Impact Fee Studies

2026-11-03

We are seeking a consultant to prepare three studies . The studies shall , at minimum , include but not limited to the following : 1 . Land Use Assumptions Study The Land Use Assumptions will provide an estimate of the anticipated demand for new development within Santa Fe County within the following five years . Development projections should analyze the supply and demand for single family residential , multi - family residentials , retail , office , lodging , industrial , and institutional land uses . This will be concluded when the BCC approves the Land Use Assumptions . The consultant will also recommend the service area to be considered for each type of capital improvement and / or service . 2 . Impact Fee Capital Improvement Plan The Impact Fee Capital Improvement Plan will recommend the size , level of service , cost estimates and other requirements for capital improvements that are necessitated by the new development identified in the final and formally adopted Land Use Assumption . 3 . Nexus Study The Nexus Study will recommend an impact fee for each type of development estimated in the Land Use Assumptions and the Impact Fee Capital Improvement Plan . The Nexus Study must satisfy the rational nexus and rough proportionality test for the proposed impact fee ( s ) to be assessed to each unit of development generated by the new development anticipated in the Land Use Assumptions and the Impact Fee Capital Improvement Plan . 4 . A draft and final amendment to Ordinance 1994 - 04 based on the requirements of the Development Fees Act and the findings of the Impact Fee Studies .

New Mexico

2026-05-02