Increased Building Fees for Schools Many have followed the work by public officials and advocates to get Howard County building impact fees to a higher rate, at least for school capital funds, for years. The legislative session on CB42 which recently passed, seemed quite complicated with amendments and amendments to amendments. For those who wish to follow this level of detail, I outline the issues in the passed Bill below, and we now await the County Executive’s signature to fully pass this long overdue and much needed and appreciated Bill. The Bill increases the square footage charge that is currently $1.32 and extremely lower than most other jurisdictions in MD, and is charged at time of