Glades County Impact Fees by Project Type
Where in Glades County Are You Building?
Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours.
Unincorporated Glades County: Single-Family Impact Fees
A new single-family home in unincorporated Glades County pays $10,032.85 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 18, 2026). Of that, Glades County-levied fees account for $9,732.85 and municipal or utility fees for $300.00.
The largest line items are Public School Facilities Impact Fee (Glades County Unincorporated) ($4,658.06), Transportation Impact Fee (Glades County Unincorporated) ($4,572.80) and Parks and Recreation Impact Fee (Glades County Unincorporated) ($365.86).
Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the Full Glades County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Glades County Unincorporated) — City of Moore Haven, 5/8" x 3/4" meter, tap-in$300.00City of Moore HavenCity of Moore Haven water tap-in fee for a 5/8 by 3/4 inch meter, for homes outside the city on the Moore Haven water system, the largest piped water provider in unincorporated Glades County. Meters under 1 inch pay no water system connection charge, and the city code sets no outside-city surcharge. Homes on a private well pay no utility connection fee.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Glades County Unincorporated) — On-site septic$0.00None (private septic)Most of unincorporated Glades County is on septic systems, which carry no sewer connection fee. Inside the Moore Haven City/County Public Works Authority district, which covers part of the unincorporated county around Moore Haven, a new connection pays a $2,000 system development charge per ERU.
- City Impact Fee (Glades County Unincorporated)$0.00N/AUnincorporated Glades County has no municipal government, so no city impact fees apply here ($0). County impact fees are tracked on a separate record.
- Public School Facilities Impact Fee (Glades County Unincorporated)$4,658.06Glades CountyGlades County public school facilities impact fee for a single-family detached home: $4,658.06 for 2026, effective September 20, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-10, adopted June 22, 2026). It phases in by four equal annual increments: $5,175.63 (2027), $5,693.19 (2028) and $6,210.75 (2029). Applies countywide, including inside the City of Moore Haven.
- Transportation Impact Fee (Glades County Unincorporated)$4,572.80Glades CountyGlades County transportation impact fee for a single-family detached home: $4,572.80, effective September 20, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-08, adopted June 22, 2026), ending the suspension of the county's 2008 impact fees. The rate is flat for 2026 through 2029 (no phase-in). Applies countywide, including inside the City of Moore Haven. Parks, school and EMS impact fees are separate charges.
- Parks and Recreation Impact Fee (Glades County Unincorporated)$365.86Glades CountyGlades County parks and recreation impact fee for a single-family detached home: $365.86, effective September 20, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-09, adopted June 22, 2026). The rate is flat for 2026 through 2029 (no phase-in). Applies countywide, including inside the City of Moore Haven.
- Emergency Medical Services Impact Fee (Glades County Unincorporated)$136.13Glades CountyGlades County emergency medical services impact fee for a single-family detached home: $136.13 for 2026, effective September 20, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-11, adopted June 22, 2026). It phases in by four equal annual increments: $151.25 (2027), $166.38 (2028) and $181.50 (2029). Applies countywide, including inside the City of Moore Haven.
Where in Glades County Are You Building?
Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours.
Unincorporated Glades County: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in unincorporated Glades County pays $6,968.15 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 18, 2026). Of that, Glades County-levied fees account for $6,668.15 and municipal or utility fees for $300.00.
The largest line items are Transportation Impact Fee (Glades County Unincorporated, MF) ($3,220.80), Public School Facilities Impact Fee (Glades County Unincorporated, MF) ($2,966.42) and Parks and Recreation Impact Fee (Glades County Unincorporated, MF) ($387.55).
Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the Full Glades County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Glades County Unincorporated, MF) — City of Moore Haven, 5/8" x 3/4" meter, tap-in$300.00City of Moore HavenCity of Moore Haven water tap-in fee for a 5/8 by 3/4 inch meter, per unit: the city code requires a separate meter for each new dwelling unit (Sec. 115-15). Meters under 1 inch pay no water system connection charge, and the code sets no outside-city surcharge. Buildings on a private well pay no utility connection fee.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Glades County Unincorporated, MF) — On-site septic$0.00None (private septic)Most of unincorporated Glades County is on septic systems, which carry no sewer connection fee. Inside the Moore Haven City/County Public Works Authority district, which covers part of the unincorporated county around Moore Haven, a new connection pays a $2,000 system development charge per ERU.
- City Impact Fee (Glades County Unincorporated, MF)$0.00N/AUnincorporated Glades County has no municipal government, so no city impact fees apply here ($0). County impact fees are tracked on a separate record.
- Transportation Impact Fee (Glades County Unincorporated, MF)$3,220.80Glades CountyGlades County transportation impact fee per multifamily unit: $3,220.80, effective September 20, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-08, adopted June 22, 2026), ending the suspension of the county's 2008 impact fees. The rate is flat for 2026 through 2029 (no phase-in). Applies countywide, including inside the City of Moore Haven. Parks, school and EMS impact fees are separate charges.
- Public School Facilities Impact Fee (Glades County Unincorporated, MF)$2,966.42Glades CountyGlades County public school facilities impact fee per multifamily unit: $2,966.42 for 2026, effective September 20, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-10, adopted June 22, 2026). It phases in by four equal annual increments: $3,296.03 (2027), $3,625.63 (2028) and $3,955.23 (2029). Applies countywide, including inside the City of Moore Haven.
- Parks and Recreation Impact Fee (Glades County Unincorporated, MF)$387.55Glades CountyGlades County parks and recreation impact fee per multifamily unit: $387.55, effective September 20, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-09, adopted June 22, 2026). The rate is flat for 2026 through 2029 (no phase-in). Applies countywide, including inside the City of Moore Haven.
- Emergency Medical Services Impact Fee (Glades County Unincorporated, MF)$93.38Glades CountyGlades County emergency medical services impact fee per multifamily unit: $93.38 for 2026, effective September 20, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-11, adopted June 22, 2026). It phases in by four equal annual increments: $103.75 (2027), $114.13 (2028) and $124.50 (2029). Applies countywide, including inside the City of Moore Haven.
Where in Glades 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 Glades County: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in unincorporated Glades County pays $3.27 per square foot in impact fees, plus $4,149.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 18, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $167,626.50. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Water Connection Fee (Glades County Unincorporated) — City of Moore Haven, 1" meter, $450 tap-in + $3,699 connection charge ($4,149.00 one-time), Transportation Impact Fee (Glades County, Commercial) ($3.17/sq ft) and Emergency Medical Services Impact Fee (Glades County, Commercial) ($0.10/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 Glades County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Glades County Unincorporated) — City of Moore Haven, 1" meter, $450 tap-in + $3,699 connection charge$4,149.00 one-timeCity of Moore HavenCity of Moore Haven water charges for a new 1" meter outside the city: the $450 tap-in fee plus the $3,699 water system connection charge the city code assesses on every new meter of 1 inch or larger. The city code sets no outside-city surcharge. A building on a private well pays no utility connection fee.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Glades County Unincorporated) — On-site septic$0.00None (private septic) / CCPWA within districtMost of unincorporated Glades County is on septic systems, which carry no sewer connection fee. Inside the Moore Haven City/County Public Works Authority district, which covers part of the unincorporated county around Moore Haven, a new connection pays a $2,000 system development charge per ERU.
- City Impact Fee (Glades County Unincorporated, Commercial)$0.00Unincorporated Glades County has no municipal government, so no city impact fee applies. The Glades County transportation and emergency medical services impact fees for nonresidential development are listed separately.
- Transportation Impact Fee (Glades County, Commercial)$3.17/sq ftRetail under 100,000 sq ftGlades CountyGlades County transportation impact fee for commercial/retail buildings under 100,000 sq ft: $3,172.80 per 1,000 sq ft of floor area (or fraction), effective September 20, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-08, adopted June 22, 2026), replacing the suspended 2008 road impact fee. Larger retail buildings pay $6,908.80 (100,000 to 199,999 sq ft), $8,325.60 (200,000 to 399,999 sq ft) or $9,856.00 (400,000 sq ft and over). The rate is flat for 2026 through 2029. A change of use pays only the net increase over the prior use. The county fee applies countywide, including inside the City of Moore Haven.
- Emergency Medical Services Impact Fee (Glades County, Commercial)$0.10/sq ftRetail under 100,000 sq ftGlades CountyGlades County emergency medical services impact fee for commercial/retail buildings under 100,000 sq ft: $96.75 per 1,000 sq ft of floor area (or fraction) for 2026, effective September 20, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-11, adopted June 22, 2026). It phases in by four equal annual increments: $107.50 (2027), $118.25 (2028) and $129.00 (2029). Larger retail buildings pay $133.88 (100,000 to 199,999 sq ft), $181.13 (200,000 to 399,999 sq ft) or $166.50 (400,000 sq ft and over) in 2026. The county fee applies countywide, including inside the City of Moore Haven.
- Park Impact Fee (Glades County, Commercial)$0.00Glades CountyGlades County's parks and recreation impact fee (Ordinance 2026-09, effective September 20, 2026) is charged on residential units only. Its rate table has no nonresidential land use, so no county park impact fee applies to commercial, office or industrial development.
Where in Glades 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 Glades County: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in unincorporated Glades County pays $2.96 per square foot in impact fees, plus $4,149.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 18, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $152,328.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Water Connection Fee (Glades County Unincorporated) — City of Moore Haven, 1" meter, $450 tap-in + $3,699 connection charge ($4,149.00 one-time), Transportation Impact Fee (Glades County, Industrial) ($2.92/sq ft) and Emergency Medical Services Impact Fee (Glades County, Industrial) ($0.05/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 Glades County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Glades County Unincorporated) — City of Moore Haven, 1" meter, $450 tap-in + $3,699 connection charge$4,149.00 one-timeCity of Moore HavenCity of Moore Haven water charges for a new 1" meter outside the city: the $450 tap-in fee plus the $3,699 water system connection charge the city code assesses on every new meter of 1 inch or larger. The city code sets no outside-city surcharge. A building on a private well pays no utility connection fee.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Glades County Unincorporated) — On-site septic$0.00None (private septic) / CCPWA within districtMost of unincorporated Glades County is on septic systems, which carry no sewer connection fee. Inside the Moore Haven City/County Public Works Authority district, which covers part of the unincorporated county around Moore Haven, a new connection pays a $2,000 system development charge per ERU.
- City Impact Fee (Glades County Unincorporated, Industrial)$0.00N/AUnincorporated Glades County has no municipal government, so no city impact fee applies. The Glades County transportation and emergency medical services impact fees for nonresidential development are listed separately.
- Transportation Impact Fee (Glades County, Industrial)$2.92/sq ftGlades CountyGlades County transportation impact fee for general industrial buildings: $2,915.20 per 1,000 sq ft of floor area (or fraction), effective September 20, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-08, adopted June 22, 2026), replacing the suspended 2008 road impact fee. The rate is flat for 2026 through 2029. A change of use pays only the net increase over the prior use. The county fee applies countywide, including inside the City of Moore Haven.
- Emergency Medical Services Impact Fee (Glades County, Industrial)$0.05/sq ftGlades CountyGlades County emergency medical services impact fee for general industrial buildings: $48.38 per 1,000 sq ft of floor area (or fraction) for 2026, effective September 20, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-11, adopted June 22, 2026). It phases in by four equal annual increments: $53.75 (2027), $59.13 (2028) and $64.50 (2029). The county fee applies countywide, including inside the City of Moore Haven.
- Park Impact Fee (Glades County, Industrial)$0.00Glades CountyGlades County's parks and recreation impact fee (Ordinance 2026-09, effective September 20, 2026) is charged on residential units only. Its rate table has no nonresidential land use, so no county park impact fee applies to commercial, office or industrial development.
Where in Glades 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 Glades County: Office Impact Fees
Office development in unincorporated Glades County pays $3.95 per square foot in impact fees, plus $4,149.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 18, 2026).
For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $102,962.75. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Water Connection Fee (Glades County Unincorporated) — City of Moore Haven, 1" meter, $450 tap-in + $3,699 connection charge ($4,149.00 one-time), Transportation Impact Fee (Glades County, Office) ($3.86/sq ft) and Emergency Medical Services Impact Fee (Glades County, Office) ($0.09/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 Glades County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Glades County Unincorporated) — City of Moore Haven, 1" meter, $450 tap-in + $3,699 connection charge$4,149.00 one-timeCity of Moore HavenCity of Moore Haven water charges for a new 1" meter outside the city: the $450 tap-in fee plus the $3,699 water system connection charge the city code assesses on every new meter of 1 inch or larger. The city code sets no outside-city surcharge. A building on a private well pays no utility connection fee.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Glades County Unincorporated) — On-site septic$0.00None (private septic) / CCPWA within districtMost of unincorporated Glades County is on septic systems, which carry no sewer connection fee. Inside the Moore Haven City/County Public Works Authority district, which covers part of the unincorporated county around Moore Haven, a new connection pays a $2,000 system development charge per ERU.
- City Impact Fee (Glades County Unincorporated, Office)$0.00N/AUnincorporated Glades County has no municipal government, so no city impact fee applies. The Glades County transportation and emergency medical services impact fees for nonresidential development are listed separately.
- Transportation Impact Fee (Glades County, Office)$3.86/sq ftOffice under 100,000 sq ftGlades CountyGlades County transportation impact fee for office buildings under 100,000 sq ft: $3,864.80 per 1,000 sq ft of floor area (or fraction), effective September 20, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-08, adopted June 22, 2026), replacing the suspended 2008 road impact fee. Larger office buildings pay $2,996.00 (100,000 to 199,999 sq ft) or $3,236.80 (200,000 sq ft and over). The rate is flat for 2026 through 2029. A change of use pays only the net increase over the prior use. The county fee applies countywide, including inside the City of Moore Haven.
- Emergency Medical Services Impact Fee (Glades County, Office)$0.09/sq ftOffice under 100,000 sq ftGlades CountyGlades County emergency medical services impact fee for office buildings under 100,000 sq ft: $87.75 per 1,000 sq ft of floor area (or fraction) for 2026, effective September 20, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-11, adopted June 22, 2026). It phases in by four equal annual increments: $97.50 (2027), $107.25 (2028) and $117.00 (2029). Larger office buildings pay $78.75 (100,000 to 199,999 sq ft) or $74.25 (200,000 sq ft and over) in 2026. The county fee applies countywide, including inside the City of Moore Haven.
- Park Impact Fee (Glades County, Office)$0.00Glades CountyGlades County's parks and recreation impact fee (Ordinance 2026-09, effective September 20, 2026) is charged on residential units only. Its rate table has no nonresidential land use, so no county park impact fee applies to commercial, office or industrial development.
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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 a 2021 amendment (Ch. 2021-63, Laws of Florida), 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.
Summary current as of September 2026. This is an editorial summary, not legal advice; see the official statute text and our terms of use.
Glades County Impact Fee FAQs
What are single-family impact fees in Glades County, Florida?
A new single-family home in unincorporated Glades County pays $10,032.85 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 18, 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 Glades County?
Multifamily development in unincorporated Glades County pays $6,968.15 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 18, 2026). Rates inside city limits depend on the municipality. Pick your city on this page.
How much are commercial impact fees in Glades County?
Commercial development in unincorporated Glades County pays $3.27 per square foot in impact fees, plus $4,149.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (assuming a 1-inch meter), about $167,626.50 for a 50,000 sq ft building.
Do cities in Glades County charge their own impact fees?
Yes. Every incorporated city applies its own fee schedule. 1 of 1 cities in Glades 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.