DeSoto County impact fees by project type
Where in DeSoto 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 DeSoto County: Single-Family Impact Fees
A new single-family home in unincorporated DeSoto County pays $6,885.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 12, 2026). All of it is levied by DeSoto County.
The largest line items are Sewer Capital Charge (DeSoto County Utilities) ($4,703.00) and Water Capital Charge (DeSoto County Utilities) ($2,182.00).
View the full DeSoto County impact fee schedule
- Water Capital Charge (DeSoto County Utilities)$2,182.00DeSoto County UtilitiesDeSoto County Utilities water capital (impact) charge: $2,182.00 per ERU (single-family = 1.0 ERU), effective 10/1/2025. A separate physical connection charge ($1,257.13) and meter installation charge ($459.47) for a 5/8" service also apply.
- Sewer Capital Charge (DeSoto County Utilities)$4,703.00DeSoto County UtilitiesDeSoto County Utilities wastewater capital (impact) charge: $4,703.00 per ERU (single-family = 1.0 ERU), effective 10/1/2025. A separate physical connection charge ($1,257.13 for a 5/8" service) also applies. Wastewater ERU capacity is allocated by priority when demand exceeds available treatment capacity (Ord. 2021-14).
- City Impact Fee (DeSoto County - Unincorporated)$0.00DeSoto County BOCCUnincorporated DeSoto County has no municipal government; no city impact fees apply.
- County Impact Fee (DeSoto County)$0.00DeSoto County BOCCDeSoto County development impact fees have been suspended countywide since Jan 1, 2008. No county impact fee is currently charged in the unincorporated area.
Where in DeSoto 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 DeSoto County: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in unincorporated DeSoto County pays $6,885.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 12, 2026). All of it is levied by DeSoto County.
The largest line items are Sewer Capital Charge (DeSoto County Utilities, MF) ($4,703.00) and Water Capital Charge (DeSoto County Utilities, MF) ($2,182.00).
View the full DeSoto County impact fee schedule
- Water Capital Charge (DeSoto County Utilities, MF)$2,182.00DeSoto County UtilitiesDeSoto County Utilities water capital (impact) charge: $2,182.00 per ERU, effective 10/1/2025. The ERU count for a multifamily project is set by its meter size and projected demand (Utilities Standards Handbook), not a flat per-unit factor; the figure shown models 1.0 ERU per unit and scales up with the project. Separate physical connection and meter installation charges also apply.
- Sewer Capital Charge (DeSoto County Utilities, MF)$4,703.00DeSoto County UtilitiesDeSoto County Utilities wastewater capital (impact) charge: $4,703.00 per ERU, effective 10/1/2025. The ERU count for a multifamily project is set by its meter size and projected demand (Utilities Standards Handbook), not a flat per-unit factor; the figure shown models 1.0 ERU per unit and scales up with the project. Wastewater capacity is allocated by priority when demand exceeds available treatment (Ord. 2021-14).
- City Impact Fee (DeSoto County - Unincorporated, MF)$0.00DeSoto County BOCCUnincorporated DeSoto County has no municipal government; no city impact fees apply.
- County Impact Fee (DeSoto County, MF)$0.00DeSoto County BOCCDeSoto County development impact fees have been suspended countywide since Jan 1, 2008. No county impact fee is currently charged in the unincorporated area.
Where in DeSoto 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 DeSoto County: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in unincorporated DeSoto County pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $10,241.64 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 12, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $10,241.64. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Sewer Capital Charge (DeSoto County Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum ($4,703.00 one-time), Water Capital Charge (DeSoto County Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum ($2,182.00 one-time) and Water Connection Charge (DeSoto County Utilities) — 1" meter ($1,295.43 one-time).
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 DeSoto County impact fee schedule
- Water Capital Charge (DeSoto County Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum$2,182.00 one-timeDeSoto County UtilitiesEffective October 1, 2025. Water capital charge (impact fee) assessed per ERU. Nonresidential development is assigned 1.0 ERU per 3,000 sq ft of floor area (industrial: per 3,000 sq ft or per 5 employees, whichever is greater), with fractional ERUs rounded up. Amount shown is the 1-ERU minimum; total = ERU count × $2,182. A separate meter-size connection charge and meter installation charge also apply at connection.
- Water Connection Charge (DeSoto County Utilities) — 1" meter$1,295.43 one-timeDeSoto County UtilitiesEffective October 1, 2025. One-time water connection charge set by meter size, in addition to the per-ERU water capital charge. Meters 3 inches and larger are charged at actual cost plus 10% of direct costs.
- Water Meter Installation Charge (DeSoto County Utilities) — 1" meter$765.78 one-timeDeSoto County UtilitiesEffective October 1, 2025. One-time meter installation charge set by meter size (water service only), in addition to the water connection charge and the per-ERU capital charge. Meters 3 inches and larger are charged at actual cost plus 10% of direct costs.
- Sewer Capital Charge (DeSoto County Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum$4,703.00 one-timeDeSoto County UtilitiesEffective October 1, 2025. Wastewater capital charge (impact fee) assessed per ERU. Nonresidential development is assigned 1.0 ERU per 3,000 sq ft of floor area (industrial: per 3,000 sq ft or per 5 employees, whichever is greater), with fractional ERUs rounded up. Amount shown is the 1-ERU minimum; total = ERU count × $4,703. A separate meter-size connection charge also applies at connection.
- Sewer Connection Charge (DeSoto County Utilities) — 1" meter$1,295.43 one-timeDeSoto County UtilitiesEffective October 1, 2025. One-time wastewater connection charge set by meter size, in addition to the per-ERU wastewater capital charge. Meters 3 inches and larger are charged at actual cost plus 10% of direct costs.
- City Impact Fee (DeSoto County - Unincorporated, Commercial)$0.00DeSoto County BOCC
- County Impact Fee (DeSoto County, Commercial)$0.00DeSoto County BOCC
Where in DeSoto 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 DeSoto County: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in unincorporated DeSoto County pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $10,241.64 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 12, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $10,241.64. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Sewer Capital Charge (DeSoto County Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum ($4,703.00 one-time), Water Capital Charge (DeSoto County Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum ($2,182.00 one-time) and Water Connection Charge (DeSoto County Utilities) — 1" meter ($1,295.43 one-time).
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 DeSoto County impact fee schedule
- Water Capital Charge (DeSoto County Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum$2,182.00 one-timeDeSoto County UtilitiesEffective October 1, 2025. Water capital charge (impact fee) assessed per ERU. Nonresidential development is assigned 1.0 ERU per 3,000 sq ft of floor area (industrial: per 3,000 sq ft or per 5 employees, whichever is greater), with fractional ERUs rounded up. Amount shown is the 1-ERU minimum; total = ERU count × $2,182. A separate meter-size connection charge and meter installation charge also apply at connection.
- Water Connection Charge (DeSoto County Utilities) — 1" meter$1,295.43 one-timeDeSoto County UtilitiesEffective October 1, 2025. One-time water connection charge set by meter size, in addition to the per-ERU water capital charge. Meters 3 inches and larger are charged at actual cost plus 10% of direct costs.
- Water Meter Installation Charge (DeSoto County Utilities) — 1" meter$765.78 one-timeDeSoto County UtilitiesEffective October 1, 2025. One-time meter installation charge set by meter size (water service only), in addition to the water connection charge and the per-ERU capital charge. Meters 3 inches and larger are charged at actual cost plus 10% of direct costs.
- Sewer Capital Charge (DeSoto County Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum$4,703.00 one-timeDeSoto County UtilitiesEffective October 1, 2025. Wastewater capital charge (impact fee) assessed per ERU. Nonresidential development is assigned 1.0 ERU per 3,000 sq ft of floor area (industrial: per 3,000 sq ft or per 5 employees, whichever is greater), with fractional ERUs rounded up. Amount shown is the 1-ERU minimum; total = ERU count × $4,703. A separate meter-size connection charge also applies at connection.
- Sewer Connection Charge (DeSoto County Utilities) — 1" meter$1,295.43 one-timeDeSoto County UtilitiesEffective October 1, 2025. One-time wastewater connection charge set by meter size, in addition to the per-ERU wastewater capital charge. Meters 3 inches and larger are charged at actual cost plus 10% of direct costs.
- City Impact Fee (DeSoto County - Unincorporated, Industrial)$0.00DeSoto County BOCC
- County Impact Fee (DeSoto County, Industrial)$0.00DeSoto County BOCC
Where in DeSoto 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 DeSoto County: Office Impact Fees
Office development in unincorporated DeSoto County pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $10,241.64 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 12, 2026).
For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $10,241.64. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Sewer Capital Charge (DeSoto County Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum ($4,703.00 one-time), Water Capital Charge (DeSoto County Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum ($2,182.00 one-time) and Water Connection Charge (DeSoto County Utilities) — 1" meter ($1,295.43 one-time).
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 DeSoto County impact fee schedule
- Water Capital Charge (DeSoto County Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum$2,182.00 one-timeDeSoto County UtilitiesEffective October 1, 2025. Water capital charge (impact fee) assessed per ERU. Nonresidential development is assigned 1.0 ERU per 3,000 sq ft of floor area (industrial: per 3,000 sq ft or per 5 employees, whichever is greater), with fractional ERUs rounded up. Amount shown is the 1-ERU minimum; total = ERU count × $2,182. A separate meter-size connection charge and meter installation charge also apply at connection.
- Water Connection Charge (DeSoto County Utilities) — 1" meter$1,295.43 one-timeDeSoto County UtilitiesEffective October 1, 2025. One-time water connection charge set by meter size, in addition to the per-ERU water capital charge. Meters 3 inches and larger are charged at actual cost plus 10% of direct costs.
- Water Meter Installation Charge (DeSoto County Utilities) — 1" meter$765.78 one-timeDeSoto County UtilitiesEffective October 1, 2025. One-time meter installation charge set by meter size (water service only), in addition to the water connection charge and the per-ERU capital charge. Meters 3 inches and larger are charged at actual cost plus 10% of direct costs.
- Sewer Capital Charge (DeSoto County Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum$4,703.00 one-timeDeSoto County UtilitiesEffective October 1, 2025. Wastewater capital charge (impact fee) assessed per ERU. Nonresidential development is assigned 1.0 ERU per 3,000 sq ft of floor area (industrial: per 3,000 sq ft or per 5 employees, whichever is greater), with fractional ERUs rounded up. Amount shown is the 1-ERU minimum; total = ERU count × $4,703. A separate meter-size connection charge also applies at connection.
- Sewer Connection Charge (DeSoto County Utilities) — 1" meter$1,295.43 one-timeDeSoto County UtilitiesEffective October 1, 2025. One-time wastewater connection charge set by meter size, in addition to the per-ERU wastewater capital charge. Meters 3 inches and larger are charged at actual cost plus 10% of direct costs.
- City Impact Fee (DeSoto County - Unincorporated, Office)$0.00DeSoto County BOCC
- County Impact Fee (DeSoto County, Office)$0.00DeSoto County BOCC
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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.
Brush up on impact fee basics before you budget your next project.
DeSoto County impact fee FAQs
What are single-family impact fees in DeSoto County, Florida?
A new single-family home in unincorporated DeSoto County pays $6,885.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 12, 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 DeSoto County?
Multifamily development in unincorporated DeSoto County pays $6,885.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 12, 2026). Rates inside city limits depend on the municipality. Pick your city on this page.
How much are commercial impact fees in DeSoto County?
Commercial development in unincorporated DeSoto County pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $10,241.64 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (assuming a 1-inch meter).
Do cities in DeSoto County charge their own impact fees?
Yes. Every incorporated city applies its own fee schedule. 1 of 1 cities in DeSoto 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.