 Quick Summary
- The Board of Supervisors approved a fee increase for most applications for Land Development Services and the Department of Planning and Development that takes effect on July 1, 2026.
- The changes reflect the impact of inflation, rising personnel costs, and the overall increase in the cost of providing county services.
- All fee changes will apply only to applications submitted on or after July 1st. Applications filed before July 1st will be subject to the fees that were in place at the time of filing.
Background
The Board of Supervisors approved fee adjustments on May 5, 2026, in accordance with their policy of reviewing fees every two years. The new fees will better align with the current costs of providing these services, which have risen due to increased personnel costs and other inflation-related factors.
Details of the Zoning Application Fee Changes
Zoning application fees will increase by 5% on July 1, 2026. The minimum expenditure for Planned District recreational facilities will rise by 5% per residential dwelling unit in specific zoning districts, from $2,400 to $2,520.
Certain fees will remain unchanged, including fees for select wireless reviews, family healthcare structure, and appeals. Reduced fees were approved for nonprofits seeking a minor variation or minor modification to proffered conditions, as well as the special permit for the reduction of minimum distance requirements for manufactured homes.
A link to the amendment text is provided below. For more information regarding this amendment, please visit the Recently Adopted Zoning Ordinance Amendments webpage or contact the Zoning Administration Division at 703-324-1314 or ordadmin@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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