Bradford 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 Bradford County: Single-Family Impact Fees
A new single-family home in unincorporated Bradford County pays $1,060.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 11, 2026). All of it is levied by Bradford County.
The largest line items are Fire Protection Impact Fee (Bradford County) ($498.00), Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Bradford County) ($304.00) and Emergency Medical Services Impact Fee (Bradford County) ($258.00).
View the full Bradford County impact fee schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Bradford County - Unincorporated)$0.00Bradford CountyBradford County operates no countywide water utility, so there is no county water connection or capacity fee. Unincorporated parcels are typically served by private well. A parcel that connects to an adjoining municipal system instead pays that city's water connection charge — and a parcel on City of Starke utilities is permitted by the City rather than the County.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Bradford County - Unincorporated)$0.00Bradford County operates no countywide sewer utility, so there is no county sewer connection or capacity fee. Unincorporated parcels are typically served by private septic. A parcel that connects to an adjoining municipal system instead pays that city's sewer charge.
- City Impact Fees (Bradford County - Unincorporated)$0.00Bradford CountyNo municipal impact fees apply in unincorporated Bradford County — there is no city government. County-level fire, law enforcement and emergency medical services impact fees apply instead; see the County fee records for this jurisdiction.
- Fire Protection Impact Fee (Bradford County)$498.00Bradford County Board of County Commissioners$498.00 per dwelling unit, effective October 1, 2025 (Bradford County Code Ch. 43, Art. II, Sec. 43-31; Ord. 2025-01, adopted July 17, 2025). An administrative charge of up to 2% of the fee is added at collection. The fee applies throughout unincorporated Bradford County; inside a municipality it applies only where the County and that city have signed an interlocal agreement, and the City of Starke is expressly excepted because it provides its own fire facilities. Sec. 43-5 exempts, among others, replacement or alteration of an existing dwelling that creates no additional units, and accessory dwelling units. The rate schedule is reviewed at least once every six years.
- Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Bradford County)$304.00Bradford County Board of County Commissioners$304.00 per dwelling unit, effective October 1, 2025 (Bradford County Code Ch. 43, Art. III, Sec. 43-41; Ord. 2025-01, adopted July 17, 2025). An administrative charge of up to 2% of the fee is added at collection. The fee applies throughout unincorporated Bradford County; inside a municipality it applies only where the County and that city have signed an interlocal agreement. Sec. 43-5 exempts, among others, replacement or alteration of an existing dwelling that creates no additional units, and accessory dwelling units. The rate schedule is reviewed at least once every six years.
- Emergency Medical Services Impact Fee (Bradford County)$258.00Bradford County Board of County Commissioners$258.00 per dwelling unit, effective October 1, 2025 (Bradford County Code Ch. 43, Art. IV, Sec. 43-51; Ord. 2025-01, adopted July 17, 2025). An administrative charge of up to 2% of the fee is added at collection. Combined with the county fire and law enforcement fees, a dwelling unit in unincorporated Bradford County pays $1,060.00 in county impact fees plus the administrative charge. Inside a municipality the fee applies only where the County and that city have signed an interlocal agreement. Sec. 43-5 exempts, among others, replacement or alteration of an existing dwelling that creates no additional units, and accessory dwelling units.
Where in Bradford 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 Bradford County: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in unincorporated Bradford County pays $1,060.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 11, 2026). All of it is levied by Bradford County.
The largest line items are Fire Protection Impact Fee (Bradford County, MF) ($498.00), Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Bradford County, MF) ($304.00) and Emergency Medical Services Impact Fee (Bradford County, MF) ($258.00).
View the full Bradford County impact fee schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Bradford County - Unincorporated, MF)$0.00Bradford CountyBradford County operates no countywide water utility, so there is no county water connection or capacity fee. Unincorporated parcels are typically served by private well. A project that connects to an adjoining municipal system instead pays that city's water connection charge on that city's basis.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Bradford County - Unincorporated, MF)$0.00Bradford CountyBradford County operates no countywide sewer utility, so there is no county sewer connection or capacity fee. Unincorporated parcels are typically served by private septic. A project that connects to an adjoining municipal system instead pays that city's sewer charge.
- City Impact Fees (Bradford County - Unincorporated, MF)$0.00Bradford CountyNo municipal impact fees apply in unincorporated Bradford County — there is no city government. County-level fire, law enforcement and emergency medical services impact fees apply instead; see the County fee records for this jurisdiction.
- Fire Protection Impact Fee (Bradford County, MF)$498.00Bradford County Board of County Commissioners$498.00 per dwelling unit, effective October 1, 2025 (Bradford County Code Ch. 43, Art. II, Sec. 43-31; Ord. 2025-01, adopted July 17, 2025). The county rate schedule sets a single residential rate per dwelling unit with no separate multifamily category, so each apartment or condominium unit pays the full $498. An administrative charge of up to 2% is added at collection. The fee applies throughout unincorporated Bradford County; inside a municipality it applies only under an interlocal agreement, and the City of Starke is expressly excepted because it provides its own fire facilities.
- Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Bradford County, MF)$304.00Bradford County Board of County Commissioners$304.00 per dwelling unit, effective October 1, 2025 (Bradford County Code Ch. 43, Art. III, Sec. 43-41; Ord. 2025-01, adopted July 17, 2025). The county rate schedule sets a single residential rate per dwelling unit with no separate multifamily category, so each unit pays the full $304. An administrative charge of up to 2% is added at collection. The fee applies throughout unincorporated Bradford County; inside a municipality it applies only under an interlocal agreement with the County.
- Emergency Medical Services Impact Fee (Bradford County, MF)$258.00Bradford County Board of County Commissioners$258.00 per dwelling unit, effective October 1, 2025 (Bradford County Code Ch. 43, Art. IV, Sec. 43-51; Ord. 2025-01, adopted July 17, 2025). The county rate schedule sets a single residential rate per dwelling unit with no separate multifamily category, so each unit pays the full $258 — $1,060.00 per unit across the county's three impact fees, plus an administrative charge of up to 2%. Inside a municipality the fee applies only under an interlocal agreement with the County.
Where in Bradford 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 Bradford County: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in unincorporated Bradford County pays $0.41 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced July 11, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $20,700.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Fire Protection Impact Fee (Bradford County, Commercial) ($0.19/sq ft), Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Bradford County, Commercial) ($0.12/sq ft) and Emergency Medical Services Impact Fee (Bradford County, Commercial) ($0.10/sq ft).
View the full Bradford County impact fee schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Bradford County - Unincorporated)$0.00Bradford CountyBradford County operates no countywide water utility, so no county water connection or capacity fee applies. Unincorporated nonresidential sites use private wells, or connect to a municipal system — in which case that city's fee applies.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Bradford County - Unincorporated)$0.00Bradford CountyBradford County operates no countywide sewer utility, so no county sewer connection or capacity fee applies. Unincorporated nonresidential sites use private septic systems permitted through the Florida Department of Health, or connect to a municipal system — in which case that city's fee applies.
- City Impact Fees (Bradford County - Unincorporated, Commercial)$0.00Bradford CountyUnincorporated Bradford County — there is no municipal government here, so no city impact fee applies. Bradford County's fire protection, law enforcement and EMS impact fees do apply, totaling $414.00 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area (Ord. 2025-01, effective October 1, 2025).
- Fire Protection Impact Fee (Bradford County, Commercial)$0.19/sq ftBradford County Board of County CommissionersAdopted by Bradford County Ord. 2025-01 (Consolidated Impact Fee Ordinance, Code Ch. 43, Art. II), effective October 1, 2025. The rate is $194.00 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, measured from the exterior faces of exterior walls and excluding interior parking areas. A single nonresidential rate applies — the schedule does not break out commercial, office and industrial. The county may add an administrative fee equal to the lesser of 2% of the fee or its actual cost of collection. Applies in the unincorporated area. Combined with the county's law enforcement and EMS impact fees, nonresidential development pays $414.00 per 1,000 square feet.
- Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Bradford County, Commercial)$0.12/sq ftBradford County Board of County CommissionersAdopted by Bradford County Ord. 2025-01 (Consolidated Impact Fee Ordinance, Code Ch. 43, Art. III), effective October 1, 2025. The rate is $119.00 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, measured from the exterior faces of exterior walls and excluding interior parking areas. A single nonresidential rate applies — the schedule does not break out commercial, office and industrial. The county may add an administrative fee equal to the lesser of 2% of the fee or its actual cost of collection. Applies in the unincorporated area. Combined with the county's fire protection and EMS impact fees, nonresidential development pays $414.00 per 1,000 square feet.
- Emergency Medical Services Impact Fee (Bradford County, Commercial)$0.10/sq ftBradford County Board of County CommissionersAdopted by Bradford County Ord. 2025-01 (Consolidated Impact Fee Ordinance, Code Ch. 43, Art. IV), effective October 1, 2025. The rate is $101.00 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, measured from the exterior faces of exterior walls and excluding interior parking areas. A single nonresidential rate applies — the schedule does not break out commercial, office and industrial. The county may add an administrative fee equal to the lesser of 2% of the fee or its actual cost of collection. Applies in the unincorporated area. Combined with the county's fire protection and law enforcement impact fees, nonresidential development pays $414.00 per 1,000 square feet.
Where in Bradford 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 Bradford County: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in unincorporated Bradford County pays $0.41 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced July 11, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $20,700.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Fire Protection Impact Fee (Bradford County, Industrial) ($0.19/sq ft), Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Bradford County, Industrial) ($0.12/sq ft) and Emergency Medical Services Impact Fee (Bradford County, Industrial) ($0.10/sq ft).
View the full Bradford County impact fee schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Bradford County - Unincorporated)$0.00Bradford CountyBradford County operates no countywide water utility, so no county water connection or capacity fee applies. Unincorporated nonresidential sites use private wells, or connect to a municipal system — in which case that city's fee applies.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Bradford County - Unincorporated)$0.00Bradford CountyBradford County operates no countywide sewer utility, so no county sewer connection or capacity fee applies. Unincorporated nonresidential sites use private septic systems permitted through the Florida Department of Health, or connect to a municipal system — in which case that city's fee applies.
- City Impact Fees (Bradford County - Unincorporated, Industrial)$0.00Bradford CountyUnincorporated Bradford County — there is no municipal government here, so no city impact fee applies. Bradford County's fire protection, law enforcement and EMS impact fees do apply, totaling $414.00 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area (Ord. 2025-01, effective October 1, 2025).
- Fire Protection Impact Fee (Bradford County, Industrial)$0.19/sq ftBradford County Board of County CommissionersAdopted by Bradford County Ord. 2025-01 (Consolidated Impact Fee Ordinance, Code Ch. 43, Art. II), effective October 1, 2025. The rate is $194.00 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, measured from the exterior faces of exterior walls and excluding interior parking areas. A single nonresidential rate applies — the schedule does not break out commercial, office and industrial. The county may add an administrative fee equal to the lesser of 2% of the fee or its actual cost of collection. Applies in the unincorporated area. Combined with the county's law enforcement and EMS impact fees, nonresidential development pays $414.00 per 1,000 square feet.
- Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Bradford County, Industrial)$0.12/sq ftBradford County Board of County CommissionersAdopted by Bradford County Ord. 2025-01 (Consolidated Impact Fee Ordinance, Code Ch. 43, Art. III), effective October 1, 2025. The rate is $119.00 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, measured from the exterior faces of exterior walls and excluding interior parking areas. A single nonresidential rate applies — the schedule does not break out commercial, office and industrial. The county may add an administrative fee equal to the lesser of 2% of the fee or its actual cost of collection. Applies in the unincorporated area. Combined with the county's fire protection and EMS impact fees, nonresidential development pays $414.00 per 1,000 square feet.
- Emergency Medical Services Impact Fee (Bradford County, Industrial)$0.10/sq ftBradford County Board of County CommissionersAdopted by Bradford County Ord. 2025-01 (Consolidated Impact Fee Ordinance, Code Ch. 43, Art. IV), effective October 1, 2025. The rate is $101.00 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, measured from the exterior faces of exterior walls and excluding interior parking areas. A single nonresidential rate applies — the schedule does not break out commercial, office and industrial. The county may add an administrative fee equal to the lesser of 2% of the fee or its actual cost of collection. Applies in the unincorporated area. Combined with the county's fire protection and law enforcement impact fees, nonresidential development pays $414.00 per 1,000 square feet.
Where in Bradford 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 Bradford County: Office Impact Fees
Office development in unincorporated Bradford County pays $0.41 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced July 11, 2026).
For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $10,350.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Fire Protection Impact Fee (Bradford County, Office) ($0.19/sq ft), Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Bradford County, Office) ($0.12/sq ft) and Emergency Medical Services Impact Fee (Bradford County, Office) ($0.10/sq ft).
View the full Bradford County impact fee schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Bradford County - Unincorporated)$0.00Bradford CountyBradford County operates no countywide water utility, so no county water connection or capacity fee applies. Unincorporated nonresidential sites use private wells, or connect to a municipal system — in which case that city's fee applies.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Bradford County - Unincorporated)$0.00Bradford CountyBradford County operates no countywide sewer utility, so no county sewer connection or capacity fee applies. Unincorporated nonresidential sites use private septic systems permitted through the Florida Department of Health, or connect to a municipal system — in which case that city's fee applies.
- City Impact Fees (Bradford County - Unincorporated, Office)$0.00Bradford CountyUnincorporated Bradford County — there is no municipal government here, so no city impact fee applies. Bradford County's fire protection, law enforcement and EMS impact fees do apply, totaling $414.00 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area (Ord. 2025-01, effective October 1, 2025).
- Fire Protection Impact Fee (Bradford County, Office)$0.19/sq ftBradford County Board of County CommissionersAdopted by Bradford County Ord. 2025-01 (Consolidated Impact Fee Ordinance, Code Ch. 43, Art. II), effective October 1, 2025. The rate is $194.00 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, measured from the exterior faces of exterior walls and excluding interior parking areas. A single nonresidential rate applies — the schedule does not break out commercial, office and industrial. The county may add an administrative fee equal to the lesser of 2% of the fee or its actual cost of collection. Applies in the unincorporated area. Combined with the county's law enforcement and EMS impact fees, nonresidential development pays $414.00 per 1,000 square feet.
- Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Bradford County, Office)$0.12/sq ftBradford County Board of County CommissionersAdopted by Bradford County Ord. 2025-01 (Consolidated Impact Fee Ordinance, Code Ch. 43, Art. III), effective October 1, 2025. The rate is $119.00 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, measured from the exterior faces of exterior walls and excluding interior parking areas. A single nonresidential rate applies — the schedule does not break out commercial, office and industrial. The county may add an administrative fee equal to the lesser of 2% of the fee or its actual cost of collection. Applies in the unincorporated area. Combined with the county's fire protection and EMS impact fees, nonresidential development pays $414.00 per 1,000 square feet.
- Emergency Medical Services Impact Fee (Bradford County, Office)$0.10/sq ftBradford County Board of County CommissionersAdopted by Bradford County Ord. 2025-01 (Consolidated Impact Fee Ordinance, Code Ch. 43, Art. IV), effective October 1, 2025. The rate is $101.00 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, measured from the exterior faces of exterior walls and excluding interior parking areas. A single nonresidential rate applies — the schedule does not break out commercial, office and industrial. The county may add an administrative fee equal to the lesser of 2% of the fee or its actual cost of collection. Applies in the unincorporated area. Combined with the county's fire protection and law enforcement impact fees, nonresidential development pays $414.00 per 1,000 square feet.
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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.
If you're still asking what are impact fees, start with our guide to the definition, common categories, and legal basis.
Bradford County impact fee FAQs
What are single-family impact fees in Bradford County, Florida?
A new single-family home in unincorporated Bradford County pays $1,060.00 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 Bradford County?
Multifamily development in unincorporated Bradford County pays $1,060.00 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 Bradford County?
Commercial development in unincorporated Bradford County pays $0.41 per square foot in impact fees, about $20,700.00 for a 50,000 sq ft building.
Do cities in Bradford County charge their own impact fees?
Yes. Every incorporated city applies its own fee schedule. 2 of 4 cities in Bradford 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.