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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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POLL: How do you think higher impact fees for school districts affect housing affordability in Clark County?

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.

This poll relates to our earlier coverage: Clark County Council approves increases to current impact fees, as well as new impact fees.

This week’s reader 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

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This is an unscientific poll reflecting the opinions of participating readers, not a representative survey.

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