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Parks SDC fee update
Summary
New-home park fees would rise modestly under the recommended option, keeping the city competitive with Salem and Albany. A tiered fee based on home size could come later.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
New single-family homes would pay about $270 more in parks fees; Option 1 would have added over $14,000.
✅Who benefits
Parks get funded without sharply pricing out new homebuyers.
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