Utility impact fee increase — first since 1999
Salt Lake City
Summary
New construction will pay higher water, sewer, and stormwater impact fees, phased in at 70% starting January 2027 and reaching the full fee by July 2028. The goal is making growth pay for growth instead of existing ratepayers subsidizing it.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $14.75 million a year in new revenue across water, sewer, and stormwater funds once fully phased in, paid by new development.
Existing utility ratepayers, who will no longer subsidize infrastructure for new growth.
Developers and future homebuyers, who will face higher one-time connection charges.
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