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Alachua County, Florida Impact Fees

Impact fees in Alachua County depend on where you build. This page details the rates for unincorporated Alachua County: $6,964.94 per single-family unit as of July 11, 2026. Inside city limits, each city applies its own schedule and fees may be completely different. Pick your city below.

Alachua County impact fees by project type

Where in Alachua County are you building?

Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours.

Unincorporated Alachua County$6,964.94this page
Alachua$7,461.00Archer$0.00Gainesville$5,702.00Hawthorne$0.00High Springs$2,370.00LaCrosse$0.00Micanopy$0.00Newberry$18,556.00Waldo$0.00

Unincorporated Alachua County: Single-Family Impact Fees

A new single-family home in unincorporated Alachua County pays $6,964.94 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 11, 2026). All of it is levied by Alachua County.

The largest line items are Mobility Fee / Transportation (West Assessment Area — 1,800 sq ft × $3.420/sq ft) ($6,156.00), Park System Impact Fee (1,800 sq ft × $0.345/sq ft) ($620.84) and Fire Protection Impact Fee (1,800 sq ft × $0.1045/sq ft) ($188.10).

Official fee schedule

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Water$0.00
  • Water Connection Fee (Alachua County Unincorporated) — Not Applicable
    Alachua County
    Alachua County does not operate a county water utility for unincorporated areas. Most unincorporated parcels use private wells. Parcels near Gainesville may be eligible for GRU service — contact GRU at 352-334-3434 to confirm. No county-level water connection fee applies.
    $0.00
Sewer$0.00
  • Sewer Connection Fee (Alachua County Unincorporated) — Not Applicable
    Alachua County
    Alachua County does not operate a county sewer utility for unincorporated areas. Most unincorporated parcels use private septic systems. No county-level sewer connection fee applies. Parcels near Gainesville may access GRU sewer service — contact GRU for eligibility.
    $0.00
City$0.00
  • City Impact Fees (Alachua County Unincorporated) — Not Applicable
    N/A
    Unincorporated Alachua County — no municipal government. No city-level impact fees apply. County-level fees (mobility, parks, fire) are captured in the County records.
    $0.00
County$6,964.94
  • Mobility Fee / Transportation (West Assessment Area — 1,800 sq ft × $3.420/sq ft)
    Alachua County
    CONFIRMED 7/11/2026 — read directly off Exhibit 'B' of adopted Ord. 23-18 (Ch. 365), Exhibit B page 5 of 6, table 'ALACHUA COUNTY 2026 MOBILITY FEE — WEST ASSESSMENT AREA': Urban Cluster Residential, NON TND/TOD = $3,420 per 1,000 sq ft = $3.420/sq ft. Applies to permits 3/1/2026–2/28/2027. 1,800 sq ft SFR × $3.420 = $6,156.00. CORRECTED from a stale $2.073/sq ft ($3,731.40), which was the LEGACY pre-3/1/2024 transportation impact fee rate. WEST assessment area covers the Northwest + Southwest benefit districts (west of SR 121); the EAST assessment area is a flat $1,623 per 1,000 sq ft (Urban Cluster Residential, NON TND/TOD) and is NOT phased in. Phase-in ladder, West Urban Cluster Residential: $3,249 (2024) → $3,335 (2025) → $3,420 (2026, CURRENT) → $3,506 (3/1/2027, fully phased — matches the Aug 2023 Technical Report's computed West SF rate). TND = $2,856 and TOD = $2,436 per 1,000 sq ft (2026). Affordable & Workforce Residential is a lower category ($1,757). Residential floor area capped at 4,500 sq ft (Sec. 365.07(b)). Applies in the unincorporated area only (Sec. 365.02(c)). Exhibit B is an image-only PDF — rendered via the Google Docs viewer.
    $6,156.00
  • Park System Impact Fee (1,800 sq ft × $0.345/sq ft)
    Alachua County
    CONFIRMED (audit 7/11/2026) against the adopted ordinance: Alachua County Ord. 23-19, Ch. 368, Sec. 368.07 fee schedule — 'On or after March 1, 2026 and prior to March 1, 2027' = $0.34491 per ft² of floor area. 1,800 sq ft SFR × $0.34491 = $620.84. Residential floor area capped at 4,500 ft². Applies in the unincorporated area of Alachua County only (Sec. 368.02(c)). Next step-up 3/1/2027 = $0.41788/ft². Adopted 11/14/2023.
    $620.84
  • Fire Protection Impact Fee (1,800 sq ft × $0.1045/sq ft)
    Alachua County
    CONFIRMED (audit 7/11/2026) against the adopted ordinance: Alachua County Ord. 23-20, Ch. 362 Art. II, Sec. 362.27 fee schedule — 'On or after March 1, 2026 and prior to March 1, 2027' = $0.1045 per ft² of floor area. 1,800 sq ft SFR × $0.1045 = $188.10. Residential floor area capped at 4,500 ft². Applies in the unincorporated area of Alachua County only (Sec. 362.22(c)). Next step-up 3/1/2027 = $0.114/ft². Adopted 11/14/2023.
    $188.10
Total (unincorporated Alachua County): $6,964.94
Sources last checked July 11, 2026Official fee schedule

Where in Alachua County are you building?

Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours.

Unincorporated Alachua County$3,482.47this page
Alachua$7,461.00Archer$0.00Gainesville$2,036.00Hawthorne$0.00High Springs$2,370.00LaCrosse$0.00Micanopy$0.00Newberry$16,097.00Waldo$0.00

Unincorporated Alachua County: Multifamily Impact Fees

A new multifamily unit in unincorporated Alachua County pays $3,482.47 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 11, 2026). All of it is levied by Alachua County.

The largest line items are Mobility Fee / Transportation (West Assessment Area — 900 sq ft × $3.420/sq ft) ($3,078.00), Park System Impact Fee (900 sq ft × $0.345/sq ft) ($310.42) and Fire Protection Impact Fee (900 sq ft × $0.1045/sq ft) ($94.05).

Official fee schedule

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Water$0.00
  • Water Connection Fee (Alachua County Unincorporated, MF) — Not Applicable
    Alachua County
    Alachua County does not operate a county water utility. Unincorporated parcels use private wells. No county-level water connection fee. MF developments near Gainesville may access GRU service — contact GRU at 352-334-3434.
    $0.00
Sewer$0.00
  • Sewer Connection Fee (Alachua County Unincorporated, MF) — Not Applicable
    Alachua County
    Alachua County does not operate a county sewer utility. Unincorporated parcels use private septic. No county-level sewer connection fee. MF developments near Gainesville may access GRU service.
    $0.00
City$0.00
  • City Impact Fees (Alachua County Unincorporated, MF) — Not Applicable
    N/A
    Unincorporated Alachua County — no municipal government. No city-level impact fees apply.
    $0.00
County$3,482.47
  • Mobility Fee / Transportation (West Assessment Area — 900 sq ft × $3.420/sq ft)
    Alachua County
    CONFIRMED 7/11/2026 — read directly off Exhibit 'B' of adopted Ord. 23-18 (Ch. 365), Exhibit B page 5 of 6, table 'ALACHUA COUNTY 2026 MOBILITY FEE — WEST ASSESSMENT AREA': Urban Cluster Residential, NON TND/TOD = $3,420 per 1,000 sq ft = $3.420/sq ft. Applies to permits 3/1/2026–2/28/2027. 900 sq ft MF unit × $3.420 = $3,078.00. CORRECTED from a stale $2.073/sq ft ($1,865.70) — the LEGACY pre-3/1/2024 transportation impact fee rate. The schedule does NOT distinguish single-family from multifamily: all residential is charged per 1,000 sq ft of floor area, so SFR and MF share the same rate and differ only by unit floor area. MF floor area includes conditioned hallways, common areas, mechanical/electrical space and leasing space. WEST assessment area = Northwest + Southwest benefit districts (west of SR 121); EAST is a flat $1,623 per 1,000 sq ft, not phased in. Phase-in: $3,249 (2024) → $3,335 (2025) → $3,420 (2026, CURRENT) → $3,506 (3/1/2027). TND $2,856 / TOD $2,436 (2026). Unit floor area capped at 4,500 sq ft. Unincorporated area only.
    $3,078.00
  • Park System Impact Fee (900 sq ft × $0.345/sq ft)
    Alachua County
    CONFIRMED (audit 7/11/2026) against the adopted ordinance: Ord. 23-19, Ch. 368, Sec. 368.07 — 'On or after March 1, 2026 and prior to March 1, 2027' = $0.34491 per ft² of floor area, applied to all residential buildings. 900 sq ft MF unit × $0.34491 = $310.42. MF floor area includes conditioned hallways, common areas, mechanical/electrical space and leasing space (Sec. 368.05). Unincorporated Alachua County only. Next step-up 3/1/2027 = $0.41788/ft².
    $310.42
  • Fire Protection Impact Fee (900 sq ft × $0.1045/sq ft)
    Alachua County
    CONFIRMED (audit 7/11/2026) against the adopted ordinance: Ord. 23-20, Ch. 362 Art. II, Sec. 362.27 — 'On or after March 1, 2026 and prior to March 1, 2027' = $0.1045 per ft² of floor area, applied to all buildings. 900 sq ft MF unit × $0.1045 = $94.05. MF floor area includes conditioned hallways, common areas, mechanical/electrical space and leasing space (Sec. 362.25). Unincorporated Alachua County only. Next step-up 3/1/2027 = $0.114/ft².
    $94.05
Total (unincorporated Alachua County): $3,482.47
Sources last checked July 11, 2026Official fee schedule

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).

Unincorporated Alachua County$754,575.00this page
Alachua$18,658.00Archer$0.00Gainesville$5,702.00Hawthorne$8,500.00High Springs$2,370.00LaCrosse$0.00Micanopy$2,500.00Newberry$350,577.50Waldo$0.00

Unincorporated Alachua County: Commercial Impact Fees

Commercial development in unincorporated Alachua County pays $15.09 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced July 11, 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).

Official fee schedule

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Water$0.00
  • Water Connection Fee (Alachua County - Unincorporated) — Not Applicable
    N/A
    CONFIRMED $0 — Alachua County does not operate a countywide water utility. Unincorporated nonres development is served by private wells or, where in a utility service area, by a municipal/regional provider (GRU, City of Alachua, City of Newberry, High Springs) whose own connection/capacity charges apply and are recorded under that provider's jurisdiction. Applies to all nonres categories.
    $0.00
Sewer$0.00
  • Sewer Connection Fee (Alachua County - Unincorporated) — Not Applicable
    N/A
    CONFIRMED $0 — Alachua County does not operate a countywide sewer utility. Unincorporated nonres development uses onsite sewage treatment (FDEP/FDOH OSTDS) or connects to a municipal/regional provider whose charges are recorded under that provider's jurisdiction. Applies to all nonres categories.
    $0.00
City$0.00
County$15.09/sq ft
  • Mobility Fee (Alachua County, Commercial)
    Alachua County
    Ord. 23-18 (Ch. 365), adopted 11/14/2023, eff. 3/1/2024; 4-yr phase-in. Rate read off Exhibit 'B' p.5 of 6 — 'ALACHUA COUNTY 2026 MOBILITY FEE / WEST ASSESSMENT AREA', NON TND/TOD column (current window: permits on/after 3/1/2026 and prior to 3/1/2027). Schedule row: 'Multi-Tenant Retail (Excludes Retail Uses with Specific Land Use)' under General Commercial Uses = $14,987 per 1,000 sq ft (entered as published; Rate Type = Per 1000 SF). Applies in the UNINCORPORATED area only. NEXT STEP-UP 3/1/2027 = $15,417 per 1,000 sq ft. Alternatives in same schedule: TND $12,738/1,000 sf; TOD $11,068/1,000 sf; EAST assessment area (single unphased schedule) NON TND/TOD $7,136/1,000 sf. Other published commercial rows (not entered — default-row-only rule): Local Retail $6,643; Free-Standing Retail $25,328; Grocery/Liquor $27,413; Convenience Store $43,499; Quick Service Restaurant $34,546 per 1,000 sf. Sec. 365.07(b): fees published per 1,000 sf are assessed on a per-ft² basis. A separate additive 'Non-Residential per Unit of Measure' schedule applies on top for drive-thru lanes, fueling positions, service bays, etc. Exhibit 'B' is an image-only PDF — read via Google Docs viewer. AUDIT 2026-07-12: re-verified against the adopted ordinance; amount and row confirmed correct and current.
    $14.99/sq ft
  • Fire Protection Impact Fee (Alachua County, Commercial)
    Alachua County
    Ord. 23-20, Ch. 362 Art. II, Sec. 362.27 fee schedule, adopted 11/14/2023. Schedule row: 'All buildings' — one rate for ALL uses incl. nonresidential. Current window (permits on/after 3/1/2026 and prior to 3/1/2027) = $0.1045 per ft² of floor area (entered as published, PSF). Next step-up 3/1/2027 = $0.114/ft². Nonres floor area per Sec. 362.25 = all areas under roof/canopy incl. storage, sales, seating, occupancy. Applies in the unincorporated area only (Sec. 362.22(c)).
    $0.10/sq ft
  • Park System Impact Fee (Alachua County, Commercial)
    Alachua County
    CONFIRMED $0. Ord. 23-19, Ch. 368, adopted 11/14/2023. Sec. 368.12(a)(5) expressly EXEMPTS 'the construction of any non-residential building or structure' from the park impact fee, and the Sec. 368.07 fee schedule lists only 'All residential buildings' and 'Hotels' ($370.17/room in the 3/1/2026–3/1/2027 window). No commercial/office/industrial park fee exists.
    $0.00
Total (unincorporated Alachua County): $15.09/sq ft (≈ $754,575.00 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked July 11, 2026Official fee schedule

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).

Unincorporated Alachua County$217,625.00this page
Alachua$18,658.00Archer$0.00Gainesville$5,702.00Hawthorne$8,500.00High Springs$2,370.00LaCrosse$0.00Micanopy$2,500.00Newberry$135,177.50Waldo$0.00

Unincorporated Alachua County: Industrial Impact Fees

Industrial development in unincorporated Alachua County pays $4.35 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced July 11, 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).

Official fee schedule

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Water$0.00
  • Water Connection Fee (Alachua County - Unincorporated) — Not Applicable
    N/A
    CONFIRMED $0 — Alachua County does not operate a countywide water utility. Unincorporated nonres development is served by private wells or, where in a utility service area, by a municipal/regional provider (GRU, City of Alachua, City of Newberry, High Springs) whose own connection/capacity charges apply and are recorded under that provider's jurisdiction. Applies to all nonres categories.
    $0.00
Sewer$0.00
  • Sewer Connection Fee (Alachua County - Unincorporated) — Not Applicable
    N/A
    CONFIRMED $0 — Alachua County does not operate a countywide sewer utility. Unincorporated nonres development uses onsite sewage treatment (FDEP/FDOH OSTDS) or connects to a municipal/regional provider whose charges are recorded under that provider's jurisdiction. Applies to all nonres categories.
    $0.00
City$0.00
County$4.35/sq ft
  • Mobility Fee (Alachua County, Industrial)
    Alachua County
    Ord. 23-18 (Ch. 365). Exhibit 'B' p.5 of 6, 'ALACHUA COUNTY 2026 MOBILITY FEE / WEST ASSESSMENT AREA', NON TND/TOD column. Schedule row: 'Industrial (Assembly, Fabrication, Manufacturing, R&D, Trades, Utilities)' under Industrial Uses = $4,248 per 1,000 sq ft (entered as published; Rate Type = Per 1000 SF). This is the general light-industrial equivalent. NEXT STEP-UP 3/1/2027 = $4,248 — UNCHANGED; the Industrial row is flat across all four phase-in years (2024–2027), so no step-up applies to this row. Alternatives: TND $3,609; TOD $3,189; EAST assessment area (single unphased schedule) $1,966 per 1,000 sf. Commercial Storage / Mini-Warehouse is a separate row ($1,424) — not entered per default-row-only rule. Unincorporated area only. AUDIT 2026-07-12: re-verified against the adopted ordinance; amount and row confirmed correct and current.
    $4.25/sq ft
  • Fire Protection Impact Fee (Alachua County, Industrial)
    Alachua County
    Ord. 23-20, Ch. 362 Art. II, Sec. 362.27. Schedule row 'All buildings' — single rate for all uses. Current window 3/1/2026–2/28/2027 = $0.1045/ft² of floor area (entered as published, PSF). Next step-up 3/1/2027 = $0.114/ft². Unincorporated area only.
    $0.10/sq ft
  • Park System Impact Fee (Alachua County, Industrial)
    Alachua County
    CONFIRMED $0. Ord. 23-19, Ch. 368, Sec. 368.12(a)(5) exempts the construction of any non-residential building or structure. Sec. 368.07 schedule covers residential buildings and hotels only.
    $0.00
Total (unincorporated Alachua County): $4.35/sq ft (≈ $217,625.00 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked July 11, 2026Official fee schedule

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).

Unincorporated Alachua County$152,162.50this page
Alachua$18,658.00Archer$0.00Gainesville$5,702.00Hawthorne$8,500.00High Springs$2,370.00LaCrosse$0.00Micanopy$2,500.00Newberry$146,527.50Waldo$0.00

Unincorporated Alachua County: Office Impact Fees

Office development in unincorporated Alachua County pays $6.09 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced July 11, 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).

Official fee schedule

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Water$0.00
  • Water Connection Fee (Alachua County - Unincorporated) — Not Applicable
    N/A
    CONFIRMED $0 — Alachua County does not operate a countywide water utility. Unincorporated nonres development is served by private wells or, where in a utility service area, by a municipal/regional provider (GRU, City of Alachua, City of Newberry, High Springs) whose own connection/capacity charges apply and are recorded under that provider's jurisdiction. Applies to all nonres categories.
    $0.00
Sewer$0.00
  • Sewer Connection Fee (Alachua County - Unincorporated) — Not Applicable
    N/A
    CONFIRMED $0 — Alachua County does not operate a countywide sewer utility. Unincorporated nonres development uses onsite sewage treatment (FDEP/FDOH OSTDS) or connects to a municipal/regional provider whose charges are recorded under that provider's jurisdiction. Applies to all nonres categories.
    $0.00
City$0.00
County$6.09/sq ft
  • Mobility Fee (Alachua County, Office)
    Alachua County
    Ord. 23-18 (Ch. 365). Exhibit 'B' p.5 of 6, 'ALACHUA COUNTY 2026 MOBILITY FEE / WEST ASSESSMENT AREA', NON TND/TOD column (permits on/after 3/1/2026, prior to 3/1/2027). Schedule row: 'Office (General, Higher Education, Hospital, Professional, Tutoring)' under Office Uses = $5,982 per 1,000 sq ft (entered as published; Rate Type = Per 1000 SF). No size tiering in the schedule. NEXT STEP-UP 3/1/2027 = $6,343 per 1,000 sq ft. Alternatives: TND $5,083; TOD $4,427; EAST assessment area (single unphased schedule) $2,936 per 1,000 sf. Medical Office is a separate row ($8,686) — not entered per default-row-only rule. Unincorporated area only. AUDIT 2026-07-12: re-verified against the adopted ordinance; amount and row confirmed correct and current.
    $5.98/sq ft
  • Fire Protection Impact Fee (Alachua County, Office)
    Alachua County
    Ord. 23-20, Ch. 362 Art. II, Sec. 362.27. Schedule row 'All buildings' — single rate for all uses. Current window 3/1/2026–2/28/2027 = $0.1045/ft² of floor area (entered as published, PSF). Next step-up 3/1/2027 = $0.114/ft². Unincorporated area only.
    $0.10/sq ft
  • Park System Impact Fee (Alachua County, Office)
    Alachua County
    CONFIRMED $0. Ord. 23-19, Ch. 368, Sec. 368.12(a)(5) exempts the construction of any non-residential building or structure. Sec. 368.07 schedule covers residential buildings and hotels only.
    $0.00
Total (unincorporated Alachua County): $6.09/sq ft (≈ $152,162.50 at 25,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked July 11, 2026Official fee schedule

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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.

Frequently asked questions

What are single-family impact fees in Alachua County, Florida?

A new single-family home in unincorporated Alachua County pays $6,964.94 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 11, 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 $3,482.47 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 11, 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. 9 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.