Sierra Vista Impact Fees by Project Type
Sierra Vista: Single-Family Impact Fees
A new single-family home in Sierra Vista pays $10,931.00 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 Sewer Connection Fee (City of Sierra Vista) — 3/4" displacement meter ($9,331.00) and Water Hook-Up Fee — Liberty Utilities, 5/8" x 3/4" meter ($1,600.00).
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 Hook-Up Fee — Liberty Utilities, 5/8" x 3/4" meter$1,600.00Liberty UtilitiesWater in Sierra Vista is provided by private utilities, not the city. Liberty Utilities, the largest, charges a one-time off-site hook-up fee of $1,600 for a standard 5/8 x 3/4 inch meter (larger meters pay more); Arizona Water Company charges no hook-up fee; Pueblo del Sol Water Company serves other parts of the city under its own tariff.
- Sewer Connection Fee (City of Sierra Vista) — 3/4" displacement meter$9,331.00City of Sierra VistaSierra Vista charges a one-time sewer connection fee by water meter size, effective July 1, 2025; a typical home with a 3/4 inch meter pays $9,331, and larger meters pay more (1 inch $15,215 up to $506,718 for an 8 inch turbine meter).
- Development/Impact Fee (City of Sierra Vista)$0.00City of Sierra VistaSierra Vista suspended collection of its development impact fees indefinitely effective July 1, 2025; no development impact fee is charged on new homes while the suspension stands.
- County Impact Fee (Cochise County)$0.00Cochise CountyCochise County has not adopted development impact fees, so no county impact fee applies inside Sierra Vista.
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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.
Sierra Vista: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in Sierra Vista pays $10,931.00 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 Sewer Connection Fee (City of Sierra Vista, MF) — 3/4" displacement meter ($9,331.00) and Water Hook-Up Fee (MF) — Liberty Utilities, 5/8" x 3/4" meter ($1,600.00).
Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the Full Sierra Vista Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Hook-Up Fee (MF) — Liberty Utilities, 5/8" x 3/4" meter$1,600.00Liberty UtilitiesWater in Sierra Vista is provided by private utilities, not the city. Liberty Utilities, the largest, charges a one-time off-site hook-up fee per service connection: $1,600 for a 5/8 x 3/4 inch meter, more for larger meters (a building on one larger meter pays once). Arizona Water Company charges no hook-up fee; Pueblo del Sol Water Company has its own tariff.
- Sewer Connection Fee (City of Sierra Vista, MF) — 3/4" displacement meter$9,331.00City of Sierra VistaSierra Vista charges a one-time sewer connection fee per water meter by size, effective July 1, 2025: $9,331 for a 3/4 inch meter, so a unit with its own meter pays $9,331. A building served by one larger meter pays once at that meter's rate (1 inch $15,215 up to $506,718 for an 8 inch turbine).
- Development/Impact Fee (City of Sierra Vista, MF)$0.00City of Sierra VistaSierra Vista suspended collection of its development impact fees indefinitely effective July 1, 2025; no development impact fee is charged on new multifamily units while the suspension stands.
- County Impact Fee (Cochise County, MF)$0.00Cochise CountyCochise County has not adopted development impact fees, so no county impact fee applies inside Sierra Vista.
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.
Sierra Vista: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in Sierra Vista pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $19,215.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 15, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $19,215.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Sewer Connection Fee (City of Sierra Vista) — 1" displacement meter ($15,215.00 one-time) and Water Hook-Up Fee — Liberty Utilities, 1" meter ($4,000.00 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.
View the Full Sierra Vista Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Hook-Up Fee — Liberty Utilities, 1" meter$4,000.00 one-timeLiberty UtilitiesOne-time Off-Site Water Hook-Up Fee charged by Liberty Utilities, the largest water provider in Sierra Vista, under its ACC-approved tariff (Decision 81361, effective July 1, 2025). Set by meter size from $1,600 (5/8 x 3/4 inch) to $80,000 (6 inch or larger); shown for a 1 inch meter. Parts of the city are served by Arizona Water Company or Pueblo del Sol Water Company instead.
- Sewer Connection Fee (City of Sierra Vista) — 1" displacement meter$15,215.00 one-timeCity of Sierra VistaOne-time sewer connection fee set by water meter size and type, from $9,331 (3/4 inch) to $506,718 (8 inch turbine), effective July 1, 2025; shown for a 1 inch displacement meter.
- Development Impact Fee (City of Sierra Vista, Commercial)$0.00City of Sierra VistaSierra Vista suspended collection of its development impact fees indefinitely effective July 1, 2025; no development impact fee is charged on new nonresidential construction while the suspension stands.
- County Impact Fee (Cochise County, Commercial) — Sierra Vista$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.
Sierra Vista: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in Sierra Vista pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $19,215.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 15, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $19,215.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Sewer Connection Fee (City of Sierra Vista) — 1" displacement meter ($15,215.00 one-time) and Water Hook-Up Fee — Liberty Utilities, 1" meter ($4,000.00 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.
View the Full Sierra Vista Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Hook-Up Fee — Liberty Utilities, 1" meter$4,000.00 one-timeLiberty UtilitiesOne-time Off-Site Water Hook-Up Fee charged by Liberty Utilities, the largest water provider in Sierra Vista, under its ACC-approved tariff (Decision 81361, effective July 1, 2025). Set by meter size from $1,600 (5/8 x 3/4 inch) to $80,000 (6 inch or larger); shown for a 1 inch meter. Parts of the city are served by Arizona Water Company or Pueblo del Sol Water Company instead.
- Sewer Connection Fee (City of Sierra Vista) — 1" displacement meter$15,215.00 one-timeCity of Sierra VistaOne-time sewer connection fee set by water meter size and type, from $9,331 (3/4 inch) to $506,718 (8 inch turbine), effective July 1, 2025; shown for a 1 inch displacement meter.
- Development Impact Fee (City of Sierra Vista, Industrial)$0.00City of Sierra VistaSierra Vista suspended collection of its development impact fees indefinitely effective July 1, 2025; no development impact fee is charged on new nonresidential construction while the suspension stands.
- County Impact Fee (Cochise County, Industrial) — Sierra Vista$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.
Sierra Vista: Office Impact Fees
Office development in Sierra Vista pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $19,215.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 15, 2026).
For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $19,215.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Sewer Connection Fee (City of Sierra Vista) — 1" displacement meter ($15,215.00 one-time) and Water Hook-Up Fee — Liberty Utilities, 1" meter ($4,000.00 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.
View the Full Sierra Vista Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Hook-Up Fee — Liberty Utilities, 1" meter$4,000.00 one-timeLiberty UtilitiesOne-time Off-Site Water Hook-Up Fee charged by Liberty Utilities, the largest water provider in Sierra Vista, under its ACC-approved tariff (Decision 81361, effective July 1, 2025). Set by meter size from $1,600 (5/8 x 3/4 inch) to $80,000 (6 inch or larger); shown for a 1 inch meter. Parts of the city are served by Arizona Water Company or Pueblo del Sol Water Company instead.
- Sewer Connection Fee (City of Sierra Vista) — 1" displacement meter$15,215.00 one-timeCity of Sierra VistaOne-time sewer connection fee set by water meter size and type, from $9,331 (3/4 inch) to $506,718 (8 inch turbine), effective July 1, 2025; shown for a 1 inch displacement meter.
- Development Impact Fee (City of Sierra Vista, Office)$0.00City of Sierra VistaSierra Vista suspended collection of its development impact fees indefinitely effective July 1, 2025; no development impact fee is charged on new nonresidential construction while the suspension stands.
- County Impact Fee (Cochise County, Office) — Sierra Vista$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.
For a primer on how impact fees work, see our plain-English guide.
Summary current as of October 2026. This is an editorial summary, not legal advice; see the official statute text and our terms of use.
Sierra Vista Impact Fee FAQs
What are the total impact fees for a single-family home in Sierra Vista, Arizona?
A new single-family home in Sierra Vista pays $10,931.00 per unit in combined impact fees (rates sourced October 15, 2026).
How much are commercial impact fees in Sierra Vista?
Commercial development in Sierra Vista pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $19,215.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (assuming a 1-inch meter).
Does Sierra Vista charge its own impact fees?
Yes. Sierra Vista levies its own municipal impact or utility fees. Cochise County does not currently add county-level impact fees inside Sierra Vista. The schedule on this page shows every fee that applies to development in Sierra Vista.
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.