Impact Fees: The Cost-Benefit Dilemma in Florida

Abstract

The issue of imposed exaction of fees, dedications, and improvements as conditions to final development approval has been simmering in Florida for a decade. It was put on the back burner by the Florida Legislature during the-1975 session when a bill authorizing impact fees fell victim t o aggressive development industry lobbying and a declining statewide economy. However, it may shortly come to a boil when the Florida Supreme Court considers the city of Dunedin and Broward County impact or land use fee appeals.