The Planning and Building Deparment charges "User Fees" for the services they provide. The fees are paid directly by the individuals requesting department services. Historically, user fees and other revenue sources have equated to 65%-75% of the Department expenditures in any given year.
The largest source of revenue produced by the Planning and Building Department is from the user fees associated with permits. These fees can be directly assessed to the individuals and projects that use the services of the Department. Combined fees account for roughly 89% of the total revenue generated by the department. The other revenue source is from liens that have been placed on properties for unsafe building orders, grass and weed violations, and trash and debris violations. This revenue source can change drastically between years depending on the number of code enforcement cases and depending on how long a property owner takes to pay off liens. Revenues from 2022 are up 20.62% from 2021, totaling $321.997.11.