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Impact Fee Stakeholder meeting

The City of Pooler will hold a Public Meeting on April 29, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in the 2nd floor Training Room at City Hall, 100 SW US Highway 80, Pooler, Georgia 31322 for the purpose of discussing the draft Impact Fee Ordinance.  If you are part of the development community, such as builders, developers, real estate agents, or interested members of the public, please consider participating in the Impact Fee Stakeholder meeting.

Comments may also be directed to: Nicole Johnson with the Planning and Zoning Department,
Pooler City Hall, 100 SW US Highway 80, Pooler, Georgia 31322
Telephone: 912-748-7261
Email

 

Proposed Impact Fee Timeline

The City of Pooler commissioned a new Impact Fee feasibility study in May 2025. Using this study, city staff will bring impact fee recommendations to City Council and the public. Below are the frequently asked questions on the proposed impact fee. Submit your questions using the form at the bottom of the page.

The City of Pooler will hold a Public Meeting on April 29, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in the 2nd floor Training Room at City Hall, 100 SW US Highway 80, Pooler, Georgia 31322 for the purpose of discussing the draft Impact Fee Ordinance.  If you are part of the development community, such as builders, developers, real estate agents, or interested members of the public, please consider participating in the Impact Fee Stakeholder meeting.

Comments may also be directed to: Nicole Johnson with the Planning and Zoning Department,
Pooler City Hall, 100 SW US Highway 80, Pooler, Georgia 31322
Telephone: 912-748-7261
Email

View the full report here.

View Impact Fee Presentation from 3/25/26 Stakeholder Meeting

Impact Fee Capital Improvement Element Draft

Short-Term Work Program

What are impact fees?
In 1990, the Georgia Development Impact Fee Act (DIFA) was enacted into law, and it significantly affected the way local governments in Georgia pay for public services and facilities. Impact fees are one-time fees charged to land developers to help defray the costs of expanding capital facilities to serve new growth. DIFA enables local governments to charge new development for a proportionate share of infrastructure capacity it requires. However, the Act places restrictions on the categories of capital facilities for which new development can be charged. It also establishes rules under which impact fees must be calculated, collected, expended, accounted for, and administered.
When are impact fees paid?
How are impact fees assessed?
How are impact fees used?
Submit your questions regarding the proposed Impact Fee for City staff to review.
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