Clackamas County Votes to Adopt HBA-Backed Approach to SDC Increases

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5/8/2025 12:09:13 AM	Member News
Clackamas County Votes to Adopt HBA-Backed Approach to SDC Increases

On April 29th, the Clackamas County Commission voted to approve a revised System Development Charge (SDC) schedule that reflects HBA’s recommendation to tie fee increases to the Pacific Northwest Consumer Construction Index (CCI). Rather than adopt the Water and Environmental Services Advisory Board’s proposal to implement maximum fee increases over a five-year period—including a 6.2% annual hike for sewer and 14.3% for stormwater—the Commission chose a more measured approach. The adopted methodology is expected to result in year-over-year increases of approximately 2–3%, better aligning with industry inflation and offering greater predictability for housing development. This outcome reflects a significant advocacy win for HBA and our members, and ensures that necessary infrastructure investments move forward without compromising housing affordability or production.

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