Episode 85 – Interview with Carson Bise of TischlerBise

Episode 85 – The Current State of Development Impact Fees with Carson Bise

In this episode of the Land to Lots Podcast, Carter Froelich welcomes Carson Bise, President of TischlerBise — a leading fiscal, economic, and infrastructure finance consulting firm — to unpack the complex world of development impact fees.

With decades of experience preparing fee studies for jurisdictions across the U.S., Carson shares his unique perspective on how impact fees are evolving, the infrastructure challenges facing municipalities, and how the public and private sectors can better collaborate to fund growth responsibly.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Where development impact fees are headed over the next decade
  • The three biggest challenges jurisdictions face in funding infrastructure
  • Why alignment around levels of service remains a sticking point between public and private sectors
  • How CFDs, MUDs, and other special districts can complement impact fee funding
  • The potential ripple effects of the Sheetz v. El Dorado County Supreme Court decision
  • What most firms miss when preparing impact fee studies — and how to do it right

Show Notes:

Carson Bise Contact Information

O – (301) 320-6900 ext. 12

E – carson@tischlerbise.com

W – www.tishlerbise.com

Sheetz vs. El Dorado County

Southern Arizona HBA vs. Town of Marana

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