Policy: Impact Fees
Impact fees are charges that local jurisdictions can require new housing developments to pay for updates to public infrastructure and parks. These fees, however, can end up undermining housing production and placing disproportionate burdens on housing types that serve seniors and smaller households.
Advocacy: Impact Fees
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Public Comment and Letter: San Rafael impact fees
San Rafael is proposing a new Park Impact Fee of about $18,500 per unit. Many approved San Rafael projects have been unable to obtain financing. We are concerned that this will greatly restrict new housing development. On May 18, 2026, San Rafael had a Public Hearing on their Park Impact Fee Programs and Nexus Study….