Land Use & Zoning
What is an 'impact fee' in Idaho land development?
AA fine for environmental damage during construction
BA fee charged by local governments to new development to offset the costs of infrastructure improvements needed to serve it✓ Correct
CA fee paid to adjacent property owners for construction impacts
DA federal tax on new construction
Explanation
Impact fees are charges levied on new development by Idaho cities and counties to fund capital improvements (roads, schools, parks, utilities) made necessary by the additional demand the development creates.
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