What is a Development Impact Fee (DIF)?
Within urbanized communities which are near buildout, Development Impact Fees (DIF) are collected to mitigate the impact of new development through provision of a portion of the financing needed for identified public facilities and to maintain existing levels of service for that community. Upon determination of the area of benefit and community buildout population, the estimated cost to construct the facilities is divided among residential and nonresidential development. The cost of each development is dependent on the type and size of that development. New development can only be charged a fee proportional to the impact it causes.
