Development Fees

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Denver Approves First-Ever Affordable Housing Fund

The Denver City Council approved a hard-fought, $150 million affordable housing fund this week.

September 21, 2016 - The Denver Post

Florida Counties Alter Development Fees to Encourage Compact, Mixed Uses

Hillsborough County, home to Tampa, has already shifted its "transportation concurrency fees" to encourage compact development and a mix of uses. Nearby Osceola County is following their lead.

August 30, 2015 - Next City

Local Revenue Funding More Bay Area Road Maintenance

The greater Bay Area is enjoying a substantial increase in road maintenance funding from local measures, like bonds, city and county sales taxes, and development fees, part of a growing trend in compensating for a shortage of state gas tax funds.

January 27, 2015 - Inside Bay Area.com

Higher Fees Drive Developers to Outskirts

In Corpus Christi, Texas, a park development fee on inner city properties has developers crying foul, claiming it discourages development in inner cities where it should be encouraged.

March 20, 2010 - Corpus Christi Caller-Times

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