The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has increased several fees and rates, including those for Coastal Area Management Act major and minor permits.
The fee adjustments kicked in Tuesday, and are in accordance with a general statute that mandates fees and rates be adjusted and aligned with the Consumer Price Index computed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics during the prior two bienniums.
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“With the increase in technical complexity, operating costs and labor requirements for DEQ programs, the revenue from the 2025 fee adjustments will allow DEQ to continue to provide critical services to North Carolina residents and businesses and ensure DEQ can meet the growing needs of the state,” according to the department.
Fees changed in 2023 have been adjusted on the prior biennium.
Changes include the costs for CAMA applicants, which have been increased between $19 and $74, depending on the permit.
The legislative report on fees and rates was submitted to the General Assembly last April.
The full list of fee adjustments is available on the DEQ website.
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