Parks & Recreation Impact Fee More Than Doubles
Summary
The parks impact fee jumps from about $4,500 to $9,021.14 per home to fund $43.8 million in parks and trails projects over six years. Councilmembers debated whether the higher fees will be passed on to homebuyers or make Payson more attractive.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Raises the per-home parks fee from roughly $4,500 to $9,021.14.
Current and future residents, whose park level of service is preserved as the city grows toward 52,068 residents by 2045.
Homebuilders and buyers, who face higher upfront costs likely passed into purchase prices.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Oct 7, 2026
To keep pace with 28,000 projected new residents and $43.8 million in park projects, the parks impact fee jumps to $9,021 per home. It passed 4-1 over concerns about affordability.
Payson City Council Meeting — October 7, 2026
The parks impact fee jumps from about $4,500 to $9,021.14 per home to fund $43.8 million in parks and trails projects over six years. Councilmembers debated whether the higher fees will be passed on to homebuyers or make Payson more attractive.
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