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Yakima County Raising Permit Costs | Yakima News
Yakima County is quietly shifting how it calculates construction permit fees — not by raising rates, but by updating outdated valuation data from 2015 to reflect current costs. This means new builds could see permit bills spike 30-40% depending on project type, as the county phases in a more accurate pricing model tied to construction type and use. The change also helps cover lost revenue from reduced fee surpluses. Projects submitted before October 1 will still use the old system — but after that, expect higher costs based on fresh, real-world numbers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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