Benson Impact Fees by Project Type
Benson: Single-Family Impact Fees
A new single-family home in Benson pays at least $936.48 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 15, 2026). Every line item is levied at the municipal or utility level.
The largest line items are Water Meter Installation (City of Benson) — 3/4" meter ($561.48) and Sewer Connection Fee (City of Benson) — non-participating property, 15 FU × $25/FU ($375.00).
Water Connection Fee (City of Benson) is set by the utility and not published online. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; it is not included as a dollar figure here.
Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
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- Water Meter Installation (City of Benson) — 3/4" meter$561.48City of BensonBenson charges a fixed water meter installation charge by meter size; a 3/4 inch residential meter is $561.48 plus sales tax ($595.80 total). The owner installs the yard line from the meter.
- Water Connection Fee (City of Benson)Requires confirmationCity of BensonBenson also charges a water connection fee set by council resolution, in addition to the meter installation charge.
- Sewer Connection Fee (City of Benson) — non-participating property, 15 FU × $25/FU$375.00City of BensonBenson charges a one-time sewer connection fee of $25 per plumbing fixture unit for property that did not help build the sewer serving it; the amount shown is a typical home with 15 fixture units ($375). Property that participated in building the sewer (typically a new subdivision) pays a flat $175 per single-family lot instead, shown as the alternative tier.
- Development Impact Fee (City of Benson)$0.00City of BensonBenson repealed its development impact fee article (Ordinance 644, April 13, 2026) and has not collected development impact fees since 2014.
- County Impact Fee (Cochise County)$0.00Cochise CountyCochise County has not adopted development impact fees, so no county impact fee applies inside Benson.
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Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours. = one or more fees are unconfirmed or have no published amount; the figure shown may not be the complete cost.
Benson: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in Benson pays at least $761.48 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 15, 2026). Every line item is levied at the municipal or utility level.
The largest line items are Water Meter Installation (City of Benson, MF) — 3/4" meter ($561.48) and Sewer Connection Fee (City of Benson, MF) — non-participating property, 10 FU × $20/FU ($200.00).
Water Connection Fee (City of Benson, MF) is set by the utility and not published online. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; it is not included as a dollar figure here.
Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the Full Benson Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Meter Installation (City of Benson, MF) — 3/4" meter$561.48City of BensonBenson charges a fixed water meter installation charge per meter, by size; the amount shown is a 3/4 inch meter, plus sales tax. A building served by one larger meter pays the charge for that meter size once.
- Water Connection Fee (City of Benson, MF)Requires confirmationCity of BensonBenson also charges a water connection fee set by council resolution, in addition to the meter installation charge.
- Sewer Connection Fee (City of Benson, MF) — non-participating property, 10 FU × $20/FU$200.00City of BensonBenson charges a one-time sewer connection fee of $20 per plumbing fixture unit for property that did not help build the sewer serving it; the amount shown is a typical unit with 10 fixture units ($200). Property that participated in building the sewer (typically a new subdivision) pays a flat $100 per multifamily unit instead, shown as the alternative tier.
- Development Impact Fee (City of Benson, MF)$0.00City of BensonBenson repealed its development impact fee article (Ordinance 644, April 13, 2026) and has not collected development impact fees since 2014, including on multifamily projects.
- County Impact Fee (Cochise County, MF)$0.00Cochise CountyCochise County has not adopted development impact fees, so no county impact fee applies inside Benson.
Where in Cochise County Are You Building?
Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours. = one or more fees are unconfirmed or have no published amount; the figure shown may not be the complete cost.
Benson: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in Benson pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $710.60 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 15, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $710.60. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Water Meter Installation (City of Benson) — 1" meter ($710.60 one-time).
Water and sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more. See the meter-size tiers in the source schedules.
Sewer Connection Fee (City of Benson) — per fixture unit and Water Connection Fee (City of Benson) are set by the utility and not published online. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; they are not included as dollar figures here.
View the Full Benson Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Meter Installation (City of Benson) — 1" meter$710.60 one-timeCity of BensonFixed charge for the City to install a new water meter, by meter size: $561.48 (3/4 inch), $710.60 (1 inch), $1,415.56 (2 inch), $2,175.88 (3 inch), $3,067.53 (4 inch), plus tax. The owner installs the yard line from the meter to the building.
- Water Connection Fee (City of Benson)Requires confirmationCity of Benson (Benson Water Department)Benson's one-time water connection fee is set by City Council resolution and is not published; it is charged in addition to the water meter installation charge.
- Sewer Connection Fee (City of Benson) — per fixture unitContact jurisdiction/utility to verifyCity of BensonCharged per plumbing fixture unit (Uniform Plumbing Code values for commercial fixtures), so the total depends on the building's fixture count: $50 per fixture unit for property that did not participate in the sewer's construction, $25 per fixture unit for participating property in areas under development, plus applicable tax.
- Development Impact Fee (City of Benson, Commercial)$0.00City of BensonBenson repealed its development impact fee article (Ordinance 644, April 13, 2026) and has not collected development impact fees since 2014.
- County Impact Fee (Cochise County, Commercial)$0.00Cochise CountyCochise County does not levy development impact fees.
Where in Cochise County Are You Building?
Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours. Totals shown are for a 50,000 sq ft building, including one-time water/sewer fees (assuming a 1-inch meter). * = one-time water/sewer connection charges only; no per-sq-ft impact fee schedule sourced for that jurisdiction. = one or more fees are unconfirmed or have no published amount; the figure shown may not be the complete cost.
Benson: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in Benson pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $710.60 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 15, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $710.60. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Water Meter Installation (City of Benson) — 1" meter ($710.60 one-time).
Water and sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more. See the meter-size tiers in the source schedules.
Sewer Connection Fee (City of Benson) — per fixture unit and Water Connection Fee (City of Benson) are set by the utility and not published online. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; they are not included as dollar figures here.
View the Full Benson Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Meter Installation (City of Benson) — 1" meter$710.60 one-timeCity of BensonFixed charge for the City to install a new water meter, by meter size: $561.48 (3/4 inch), $710.60 (1 inch), $1,415.56 (2 inch), $2,175.88 (3 inch), $3,067.53 (4 inch), plus tax. The owner installs the yard line from the meter to the building.
- Water Connection Fee (City of Benson)Requires confirmationCity of Benson (Benson Water Department)Benson's one-time water connection fee is set by City Council resolution and is not published; it is charged in addition to the water meter installation charge.
- Sewer Connection Fee (City of Benson) — per fixture unitContact jurisdiction/utility to verifyCity of BensonCharged per plumbing fixture unit (Uniform Plumbing Code values for commercial fixtures), so the total depends on the building's fixture count: $50 per fixture unit for property that did not participate in the sewer's construction, $25 per fixture unit for participating property in areas under development, plus applicable tax.
- Development Impact Fee (City of Benson, Industrial)$0.00City of BensonBenson repealed its development impact fee article (Ordinance 644, April 13, 2026) and has not collected development impact fees since 2014.
- County Impact Fee (Cochise County, Industrial)$0.00Cochise CountyCochise County does not levy development impact fees.
Where in Cochise County Are You Building?
Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours. Totals shown are for a 50,000 sq ft building, including one-time water/sewer fees (assuming a 1-inch meter). * = one-time water/sewer connection charges only; no per-sq-ft impact fee schedule sourced for that jurisdiction. = one or more fees are unconfirmed or have no published amount; the figure shown may not be the complete cost.
Benson: Office Impact Fees
Office development in Benson pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $710.60 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 15, 2026).
For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $710.60. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Water Meter Installation (City of Benson) — 1" meter ($710.60 one-time).
Water and sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more. See the meter-size tiers in the source schedules.
Sewer Connection Fee (City of Benson) — per fixture unit and Water Connection Fee (City of Benson) are set by the utility and not published online. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; they are not included as dollar figures here.
View the Full Benson Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Meter Installation (City of Benson) — 1" meter$710.60 one-timeCity of BensonFixed charge for the City to install a new water meter, by meter size: $561.48 (3/4 inch), $710.60 (1 inch), $1,415.56 (2 inch), $2,175.88 (3 inch), $3,067.53 (4 inch), plus tax. The owner installs the yard line from the meter to the building.
- Water Connection Fee (City of Benson)Requires confirmationCity of Benson (Benson Water Department)Benson's one-time water connection fee is set by City Council resolution and is not published; it is charged in addition to the water meter installation charge.
- Sewer Connection Fee (City of Benson) — per fixture unitContact jurisdiction/utility to verifyCity of BensonCharged per plumbing fixture unit (Uniform Plumbing Code values for commercial fixtures), so the total depends on the building's fixture count: $50 per fixture unit for property that did not participate in the sewer's construction, $25 per fixture unit for participating property in areas under development, plus applicable tax.
- Development Impact Fee (City of Benson, Office)$0.00City of BensonBenson repealed its development impact fee article (Ordinance 644, April 13, 2026) and has not collected development impact fees since 2014.
- County Impact Fee (Cochise County, Office)$0.00Cochise CountyCochise County does not levy development impact fees.
Where in Cochise County Are You Building?
Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours. Totals shown are for a 25,000 sq ft building, including one-time water/sewer fees (assuming a 1-inch meter). * = one-time water/sewer connection charges only; no per-sq-ft impact fee schedule sourced for that jurisdiction. = one or more fees are unconfirmed or have no published amount; the figure shown may not be the complete cost.
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How Development Impact Fees Work in Arizona
Arizona cities and towns assess development impact fees (the statute calls them development fees) under A.R.S. 9-463.05 and counties under A.R.S. 11-1102. A fee can only be adopted after the governing body adopts land use assumptions and an infrastructure improvements plan for the service area, with public notice and hearings, and the plan projects demand for no more than ten years.
Fees are limited to necessary public services the statute lists: water, wastewater, stormwater and drainage, streets, fire and police facilities, neighborhood parks of up to 30 acres and, for cities, small libraries. Each fee must be proportionate to the new development's share of the cost, kept in a separate account for that service category and service area, and never used for operations, maintenance or a higher level of service for existing development.
Developers earn credits for facilities they build or dedicate, and a fee that goes unspent for ten years (fifteen for water or wastewater) is refundable with interest on request. For a residential unit the fee is due when the building permit issues unless a development agreement defers it, and a new or increased fee cannot be applied to an approved plat or site plan for 24 months.
Counties and cities each adopt their own schedules. County development fees apply in the county's service areas; inside city limits, development pays the city's fees plus any utility connection charges, which is why totals differ between a city and the unincorporated county around it.
Brush up on impact fee basics before you budget your next project.
Summary current as of October 2026. This is an editorial summary, not legal advice; see the official statute text and our terms of use.
Benson Impact Fee FAQs
What are the total impact fees for a single-family home in Benson, Arizona?
A new single-family home in Benson pays at least $936.48 per unit in combined impact fees (rates sourced October 15, 2026). One additional fee has no published standard amount and is not included, so the full cost may be higher; verify before budgeting.
How much are commercial impact fees in Benson?
Commercial development in Benson pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $710.60 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (assuming a 1-inch meter). 2 additional fees have no published standard amounts and are not included, so the full cost may be higher; verify before budgeting.
Does Benson charge its own impact fees?
Yes. Benson levies its own municipal impact or utility fees. Cochise County does not currently add county-level impact fees inside Benson. The schedule on this page shows every fee that applies to development in Benson.
Can Arizona development impact fees increase at any time?
No. Under A.R.S. 9-463.05 and 11-1102 a new or increased fee cannot be adopted on an emergency basis, takes effect only after public notice and hearings (75 days after adoption for a city, 90 for a county), and cannot be applied to a development with an approved final plat or site plan for 24 months unless the plan changes to add service units.
Fee amounts on this page are compiled from official published schedules and are provided for planning purposes only. Rates change, and project specifics (unit size, meter size, location within special districts) can alter what applies. Always verify current fees with the jurisdiction and utility before relying on them.
Compare unincorporated rates and every other city on the Cochise County impact fees page.