Public Safety Impact Fee

Public Safety Impact Fees for Fire and Police

Public Safety Impact Fees help pay for buildings and equipment that benefit all resideImage of East Mesa Public Safety Complex in Las Cruces, N.M.nts of Las Cruces. One of the newest facilities is the East Mesa Public Safety Complex located northeast of the intersection of Sonoma Ranch Blvd. and Lohman Ave.

The City of Las Cruces completed this 35,000 square-foot, two-story building that houses Fire Station 8, the Police Department’s East Area Command and Codes Enforcement in 2017.

The City will be holding several community meetings through May 2022 to provide more information about the impact fee process, how fees are calculated and how they affect residents, developers, and the community.

If you’re interested in more information, would like to be placed on the meetings invitation list, or  have questions, please contact Fire Chief Jason Smith (575) 528-3473 or email PublicSafetyImpactFee@las-cruces.org and provide your contact information.

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  1. What are Impact Fees?
  2. What is the purpose of Public Safety Impact Fees?
  3. Who pays Public Safety Impact Fees?
  4. Since the fee is paid when a construction permit is issued, does that mean only developers and contractors pay the fee?
  5. What are the fees used for?
  6. Do impact fees require a new development to pay for all improvements in Public Safety?
  7. What has the City of Las Cruces done with the Public Safety Impact Fees that have been collected so far?
  8. Are Public Safety Impact Fees paid every time someone buys a home?
  9. Could impact fees increase?
  10. Who decides how the money raised through Public Safety Impact Fees is spent?
  11. Does the City have to pay Public Safety Impact Fees when it builds a new facility?
  12. How can I find more information about impact fees?
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