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Park fee-in-lieu rate update

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Summary

Apex's park fees haven't been reset since 2008, and the town is about 140 acres short of its own parkland target for 85,000 residents. New rates — $320,000/acre land value and roughly $2,611 per home — would apply to new residential development starting January 1 if adopted at a public hearing later this year.

At a glance

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Last discussed Aug 13, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

New residential developers would pay roughly $2,611 per unit instead of a few hundred dollars — costs that could flow into home prices, though staff note it's about $5,000 against total home value.

✅Who benefits

All residents gain preserved parkland and a level of service that keeps pace with growth; the town gains a more reliable funding stream for park acquisition.

⚠️Who could be affected

Developers and, indirectly, buyers of new homes would face higher fees, with council members flagging potential affordability impacts.

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