Harford Executive Cassilly Statement on Passage of Impact Fees

Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly today issued the following statement in response to the passage of his legislation raising the county’s impact fees, which are paid by new home developers to help offset the cost of expanding school capacity.

“For nearly 20 years, developers of new homes in Harford County haven’t paid their fair share toward the cost of expanding school capacity and our taxpayers have been making up the difference. This legislation resets the fees charged to developers to more accurately reflect the true cost of adding space to existing schools or building new ones. It’s a victory for our taxpayers and for our students and teachers, who deserve a supportive learning environment.”