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Punta Gorda, Florida Impact Fees

Punta Gorda applies its own fee schedule: municipal fees plus the Charlotte County-levied fees that apply inside city limits. Combined, a new single-family home pays $16,360.00 per unit (rates sourced July 12, 2026). The full breakdown is below.

Punta Gorda impact fees by project type

Punta Gorda: Single-Family Impact Fees

A new single-family home in Punta Gorda pays $16,360.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 12, 2026). Of that, Charlotte County-levied fees account for $3,396.00 and municipal or utility fees for $12,964.00.

The largest line items are Water System Capacity Fee (City of Punta Gorda) ($4,651.00), Wastewater System Capacity Fee (City of Punta Gorda) ($3,449.00) and County Impact Fee (Charlotte County, within Punta Gorda) ($3,396.00).

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

View the full fee schedule
Water$4,651.00
  • Water System Capacity Fee (City of Punta Gorda)
    City of Punta Gorda
    Residential: All Units (Per Unit) = $4,651, 1.0 ERU equivalency. Eff. Oct. 1, 2025. Source: City of Punta Gorda Impact Fees page (image 4354). Punta Gorda operates its own municipal water utility.
    $4,651.00
Sewer$3,449.00
  • Wastewater System Capacity Fee (City of Punta Gorda)
    City of Punta Gorda
    Residential: All Units (Per Unit) = $3,449, 1.0 ERU equivalency. Eff. Oct. 1, 2025. Source: City of Punta Gorda Impact Fees page (image 4356). Punta Gorda operates its own municipal wastewater utility.
    $3,449.00
City$4,864.00
  • Public Facilities Impact Fee (City of Punta Gorda)
    City of Punta Gorda
    Public Facilities Impact Fee, tiered by sq ft of living space. Eff. Oct. 1, 2025. Representative tier (1,501–2,000 sf) = $2,826. Full schedule: ≤1,000 sf=$1,328; 1,001–1,500=$2,213; 1,501–2,000=$2,826; 2,001–2,500=$3,303; 2,501+=$3,695.
    $2,826.00
  • Park Impact Fee (City of Punta Gorda)
    City of Punta Gorda
    Park Impact Fee, tiered by sq ft of living space. Eff. Oct. 1, 2025. Representative tier (1,501–2,000 sf) = $1,085. Full schedule: ≤1,000 sf=$564; 1,001–1,500=$867; 1,501–2,000=$1,085; 2,001–2,500=$1,252; 2,501+=$1,466.
    $1,085.00
  • Mobility Impact Fee (City of Punta Gorda)
    City of Punta Gorda
    Mobility Impact Fee, tiered by sq ft of living space. Eff. Oct. 1, 2025. Representative tier (1,501–2,000 sf) = $953. Full schedule: ≤1,000 sf=$495; 1,001–1,500=$762; 1,501–2,000=$953; 2,001–2,500=$1,101; 2,501+=$1,288. General Governmental and Public Safety fees suspended indefinitely.
    $953.00
County$3,396.00
  • County Impact Fee (Charlotte County, within Punta Gorda)
    Charlotte County
    CONFIRMED — county portion payable within the City of Punta Gorda, set out in Charlotte County Code Sec. 3-3.5-5(e) and collected by the City. Impact Fee Master Fee Schedule approved 7/14/2022, eff. 10/12/2022 (Ord. 2022-032, incl. 2.55% admin fee). SFR = $3,396. City of Punta Gorda fees apply IN ADDITION (see City records). County Impact Fees page (updated 6/16/2026) still lists this schedule as current; no CCI-adjusted schedule posted. 941-743-1201.
    $3,396.00
Total (Punta Gorda): $16,360.00
Sources last checked July 12, 2026Official fee schedules:City of Punta Gorda Charlotte County

Where in Charlotte County are you building?

Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours.

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

Punta Gorda: Multifamily Impact Fees

A new multifamily unit in Punta Gorda pays $12,224.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 12, 2026). Of that, Charlotte County-levied fees account for $1,737.00 and municipal or utility fees for $10,487.00.

The largest line items are Water System Capacity Fee (City of Punta Gorda, MF) ($4,651.00), Wastewater System Capacity Fee (City of Punta Gorda, MF) ($3,449.00) and County Impact Fee (Charlotte County, within Punta Gorda, MF) ($1,737.00).

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

View the full fee schedule
Water$4,651.00
Sewer$3,449.00
City$2,387.00
County$1,737.00
  • County Impact Fee (Charlotte County, within Punta Gorda, MF)
    Charlotte County
    CONFIRMED — county portion payable within the City of Punta Gorda (Code Sec. 3-3.5-5(e)), collected by the City. Master Fee Schedule eff. 10/12/2022, Ord. 2022-032. MF (3+ stories) = $1,737. DEFAULT tier — canonical MF unit (4-story building) falls here. City of Punta Gorda fees apply in addition.
    $1,737.00
Total (Punta Gorda): $12,224.00
Sources last checked July 12, 2026Official fee schedules:City of Punta Gorda Charlotte County

Where in Charlotte 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 Charlotte County$22,895.00Includes unconfirmed fees
Punta Gorda$12,224.00this page

Punta Gorda: Commercial Impact Fees

Commercial development in Punta Gorda pays $6.85 per square foot in impact fees, plus $6,898.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 12, 2026).

For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $349,498.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Wastewater System Capacity Fee (City of Punta Gorda) — 1" meter ($6,898.00 one-time), County Impact Fee (Charlotte County, within Punta Gorda, Commercial) ($4.28/sq ft) and Public Facilities Impact Fee (City of Punta Gorda, Commercial) ($2.19/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 fee schedule
Sewer$6,898.00 one-time
  • Wastewater System Capacity Fee (City of Punta Gorda) — 1" meter
    City of Punta Gorda
    Wastewater System Capacity Fee, eff. Oct. 1, 2025. Read from the City's published 'Non-Residential Water Meter Sizes (Inches)' table — sewer capacity is set by WATER meter size. 1" meter = $6,898.00 (2.0 ERU). Punta Gorda operates its own municipal wastewater utility. Full nonres table: 5/8x3/4" $3,449 (1.0 ERU); 1" $6,898 (2.0); 1.5" $17,245 (5.0); 2" $27,592 (8.0); 3" $55,184 (16.0); 4" $86,225 (25.0); 6" $172,450 (50.0); 8" $275,920 (80.0). Schedule note: properties mixing residential and nonresidential use must have SEPARATE water meters for each use. Source: schedule image showpublishedimage/4356.
    $6,898.00 one-time
City$2.57/sq ft
  • Public Facilities Impact Fee (City of Punta Gorda, Commercial)
    City of Punta Gorda
    Public Facilities Impact Fee Schedule, applicable as of 8:00 am October 1, 2025. Schedule row: Nonresidential Development (per square foot) — 'Retail & Restaurant' = $2.19/sq ft. Posted as schedule image (showpublishedimage/4352). NOTE: the City's General Governmental Impact Fee and Public Safety Impact Fee schedules are both SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY per the same adopted schedule — $0 currently.
    $2.19/sq ft
  • Mobility Impact Fee (City of Punta Gorda, Commercial)
    City of Punta Gorda
    Mobility Impact Fee Schedule, applicable as of 8:00 am October 1, 2025. Schedule row: Nonresidential Development (per square foot) — 'Retail & Restaurant' = $0.38/sq ft. Posted on the City's Impact Fees page as schedule image (showpublishedimage/4350). Charlotte County impact fees apply IN ADDITION and are collected by the City (County Code Sec. 3-3.5-5(e)).
    $0.38/sq ft
  • Park Impact Fee (City of Punta Gorda, Commercial)
    City of Punta Gorda
    CONFIRMED $0 — the City's Park Impact Fee Schedule (eff. 10/1/2025) contains RESIDENTIAL rows only (per dwelling unit by sq ft of living space, $564–$1,466); it publishes NO nonresidential section, unlike the Mobility and Public Facilities schedules which both carry explicit 'Nonresidential Development (per square foot)' rows. Park impact fee therefore does not apply to nonres development. Source: schedule image showpublishedimage/4350 on the City's Impact Fees page.
    $0.00
County$4.28/sq ft
  • County Impact Fee (Charlotte County, within Punta Gorda, Commercial)
    Charlotte County
    County portion payable WITHIN the City of Punta Gorda — set out in Charlotte County Code Sec. 3-3.5-5(e) and collected by the City. Impact Fee Master Fee Schedule approved 7/14/2022, eff. 10/12/2022 (Ord. 2022-032, incl. 2.55% admin fee). Schedule row: 'General Retail/Comm./Shop. Ctr', 'City of Punta Gorda' column = $4,282 per 1,000 sq ft (vs $9,381 unincorporated). Basis: GFA. City of Punta Gorda impact fees apply IN ADDITION (see City records). 941-743-1201.
    $4.28/sq ft
Total (Punta Gorda): $6.85/sq ft + $6,898.00 one-time (≈ $349,498.00 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked July 12, 2026Official fee schedules:City of Punta Gorda 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$493,370.00
Punta Gorda$349,498.00this page

Punta Gorda: Industrial Impact Fees

Industrial development in Punta Gorda pays $2.94 per square foot in impact fees, plus $6,898.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 12, 2026).

For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $153,698.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Wastewater System Capacity Fee (City of Punta Gorda) — 1" meter ($6,898.00 one-time), County Impact Fee (Charlotte County, within Punta Gorda, Industrial) ($1.39/sq ft) and Public Facilities Impact Fee (City of Punta Gorda, Industrial) ($1.30/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 fee schedule
Sewer$6,898.00 one-time
  • Wastewater System Capacity Fee (City of Punta Gorda) — 1" meter
    City of Punta Gorda
    Wastewater System Capacity Fee, eff. Oct. 1, 2025. Read from the City's published 'Non-Residential Water Meter Sizes (Inches)' table — sewer capacity is set by WATER meter size. 1" meter = $6,898.00 (2.0 ERU). Punta Gorda operates its own municipal wastewater utility. Full nonres table: 5/8x3/4" $3,449 (1.0 ERU); 1" $6,898 (2.0); 1.5" $17,245 (5.0); 2" $27,592 (8.0); 3" $55,184 (16.0); 4" $86,225 (25.0); 6" $172,450 (50.0); 8" $275,920 (80.0). Schedule note: properties mixing residential and nonresidential use must have SEPARATE water meters for each use. Source: schedule image showpublishedimage/4356.
    $6,898.00 one-time
City$1.55/sq ft
  • Public Facilities Impact Fee (City of Punta Gorda, Industrial)
    City of Punta Gorda
    Public Facilities Impact Fee Schedule, applicable as of 8:00 am October 1, 2025. Schedule row: Nonresidential Development (per square foot) — 'Industrial' = $1.30/sq ft. Posted as schedule image (showpublishedimage/4352). General Governmental and Public Safety impact fee schedules are SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY.
    $1.30/sq ft
  • Mobility Impact Fee (City of Punta Gorda, Industrial)
    City of Punta Gorda
    Mobility Impact Fee Schedule, applicable as of 8:00 am October 1, 2025. Schedule row: Nonresidential Development (per square foot) — 'Industrial' = $0.25/sq ft. Posted on the City's Impact Fees page as schedule image (showpublishedimage/4350).
    $0.25/sq ft
  • Park Impact Fee (City of Punta Gorda, Industrial)
    City of Punta Gorda
    CONFIRMED $0 — the City's Park Impact Fee Schedule (eff. 10/1/2025) contains RESIDENTIAL rows only and publishes no nonresidential section. Park impact fee does not apply to nonres development. Source: schedule image showpublishedimage/4350.
    $0.00
County$1.39/sq ft
  • County Impact Fee (Charlotte County, within Punta Gorda, Industrial)
    Charlotte County
    County portion payable WITHIN the City of Punta Gorda — Charlotte County Code Sec. 3-3.5-5(e), collected by the City. Master Fee Schedule approved 7/14/2022, eff. 10/12/2022 (Ord. 2022-032, incl. 2.55% admin fee). Schedule row: 'General Light Industrial', 'City of Punta Gorda' column = $1,386 per 1,000 sq ft (vs $3,091 unincorporated). Basis: GFA. City fees apply IN ADDITION. 941-743-1201.
    $1.39/sq ft
Total (Punta Gorda): $2.94/sq ft + $6,898.00 one-time (≈ $153,698.00 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked July 12, 2026Official fee schedules:City of Punta Gorda 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$178,870.00
Punta Gorda$153,698.00this page

Punta Gorda: Office Impact Fees

Office development in Punta Gorda pays $4.73 per square foot in impact fees, plus $6,898.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 12, 2026).

For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $125,073.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Wastewater System Capacity Fee (City of Punta Gorda) — 1" meter ($6,898.00 one-time), County Impact Fee (Charlotte County, within Punta Gorda, Office) ($2.77/sq ft) and Public Facilities Impact Fee (City of Punta Gorda, Office) ($1.59/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 fee schedule
Sewer$6,898.00 one-time
  • Wastewater System Capacity Fee (City of Punta Gorda) — 1" meter
    City of Punta Gorda
    Wastewater System Capacity Fee, eff. Oct. 1, 2025. Read from the City's published 'Non-Residential Water Meter Sizes (Inches)' table — sewer capacity is set by WATER meter size. 1" meter = $6,898.00 (2.0 ERU). Punta Gorda operates its own municipal wastewater utility. Full nonres table: 5/8x3/4" $3,449 (1.0 ERU); 1" $6,898 (2.0); 1.5" $17,245 (5.0); 2" $27,592 (8.0); 3" $55,184 (16.0); 4" $86,225 (25.0); 6" $172,450 (50.0); 8" $275,920 (80.0). Schedule note: properties mixing residential and nonresidential use must have SEPARATE water meters for each use. Source: schedule image showpublishedimage/4356.
    $6,898.00 one-time
City$1.96/sq ft
  • Public Facilities Impact Fee (City of Punta Gorda, Office)
    City of Punta Gorda
    Public Facilities Impact Fee Schedule, applicable as of 8:00 am October 1, 2025. Schedule row: Nonresidential Development (per square foot) — 'Office & Other Services' = $1.59/sq ft. Posted as schedule image (showpublishedimage/4352). General Governmental and Public Safety impact fee schedules are SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY.
    $1.59/sq ft
  • Mobility Impact Fee (City of Punta Gorda, Office)
    City of Punta Gorda
    Mobility Impact Fee Schedule, applicable as of 8:00 am October 1, 2025. Schedule row: Nonresidential Development (per square foot) — 'Office & Other Services' = $0.37/sq ft. Posted on the City's Impact Fees page as schedule image (showpublishedimage/4350).
    $0.37/sq ft
  • Park Impact Fee (City of Punta Gorda, Office)
    City of Punta Gorda
    CONFIRMED $0 — the City's Park Impact Fee Schedule (eff. 10/1/2025) contains RESIDENTIAL rows only and publishes no nonresidential section. Park impact fee does not apply to nonres development. Source: schedule image showpublishedimage/4350.
    $0.00
County$2.77/sq ft
  • County Impact Fee (Charlotte County, within Punta Gorda, Office)
    Charlotte County
    County portion payable WITHIN the City of Punta Gorda — Charlotte County Code Sec. 3-3.5-5(e), collected by the City. Master Fee Schedule approved 7/14/2022, eff. 10/12/2022 (Ord. 2022-032, incl. 2.55% admin fee). Schedule row: 'General Office', 'City of Punta Gorda' column = $2,767 per 1,000 sq ft (vs $6,124 unincorporated). Basis: GFA. City fees apply IN ADDITION. 941-743-1201.
    $2.77/sq ft
Total (Punta Gorda): $4.73/sq ft + $6,898.00 one-time (≈ $125,073.00 at 25,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked July 12, 2026Official fee schedules:City of Punta Gorda 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$177,420.00
Punta Gorda$125,073.00this page

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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 the total impact fees for a single-family home in Punta Gorda, Florida?

A new single-family home in Punta Gorda pays $16,360.00 per unit in combined impact fees (rates sourced July 12, 2026).

How much are commercial impact fees in Punta Gorda?

Commercial development in Punta Gorda pays $6.85 per square foot in impact fees, plus $6,898.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (assuming a 1-inch meter), about $349,498.00 for a 50,000 sq ft building.

Does Punta Gorda charge its own impact fees?

Yes. Punta Gorda levies its own municipal impact or utility fees, and county-levied fees also apply inside city limits. The schedule on this page shows every fee that applies to development in Punta Gorda, with the combined total.

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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