S.B. 1568 Summary

• Extends the deadline for counties to adopt a surcharge on state tax from March 31, 2019, to December 31, 2023.

• Authorizes counties with populations of 500,000 or less that adopt a surcharge after December 31, 2022, to use surcharge revenues exclusively for housing infrastructure (water, drainage, sewer, waste disposal, and waste treatment systems).

• Allows existing surcharge-adopting counties to amend their ordinances prior to December 31, 2023, to change surcharge rates or expand authorized uses, with rate changes effective January 1, 2025.

• Requires that counties using surcharge revenues for housing infrastructure shall not pass related infrastructure costs to housing developers.

• Updates cross-references in related statutes (sections 23-14, 40-81.5, and 248-2.7) to align with the new surcharge provisions.