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PC 150

Para enmendar el Artículo 6.026 de la Ley 107-2020, conocida como “Código Municipal de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de disponer que los municipios, la Junta de Planificación, la Oficina de Gerencia de Permisos, la Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación, y las demás agencias públicas concernidas, destinen no menos del noventa (90%) por ciento del cobro de exacción por impacto para ser utilizado, específicamente, en mejoras, servicios, conservación y mantenimiento de las facilidades públicas que se afecten por el desarrollo al cual se le impone dicho cargo; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Bill requires 90% of Puerto Rico impact fees fund only direct public facilities affected by development projects, limiting municipal spending flexibility.

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Bill Summary · PC 150

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 150 amends Puerto Rico's Municipal Code to require that at least 90% of impact fees collected by municipalities, the Planning Board, the Permit Management Office, the Transportation Authority, and other public agencies must be specifically used for improvements, services, maintenance, and conservation of public facilities directly affected by the development project that triggered the fee. The remaining 10% or less can be allocated to other purposes.

Why is this important

Impact fees are charges developers pay to offset the infrastructure burden their projects create. Currently, Puerto Rico municipalities may allocate these funds more broadly. This bill would restrict their use to directly affected areas, potentially ensuring that neighborhoods experiencing development pressure receive dedicated reinvestment in their public infrastructure, while also potentially limiting municipalities' flexibility in addressing broader fiscal needs.

Potential points of contention

  • Municipal fiscal autonomy: The 90% mandate significantly restricts how municipalities can use collected revenue, potentially limiting their ability to address critical infrastructure needs in other areas or balance budgets during fiscal crises
  • Implementation complexity: Determining which facilities are "affected by the development" could be ambiguous and lead to disputes between developers, municipalities, and residents over what qualifies for funding
  • Developer burden: Requiring such specific allocation may increase overall development costs or discourage construction projects, potentially affecting Puerto Rico's economic recovery efforts and housing supply

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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