Proposed 2026-27 Fee Changes
Summary
The town wants to update its fee schedule, mostly reflecting engineering and plan reviews now done in-house instead of outsourced. Contractors and builders should see permitting take months less, and the fees stay competitive with larger cities. It comes back for a public hearing after 60 days of posting.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Apr 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Fees change for development services and business licenses; airport hangar fees stay flat this year, but faster approvals could save builders real money.
Contractors, builders, and businesses benefit from faster reviews and predictable fees; the town saves by not outsourcing.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Payson Town Council - Regular - Apr 22, 2026
The annual fees-and-charges update had its first public hearing with zero comments; it returns for a final vote after posting. Separately, one commenter urged the town NOT to repeal the food tax, calling it vital revenue.
Payson Town Council - Regular - Feb 25, 2026
The town wants to update its fee schedule, mostly reflecting engineering and plan reviews now done in-house instead of outsourced. Contractors and builders should see permitting take months less, and the fees stay competitive with larger cities. It comes back for a public hearing after 60 days of posting.
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