Utah Legislative Auditor General

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Salt Lake City raises utility impact fees for first time in 27 years

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Published a September 2026 audit critical of the city's utility finances

Salt Lake City's utility impact fees had not changed since 1999. On October 6, the City Council voted 7-0 to raise water, sewer and stormwater fees on new development. Water fees nearly triple, and stormwater fees more than quintuple.

Updated Oct 26