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7/1/2025 7:36:40 PM Member News

Wilsonville Proposes Major SDC Increases — HBA Pushes Back

The City of Wilsonville has released draft recommendations for substantial increases to its System Development Charges (SDCs), which would take effect in 2027 if adopted. The proposed maximums include:

  • - Stormwater: $3,532
  • - Sewer: $15,352.15

HBA intends to oppose the proposed increases, citing the likely impact on housing affordability and project feasibility. City consultants and elected officials have suggested that higher SDCs will not significantly affect housing production; however, Wilsonville’s projected income required to afford a median-priced home now exceeds $185,000—nearly double the city’s actual median household income of $87,371.

HBA staff met with city officials to express concern that the proposed increases could depress new housing starts and ultimately reduce the city’s anticipated SDC revenue, as well as future property tax revenues. At present, the city has not provided an implementation schedule for the proposed changes. HBA has formally requested that the city’s consultant, FCS Group, supply a draft implementation timeline for review and consideration.