On July 13, the commission's work session agenda listed a discussion of impact fees. During the session, Jerry Whites explained the basics of impact fees, the legal framework under the Development Impact Fee Act, eligible facilities, and the role of an advisory committee.
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Toccoa commission discusses adding impact fees to water and sewer taps
City commissioners have been weighing whether to add impact fees on top of water and sewer tap costs, which could raise what residents and developers pay to connect to city utilities.
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July 13, 2026: Impact fees discussion
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The story
The city's budget report proposed increases to water and sewer tap fees, listing new charges ranging from $1,500 to $3,600.
At a May 11 work session, Commissioner Carter asked about implementing impact fees for utilities on tap fees, with the topic set for discussion at a future work session.
On July 13, the commission's work session agenda listed a discussion of impact fees. During the session, Jerry Whites explained the basics of impact fees, the legal framework under the Development Impact Fee Act, eligible facilities, and the role of an advisory committee.
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Appeared on agendaproposedWater and sewer tap fee increases
Water and Sewer Taps are proposed to increase as follows:
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Water and sewer tap fee increases
Water and Sewer Taps are proposed to increase as follows:
Appeared on agendaproposedImpact Fees
Discussion of Impact Fees
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Impact Fees
Discussion of Impact Fees
DiscusseddiscussedDiscussion of impact fees (Development Impact Fee Act framework, eligible facilities, advisory committee)
Mr. Jerry Whites explained impact fee basics and legal framework.
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Discussion of impact fees (Development Impact Fee Act framework, eligible facilities, advisory committee)
Mr. Jerry Whites explained impact fee basics and legal framework.
Appeared on agendaproposedImpact fees discussion
Discussion of Impact Fees
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Impact fees discussion
Discussion of Impact Fees
Appeared on agendaproposedImplementing impact fees for utilities on tap fees
Commissioner Carter asked about implementing impact fees for utilities on tap fees at the
next work session.
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Implementing impact fees for utilities on tap fees
Commissioner Carter asked about implementing impact fees for utilities on tap fees at the next work session.
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