Linkage and Civic/Open Space Payments
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Select a District and Building Type from the drop-down menu.
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Select the Fee Type you wish to calculate.
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Additional inputs will appear based on the Fee Type.
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Linkage Fees: enter the Total Area of Development (sq. ft.)
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Civic/Open Space Payments: enter the Area of Open Space or Civic Space Not Provided (sq. ft.)
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Please note that Affordable Dwelling Unit In-Lieu Payments and Fractional Buyouts are found in the Affordable Housing calculator.
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Click "Calculate" to display the fee amounts required for each situation and any notes.
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Fees for multiple projects may be computed by saving the calculation results for each project. To save a calculation result, click the "Save" icon and repeat steps 1-3.
Additional Information
Links to the Somerville, MA Zoning Ordinance regulations for Linkage and Buyouts & Payments are provided at the top of the calculator for reference.
Disclaimer
This calculator is provided for the convenience of the user in estimating the Linkage and Civic/Open Space Payment fees required for a prospective project. While every attempt has been made to provide a reliable calculator, Somerville, MA and enCodePlus cannot guarantee the accuracy or precision of its results. Please seek confirmation from the Inspectional Services Department before making any development decisions.
Disclaimer: The calculators are to be used for informational purposes only. No warranty, express or implied, is made regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability, or usefulness of the information obtained from use of the calculators. All information should be verified with City staff.
Affordable Housing Linkage Fee
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Notes