CLOVER, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- The York County Council is looking at raising the cost of building a new home in the Clover school district.

It's called an 'Impact Fee' and is only charged on new construction. The money is used to improve district facilities.

Some people who already live in the area say many moving to the Clover school district won't be able to afford that fee.

Clover district officials are asking the council to approve an increase in the fee for single-family new construction, which would rise by 75%.

An impact fee is not a new concept in York County. Currently, the Fort Mill school district and the Clover school district have the impact fees.

Impact fees are charged for new construction of homes, and currently, there are over 3,000 homes approved to be constructed

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