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April 1, 2025
Commerce seeks feedback on guidance for setting residential development fees
Feedback is due by April 30
Commerce is asking for comments on draft guidance that will assist cities and counties in setting development fees associated with residential construction. A draft version of the Proportional
Impact Fee and System Development Charges Guidebook <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdeptofcommerce.box.com%2Fs%2F9v774pyp91tl8tizz9gb8bn3s8vkii0l/1/01010195f217caf7-1d2ffbae-f2be-4a
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For questions, contact Infill Housing Manager Lilith Vespier at Lilith.Vespier@commerce.wa.gov <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/Lilith.Vespier@commerce.wa.gov./1/01010195f217caf7-1d2ffbae-f2be-4a
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Cities and counties often set development fees associated with new residential construction.
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