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Charlotte County, Florida Impact Fees

Impact fees in Charlotte County depend on where you build. This page details the rates for unincorporated Charlotte County: $26,650.00 per single-family unit as of . Inside city limits, each city applies its own schedule and fees may be completely different. Pick your city below.

Charlotte County impact fees by project type

Where in Charlotte County are you building?

Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours.

Unincorporated Charlotte County$26,650.00this page
Punta Gorda$16,360.00

Unincorporated Charlotte County: Single-Family Impact Fees

A new single-family home in unincorporated Charlotte County pays $26,650.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 23, 2026). All of it is levied by Charlotte County.

The largest line items are Sewer Connection Fee (Charlotte County Utilities) ($9,728.00), Water Connection Fee (Charlotte County Utilities) ($9,118.00) and County Impact Fee (Charlotte County) ($7,804.00).

Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.

View the full Charlotte County impact fee schedule
Water$9,118.00
  • Water Connection Fee (Charlotte County Utilities)
    Charlotte County Utilities
    Charlotte County Utilities water connection charge, effective April 1, 2026, for one single-family residence (1.0 ERC; 5/8"×3/4" meter). Includes tap, distribution, service installation and meter installation. Larger meters cost more; connection fees may be financed through the Utilities Department.
    $9,118.00
Sewer$9,728.00
  • Sewer Connection Fee (Charlotte County Utilities)
    Charlotte County Utilities
    Charlotte County Utilities sewer connection charge, effective April 1, 2026, for one single-family residence (1.0 ERC). Gravity sewer shown (tap + collection). Low-pressure sewer, common for new residential in the county, adds a substantial per-tank charge plus service line. Larger meters/services cost more.
    $9,728.00
City$0.00
County$7,804.00
  • County Impact Fee (Charlotte County)
    Unincorporated (general)
    Charlotte County
    Charlotte County impact fee, effective October 12, 2022 (current adopted schedule; includes a 2.55% administrative fee). Rate shown is the general unincorporated countywide rate — the highest of the county's geographic areas; the Englewood Fire District and Babcock Ranch DRI carry different rates (see other tiers). No school impact fee is levied in Charlotte County.
    $7,804.00
Total (unincorporated Charlotte County): $26,650.00
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Charlotte County Utilities Charlotte County

Where in Charlotte County are you building?

Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours.

Unincorporated Charlotte County$15,924.00this page
Punta Gorda$12,224.00

Unincorporated Charlotte County: Multifamily Impact Fees

A new multifamily unit in unincorporated Charlotte County pays $15,924.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 23, 2026). All of it is levied by Charlotte County.

The largest line items are Sewer Connection Fee (Charlotte County Utilities, MF) — 0.70 ERC × $9,728/ERC ($6,810.00), Water Connection Fee (Charlotte County Utilities, MF) — 0.70 ERC × $7,235/ERC ($5,065.00) and County Impact Fee (Charlotte County, MF) ($4,049.00).

Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.

View the full Charlotte County impact fee schedule
Water$5,065.00
  • Water Connection Fee (Charlotte County Utilities, MF) — 0.70 ERC × $7,235/ERC
    Charlotte County Utilities
    Charlotte County Utilities water connection charge, effective April 1, 2026. Per-unit capacity for an apartment modeled at 0.70 ERC (157.5 gpd ÷ 225 gpd per ERC, per Charlotte County Utilities flow standards). Covers the per-ERC tap and distribution components; master-meter service and meter-installation charges are added once per project based on master-meter size. Townhouse-style units are charged at 1.0 ERC.
    $5,065.00
Sewer$6,810.00
  • Sewer Connection Fee (Charlotte County Utilities, MF) — 0.70 ERC × $9,728/ERC
    Charlotte County Utilities
    Charlotte County Utilities sewer connection charge, effective April 1, 2026. Per-unit gravity capacity for an apartment modeled at 0.70 ERC (157.5 gpd ÷ 225 gpd per ERC, per Charlotte County Utilities flow standards). Low-pressure sewer, common for new residential in the county, adds substantial per-tank charges. Townhouse-style units are charged at 1.0 ERC.
    $6,810.00
City$0.00
County$4,049.00
  • County Impact Fee (Charlotte County, MF)
    3+ stories, Unincorporated (general)
    Charlotte County
    Charlotte County impact fee, effective October 12, 2022 (current adopted schedule; includes a 2.55% administrative fee). Default multifamily rate: 3+ story building in the general unincorporated area — the highest-rate geographic area (Englewood Fire District and Babcock Ranch DRI are lower; see other tiers). No school impact fee is levied in Charlotte County.
    $4,049.00
Total (unincorporated Charlotte County): $15,924.00
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Charlotte County Utilities Charlotte County

Where in Charlotte 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 Charlotte County$514,786.50this page
Punta Gorda$358,800.00

Unincorporated Charlotte County: Commercial Impact Fees

Commercial development in unincorporated Charlotte County pays $9.38 per square foot in impact fees, plus $45,736.50 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 23, 2026).

For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $514,786.50. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Sewer Connection Fee (Charlotte County Utilities) — gravity — 1" meter — 2.5 ERC × $9,728 ($24,320.00 one-time), Water Connection Fee (Charlotte County Utilities) — 1" meter — 2.5 ERC × $7,235 + $2,529 service + $800 meter ($21,416.50 one-time) and County Impact Fee (Charlotte County, Commercial) ($9.38/sq ft).

Water and sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more. See the meter-size tiers in the source schedules.

View the full Charlotte County impact fee schedule
Water$21,416.50 one-time
Sewer$24,320.00 one-time
City$0.00
County$9.38/sq ft
  • County Impact Fee (Charlotte County, Commercial)
    Unincorporated Area
    Charlotte County
    Effective October 12, 2022 (Ord. 2022-032); rate per 1,000 sq ft of gross floor area, includes a 2.55% administrative fee. Highest of 3 rate areas within unincorporated Charlotte County — the Englewood Fire District area ($8,937 per 1,000 sq ft) and the Babcock Ranch DRI ($1,872 per 1,000 sq ft) are lower. County impact fees are adjusted annually by a CCI and land-value formula; the 2022 schedule remains the currently posted schedule.
    $9.38/sq ft
Total (unincorporated Charlotte County): $9.38/sq ft + $45,736.50 one-time (≈ $514,786.50 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Charlotte County Utilities Charlotte County
Water/sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more.

Where in Charlotte 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 Charlotte County$200,286.50this page
Punta Gorda$163,000.00

Unincorporated Charlotte County: Industrial Impact Fees

Industrial development in unincorporated Charlotte County pays $3.09 per square foot in impact fees, plus $45,736.50 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 23, 2026).

For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $200,286.50. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Sewer Connection Fee (Charlotte County Utilities) — gravity — 1" meter — 2.5 ERC × $9,728 ($24,320.00 one-time), Water Connection Fee (Charlotte County Utilities) — 1" meter — 2.5 ERC × $7,235 + $2,529 service + $800 meter ($21,416.50 one-time) and County Impact Fee (Charlotte County, Industrial) ($3.09/sq ft).

Water and sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more. See the meter-size tiers in the source schedules.

View the full Charlotte County impact fee schedule
Water$21,416.50 one-time
Sewer$24,320.00 one-time
City$0.00
County$3.09/sq ft
  • County Impact Fee (Charlotte County, Industrial)
    Unincorporated Area
    Charlotte County
    Effective October 12, 2022 (Ord. 2022-032); rate per 1,000 sq ft of gross floor area, includes a 2.55% administrative fee. Highest of 3 rate areas within unincorporated Charlotte County — the Englewood Fire District area ($3,018 per 1,000 sq ft) and the Babcock Ranch DRI ($308 per 1,000 sq ft) are lower. County impact fees are adjusted annually by a CCI and land-value formula; the 2022 schedule remains the currently posted schedule.
    $3.09/sq ft
Total (unincorporated Charlotte County): $3.09/sq ft + $45,736.50 one-time (≈ $200,286.50 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Charlotte County Utilities Charlotte County
Water/sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more.

Where in Charlotte 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 Charlotte County$198,836.50this page
Punta Gorda$134,375.00

Unincorporated Charlotte County: Office Impact Fees

Office development in unincorporated Charlotte County pays $6.12 per square foot in impact fees, plus $45,736.50 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 23, 2026).

For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $198,836.50. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Sewer Connection Fee (Charlotte County Utilities) — gravity — 1" meter — 2.5 ERC × $9,728 ($24,320.00 one-time), Water Connection Fee (Charlotte County Utilities) — 1" meter — 2.5 ERC × $7,235 + $2,529 service + $800 meter ($21,416.50 one-time) and County Impact Fee (Charlotte County, Office) ($6.12/sq ft).

Water and sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more. See the meter-size tiers in the source schedules.

View the full Charlotte County impact fee schedule
Water$21,416.50 one-time
Sewer$24,320.00 one-time
City$0.00
County$6.12/sq ft
  • County Impact Fee (Charlotte County, Office)
    Unincorporated Area
    Charlotte County
    Effective October 12, 2022 (Ord. 2022-032); rate per 1,000 sq ft of gross floor area, includes a 2.55% administrative fee. Highest of 3 rate areas within unincorporated Charlotte County — the Englewood Fire District area ($5,911 per 1,000 sq ft) and the Babcock Ranch DRI ($896 per 1,000 sq ft) are lower. County impact fees are adjusted annually by a CCI and land-value formula; the 2022 schedule remains the currently posted schedule.
    $6.12/sq ft
Total (unincorporated Charlotte County): $6.12/sq ft + $45,736.50 one-time (≈ $198,836.50 at 25,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Charlotte County Utilities Charlotte County
Water/sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more.

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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.

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Charlotte County impact fee FAQs

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

A new single-family home in unincorporated Charlotte County pays $26,650.00 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 Charlotte County?

Multifamily development in unincorporated Charlotte County pays $15,924.00 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 Charlotte County?

Commercial development in unincorporated Charlotte County pays $9.38 per square foot in impact fees, plus $45,736.50 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (assuming a 1-inch meter), about $514,786.50 for a 50,000 sq ft building.

Do cities in Charlotte County charge their own impact fees?

Yes. Every incorporated city applies its own fee schedule. 1 of 1 cities in Charlotte 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.

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