Gainesville impact fees by project type
Gainesville: Single-Family Impact Fees
A new single-family home in Gainesville pays at least $5,702.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 11, 2026). Every line item is levied at the municipal or utility level.
The largest line items are Wastewater Connection Charge — SFR >1,400 sq ft flat minimum (GRU FY2026) ($4,254.00) and Water Connection Charge — SFR >1,400 sq ft flat minimum (GRU FY2026) ($1,448.00).
City Transportation Fee (TMPA) is set by the city and has no published standard rate. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; it is not included as a dollar figure here.
View the full Gainesville impact fee schedule
- Water Connection Charge — SFR >1,400 sq ft flat minimum (GRU FY2026)$1,448.00Gainesville Regional UtilitiesGainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) water connection charge, FY2026 (effective Oct 1, 2025). Minimum flat charge for a single-family home over 1,400 sq ft on a 3/4" or smaller meter: $1,448. Homes on larger meters are billed at $5.17 per gpd of average daily flow. GRU re-adopts its rate schedule each October 1.
- Wastewater Connection Charge — SFR >1,400 sq ft flat minimum (GRU FY2026)$4,254.00Gainesville Regional UtilitiesGainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) wastewater connection charge, FY2026 (effective Oct 1, 2025). Minimum flat charge for a single-family home over 1,400 sq ft on a 3/4" or smaller meter: $4,254. Homes on larger meters are billed at $15.19 per gpd of average daily flow. GRU re-adopts its rate schedule each October 1.
- City Transportation Fee (TMPA)Requires confirmationCity of Gainesville
- County Overlay Fees — None applying (researched June 2026)$0.00Alachua County
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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.
Gainesville: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in Gainesville pays at least $2,036.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 11, 2026). Every line item is levied at the municipal or utility level.
The largest line items are Wastewater Connection Charge — MF flow-based ($15.19/gpd × 100 gpd/unit) ($1,519.00) and Water Connection Charge — MF flow-based ($5.17/gpd × 100 gpd/unit) ($517.00).
City Transportation Fee (TMPA, MF) is set by the city and has no published standard rate. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; it is not included as a dollar figure here.
View the full Gainesville impact fee schedule
- Water Connection Charge — MF flow-based ($5.17/gpd × 100 gpd/unit)$517.00Gainesville Regional UtilitiesGainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) water connection charge, FY2026 (effective Oct 1, 2025), multifamily: flow-based at $5.17 per gpd, modeled at 100 gpd per unit = $517 per unit. GRU re-adopts its rate schedule each October 1.
- Wastewater Connection Charge — MF flow-based ($15.19/gpd × 100 gpd/unit)$1,519.00Gainesville Regional UtilitiesGainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) wastewater connection charge, FY2026 (effective Oct 1, 2025), multifamily: flow-based at $15.19 per gpd, modeled at 100 gpd per unit = $1,519 per unit. GRU re-adopts its rate schedule each October 1.
- City Transportation Fee (TMPA, MF)Requires confirmationCity of Gainesville
- County Overlay Fees — None applying (researched June 2026)$0.00Alachua County
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.
Gainesville: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in Gainesville pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $5,702.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 11, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $5,702.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Wastewater Connection Charge (Gainesville Regional Utilities) — nonresidential minimum ($4,254.00 one-time) and Water Connection Charge (Gainesville Regional Utilities) — nonresidential minimum ($1,448.00 one-time).
City Transportation / Mobility Fee (City of Gainesville, Commercial) is set by the city and has no published standard rate. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; it is not included as a dollar figure here.
View the full Gainesville impact fee schedule
- Water Connection Charge (Gainesville Regional Utilities) — nonresidential minimum$1,448.00 one-timeGainesville Regional UtilitiesGainesville Regional Utilities sets nonresidential water connection charges by estimated annual average daily flow rather than by meter size (FY2026 adopted schedule, effective 10/1/2025). The amount shown is the minimum charge, which applies at an average daily flow of 280 gallons per day or less; above that the charge is $5.17 per gallon per day of average daily flow, and the amount due is the greater of the two. A separate meter installation charge applies.
- Wastewater Connection Charge (Gainesville Regional Utilities) — nonresidential minimum$4,254.00 one-timeGainesville Regional UtilitiesGainesville Regional Utilities sets nonresidential wastewater connection charges by estimated annual average daily flow rather than by meter size (FY2026 adopted schedule, effective 10/1/2025). The amount shown is the minimum charge, which applies at an average daily flow of 280 gallons per day or less; above that the charge is $15.19 per gallon per day of average daily flow, and the amount due is the greater of the two.
- City Transportation / Mobility Fee (City of Gainesville, Commercial)Requires confirmationCity of GainesvilleThe City of Gainesville has not adopted a mobility or transportation impact fee, so no published per-square-foot rate exists. Nonresidential development is instead handled through the city's Transportation Mobility Program Areas (TMPA). Of the six TMPA zones, only Zone A (Campus Area, Downtown and East Gainesville) is exempt from monetary traffic mitigation; development in the other five zones does make payments, which vary by zone and by project and are not published as a fee schedule. The $0 shown is therefore a floor, not a ceiling. Alachua County's capacity fees do not apply inside the city.
- County Overlay Fees (Alachua County, Commercial) — None applying inside Gainesville$0.00Alachua CountyNo Alachua County impact fees apply here. The county's mobility, fire protection and park system capacity fees are charged only on development in the unincorporated county, not within incorporated municipalities.
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.
Gainesville: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in Gainesville pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $5,702.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 11, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $5,702.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Wastewater Connection Charge (Gainesville Regional Utilities) — nonresidential minimum ($4,254.00 one-time) and Water Connection Charge (Gainesville Regional Utilities) — nonresidential minimum ($1,448.00 one-time).
City Transportation / Mobility Fee (City of Gainesville, Industrial) is set by the city and has no published standard rate. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; it is not included as a dollar figure here.
View the full Gainesville impact fee schedule
- Water Connection Charge (Gainesville Regional Utilities) — nonresidential minimum$1,448.00 one-timeGainesville Regional UtilitiesGainesville Regional Utilities sets nonresidential water connection charges by estimated annual average daily flow rather than by meter size (FY2026 adopted schedule, effective 10/1/2025). The amount shown is the minimum charge, which applies at an average daily flow of 280 gallons per day or less; above that the charge is $5.17 per gallon per day of average daily flow, and the amount due is the greater of the two. A separate meter installation charge applies.
- Wastewater Connection Charge (Gainesville Regional Utilities) — nonresidential minimum$4,254.00 one-timeGainesville Regional UtilitiesGainesville Regional Utilities sets nonresidential wastewater connection charges by estimated annual average daily flow rather than by meter size (FY2026 adopted schedule, effective 10/1/2025). The amount shown is the minimum charge, which applies at an average daily flow of 280 gallons per day or less; above that the charge is $15.19 per gallon per day of average daily flow, and the amount due is the greater of the two.
- City Transportation / Mobility Fee (City of Gainesville, Industrial)Requires confirmationCity of GainesvilleThe City of Gainesville has not adopted a mobility or transportation impact fee, so no published per-square-foot rate exists. Nonresidential development is instead handled through the city's Transportation Mobility Program Areas (TMPA). Of the six TMPA zones, only Zone A (Campus Area, Downtown and East Gainesville) is exempt from monetary traffic mitigation; development in the other five zones does make payments, which vary by zone and by project and are not published as a fee schedule. The $0 shown is therefore a floor, not a ceiling. Alachua County's capacity fees do not apply inside the city.
- County Overlay Fees (Alachua County, Industrial) — None applying inside Gainesville$0.00Alachua CountyNo Alachua County impact fees apply here. The county's mobility, fire protection and park system capacity fees are charged only on development in the unincorporated county, not within incorporated municipalities.
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.
Gainesville: Office Impact Fees
Office development in Gainesville pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $5,702.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 11, 2026).
For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $5,702.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Wastewater Connection Charge (Gainesville Regional Utilities) — nonresidential minimum ($4,254.00 one-time) and Water Connection Charge (Gainesville Regional Utilities) — nonresidential minimum ($1,448.00 one-time).
City Transportation / Mobility Fee (City of Gainesville, Office) is set by the city and has no published standard rate. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; it is not included as a dollar figure here.
View the full Gainesville impact fee schedule
- Water Connection Charge (Gainesville Regional Utilities) — nonresidential minimum$1,448.00 one-timeGainesville Regional UtilitiesGainesville Regional Utilities sets nonresidential water connection charges by estimated annual average daily flow rather than by meter size (FY2026 adopted schedule, effective 10/1/2025). The amount shown is the minimum charge, which applies at an average daily flow of 280 gallons per day or less; above that the charge is $5.17 per gallon per day of average daily flow, and the amount due is the greater of the two. A separate meter installation charge applies.
- Wastewater Connection Charge (Gainesville Regional Utilities) — nonresidential minimum$4,254.00 one-timeGainesville Regional UtilitiesGainesville Regional Utilities sets nonresidential wastewater connection charges by estimated annual average daily flow rather than by meter size (FY2026 adopted schedule, effective 10/1/2025). The amount shown is the minimum charge, which applies at an average daily flow of 280 gallons per day or less; above that the charge is $15.19 per gallon per day of average daily flow, and the amount due is the greater of the two.
- City Transportation / Mobility Fee (City of Gainesville, Office)Requires confirmationCity of GainesvilleThe City of Gainesville has not adopted a mobility or transportation impact fee, so no published per-square-foot rate exists. Nonresidential development is instead handled through the city's Transportation Mobility Program Areas (TMPA). Of the six TMPA zones, only Zone A (Campus Area, Downtown and East Gainesville) is exempt from monetary traffic mitigation; development in the other five zones does make payments, which vary by zone and by project and are not published as a fee schedule. The $0 shown is therefore a floor, not a ceiling. Alachua County's capacity fees do not apply inside the city.
- County Overlay Fees (Alachua County, Office) — None applying inside Gainesville$0.00Alachua CountyNo Alachua County impact fees apply here. The county's mobility, fire protection and park system capacity fees are charged only on development in the unincorporated county, not within incorporated municipalities.
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.
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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.
Gainesville impact fee FAQs
What are the total impact fees for a single-family home in Gainesville, Florida?
A new single-family home in Gainesville pays at least $5,702.00 per unit in combined impact fees (rates sourced July 11, 2026). One additional fee has no published standard amount and is not included, so the full cost may be higher; verify before budgeting.
How much are commercial impact fees in Gainesville?
Commercial development in Gainesville pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $5,702.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees. One additional fee has no published standard amount and is not included, so the full cost may be higher; verify before budgeting.
Does Gainesville charge its own impact fees?
Yes. Gainesville levies its own municipal impact or utility fees. Alachua County does not currently add county-level impact fees inside Gainesville. The schedule on this page shows every fee that applies to development in Gainesville.
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.
Compare unincorporated rates and every other city on the Alachua County impact fees page.