Hendry County impact fees by project type
Where in Hendry 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 Hendry County: Single-Family Impact Fees
A new single-family home in unincorporated Hendry County pays at least $6,714.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026). All of it is levied by Hendry County.
The largest line items are County Impact Fees (Hendry County) ($6,714.00).
Sewer Hook-Up Fee (Port LaBelle Utility System) and Water Hook-Up Fee (Port LaBelle Utility System) are set by the utility and not published online. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; they are not included as dollar figures here.
View the full Hendry County impact fee schedule
- Water Hook-Up Fee (Port LaBelle Utility System)Requires confirmationPort LaBelle Utility System (Hendry County)Port LaBelle Utility System (PLUS), the county-owned utility, serves the Port LaBelle area of unincorporated Hendry County. Structures in the service area must connect for water, and no building permit is issued until the one-time hook-up fee is paid. PLUS sets the connection fee by county resolution and quotes it to each applicant after a meter-location form is filed rather than publishing a flat schedule. Most of rural unincorporated Hendry County is on private well and septic, outside the PLUS service area.
- Sewer Hook-Up Fee (Port LaBelle Utility System)Requires confirmationPort LaBelle Utility System (Hendry County)Port LaBelle Utility System (PLUS), the county-owned utility, serves the Port LaBelle area of unincorporated Hendry County. Where a collection line abuts the parcel, sewer connection is required, and no building permit is issued until the one-time hook-up fee is paid. PLUS sets the fee by county resolution and quotes it to each applicant after a meter-location form is filed rather than publishing a flat schedule. Most of rural unincorporated Hendry County is on private well and septic, outside the PLUS service area.
- City Impact Fees (Hendry County Unincorporated) — N/A$0.00N/A (unincorporated)Unincorporated Hendry County has no municipal government and levies no separate city impact fees. County impact fees apply (shown separately).
- County Impact Fees (Hendry County)$6,714.00Hendry CountyHendry County impact fees (Ordinance 2024-06, adopted Nov 12, 2024; effective Feb 10, 2025) apply countywide, at full rate in the unincorporated area. The single-family amount covers transportation, EMS, correctional, law enforcement, and school (school is the largest component). Fees are adopted at a percentage of the calculated study rate (transportation 25%, correctional 25%, school 40%; EMS and law enforcement 100%).
Where in Hendry 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 Hendry County: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in unincorporated Hendry County pays at least $5,218.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026). All of it is levied by Hendry County.
The largest line items are County Impact Fees (Hendry County, MF Mid/High-Rise) ($5,218.00).
Water Hook-Up Fee (Port LaBelle Utility System, MF) and Sewer Hook-Up Fee (Port LaBelle Utility System, MF) are set by the utility and not published online. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; they are not included as dollar figures here.
Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the full Hendry County impact fee schedule
- Water Hook-Up Fee (Port LaBelle Utility System, MF)Requires confirmationPort LaBelle Utility System (Hendry County)Port LaBelle Utility System (PLUS), the county-owned utility, serves the Port LaBelle area of unincorporated Hendry County. Connection is required in the service area, and no building permit is issued until the one-time hook-up fee is paid. PLUS sets the connection fee by county resolution and quotes it per application rather than publishing a flat schedule, and no per-unit multifamily basis is published. Most of rural unincorporated Hendry County is on private well and septic, outside the PLUS service area.
- Sewer Hook-Up Fee (Port LaBelle Utility System, MF)Requires confirmationPort LaBelle Utility System (Hendry County)Port LaBelle Utility System (PLUS), the county-owned utility, serves the Port LaBelle area of unincorporated Hendry County. Where a collection line abuts the parcel, sewer connection is required, and no building permit is issued until the one-time hook-up fee is paid. PLUS sets the fee by county resolution and quotes it per application rather than publishing a flat schedule, and no per-unit multifamily basis is published. Most of rural unincorporated Hendry County is on private well and septic, outside the PLUS service area.
- City Impact Fees (Hendry County Unincorporated, MF) — N/A$0.00N/A (unincorporated)Unincorporated Hendry County has no municipal government and levies no separate city impact fees. County impact fees apply (shown separately).
- County Impact Fees (Hendry County, MF Mid/High-Rise)$5,218.00Mid/High-Rise (4+ floors)Hendry CountyHendry County impact fees (Ordinance 2024-06, effective Feb 10, 2025), countywide at full rate in the unincorporated area. Default multifamily rate (mid/high-rise, 4+ floors); the low-rise (1-3 floors) tier carries a higher transportation component. Covers transportation, EMS, correctional, law enforcement, and school.
Where in Hendry 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 Hendry County: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in unincorporated Hendry County pays $2.94 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $147,250.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are County Impact Fee (Hendry County, Commercial) ($2.94/sq ft).
Sewer Hook-Up Fee (Port LaBelle Utility System) and Water Hook-Up Fee (Port LaBelle Utility System) are set by the utility and not published online. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; they are not included as dollar figures here.
Some fees are tiered by use or building size; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the full Hendry County impact fee schedule
- Water Hook-Up Fee (Port LaBelle Utility System)Requires confirmationPort LaBelle Utility System (Hendry County)Water service in the Port LaBelle area is provided by the county-run Port LaBelle Utility System. Connection is required where a utility line abuts the parcel, and hook-up fees must be paid before a building permit is issued. The commercial hook-up/capacity fee is set by county resolution.
- Sewer Hook-Up Fee (Port LaBelle Utility System)Requires confirmationPort LaBelle Utility System (Hendry County)Wastewater service in the Port LaBelle area is provided by the county-run Port LaBelle Utility System. Connection is required where a collection line abuts the parcel, and hook-up fees must be paid before a building permit is issued. The commercial hook-up/capacity fee is set by county resolution.
- City Impact Fees (Hendry County Unincorporated, Commercial) — N/A$0.00Hendry CountyUnincorporated Hendry County has no municipal impact fee. The Hendry County impact fee applies (shown separately).
- County Impact Fee (Hendry County, Commercial)$2.94/sq ft40,000-150,000 sf GLAHendry CountyHendry County impact fee, effective February 10, 2025 (Ord. 2024-06); applies countywide. Rate is for a retail/shopping center of 40,000–150,000 sq ft gross leasable area (the standard tier), per 1,000 sq ft GLA. Smaller and larger centers pay different rates — see the other size tiers.
Where in Hendry 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 Hendry County: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in unincorporated Hendry County pays $0.79 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $39,550.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are County Impact Fee (Hendry County, Industrial) ($0.79/sq ft).
Sewer Hook-Up Fee (Port LaBelle Utility System) and Water Hook-Up Fee (Port LaBelle Utility System) are set by the utility and not published online. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; they are not included as dollar figures here.
View the full Hendry County impact fee schedule
- Water Hook-Up Fee (Port LaBelle Utility System)Requires confirmationPort LaBelle Utility System (Hendry County)Water service in the Port LaBelle area is provided by the county-run Port LaBelle Utility System. Connection is required where a utility line abuts the parcel, and hook-up fees must be paid before a building permit is issued. The commercial hook-up/capacity fee is set by county resolution.
- Sewer Hook-Up Fee (Port LaBelle Utility System)Requires confirmationPort LaBelle Utility System (Hendry County)Wastewater service in the Port LaBelle area is provided by the county-run Port LaBelle Utility System. Connection is required where a collection line abuts the parcel, and hook-up fees must be paid before a building permit is issued. The commercial hook-up/capacity fee is set by county resolution.
- City Impact Fees (Hendry County Unincorporated, Industrial) — N/A$0.00Hendry CountyUnincorporated Hendry County has no municipal impact fee. The Hendry County impact fee applies (shown separately).
- County Impact Fee (Hendry County, Industrial)$0.79/sq ftHendry CountyHendry County impact fee, effective February 10, 2025 (Ord. 2024-06); applies countywide. General light industrial rate, per 1,000 sq ft gross floor area.
Where in Hendry 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 Hendry County: Office Impact Fees
Office development in unincorporated Hendry County pays $1.74 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026).
For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $43,525.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are County Impact Fee (Hendry County, Office) ($1.74/sq ft).
Sewer Hook-Up Fee (Port LaBelle Utility System) and Water Hook-Up Fee (Port LaBelle Utility System) are set by the utility and not published online. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; they are not included as dollar figures here.
View the full Hendry County impact fee schedule
- Water Hook-Up Fee (Port LaBelle Utility System)Requires confirmationPort LaBelle Utility System (Hendry County)Water service in the Port LaBelle area is provided by the county-run Port LaBelle Utility System. Connection is required where a utility line abuts the parcel, and hook-up fees must be paid before a building permit is issued. The commercial hook-up/capacity fee is set by county resolution.
- Sewer Hook-Up Fee (Port LaBelle Utility System)Requires confirmationPort LaBelle Utility System (Hendry County)Wastewater service in the Port LaBelle area is provided by the county-run Port LaBelle Utility System. Connection is required where a collection line abuts the parcel, and hook-up fees must be paid before a building permit is issued. The commercial hook-up/capacity fee is set by county resolution.
- City Impact Fees (Hendry County Unincorporated, Office) — N/A$0.00Hendry CountyUnincorporated Hendry County has no municipal impact fee. The Hendry County impact fee applies (shown separately).
- County Impact Fee (Hendry County, Office)$1.74/sq ftHendry CountyHendry County impact fee, effective February 10, 2025 (Ord. 2024-06); applies countywide. General office rate, per 1,000 sq ft gross floor area.
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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.
If you're still asking what are impact fees, start with our guide to the definition, common categories, and legal basis.
Hendry County impact fee FAQs
What are single-family impact fees in Hendry County, Florida?
A new single-family home in unincorporated Hendry County pays at least $6,714.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026). 2 additional fees have no published standard amounts and are not included, so the full cost may be higher; verify before budgeting. 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 Hendry County?
Multifamily development in unincorporated Hendry County pays at least $5,218.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026). 2 additional fees have no published standard amounts and are not included, so the full cost may be higher; verify before budgeting. Rates inside city limits depend on the municipality. Pick your city on this page.
How much are commercial impact fees in Hendry County?
Commercial development in unincorporated Hendry County pays $2.94 per square foot in impact fees, at least $147,250.00 for a 50,000 sq ft building. 2 additional fees have no published standard amounts and are not included, so the full cost may be higher; verify before budgeting.
Do cities in Hendry County charge their own impact fees?
Yes. Every incorporated city applies its own fee schedule. 2 of 2 cities in Hendry 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.