Safford Impact Fees by Project Type
Safford: Single-Family Impact Fees
A new single-family home in Safford pays $1,000.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 23, 2026). Every line item is levied at the municipal or utility level.
The largest line items are Sewer Development Capacity Fee (City of Safford) — 5/8" & 3/4" ($500.00) and Water Development Capacity Fee (City of Safford) — 5/8" & 3/4" ($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 Safford Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Development Capacity Fee (City of Safford) — 5/8" & 3/4"$500.00City of SaffordCity of Safford water development capacity fee, set by water meter size and effective November 28, 2025 (Resolution R25-022): $500 plus the initial meter cost for the standard 5/8 or 3/4 inch residential meter. The meter and its installation are billed at cost in addition to the fee.
- Sewer Development Capacity Fee (City of Safford) — 5/8" & 3/4"$500.00City of SaffordCity of Safford sewer development capacity fee, set by water meter size and effective November 28, 2025 (Resolution R25-022): $500 plus the initial meter cost for the standard 5/8 or 3/4 inch residential meter.
- Municipal Development Fees (City of Safford)$0.00City of SaffordThe City of Safford has adopted no development impact fees under A.R.S. 9-463.05 for streets, parks, police or fire. Its posted development fee schedule (Resolution 00-009) covers zoning and subdivision application fees only. Safford does charge water and sewer development capacity fees, shown separately.
- County Development Fees (Graham County, in Safford)$0.00Graham CountyGraham County has adopted no county development fees under A.R.S. 11-1102, so no county fee applies inside the City of Safford.
Where in Graham County Are You Building?
Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours.
Safford: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in Safford pays $1,000.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 23, 2026). Every line item is levied at the municipal or utility level.
The largest line items are Water Development Capacity Fee (City of Safford, MF) — 5/8" & 3/4" ($500.00) and Sewer Development Capacity Fee (City of Safford, MF) — 5/8" & 3/4" ($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 Safford Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Development Capacity Fee (City of Safford, MF) — 5/8" & 3/4"$500.00City of SaffordCity of Safford water development capacity fee, effective November 28, 2025 (Resolution R25-022), is set by water meter size, not per dwelling unit: $500 plus the initial meter cost for a 5/8 or 3/4 inch meter, rising with the meter size. A building served by one larger meter pays once for that meter.
- Sewer Development Capacity Fee (City of Safford, MF) — 5/8" & 3/4"$500.00City of SaffordCity of Safford sewer development capacity fee, effective November 28, 2025 (Resolution R25-022), is set by water meter size, not per dwelling unit: $500 plus the initial meter cost for a 5/8 or 3/4 inch meter, rising with the meter size. A building served by one larger meter pays once for that meter.
- Municipal Development Fees (City of Safford, MF)$0.00City of SaffordThe City of Safford has adopted no development impact fees under A.R.S. 9-463.05 for streets, parks, police or fire. Its posted development fee schedule (Resolution 00-009) covers zoning and subdivision application fees only. Safford does charge water and sewer development capacity fees, shown separately.
- County Development Fees (Graham County, in Safford, MF)$0.00Graham CountyGraham County has adopted no county development fees under A.R.S. 11-1102, so no county fee applies inside the City of Safford.
Where in Graham County Are You Building?
Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours.
Safford: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in Safford pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $2,500.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 23, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $2,500.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Sewer Development Capacity Fee (City of Safford) — 1" & 1-1/4" ($1,250.00 one-time) and Water Development Capacity Fee (City of Safford) — 1" & 1-1/4" ($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 Safford Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Development Capacity Fee (City of Safford) — 1" & 1-1/4"$1,250.00 one-timeCity of SaffordWater capacity fee by water meter size, effective 11/28/2025 (Res. R25-022); base fee shown plus the actual initial meter cost. Same schedule applies to commercial and residential connections.
- Sewer Development Capacity Fee (City of Safford) — 1" & 1-1/4"$1,250.00 one-timeCity of SaffordSewer capacity fee by water meter size, effective 11/28/2025 (Res. R25-022); base fee shown plus the actual initial meter cost. Same schedule applies to commercial and residential connections.
- Municipal Development Impact Fee (City of Safford, Commercial)$0.00City of SaffordThe City of Safford has not adopted development impact fees under A.R.S. 9-463.05; its development fee schedule covers zoning and subdivision processing only. Water and sewer capacity fees are listed separately.
- County Development Impact Fee (Graham County, in Safford, Commercial)$0.00Graham CountyGraham County has not adopted development impact fees under A.R.S. 11-1102, so no county impact fee applies to new nonresidential construction in Safford.
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.
Safford: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in Safford pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $2,500.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 23, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $2,500.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Sewer Development Capacity Fee (City of Safford) — 1" & 1-1/4" ($1,250.00 one-time) and Water Development Capacity Fee (City of Safford) — 1" & 1-1/4" ($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 Safford Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Development Capacity Fee (City of Safford) — 1" & 1-1/4"$1,250.00 one-timeCity of SaffordWater capacity fee by water meter size, effective 11/28/2025 (Res. R25-022); base fee shown plus the actual initial meter cost. Same schedule applies to commercial and residential connections.
- Sewer Development Capacity Fee (City of Safford) — 1" & 1-1/4"$1,250.00 one-timeCity of SaffordSewer capacity fee by water meter size, effective 11/28/2025 (Res. R25-022); base fee shown plus the actual initial meter cost. Same schedule applies to commercial and residential connections.
- Municipal Development Impact Fee (City of Safford, Industrial)$0.00City of SaffordThe City of Safford has not adopted development impact fees under A.R.S. 9-463.05; its development fee schedule covers zoning and subdivision processing only. Water and sewer capacity fees are listed separately.
- County Development Impact Fee (Graham County, in Safford, Industrial)$0.00Graham CountyGraham County has not adopted development impact fees under A.R.S. 11-1102, so no county impact fee applies to new nonresidential construction in Safford.
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.
Safford: Office Impact Fees
Office development in Safford pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $2,500.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 23, 2026).
For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $2,500.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Sewer Development Capacity Fee (City of Safford) — 1" & 1-1/4" ($1,250.00 one-time) and Water Development Capacity Fee (City of Safford) — 1" & 1-1/4" ($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 Safford Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Development Capacity Fee (City of Safford) — 1" & 1-1/4"$1,250.00 one-timeCity of SaffordWater capacity fee by water meter size, effective 11/28/2025 (Res. R25-022); base fee shown plus the actual initial meter cost. Same schedule applies to commercial and residential connections.
- Sewer Development Capacity Fee (City of Safford) — 1" & 1-1/4"$1,250.00 one-timeCity of SaffordSewer capacity fee by water meter size, effective 11/28/2025 (Res. R25-022); base fee shown plus the actual initial meter cost. Same schedule applies to commercial and residential connections.
- Municipal Development Impact Fee (City of Safford, Office)$0.00City of SaffordThe City of Safford has not adopted development impact fees under A.R.S. 9-463.05; its development fee schedule covers zoning and subdivision processing only. Water and sewer capacity fees are listed separately.
- County Development Impact Fee (Graham County, in Safford, Office)$0.00Graham CountyGraham County has not adopted development impact fees under A.R.S. 11-1102, so no county impact fee applies to new nonresidential construction in Safford.
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.
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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.
Safford Impact Fee FAQs
What are the total impact fees for a single-family home in Safford, Arizona?
A new single-family home in Safford pays $1,000.00 per unit in combined impact fees (rates sourced July 23, 2026).
How much are commercial impact fees in Safford?
Commercial development in Safford pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $2,500.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (assuming a 1-inch meter).
Does Safford charge its own impact fees?
Yes. Safford levies its own municipal impact or utility fees. Graham County does not currently add county-level impact fees inside Safford. The schedule on this page shows every fee that applies to development in Safford.
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 Graham County impact fees page.