POLL: How do you think higher impact fees for school districts affect housing affordability in Clark County?
Clark County Council's approval of higher school-district impact fees sparks debate over construction costs and housing affordability
By Clark County Today · September 17, 2026
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Impact Fees and Housing Costs in Clark County
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The Clark County Council approved impact fee increases for three growing school districts — La Center, Hockinson, and Woodland — raising the cost of new construction in unincorporated Clark County. Supporters say the fees help districts keep pace with growth and capital facility needs, while the Building Industry Association of Clark County has argued the increases discourage housing affordability. We want to know what readers think about how higher school-district impact fees affect the cost of housing in Clark County.