Carbon Pollution Impact Fee

The Carbon Pollution Impact Fee was adopted on February 18, 2025 to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of Ashland residents and aligns with the goals set forth in Ashland Municipal Code 9.40 (Climate Recovery) and implements the Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP) adopted in 2017.

It is now part of the Ashland Municipal Code under chapter 9.45, where you can read the entire language. 

Chapter 9.45 will take effect on January 1, 2026 and the resulting fees will be required for applicable building types with building permits applied for and issued after this date. This chapter will require a fee be paid for new residential dwellings that utilize one or more of the five different fossil fuel thermal energy systems listed below and is paid per unit installed.  

New residential buildings are covered:  

• This means new construction of any residential building, including complete demolition and rebuilds, and any accessory dwelling units. This definition does not include additions, alterations, renovations, or repairs to existing buildings.

Fossil fuels include: 

• Fuels derived from hydrocarbons, including but not limited to natural gas, coal, oil, propane, and kerosene.

The fees for each fossil fuel unit installed in 2026 are: 

• Furnace = $4,118.40 
• Water Heater = $1,289.60 
• Range = $374.40
• Fireplace = $728.00 
• Clothes Dryer = $145.60 

This fee shall be due upon the issuance of building permits.

• The fees are issued per unit installed and are submitted via our online application. 

CPIF Estimator:

• Use this tool to estimate Carbon Pollution Impact Fees.