AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Receive a Staff presentation and hold a public hearing to receive comments for or against Resolution 2026-168R, approving the schedule of fees for the Fiscal Year October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027; reauthorizing building permit fees; including procedural provisions; and declaring an effective date; and consider approval of Resolution 2026-168R.
Body
Meeting date: September 15, 2026
Department: Finance
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: NA
Account or Project Number (C = CIP funds): NA
Funds Available: NA
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Resolution 2025-185R approved the FY 2026 Schedule of Fees and reauthorized building permit fees.
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Background Information:
During the 2023 legislative session, the legislature of the State of Texas passed House Bill 1922, which became effective on January 1, 2024. This bill requires the reauthorization of building permit fees and defines “building permit fee” to mean a fee charged by a municipality as a condition to constructing, renovating, or remodeling a structure. This fee is abolished on the 10th anniversary after the date the fee is adopted or most recently reauthorized unless the gove...
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