Major growth is resulting in dramatically higher impact fees for new development in Lakeland.

The Property Solutions Team has been building manufactured homes in Lakeland and throughout Polk County since 2022. CEO Tom Lehman said his company strives to make the American dream affordable.

WATCH: Lakeland increasing impact fees for new homes to keep up with growth

"Their buying power has been severely reduced already, and isn't the goal to make home ownership?" said Lehman.

However, the City of Lakeland will now charge home builders like Lehman more. Commissioners voted to increase non-utility impact fees on commercial and residential construction by up to 50% over the next four years.

This will add nearly $4,000 to the cost of a new single-family home. Lehman said the fees will be pass

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