Washington County officials plan to commission a fiscal analysis study that could be the first step in setting new fees or taxes for offsetting the costs of development.
The study, which is about to be advertised for bid, will evaluate the costs to the county of different kinds of development, and will make recommendations and evaluate options for paying those costs, according to County Planning Director Robert C. Arch.
The study could consider impact fees for new homes, special taxing districts for new developments or other taxes and fees.
The Washington County Commissioners accepted a $40,000 federal grant for the study Tuesday. The county has budgeted $100,000 for the study.
Once the study is complete, the commissioners will have to consider how much developers should pay for schools, roads, bridges and sewers needed to serve their developments.
