Yavapai County Impact Fees by Project Type
Where in Yavapai 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.
Unincorporated Yavapai County: Single-Family Impact Fees
Unincorporated Yavapai County does not currently levy impact fees on a new single-family home (rates sourced August 13, 2026). The schedule below documents the status of each fee.
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- Water Fee (Yavapai County - Unincorporated)$0.00Yavapai CountyYavapai County does not run a water utility. Unincorporated parcels use private wells, private water companies regulated by the Arizona Corporation Commission, or a city system; the City of Prescott charges its water development fees on connections outside city limits, so the one-time charge depends on the provider serving the parcel.
- Sewer Fee (Yavapai County - Unincorporated)$0.00Yavapai CountyYavapai County does not run a sewer utility, and most unincorporated homes use septic systems permitted by the county. Where a city or sanitary district sewer serves a parcel, that provider's connection charges apply; the City of Prescott charges its wastewater development fee on connections outside city limits.
- City Fee (Yavapai County - Unincorporated)$0.00Yavapai CountyUnincorporated Yavapai County has no city or town government, so no municipal development impact fee applies.
- County Impact Fee (Yavapai County - Unincorporated)$0.00Yavapai CountyYavapai County charges no county development impact fee. Its only one, a roadway development fee, was repealed effective December 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2020-1).
Where in Yavapai 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.
Unincorporated Yavapai County: Multifamily Impact Fees
Unincorporated Yavapai County does not currently levy impact fees on a new multifamily unit (rates sourced August 13, 2026). The schedule below documents the status of each fee.
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- Water Fee (Yavapai County - Unincorporated, MF)$0.00Yavapai CountyYavapai County does not run a water utility. Unincorporated parcels use private wells, private water companies regulated by the Arizona Corporation Commission, or a city system; the City of Prescott charges its water development fees on connections outside city limits, so the one-time charge depends on the provider serving the parcel.
- Sewer Fee (Yavapai County - Unincorporated, MF)$0.00Yavapai CountyYavapai County does not run a sewer utility, and most unincorporated homes use septic systems permitted by the county. Where a city or sanitary district sewer serves a parcel, that provider's connection charges apply; the City of Prescott charges its wastewater development fee on connections outside city limits.
- City Fee (Yavapai County - Unincorporated, MF)$0.00Yavapai CountyUnincorporated Yavapai County has no city or town government, so no municipal development impact fee applies.
- County Impact Fee (Yavapai County - Unincorporated, MF)$0.00Yavapai CountyYavapai County charges no county development impact fee. Its only one, a roadway development fee, was repealed effective December 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2020-1).
Where in Yavapai 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.
Unincorporated Yavapai County: Commercial Impact Fees
Unincorporated Yavapai County does not currently levy impact fees on commercial development (rates sourced August 13, 2026). The schedule below documents the adopted zero or exempt status for each fee.
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- Water Connection Fee (Yavapai County - Unincorporated)$0.00Yavapai CountyYavapai County operates no water utility in unincorporated areas; development is served by private wells or private (ACC-regulated) water companies whose fees are set by their own tariffs.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Yavapai County - Unincorporated)$0.00Yavapai CountyYavapai County operates no sewer utility in unincorporated areas; development is served by on-site septic systems.
- City Development Impact Fee (Yavapai County - Unincorporated, Commercial)$0.00There is no municipal government in the unincorporated county area, so no city development impact fee applies.
- County Development Impact Fee (Yavapai County - Unincorporated, Commercial)$0.00Yavapai CountyYavapai County does not levy development impact fees. Its only one, a roadway development fee, was repealed effective December 1, 2020.
Where in Yavapai 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.
Unincorporated Yavapai County: Industrial Impact Fees
Unincorporated Yavapai County does not currently levy impact fees on industrial development (rates sourced August 13, 2026). The schedule below documents the adopted zero or exempt status for each fee.
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- Water Connection Fee (Yavapai County - Unincorporated)$0.00Yavapai CountyYavapai County operates no water utility in unincorporated areas; development is served by private wells or private (ACC-regulated) water companies whose fees are set by their own tariffs.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Yavapai County - Unincorporated)$0.00Yavapai CountyYavapai County operates no sewer utility in unincorporated areas; development is served by on-site septic systems.
- City Development Impact Fee (Yavapai County - Unincorporated, Industrial)$0.00There is no municipal government in the unincorporated county area, so no city development impact fee applies.
- County Development Impact Fee (Yavapai County - Unincorporated, Industrial)$0.00Yavapai CountyYavapai County does not levy development impact fees. Its only one, a roadway development fee, was repealed effective December 1, 2020.
Where in Yavapai 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.
Unincorporated Yavapai County: Office Impact Fees
Unincorporated Yavapai County does not currently levy impact fees on office development (rates sourced August 13, 2026). The schedule below documents the adopted zero or exempt status for each fee.
View the Full Yavapai County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Yavapai County - Unincorporated)$0.00Yavapai CountyYavapai County operates no water utility in unincorporated areas; development is served by private wells or private (ACC-regulated) water companies whose fees are set by their own tariffs.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Yavapai County - Unincorporated)$0.00Yavapai CountyYavapai County operates no sewer utility in unincorporated areas; development is served by on-site septic systems.
- City Development Impact Fee (Yavapai County - Unincorporated, Office)$0.00There is no municipal government in the unincorporated county area, so no city development impact fee applies.
- County Development Impact Fee (Yavapai County - Unincorporated, Office)$0.00Yavapai CountyYavapai County does not levy development impact fees. Its only one, a roadway development fee, was repealed effective December 1, 2020.
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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.
Yavapai County Impact Fee FAQs
How much are commercial impact fees in Yavapai County?
Unincorporated Yavapai County does not currently levy impact fees on commercial development.
Do cities in Yavapai County charge their own impact fees?
Yes. Every incorporated city applies its own fee schedule. 8 of 9 cities in Yavapai 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.