New Mexico § 5-8-15 - Credits against facilities fees
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 5-8-15 — Credits against facilities fees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-8-15. Credits against facilities fees
Any construction of, contributions to or dedications of on-site or off-site facilities,
improvements, or real or personal property with off-site benefits not required to
serve the new development, in excess of minimum municipal and county standards established
by a previously adopted and valid ordinance or regulation and required by a municipality
or county as a condition of development approval shall be credited against impact
fees otherwise due from the development. The credit shall include the value of: A. dedication of land for parks, recreational areas, open space trails and related
areas and facilities or payments in lieu of that dedication; and B. dedication of rights of way or easements or construction or dedication of on-site
water distribution, wastewater collection or drainage facilities, or streets, sidewalks
or curbs.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 5-8-15
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 5-8-15 cover?
Section 5-8-15 ("Credits against facilities fees") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 5-8-15?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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