Alachua County impact fees by project type
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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.
Unincorporated Alachua County: Single-Family Impact Fees
A new single-family home in unincorporated Alachua County pays $7,738.82 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 23, 2026). All of it is levied by Alachua County.
The largest line items are Mobility Fee / Transportation (West Assessment Area — 2,000 sq ft × $3.420/sq ft) ($6,840.00), Park System Impact Fee (2,000 sq ft × $0.345/sq ft) ($689.82) and Fire Protection Impact Fee (2,000 sq ft × $0.1045/sq ft) ($209.00).
Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the full Alachua County impact fee schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Alachua County Unincorporated) — Not Applicable$0.00Alachua County
- Sewer Connection Fee (Alachua County Unincorporated) — Not Applicable$0.00Alachua County
- City Impact Fees (Alachua County Unincorporated) — Not Applicable$0.00N/A
- Mobility Fee / Transportation (West Assessment Area — 2,000 sq ft × $3.420/sq ft)$6,840.00Alachua CountyAlachua County mobility (transportation) fee, effective for permits issued 3/1/2026–2/28/2027. Charged only in the unincorporated county — not inside any incorporated city. Assessed per 1,000 sq ft of floor area (residential capped at 4,500 sq ft); amount shown models a 2,000 sq ft home in the West Assessment Area (west of SR 121), the higher of the county's two rate areas. West rate $3,420 per 1,000 sq ft (2026), stepping to $3,506 on 3/1/2027. The East Assessment Area is a flat $1,623 per 1,000 sq ft (see separate record). Reduced rates apply to Traditional Neighborhood ($2,856) and Transit-Oriented ($2,436) developments and to affordable/workforce housing.
- Park System Impact Fee (2,000 sq ft × $0.345/sq ft)$689.82Alachua CountyAlachua County park system impact fee, effective 3/1/2026–2/28/2027 at $0.34491 per sq ft of floor area (residential capped at 4,500 sq ft); amount shown models a 2,000 sq ft home. Charged only in the unincorporated county. Steps up to $0.41788 per sq ft on 3/1/2027.
- Fire Protection Impact Fee (2,000 sq ft × $0.1045/sq ft)$209.00Alachua CountyAlachua County fire protection impact fee, effective 3/1/2026–2/28/2027 at $0.1045 per sq ft of floor area (residential capped at 4,500 sq ft); amount shown models a 2,000 sq ft home. Charged only in the unincorporated county. Steps up to $0.114 per sq ft on 3/1/2027.
Where in Alachua 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 Alachua County: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in unincorporated Alachua County pays $3,869.41 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 23, 2026). All of it is levied by Alachua County.
The largest line items are Mobility Fee / Transportation (West Assessment Area — 1,000 sq ft × $3.420/sq ft, MF) ($3,420.00), Park System Impact Fee (1,000 sq ft × $0.345/sq ft, MF) ($344.91) and Fire Protection Impact Fee (1,000 sq ft × $0.1045/sq ft, MF) ($104.50).
Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the full Alachua County impact fee schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Alachua County Unincorporated, MF) — Not Applicable$0.00Alachua County
- Sewer Connection Fee (Alachua County Unincorporated, MF) — Not Applicable$0.00Alachua County
- City Impact Fees (Alachua County Unincorporated, MF) — Not Applicable$0.00N/A
- Mobility Fee / Transportation (West Assessment Area — 1,000 sq ft × $3.420/sq ft, MF)$3,420.00Alachua CountyAlachua County mobility (transportation) fee, effective for permits 3/1/2026–2/28/2027. Charged only in the unincorporated county. Assessed per 1,000 sq ft of floor area; amount shown models a 1,000 sq ft multifamily unit in the West Assessment Area (west of SR 121), the higher of the county's two rate areas. West rate $3,420 per 1,000 sq ft (2026), stepping to $3,506 on 3/1/2027; the East Assessment Area is a flat $1,623 per 1,000 sq ft. MF floor area includes conditioned common, mechanical and leasing space. Traditional Neighborhood ($2,856), Transit-Oriented ($2,436) and affordable/workforce reduced rates apply.
- Park System Impact Fee (1,000 sq ft × $0.345/sq ft, MF)$344.91Alachua CountyAlachua County park system impact fee, effective 3/1/2026–2/28/2027 at $0.34491 per sq ft of floor area; amount shown models a 1,000 sq ft multifamily unit. Charged only in the unincorporated county. Steps up to $0.41788 per sq ft on 3/1/2027.
- Fire Protection Impact Fee (1,000 sq ft × $0.1045/sq ft, MF)$104.50Alachua CountyAlachua County fire protection impact fee, effective 3/1/2026–2/28/2027 at $0.1045 per sq ft of floor area; amount shown models a 1,000 sq ft multifamily unit. Charged only in the unincorporated county. Steps up to $0.114 per sq ft on 3/1/2027.
Where in Alachua 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 Alachua County: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in unincorporated Alachua County pays $15.09 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced July 23, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $754,575.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Mobility Fee (Alachua County, Commercial) ($14.99/sq ft) and Fire Protection Impact Fee (Alachua County, Commercial) ($0.10/sq ft).
Some fees are tiered by use or building size; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the full Alachua County impact fee schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Alachua County - Unincorporated) — Not Applicable$0.00N/AAlachua County operates no countywide water utility. Nonresidential development in the unincorporated area is served by private wells or, where it falls within a utility service area, by a municipal or regional provider whose own connection and capacity charges apply and are listed under that provider's jurisdiction.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Alachua County - Unincorporated) — Not Applicable$0.00N/AAlachua County operates no countywide sewer utility. Nonresidential development in the unincorporated area uses onsite sewage treatment or connects to a municipal or regional provider whose own connection and capacity charges apply and are listed under that provider's jurisdiction.
- City Impact Fees (Alachua County - Unincorporated, Commercial) — Not Applicable$0.00N/ANo municipal impact fees apply in the unincorporated county, which has no city government. County-level mobility and fire capacity fees apply instead and are listed separately.
- Mobility Fee (Alachua County, Commercial)$14.99/sq ftWest Assessment AreaAlachua CountyAlachua County Mobility Fee (Ord. 23-18), charged only on development in the unincorporated county. The rate shown is the highest of the county's 2 rate districts — the West Assessment Area — for permits issued on or after 3/1/2026 and before 3/1/2027; it steps up to $15,417 per 1,000 sq ft on 3/1/2027. The East Assessment Area is a single unphased rate of $7,136 per 1,000 sq ft (see that tier). Reduced rates apply to Traditional Neighborhood Development ($12,738 per 1,000 sq ft) and Transit Oriented Development ($11,068 per 1,000 sq ft) projects. The rate corresponds to multi-tenant retail; fees published per 1,000 sq ft are assessed on a per-square-foot basis. Additional per-unit charges apply to features such as drive-thru lanes, fueling positions and service bays.
- Fire Protection Impact Fee (Alachua County, Commercial)$0.10/sq ftAlachua CountyAlachua County Fire Protection Impact Fee (Ord. 23-20), charged only on development in the unincorporated county. One rate applies to all buildings regardless of use. The rate shown applies to permits issued on or after 3/1/2026 and before 3/1/2027; it steps up to $0.114 per sq ft on 3/1/2027. Floor area includes all areas under roof or canopy, including storage, sales and seating areas.
- Park System Impact Fee (Alachua County, Commercial)$0.00Alachua CountyNo park impact fee applies to nonresidential development. Alachua County's Park System Impact Fee (Ord. 23-19) expressly exempts the construction of any nonresidential building or structure; its fee schedule covers residential buildings and hotels only.
Where in Alachua 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 Alachua County: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in unincorporated Alachua County pays $4.35 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced July 23, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $217,625.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Mobility Fee (Alachua County, Industrial) ($4.25/sq ft) and Fire Protection Impact Fee (Alachua County, Industrial) ($0.10/sq ft).
Some fees are tiered by use or building size; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the full Alachua County impact fee schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Alachua County - Unincorporated) — Not Applicable$0.00N/AAlachua County operates no countywide water utility. Nonresidential development in the unincorporated area is served by private wells or, where it falls within a utility service area, by a municipal or regional provider whose own connection and capacity charges apply and are listed under that provider's jurisdiction.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Alachua County - Unincorporated) — Not Applicable$0.00N/AAlachua County operates no countywide sewer utility. Nonresidential development in the unincorporated area uses onsite sewage treatment or connects to a municipal or regional provider whose own connection and capacity charges apply and are listed under that provider's jurisdiction.
- City Impact Fees (Alachua County - Unincorporated, Industrial) — Not Applicable$0.00N/ANo municipal impact fees apply in the unincorporated county, which has no city government. County-level mobility and fire capacity fees apply instead and are listed separately.
- Mobility Fee (Alachua County, Industrial)$4.25/sq ftWest Assessment AreaAlachua CountyAlachua County Mobility Fee (Ord. 23-18), charged only on development in the unincorporated county. The rate shown is the highest of the county's 2 rate districts — the West Assessment Area — and is unchanged across the full 2024–2027 phase-in, so no step-up applies. The East Assessment Area is a single unphased rate of $1,966 per 1,000 sq ft (see that tier). Reduced rates apply to Traditional Neighborhood Development ($3,609 per 1,000 sq ft) and Transit Oriented Development ($3,189 per 1,000 sq ft) projects. Commercial storage / mini-warehouse is charged at a separate, lower rate. Fees published per 1,000 sq ft are assessed on a per-square-foot basis.
- Fire Protection Impact Fee (Alachua County, Industrial)$0.10/sq ftAlachua CountyAlachua County Fire Protection Impact Fee (Ord. 23-20), charged only on development in the unincorporated county. One rate applies to all buildings regardless of use. The rate shown applies to permits issued on or after 3/1/2026 and before 3/1/2027; it steps up to $0.114 per sq ft on 3/1/2027. Floor area includes all areas under roof or canopy, including storage, sales and seating areas.
- Park System Impact Fee (Alachua County, Industrial)$0.00Alachua CountyNo park impact fee applies to nonresidential development. Alachua County's Park System Impact Fee (Ord. 23-19) expressly exempts the construction of any nonresidential building or structure; its fee schedule covers residential buildings and hotels only.
Where in Alachua 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 Alachua County: Office Impact Fees
Office development in unincorporated Alachua County pays $6.09 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced July 23, 2026).
For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $152,162.50. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Mobility Fee (Alachua County, Office) ($5.98/sq ft) and Fire Protection Impact Fee (Alachua County, Office) ($0.10/sq ft).
Some fees are tiered by use or building size; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the full Alachua County impact fee schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Alachua County - Unincorporated) — Not Applicable$0.00N/AAlachua County operates no countywide water utility. Nonresidential development in the unincorporated area is served by private wells or, where it falls within a utility service area, by a municipal or regional provider whose own connection and capacity charges apply and are listed under that provider's jurisdiction.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Alachua County - Unincorporated) — Not Applicable$0.00N/AAlachua County operates no countywide sewer utility. Nonresidential development in the unincorporated area uses onsite sewage treatment or connects to a municipal or regional provider whose own connection and capacity charges apply and are listed under that provider's jurisdiction.
- City Impact Fees (Alachua County - Unincorporated, Office) — Not Applicable$0.00N/ANo municipal impact fees apply in the unincorporated county, which has no city government. County-level mobility and fire capacity fees apply instead and are listed separately.
- Mobility Fee (Alachua County, Office)$5.98/sq ftWest Assessment AreaAlachua CountyAlachua County Mobility Fee (Ord. 23-18), charged only on development in the unincorporated county. The rate shown is the highest of the county's 2 rate districts — the West Assessment Area — for permits issued on or after 3/1/2026 and before 3/1/2027; it steps up to $6,343 per 1,000 sq ft on 3/1/2027. The East Assessment Area is a single unphased rate of $2,936 per 1,000 sq ft (see that tier). Reduced rates apply to Traditional Neighborhood Development ($5,083 per 1,000 sq ft) and Transit Oriented Development ($4,427 per 1,000 sq ft) projects. Medical office is charged at a separate, higher rate. Fees published per 1,000 sq ft are assessed on a per-square-foot basis.
- Fire Protection Impact Fee (Alachua County, Office)$0.10/sq ftAlachua CountyAlachua County Fire Protection Impact Fee (Ord. 23-20), charged only on development in the unincorporated county. One rate applies to all buildings regardless of use. The rate shown applies to permits issued on or after 3/1/2026 and before 3/1/2027; it steps up to $0.114 per sq ft on 3/1/2027. Floor area includes all areas under roof or canopy, including storage, sales and seating areas.
- Park System Impact Fee (Alachua County, Office)$0.00Alachua CountyNo park impact fee applies to nonresidential development. Alachua County's Park System Impact Fee (Ord. 23-19) expressly exempts the construction of any nonresidential building or structure; its fee schedule covers residential buildings and hotels only.
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How impact fees work in Florida
Florida impact fees are one-time charges on new development, governed by Section 163.31801, Florida Statutes (the Florida Impact Fee Act). The statute requires fees to be based on the most recent and localized data, spent on the infrastructure category they were collected for, and adopted by ordinance.
Since 2021, the law also limits how fast fees can rise: increases up to 25% phase in over two years, increases of 25–50% phase in over four years, and increases above 50% are allowed only with a demonstrated extraordinary-circumstances study and at least a two-thirds vote of the governing body.
Counties and cities can both levy impact fees. Inside an incorporated city, a project typically pays the county's countywide fees plus any municipal fees the city has adopted, which is why totals differ between a city and the unincorporated county around it.
New to impact fees? Our plain-English guide explains what they cover, who pays them, and why they exist.
Alachua County impact fee FAQs
What are single-family impact fees in Alachua County, Florida?
A new single-family home in unincorporated Alachua County pays $7,738.82 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 23, 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 Alachua County?
Multifamily development in unincorporated Alachua County pays $3,869.41 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 23, 2026). Rates inside city limits depend on the municipality. Pick your city on this page.
How much are commercial impact fees in Alachua County?
Commercial development in unincorporated Alachua County pays $15.09 per square foot in impact fees, about $754,575.00 for a 50,000 sq ft building.
Do cities in Alachua County charge their own impact fees?
Yes. Every incorporated city applies its own fee schedule. 6 of 9 cities in Alachua County levy municipal impact or utility fees; each city page shows the full schedule that applies inside its limits.
Can Florida impact fees increase at any time?
No. Section 163.31801, Florida Statutes limits increases to 50% at most, phased in over two to four years, unless the local government makes extraordinary-circumstances findings and approves the increase by at least a two-thirds vote.
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.