Impact Fees

TischlerBise has calculated over 700 impact fees/excise taxes throughout the United States and Canada - more than any firm in the country. None of the firm's impact fees have been successfully challenged. These one-time fees, used to fund capital improvements needed to accommodate new develoment, have become increasingly popular with local governments.

Whenever the firm has been retained by the private sector to critique public sector fees, the fee has always been reduced or eliminated. This public and private sector experience is very beneficial, as it enables us to approach each project with a comprehensive understanding of various perspectives.

Not sure which categories merit consideration for impact fees in your jurisdiction? Try out impact fee feasibility analysis, typically priced under $10,000. It serves as a road map for your jurisdiction and a white paper to help inform others.

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Impact Fees focus areas: Capital facilities for which TischlerBise has calculated impact fees for include: sewer, water, schools, roads,drainage, electricity, police, fire/EMS, law enforcement, fire protection, parks, municipal/public buildings, stormwater facilities, municipal power, and libraries.