The Arizona RepublicJul. 8, 2007 10:39 PM
It's going to cost more to build a house in Gilbert starting July 16 when new town fees take effect.
It'll cost $15,968 in fees to build a single-family home in Gilbert, up from $14,633.
Gilbert has charged system-development fees, also known as impact fees in other municipalities, since 1997.
"The council has a policy that they want all new growth to pay for itself," Assistant Town Manager Marc Skocypec said.Once a development fee is collected, it is then divided into categories to pay for new parks, police, fire and other town infrastructure.
This most recent system-development fee increase will particularly benefit fire protection, parks and recreation, and water and sewer systems, officials said.
