Public Safety Impact Fees Adopted
Summary
New construction will now pay fees to fund fire and police infrastructure — $767.95 for fire plus a police fee rising over ten years to a combined maximum of $1,141.64 per unit. Existing residents won't foot the whole bill for growth-driven needs like a new police station.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adds roughly $1,054 to the cost of each new building permit in 2026, rising over ten years.
Existing residents, whose tax dollars are shielded from paying for growth-driven fire and police facilities.
New homebuyers and developers, who bear the added fee cost passed into home prices.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Oct 7, 2026
New developer-paid fees will help repay the fire station bond and plan for a future police station. Residents won't pay directly, but the fees fund infrastructure driven by growth.
Payson City Council Meeting — October 7, 2026
New construction will now pay fees to fund fire and police infrastructure — $767.95 for fire plus a police fee rising over ten years to a combined maximum of $1,141.64 per unit. Existing residents won't foot the whole bill for growth-driven needs like a new police station.
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