If you are a developer or just a local Florida homeowner, expect your property taxes and fees to go up.
In South Florida, the Port St. Lucie City Commission has proposed higher fees for developers. The city wants developers to bear more of the cost of city services, claiming the higher fees ensure developers pay their fair share.
But it’s not just existing fees that will jump; the city also will establish new fees when it comes to construction plan reviews, engineering inspections, site plan reviews, right-of-way permits, accessory use reviews and occupancy reviews…