The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has taken a significant step towards boosting affordable housing development.
They voted to temporarily waive impact fees for affordable housing projects, a move aimed at reducing development costs and encouraging more construction. Impact fees are charges levied on new developments to fund public services like parks and roads. This decision comes amid a severe housing crisis in the county, where many low-income residents struggle to afford rent.
While some supervisors expressed concerns about potential budget impacts, the majority agreed that the current fee structure hinders affordable housing development and needs to be addressed. The board will need to formally approve the fee waiver before it takes effect.
