Graham County Impact Fees by Project Type
Where in Graham County Are You Building?
Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours.
Unincorporated Graham County: Single-Family Impact Fees
A new single-family home in unincorporated Graham County pays $500.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 16, 2026). Every line item is levied at the municipal or utility level.
The largest line items are Water Connection Fee (Graham County - Unincorporated) — City of Safford ($500.00).
Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the Full Graham County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Graham County - Unincorporated) — City of Safford$500.00City of Safford, 5/8" & 3/4"City of SaffordGraham County runs no water utility. The City of Safford water system is the largest community water provider in the unincorporated area (Central, Solomon, San Jose and nearby areas), so its water development capacity fee is shown: $500 for a 5/8 or 3/4 inch meter plus the initial meter cost, effective November 28, 2025 (Resolution R25-022), applying inside and outside the City. Graham County Utilities serves the Pima and Fort Thomas areas under its own hook-up fee tariff, and many rural parcels use private wells.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Graham County - Unincorporated)$0.00Graham CountyGraham County runs no sewer utility and charges no sewer connection fee. Most unincorporated parcels use on-site septic systems permitted through the county; a parcel served by the City of Safford or Town of Thatcher sewer system pays that provider's connection charges.
- Municipal Development Fees (Graham County - Unincorporated)$0.00Graham CountyThe unincorporated area has no city or town government, so no municipal development fees under A.R.S. 9-463.05 apply here.
- County Development Fees (Graham County - Unincorporated)$0.00Graham CountyGraham County has adopted no county development fees under A.R.S. 11-1102. The fee schedule in the county Planning and Zoning Ordinance (Sec. 3.8) lists permit, plan review and plat fees only.
Where in Graham County Are You Building?
Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours.
Unincorporated Graham County: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in unincorporated Graham County pays $500.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 16, 2026). Every line item is levied at the municipal or utility level.
The largest line items are Water Connection Fee (Graham County - Unincorporated, MF) — City of Safford ($500.00).
Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the Full Graham County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Graham County - Unincorporated, MF) — City of Safford$500.00City of Safford, 5/8" & 3/4"City of SaffordGraham County runs no water utility. The City of Safford water system is the largest community water provider in the unincorporated area, so its water development capacity fee is shown, effective November 28, 2025 (Resolution R25-022) and applying inside and outside the City. The fee is charged per meter, not per dwelling unit: $500 plus the initial meter cost for a 5/8 or 3/4 inch meter, scaling with the meter size; a building on one larger meter pays once for that meter. Graham County Utilities serves the Pima and Fort Thomas areas under its own hook-up fee tariff.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Graham County - Unincorporated, MF)$0.00Graham CountyGraham County runs no sewer utility and charges no sewer connection fee. Most unincorporated parcels use on-site septic systems permitted through the county; a project served by the City of Safford or Town of Thatcher sewer system pays that provider's connection charges.
- Municipal Development Fees (Graham County - Unincorporated, MF)$0.00Graham CountyThe unincorporated area has no city or town government, so no municipal development fees under A.R.S. 9-463.05 apply here.
- County Development Fees (Graham County - Unincorporated, MF)$0.00Graham CountyGraham County has adopted no county development fees under A.R.S. 11-1102. The fee schedule in the county Planning and Zoning Ordinance (Sec. 3.8) lists permit, plan review and plat fees only.
Where in Graham 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.
Unincorporated Graham County: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in unincorporated Graham County pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $1,250.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 16, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $1,250.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Water Connection Fee (Graham County - Unincorporated) — City of Safford ($1,250.00 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 Graham County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Graham County - Unincorporated) — City of Safford$1,250.00 one-timeCity of Safford, 1" & 1-1/4"City of SaffordGraham County runs no water utility. The City of Safford water system is the largest community water provider in the unincorporated area, so its water development capacity fee is shown: $1,250 for a 1 inch meter plus the initial meter cost, effective November 28, 2025 (Resolution R25-022), one schedule inside and outside the City. Graham County Utilities serves the Pima and Fort Thomas areas under its own hook-up fee tariff, and many rural parcels use private wells.
- Sewer (Graham County - Unincorporated) — septic$0.00Graham CountyUnincorporated areas use on-site septic systems; there is no county sewer utility or connection fee.
- Municipal Development Impact Fee (Graham County - Unincorporated, Commercial)$0.00N/A (unincorporated)There is no municipal government in unincorporated Graham County, so no municipal development fees apply.
- County Development Impact Fee (Graham County - Unincorporated, Commercial)$0.00Graham CountyGraham County has not adopted development impact fees under A.R.S. 11-1102; its Planning and Zoning Ordinance fee schedule lists only permit and application fees. No county impact fee applies to new nonresidential construction in the unincorporated county.
Where in Graham 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.
Unincorporated Graham County: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in unincorporated Graham County pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $1,250.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 16, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $1,250.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Water Connection Fee (Graham County - Unincorporated) — City of Safford ($1,250.00 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 Graham County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Graham County - Unincorporated) — City of Safford$1,250.00 one-timeCity of Safford, 1" & 1-1/4"City of SaffordGraham County runs no water utility. The City of Safford water system is the largest community water provider in the unincorporated area, so its water development capacity fee is shown: $1,250 for a 1 inch meter plus the initial meter cost, effective November 28, 2025 (Resolution R25-022), one schedule inside and outside the City. Graham County Utilities serves the Pima and Fort Thomas areas under its own hook-up fee tariff, and many rural parcels use private wells.
- Sewer (Graham County - Unincorporated) — septic$0.00Graham CountyUnincorporated areas use on-site septic systems; there is no county sewer utility or connection fee.
- Municipal Development Impact Fee (Graham County - Unincorporated, Industrial)$0.00N/A (unincorporated)There is no municipal government in unincorporated Graham County, so no municipal development fees apply.
- County Development Impact Fee (Graham County - Unincorporated, Industrial)$0.00Graham CountyGraham County has not adopted development impact fees under A.R.S. 11-1102; its Planning and Zoning Ordinance fee schedule lists only permit and application fees. No county impact fee applies to new nonresidential construction in the unincorporated county.
Where in Graham 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.
Unincorporated Graham County: Office Impact Fees
Office development in unincorporated Graham County pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $1,250.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 16, 2026).
For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $1,250.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Water Connection Fee (Graham County - Unincorporated) — City of Safford ($1,250.00 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 Graham County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Graham County - Unincorporated) — City of Safford$1,250.00 one-timeCity of Safford, 1" & 1-1/4"City of SaffordGraham County runs no water utility. The City of Safford water system is the largest community water provider in the unincorporated area, so its water development capacity fee is shown: $1,250 for a 1 inch meter plus the initial meter cost, effective November 28, 2025 (Resolution R25-022), one schedule inside and outside the City. Graham County Utilities serves the Pima and Fort Thomas areas under its own hook-up fee tariff, and many rural parcels use private wells.
- Sewer (Graham County - Unincorporated) — septic$0.00Graham CountyUnincorporated areas use on-site septic systems; there is no county sewer utility or connection fee.
- Municipal Development Impact Fee (Graham County - Unincorporated, Office)$0.00N/A (unincorporated)There is no municipal government in unincorporated Graham County, so no municipal development fees apply.
- County Development Impact Fee (Graham County - Unincorporated, Office)$0.00Graham CountyGraham County has not adopted development impact fees under A.R.S. 11-1102; its Planning and Zoning Ordinance fee schedule lists only permit and application fees. No county impact fee applies to new nonresidential construction in the unincorporated county.
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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.
If you're still asking what are impact fees, start with our guide to the definition, common categories, and legal basis.
Summary current as of October 2026. This is an editorial summary, not legal advice; see the official statute text and our terms of use.
Graham County Impact Fee FAQs
What are single-family impact fees in Graham County, Arizona?
A new single-family home in unincorporated Graham County pays $500.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 16, 2026). Inside city limits, fees are set by each city's own schedule and may be completely different. See the city pages for their rates.
How much are multifamily impact fees in Graham County?
Multifamily development in unincorporated Graham County pays $500.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 16, 2026). Rates inside city limits depend on the municipality. Pick your city on this page.
How much are commercial impact fees in Graham County?
Commercial development in unincorporated Graham County pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $1,250.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (assuming a 1-inch meter).
Do cities in Graham County charge their own impact fees?
Yes. Every incorporated city applies its own fee schedule. 3 of 3 cities in Graham County levy municipal impact or utility fees; each city page shows the full schedule that applies inside its limits.
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.