North Central Home Builders Association - How Government Officials Increase Home Prices

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How Government Officials Increase Home Prices

Policies that increase tax revenues and regulate the growth of communities have a direct impact on the cost of construction in our state. Lawmakers use a variety of tools to control growth and manipulate revenues, such as building, utility and impact fees, land use regulations and business taxes. The increased costs effect businesses ability to remain competitive, as well as the price that consumers must pay for the goods and services provided. Click here to read a report by Brandon Housekeeper, a policy analyst for the Washington Policy Center.

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