FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — The Town of Fort Myers Beach could make it cheaper to build on the island soon. Monday, leaders voted unanimously to bring the impact fees back for a second and final reading, on November 17.
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This means there could be lower fees builders have to pay when they put up something new on the island. These fees, called impact fees, are one-time charges on new construction that help pay for things like roads and parks. The proposal would simplify the system and make new fee rates based on a building's size instead of a flat fee.
The town said a lower fee could also help people still rebuilding after past storms.
If approved at the second reading, the fees will be implemented then, according to the town.
