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IAM Permit Fee Increase Calculator

The IAM Permit Fee Increase Calculator is a simple tool designed to help Central Minnesota irrigators estimate the additional cost per irrigated acre resulting from proposed changes to irrigation permit fees. By entering three key pieces of information — the total number of irrigation permits you hold, the total number of irrigated acres you manage, and the proposed fee increase per permit — the calculator will provide an estimated cost increase per acre. This resource is intended to support irrigators in budgeting, financial planning, and understanding the impact of permit fee adjustments on their operations.

How to Use the Calculator:

1. Download the calculator by clicking the button below.
2. Open the file using Microsoft Excel or a compatible spreadsheet program.
3. In the designated fields, enter:
   • The total number of irrigation permits you manage,
   • The total number of irrigated acres,
4. The calculator will automatically compute the estimated cost increase per acre based on your inputs.