Moving to Idaho? $21,000 in Fees Are Hiding in Your New Build's Price.
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Buying new construction in the Treasure Valley? Thousands of dollars in permit fees are already inside your price before the foundation goes in, and most buyers never see them.
π Get the FREE Treasure Valley Relocation Audit β the cost side of this move, including the fees nobody walks you through β https://goodnewsrealtygroup.com/resources/relocation-audit/
In 2023, Ada County's $49 million jail bond failed by 866 votes. So the county turned to one-time fees on new construction. Rachael breaks down the permit stack: the $691 jail and EMS fee everyone argues about, ACHD's $5,803 road fee, what Meridian, Boise, and Star actually charge, why Meridian collects $0 on fees it already passed, and the four questions to ask your builder before you sign.
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π GO DEEPER:
Comparing two new builds in two different cities, or thinking about building outside city limits? Bring the address, the builder name, and the fee sheet if you have one. We'll read the jurisdiction on your lot, separate what's being collected from what's still waiting, and decide what goes in writing before you lock a price. Book a call with Rachael β https://calendar.app.google/1P6sp7yCac3DWahEA
β±οΈ CHAPTERS:
0:00 The Jail Bond That Failed by 866 Votes
1:03 FREE Treasure Valley Relocation Audit
1:46 Same House, Two Cities, One "Miscellaneous" Line
2:19 125,000 More People: Why These Fees Exist
3:37 Will This Hit the House You Already Own?
4:11 The $691 Jail and EMS Fee
5:43 ACHD's $5,803 Road Fee and What Cities Add
7:46 Meridian's $0 "Paper Fee"
9:33 What Was Hiding Under "Miscellaneous"
10:32 Where All Six Cities Stand
11:30 The $59 Coroner Fee That May Not Survive
12:06 The $558 Sheriff Fee That Can Catch You
13:34 What $691 Actually Buys
15:29 Locals: Who's Actually to Blame
17:07 How to Check Your Fees Yourself
18:14 Four Questions to Ask Your Builder
19:12 What I Know and What I Don't
20:05 Book a Call With Rachael
21:26 What the Couple Decided
Good News Realty Group helps families relocating to the Treasure Valley β Meridian, Eagle, Star, Kuna, Nampa, and Caldwell β buy with every number on the page.
Fee amounts and effective dates come from city ordinances, adopted fee schedules, ACHD, and Ada County's May 2024 impact fee studies, as of September 2026. They change, so confirm current fees with whoever issues the permit for your lot. This video is general education, not legal advice.
Good News Realty Group LLC, located in Boise Idaho.
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