June 24, 2011 > Fremont increases construction tax Fremont increases construction tax Submitted By Harriet Commons Every person who constructs a new dwelling, makes additions in habitable space to any existing dwelling, or improves land as a mobile home shall be subject to a construction tax. Pursuant to Municipal Code Sec. 5-1204.1, Construction Tax, Ordinance No. 1876, approved at an election held June 6, 1989, the Finance Director shall set the annual rates effective July 1 of each year based on the change in the gross national product (GNP) deflator. The new statutory rates effective July l, 2011 are as follows: New Dwellings: Single Family dwellings: $2,178 +$60 Two-Family dwellings: $1,840 +$51 Multiple: $1,618 +$45 Structural Additions: Tax per square foot $0.70 +$0.02 Mobile Home Lots: Tax per mobile home lot $1,545 +$43