Gilchrist County impact fees by project type
Where in Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist County: Single-Family Impact Fees
Unincorporated Gilchrist County does not currently levy impact fees on a new single-family home (rates sourced July 12, 2026). The schedule below documents the status of each fee.
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- Water Connection Fee (Gilchrist County - Unincorporated)$0.00N/A (private wells)CONFIRMED $0 — no county water utility. Unincorporated Gilchrist County is served by private wells. Code Ch. 86 (Utilities) addresses only septic/electric service requirements; there is no county water system and no connection or capacity fee.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Gilchrist County - Unincorporated)$0.00N/A (private septic)CONFIRMED $0 — no county sewer utility. Unincorporated Gilchrist County uses private septic systems per Code Ch. 86 and FL Dept. of Health rules. No county connection or impact fee.
- City Impact Fee (Gilchrist County - Unincorporated)$0.00N/ACONFIRMED $0 — unincorporated area, no municipal government, so no city impact fee applies. County fees are separately suspended (LDC Sec. 11.01.01(b)).
- County Impact Fee (Gilchrist County)$0.00Gilchrist CountyCONFIRMED $0. Gilchrist County impact fees (Capital Facilities Ord. 99-10, Road Ord. 99-09, School) SUSPENDED effective Jan 1, 2012 per Ord. 2012-02 § 1 (adopted 1-3-2012), codified at LDC Sec. 11.01.01(b): collection of all impact fees 'shall be suspended... until otherwise provided by ordinance adopted by the County Commission.' Re-verified 7/12/2026 against the live Municode LDC Art. 11 — suspension still codified and no reinstating ordinance found; county Building Dept posts no impact fee. $0 currently collected countywide.
Where in Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist County: Multifamily Impact Fees
Unincorporated Gilchrist County does not currently levy impact fees on a new multifamily unit (rates sourced July 12, 2026). The schedule below documents the status of each fee.
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- Water Connection Fee (Gilchrist County - Unincorporated, MF)$0.00N/A (private wells)CONFIRMED $0 — no county water utility. Unincorporated Gilchrist County is served by private wells. Code Ch. 86 (Utilities) addresses only septic/electric service requirements; no county water system and no connection or capacity fee.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Gilchrist County - Unincorporated, MF)$0.00N/A (private septic)CONFIRMED $0 — no county sewer utility. Unincorporated Gilchrist County uses private septic systems per Code Ch. 86 and FL Dept. of Health rules. No county connection or impact fee.
- City Impact Fee (Gilchrist County - Unincorporated, MF)$0.00N/ACONFIRMED $0 — unincorporated area, no municipal government, so no city impact fee applies. County fees are separately suspended (LDC Sec. 11.01.01(b)).
- County Impact Fee (Gilchrist County, MF)$0.00Gilchrist CountyCONFIRMED $0. Gilchrist County impact fees (Capital Facilities Ord. 99-10, Road Ord. 99-09, School) SUSPENDED effective Jan 1, 2012 per Ord. 2012-02 § 1 (adopted 1-3-2012), codified at LDC Sec. 11.01.01(b): collection of all impact fees 'shall be suspended... until otherwise provided by ordinance adopted by the County Commission.' Re-verified 7/12/2026 against the live Municode LDC Art. 11 — suspension still codified, no reinstating ordinance. $0 per MF unit.
Where in Gilchrist 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 or more fees are unconfirmed or have no published amount; the figure shown may not be the complete cost.
Unincorporated Gilchrist County: Commercial Impact Fees
Unincorporated Gilchrist County does not currently levy impact fees on commercial development (rates sourced July 12, 2026). The schedule below documents the adopted zero or exempt status for each fee.
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- Water Connection Fee (Gilchrist County - Unincorporated)$0.00N/A (private wells)CONFIRMED $0 — Gilchrist County operates NO water utility. Unincorporated county (incl. nonresidential development) is served by private wells. County Code Ch. 86 (Utilities) addresses only septic/electric service requirements; there is no county water system, no meter-size schedule, and no connection or capacity fee of any kind. Verified 7/12/2026.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Gilchrist County - Unincorporated)$0.00N/A (private septic)CONFIRMED $0 — Gilchrist County operates NO sewer utility. Unincorporated county (incl. nonresidential development) uses private septic systems per County Code Ch. 86 and FL Dept. of Health rules. No county connection, capacity, or impact fee. Verified 7/12/2026.
- City Impact Fee (Gilchrist County - Unincorporated, Commercial)$0.00N/A (unincorporated)CONFIRMED $0 — unincorporated area, no municipal government, so no city impact fee applies. County impact fees are separately suspended (LDC Sec. 11.01.01(b)). Verified 7/12/2026.
- County Impact Fee (Gilchrist County, Commercial)$0.00Gilchrist CountyCONFIRMED $0. Gilchrist County SUSPENDED collection of ALL impact fees (Capital Facilities, Road, School) eff. 1/1/2012 — LDC Sec. 11.01.01(b) (Ord. 2011-01 §1, 4-8-2011; Ord. 2012-02 §1, 1-3-2012), 'until otherwise provided by ordinance adopted by the County Commission.' Verified 7/12/2026 against live Municode LDC Art. 11 — suspension still codified, no reinstating ordinance. Suspended nonres schedule rates for reference: Capital Facilities §11.02.06(a) $60 per 1,000 sq ft; Road §11.03.06(a) $500 per 1,000 sq ft — both capped at 10,000 sq ft. Schedule row: 'Retail and Restaurant'. Road districts §11.03.08: D1 = unincorporated.
Where in Gilchrist 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 or more fees are unconfirmed or have no published amount; the figure shown may not be the complete cost.
Unincorporated Gilchrist County: Industrial Impact Fees
Unincorporated Gilchrist County does not currently levy impact fees on industrial development (rates sourced July 12, 2026). The schedule below documents the adopted zero or exempt status for each fee.
View the full fee schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Gilchrist County - Unincorporated)$0.00N/A (private wells)CONFIRMED $0 — Gilchrist County operates NO water utility. Unincorporated county (incl. nonresidential development) is served by private wells. County Code Ch. 86 (Utilities) addresses only septic/electric service requirements; there is no county water system, no meter-size schedule, and no connection or capacity fee of any kind. Verified 7/12/2026.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Gilchrist County - Unincorporated)$0.00N/A (private septic)CONFIRMED $0 — Gilchrist County operates NO sewer utility. Unincorporated county (incl. nonresidential development) uses private septic systems per County Code Ch. 86 and FL Dept. of Health rules. No county connection, capacity, or impact fee. Verified 7/12/2026.
- City Impact Fee (Gilchrist County - Unincorporated, Industrial)$0.00N/A (unincorporated)CONFIRMED $0 — unincorporated area, no municipal government, so no city impact fee applies. County impact fees are separately suspended (LDC Sec. 11.01.01(b)). Verified 7/12/2026.
- County Impact Fee (Gilchrist County, Industrial)$0.00Gilchrist CountyCONFIRMED $0. Gilchrist County SUSPENDED collection of ALL impact fees eff. 1/1/2012 — LDC Sec. 11.01.01(b) (Ord. 2012-02 §1). Verified 7/12/2026 against live Municode LDC Art. 11 — no reinstating ordinance. Suspended nonres rates for reference: Capital Facilities §11.02.06(a) $60 per 1,000 sq ft; Road §11.03.06(a) $500 per 1,000 sq ft, both capped at 10,000 sq ft. Schedule row: 'Industrial and warehouse'. Road district D1 = unincorporated.
Where in Gilchrist 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 or more fees are unconfirmed or have no published amount; the figure shown may not be the complete cost.
Unincorporated Gilchrist County: Office Impact Fees
Unincorporated Gilchrist County does not currently levy impact fees on office development (rates sourced July 12, 2026). The schedule below documents the adopted zero or exempt status for each fee.
View the full fee schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Gilchrist County - Unincorporated)$0.00N/A (private wells)CONFIRMED $0 — Gilchrist County operates NO water utility. Unincorporated county (incl. nonresidential development) is served by private wells. County Code Ch. 86 (Utilities) addresses only septic/electric service requirements; there is no county water system, no meter-size schedule, and no connection or capacity fee of any kind. Verified 7/12/2026.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Gilchrist County - Unincorporated)$0.00N/A (private septic)CONFIRMED $0 — Gilchrist County operates NO sewer utility. Unincorporated county (incl. nonresidential development) uses private septic systems per County Code Ch. 86 and FL Dept. of Health rules. No county connection, capacity, or impact fee. Verified 7/12/2026.
- City Impact Fee (Gilchrist County - Unincorporated, Office)$0.00N/A (unincorporated)CONFIRMED $0 — unincorporated area, no municipal government, so no city impact fee applies. County impact fees are separately suspended (LDC Sec. 11.01.01(b)). Verified 7/12/2026.
- County Impact Fee (Gilchrist County, Office)$0.00Gilchrist CountyCONFIRMED $0. Gilchrist County SUSPENDED collection of ALL impact fees eff. 1/1/2012 — LDC Sec. 11.01.01(b) (Ord. 2012-02 §1). Verified 7/12/2026 against live Municode LDC Art. 11 — no reinstating ordinance. Suspended nonres rates for reference: Capital Facilities §11.02.06(a) $60 per 1,000 sq ft; Road §11.03.06(a) $500 per 1,000 sq ft, both capped at 10,000 sq ft. Schedule row: 'Office and financial'. Road district D1 = unincorporated.
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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
How much are commercial impact fees in Gilchrist County?
Unincorporated Gilchrist County does not currently levy impact fees on commercial development.
Do cities in Gilchrist County charge their own impact fees?
Yes. Every incorporated city applies its own fee schedule. 0 of 2 cities in Gilchrist 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.