‘Unacceptable’: Builders say big boost in ACHD fees could price out homebuyers

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Developers are pushing back against the Ada County Highway District’s efforts to sharply increase fees that would pay for growth-related road projects – and raise new home prices – starting next year.

With roads getting more expensive to build and major construction on track in the western Treasure Valley, the Ada County Highway District has identified some 300 roadway and intersection projects – $1.83 billion worth of work – that staff predicts the ACHD will need to complete over the next 20 years…

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