Rate and Fee Changes Approved by Mayor and Council, Effective July 1

Published on May 20, 2026

The City of Tucson Mayor and Council approved the proposed rate and fee changes at the May 19, 2026, public hearing. The council also directed staff to return within 90 days with affordable housing relief options and committed to a one-year review of the fees and their impact on development activity. The new rates and fees take effect July 1, 2026.

Rate and Fee Changes

• 5% fee increase for most non-valuation permits, including site review, zoning, subdivision, grading, and development package fees
• Targeted increases for fee categories significantly below the cost of service or peer cities, including:
  • Full cost recovery for design professional review fees (doubling the current fee)
  • Full cost of service for floodplain use permits and related permit types
  • 25% increase for special approvals (NPZ, IID, etc.)
  • 10% increase for sign permits 10% increase for rezoning and entitlement fees
  • Increased fees for pre-application conferences for commercial projects; reduced fees for residential development
  • New site review fees for developments utilizing the Community Corridors Tool New Development Package permit fee
• Code enforcement reinspection fee reinstated and increased from $75 to $200, supported by improved invoicing through EnerGov