff said implementing the changes in January 2027 would yield about $266,000 in the FY27 budget.

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