Impact fee update and refund provision (Ord. Cal. No. 8215)
St. Tammany Parish
Summary
The parish wants to raise road and drainage impact fees on new homes by over 27% and delete the ten-year refund provision. Home builders want an accounting of fees collected; staff says no refunds were ever issued and only about $7,000 is refundable.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Impact fees on a single-family home rise more than 27% under the update.
The parish, which gains infrastructure revenue to keep pace with growth.
Homebuyers, who ultimately pay higher fees on new construction.
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