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Posted On Behalf of Planning and Development Services,
Dear St. Lucie County Stakeholders,
St. Lucie County is undertaking a vital initiative to recalibrate road impact fees (multimodal fee) to better align with the true infrastructure costs associated with expanding and enhancing our roadway network. This effort is intended to ensure that new development contributes proportionately to the transportation capacity needed to support their growth—helping to maintain the high quality of life our residents and businesses expect.
St. Lucie County’s Road Impact Fee was initially implemented in 1986 to assist the County in providing adequate transportation facilities for expected growth. Rates have evolved over time and, more recently, a technical study for these fees was updated in 2022.
The continued growth and the significant increases in construction costs continue to place pressure on transportation infrastructure. St. Lucie County has retained a consulting firm, Benesch, to update the County’s Road Impact Fee study to reflect current market data. The study includes evaluating the extraordinary circumstances provision within Florida Statutes to have the option to adopt updated fees prior to the standard limit for fee adjustments.
This independent study, which, along with relevant market data, has helped shape the proposed impact fee rate adjustments.
The Study resulted in recommended rates that reflect actual infrastructure demands to ensure the burden of growth is not displaced to existing taxpayers and reduce pressure for increases in ad-valorem taxes to offset new development.
The Board of County Commissioners has not yet acted on the Study’s findings and proposal. As integral stakeholders in our community, we invite you, and anyone interested, to participate in upcoming public meetings, or to provide written input for staff and the Board of County Commissioners.
Upcoming Public Meetings
Additional information, including access to the impact fee study and presentation materials to-date, please visit: Impact Fee Updates | St. Lucie County, FL
Impact Fee Updates | St. Lucie County, FL
We value your input and invite you to participate in the following meetings to learn more and provide feedback.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kori Benton, Planning Manager or Benjamin Balcer, Director of Planning and Development Services at 772-462-2822
Thank you
Monica Vargas Barrios | Budget and Contracts Coordinator | Planning & Development Services
Ph: 772-462-1585 | 2300 Virginia Ave. Fort Pierce 34982
Dear St. Lucie County Stakeholders,
St. Lucie County is undertaking a vital initiative to recalibrate road impact fees (multimodal fee) to better align with the true infrastructure costs associated with expanding and enhancing our roadway network. This effort is intended to ensure that new development contributes proportionately to the transportation capacity needed to support their growth—helping to maintain the high quality of life our residents and businesses expect.
St. Lucie County’s Road Impact Fee was initially implemented in 1986 to assist the County in providing adequate transportation facilities for expected growth. Rates have evolved over time and, more recently, a technical study for these fees was updated in 2022.
The continued growth and the significant increases in construction costs continue to place pressure on transportation infrastructure. St. Lucie County has retained a consulting firm, Benesch, to update the County’s Road Impact Fee study to reflect current market data. The study includes evaluating the extraordinary circumstances provision within Florida Statutes to have the option to adopt updated fees prior to the standard limit for fee adjustments.
This independent study, which, along with relevant market data, has helped shape the proposed impact fee rate adjustments.
The Study resulted in recommended rates that reflect actual infrastructure demands to ensure the burden of growth is not displaced to existing taxpayers and reduce pressure for increases in ad-valorem taxes to offset new development.
The Board of County Commissioners has not yet acted on the Study’s findings and proposal. As integral stakeholders in our community, we invite you, and anyone interested, to participate in upcoming public meetings, or to provide written input for staff and the Board of County Commissioners.
Upcoming Public Meetings
- August 19, 2025 - 9:00 AM. BOCC meeting - 2nd Extraordinary Circumstances workshop & the 1st Public Hearing on the Proposed Ordinance Amending the Road Impact Fee Ordinance (multimodal fee)
- September 2, 2025 - BOCC meeting - 2nd Public Hearing on the Proposed Ordinance Amending the Road Impact Fee Ordinance (multimodal fee)
Additional information, including access to the impact fee study and presentation materials to-date, please visit: Impact Fee Updates | St. Lucie County, FL
Impact Fee Updates | St. Lucie County, FL
We value your input and invite you to participate in the following meetings to learn more and provide feedback.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kori Benton, Planning Manager or Benjamin Balcer, Director of Planning and Development Services at 772-462-2822
Thank you
Monica Vargas Barrios | Budget and Contracts Coordinator | Planning & Development Services
Ph: 772-462-1585 | 2300 Virginia Ave. Fort Pierce 34982
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY RELEASES 2024 TAXABLE PROPERTY VALUES
Property values will be refined and finalized for the forthcoming (mailed annually) August TRIM Notices. Those report final property values along with prospective tax rates and amounts which are subject to finalization of annual budgets before Oct 1 by various county taxing authorities. Included is information for the South Hutchinson Island Erosion Control MSTU applicable to taxable parcels between Normandy Beach and the St. Lucie/Martin County line.
Find your Property Tax Appraisal and “TRIM Notice” HERE
Find and pay your Property Tax Bill HERE
Property values will be refined and finalized for the forthcoming (mailed annually) August TRIM Notices. Those report final property values along with prospective tax rates and amounts which are subject to finalization of annual budgets before Oct 1 by various county taxing authorities. Included is information for the South Hutchinson Island Erosion Control MSTU applicable to taxable parcels between Normandy Beach and the St. Lucie/Martin County line.
Find your Property Tax Appraisal and “TRIM Notice” HERE
Find and pay your Property Tax Bill HERE
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IMPACT FEE UPDATE & DECISION
On April 19, 2022, the BOCC (Board of County Commissioners ) met and one of the agenda items was Impact Fees.
This was the second public meeting on Impact Fees, the second reading of the St. Lucie County Impact Fee study 2022 Update on impact fees that are under the control of the BOCC and the last opportunity for the public to speak to the BOCC before they voted at this meeting.
Attached is a Factsheet that provides a concise explanation of Impact Fees (CLICK HERE) this is a complex topic that can affect all citizens of St. Lucie County depending on how the BOCC votes every four years.
Impact Fees have been around since the early 1980s or before and the 2022 Impact Fee Study Update demonstrated the fact that the BOCC had not increased the rates consistent with recommendations from the outside consultants. Many viewed the 2022 recommendations and the BOCC vote extremely important because costs in most all areas have increased substantially and impact fee rates needed to be increased accordingly.
Another factor in recent years is the Florida state legislature has voted to limit the percentage increase that Counties can vote to implement regardless of the consultant’s recommendations to St. Lucie County.
The President’s Council supported the recommendation made by Citizen Budget Committee for St. Lucie County and the recommendation made by SLC staff that the BOCC vote to increase the fees to the maximum amount allowed by law in every category and we sent a letter to the BOCC with that recommendation.
After listening to more public comments at the April 19 meeting, and again reviewing the recommendations made for each category, the Commissioners voted separately on each category of county services and did support the consultant and staff recommendations.
The vote on each category (Roads, Libraries, Public Buildings, Parks, and Policing) was 4 yes and 1 no with Commissioner Townsend being the dissenting vote each time.
These fees will go into effect beginning October 1, 2022, which is the beginning of Fiscal Year 2023 for St. Lucie County.
The Presidents Council wants to thank to each of you that sent emails or letters to the BOCC voicing your opinion on this topic. Again, you have demonstrated your interest in the issues that can impact our lifestyle in St. Lucie County!
Presidents Council Board of Directors
On April 19, 2022, the BOCC (Board of County Commissioners ) met and one of the agenda items was Impact Fees.
This was the second public meeting on Impact Fees, the second reading of the St. Lucie County Impact Fee study 2022 Update on impact fees that are under the control of the BOCC and the last opportunity for the public to speak to the BOCC before they voted at this meeting.
Attached is a Factsheet that provides a concise explanation of Impact Fees (CLICK HERE) this is a complex topic that can affect all citizens of St. Lucie County depending on how the BOCC votes every four years.
Impact Fees have been around since the early 1980s or before and the 2022 Impact Fee Study Update demonstrated the fact that the BOCC had not increased the rates consistent with recommendations from the outside consultants. Many viewed the 2022 recommendations and the BOCC vote extremely important because costs in most all areas have increased substantially and impact fee rates needed to be increased accordingly.
Another factor in recent years is the Florida state legislature has voted to limit the percentage increase that Counties can vote to implement regardless of the consultant’s recommendations to St. Lucie County.
The President’s Council supported the recommendation made by Citizen Budget Committee for St. Lucie County and the recommendation made by SLC staff that the BOCC vote to increase the fees to the maximum amount allowed by law in every category and we sent a letter to the BOCC with that recommendation.
After listening to more public comments at the April 19 meeting, and again reviewing the recommendations made for each category, the Commissioners voted separately on each category of county services and did support the consultant and staff recommendations.
The vote on each category (Roads, Libraries, Public Buildings, Parks, and Policing) was 4 yes and 1 no with Commissioner Townsend being the dissenting vote each time.
These fees will go into effect beginning October 1, 2022, which is the beginning of Fiscal Year 2023 for St. Lucie County.
The Presidents Council wants to thank to each of you that sent emails or letters to the BOCC voicing your opinion on this topic. Again, you have demonstrated your interest in the issues that can impact our lifestyle in St. Lucie County!
Presidents Council Board of Directors
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