FY26 CLT Development Center Updates: New Fees & Expedited Programs – Effective July 1

With the start of the City of Charlotte’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) on July 1, please review the following important updates:

1. FY26 Land Development User Fees
View the updated fee schedule:
👉 FY26Land Development User Fees

2. FY26 Bond Fees
Details available here:
👉 FY26Bond Fees

3. Commercial Zoning Fees for New Construction (Now Paidvia Accela)
Commercial zoning fees will now be assessed and paid directly to the City of Charlotte via the Accela review process—not via Mecklenburg County system.

Site Size:

• Less than 0.5 Acres – FEE $800
• 0.5 to 1 Acre – FEE $815
• >1 to 5 Acres – FEE $830
• >5 to 10 Acres – FEE $850
• >10 to 15 Acres – FEE $870
• Over 15 Acres – FEE $955

4. Commercial Zoning Fees Still Paid via Mecklenburg County for:
• Work on existing buildings (on schedule) and upfits (interior completion): $300
• CTAC small commercial FIFO (first in/first out) projects: $300
• RTAC/townhome reviews: $275

5. Expedited Land Development Commercial Plan Review
The expedited review program has been reintroduced:
👉 Expedited Commercial Plan Review Info

6. Expedited Plats Program
Also reintroduced—get details here:
👉 Expedited Plats Info

7. Expedited As-Builts Program
Learn more:
👉 Expedited As-Builts Info

Questions?
Contact Nan Peterson at nan.peterson@charlottenc.gov