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Hillsborough County, Florida Impact Fees

Impact fees in Hillsborough County depend on where you build. This page details the rates for unincorporated Hillsborough County: $32,078.75 per single-family unit as of . Inside city limits, each city applies its own schedule and fees may be completely different. Pick your city below.

Hillsborough County impact fees by project type

Where in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County$32,078.75this page
Plant City$21,129.00Tampa$15,273.11Temple Terrace$13,546.00Includes unconfirmed fees

Unincorporated Hillsborough County: Single-Family Impact Fees

A new single-family home in unincorporated Hillsborough County pays $32,078.75 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced August 13, 2026). All of it is levied by Hillsborough County.

The largest line items are Mobility Fee (SFR-Detached, 1,500-2,499 sq ft) - Rural Assessment District ($13,038.00), School Impact Fee (SFR, 1,800-2,499 sq ft) ($8,227.00) and Wastewater Impact Fee (South/Central Service Area, SFR) ($4,884.75).

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

View the full Hillsborough County impact fee schedule
Water$3,449.00
  • Water Impact Fee (South/Central Service Area, SFR)
    Hillsborough County Water Resources Department
    Hillsborough County Water Resources water impact fee for the South/Central Service Area (unincorporated areas east and south of Tampa), adopted by Resolution R25-111 effective March 23, 2026. Charged per dwelling unit at 1 ERC (300 gallons per day). This is the higher of the county's two service-area rates; the Northwest Service Area rate is lower. Steps up to $4,684 on March 23, 2027.
    $3,449.00
Sewer$4,884.75
  • Wastewater Impact Fee (South/Central Service Area, SFR)
    Hillsborough County Water Resources Department
    Hillsborough County Water Resources wastewater impact fee for the South/Central Service Area, adopted by Resolution R25-111 effective March 23, 2026. Charged per dwelling unit at 1 ERC (200 gallons per day). This is the higher of the county's two service-area rates. Four-year phase-in: $6,118.50 effective March 23, 2027; $7,352.25 in 2028; $8,586 in 2029. A reduced rate applies to low-pressure sewer system service.
    $4,884.75
City$0.00
  • City Impact Fee (Not Applicable - Unincorporated)
    N/A
    No municipal impact fee applies in unincorporated Hillsborough County, since there is no city government. Development in the unincorporated area instead pays the county mobility, parks, fire and school impact fees, plus Hillsborough County Water Resources water and wastewater impact fees where county utility service is available.
    $0.00
County$23,745.00
  • Mobility Fee (SFR-Detached, 1,500-2,499 sq ft) - Rural Assessment District
    Hillsborough County
    Hillsborough County mobility fee (replaced the former transportation/right-of-way impact fee), levied only in unincorporated Hillsborough County. The county splits the unincorporated area into two geographic assessment districts, Urban and Rural, and the Rural rates are the higher of the two; the amount shown is the Rural rate for a detached single-family home of 1,500-2,499 sq ft. Rural tiers: under 1,500 sq ft $11,633; 2,500 sq ft and above $14,938. The corresponding Urban rate for this size is $9,183. Reduced rates apply to homes under 1,500 sq ft meeting SHIP household-income limits. Schedule effective October 1, 2022.
    $13,038.00
  • School Impact Fee (SFR, 1,800-2,499 sq ft)
    Hillsborough County Public Schools
    Hillsborough County school impact fee, assessed countywide. Rate is tiered by heated living area per dwelling unit; the amount shown is the 1,800-2,499 sq ft tier, covering a typical 2,000 sq ft single-family house. Other tiers: under 900 sq ft $1,645; 900-1,299 $3,891; 1,300-1,799 $7,027; 2,500-3,399 $9,369; 3,400 sq ft and above $10,976. Schedule effective October 1, 2022.
    $8,227.00
  • Parks Impact Fee (SFR, 2,000-2,499 sq ft)
    Hillsborough County
    Hillsborough County parks impact fee, levied only in unincorporated Hillsborough County. Rate is tiered by living area per dwelling unit; the amount shown is the 2,000-2,499 sq ft tier, covering a typical 2,000 sq ft single-family house. Other tiers run from $777 (under 500 sq ft) to $2,742 (4,000 sq ft and above). Schedule effective October 1, 2022.
    $2,145.00
  • Fire Impact Fee (SFR)
    Hillsborough County
    Hillsborough County fire service impact fee, levied only in unincorporated Hillsborough County. Flat per-unit charge with no size tiers: detached single-family (and mobile home outside a park) $335; multifamily $249; mobile home in a park or RV park $299. Schedule effective October 1, 2022.
    $335.00
Total (unincorporated Hillsborough County): $32,078.75
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Hillsborough County Water Resources Department N/A Hillsborough County Hillsborough County Public Schools

Where in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County$17,771.83this page
Plant City$13,483.00Tampa$7,948.00Temple Terrace$9,210.00Includes unconfirmed fees

Unincorporated Hillsborough County: Multifamily Impact Fees

A new multifamily unit in unincorporated Hillsborough County pays $17,771.83 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced August 13, 2026). All of it is levied by Hillsborough County.

The largest line items are Mobility Fee (MF Mid-Rise, 3-10 Levels) - Rural Assessment District ($6,933.00), School Impact Fee (MF, 900-1,299 sq ft) ($3,891.00) and Wastewater Impact Fee (South/Central Service Area, MF master-metered) ($3,419.33).

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

View the full Hillsborough County impact fee schedule
Water$1,724.50
  • Water Impact Fee (South/Central Service Area, MF master-metered)
    Hillsborough County Water Resources Department
    Hillsborough County Water Resources water impact fee for the South/Central Service Area (unincorporated areas east and south of Tampa), adopted by Resolution R25-111 effective March 23, 2026. Master-metered multifamily is charged at 0.5 ERC per unit, half the single-family rate. This is the higher of the county's two service-area rates. Steps up to $2,342 per unit on March 23, 2027.
    $1,724.50
Sewer$3,419.33
  • Wastewater Impact Fee (South/Central Service Area, MF master-metered)
    Hillsborough County Water Resources Department
    Hillsborough County Water Resources wastewater impact fee for the South/Central Service Area, adopted by Resolution R25-111 effective March 23, 2026. Master-metered multifamily is charged at 0.7 ERC per unit. This is the higher of the county's two service-area rates. Four-year phase-in: $4,282.95 per unit effective March 23, 2027; $5,146.58 in 2028; $6,010.20 in 2029.
    $3,419.33
City$0.00
  • City Impact Fee (Not Applicable - Unincorporated, MF)
    N/A
    No municipal impact fee applies in unincorporated Hillsborough County, since there is no city government. Multifamily development in the unincorporated area instead pays the county mobility, parks, fire and school impact fees, plus Hillsborough County Water Resources water and wastewater impact fees where county utility service is available.
    $0.00
County$12,628.00
  • Mobility Fee (MF Mid-Rise, 3-10 Levels) - Rural Assessment District
    Rural Assessment District - Mid-Rise (3-10 Levels)
    Hillsborough County
    Hillsborough County mobility fee (replaced the former transportation/right-of-way impact fee), levied only in unincorporated Hillsborough County. The county splits the unincorporated area into two geographic assessment districts, Urban and Rural, and the Rural rates are the higher of the two; the amount shown is the Rural rate for a mid-rise (3-10 level) multifamily unit, the category a typical 4-story apartment building falls into. Other Rural multifamily tiers: low-rise 1-2 levels $9,445; high-rise over 10 levels $5,604. The corresponding Urban mid-rise rate is $4,864. Reduced rates apply to units meeting SHIP household-income limits. Schedule effective October 1, 2022.
    $6,933.00
  • School Impact Fee (MF, 900-1,299 sq ft)
    Hillsborough County Public Schools
    Hillsborough County school impact fee, assessed countywide. Rate is tiered by heated living area per dwelling unit; the amount shown is the 900-1,299 sq ft tier, covering a typical 1,000 sq ft apartment unit. Other tiers: under 900 sq ft $1,645; 1,300-1,799 $7,027; 1,800-2,499 $8,227; 2,500-3,399 $9,369; 3,400 sq ft and above $10,976. Schedule effective October 1, 2022.
    $3,891.00
  • Parks Impact Fee (MF, 1,000-1,249 sq ft)
    Hillsborough County
    Hillsborough County parks impact fee, levied only in unincorporated Hillsborough County. Rate is tiered by living area per dwelling unit; the amount shown is the 1,000-1,249 sq ft tier, covering a typical 1,000 sq ft apartment unit. Other tiers run from $777 (under 500 sq ft) to $2,742 (4,000 sq ft and above). Schedule effective October 1, 2022.
    $1,555.00
  • Fire Impact Fee (MF)
    Hillsborough County
    Hillsborough County fire service impact fee, levied only in unincorporated Hillsborough County. Flat per-unit charge with no size or height tiers: multifamily $249 per unit; detached single-family $335; mobile home in a park or RV park $299. Schedule effective October 1, 2022.
    $249.00
Total (unincorporated Hillsborough County): $17,771.83
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Hillsborough County Water Resources Department N/A Hillsborough County Hillsborough County Public Schools

Where in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County$1,484,533.75this page
Plant City$442,055.00Tampa$404,177.00Includes unconfirmed feesTemple Terrace$5,319.00*Includes unconfirmed fees

Unincorporated Hillsborough County: Commercial Impact Fees

Commercial development in unincorporated Hillsborough County pays $29.52 per square foot in impact fees, plus $8,333.75 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced August 13, 2026).

For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $1,484,533.75. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Wastewater Impact Fee (Hillsborough County Water Resources) — 1 ERC minimum ($4,884.75 one-time), Water Impact Fee (Hillsborough County Water Resources) — 1 ERC minimum ($3,449.00 one-time) and Mobility Fee (Hillsborough County, Commercial) ($15.96/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 Hillsborough County impact fee schedule
Water$3,449.00 one-time
  • Water Impact Fee (Hillsborough County Water Resources) — 1 ERC minimum
    South/Central Service Area
    Hillsborough County Water Resources Department
    Effective March 23, 2026. Highest of 2 service areas (South/Central / Northwest); this is the South/Central rate. Applies only in unincorporated Hillsborough County. 1-ERC minimum shown (1 ERC = 300 gpd); scales with projected demand, not meter size. Increases to $4,684.00 on March 23, 2027.
    $3,449.00 one-time
Sewer$4,884.75 one-time
  • Wastewater Impact Fee (Hillsborough County Water Resources) — 1 ERC minimum
    South/Central Service Area
    Hillsborough County Water Resources Department
    Effective March 23, 2026. Highest of 2 service areas (South/Central / Northwest); this is the South/Central rate. Applies only in unincorporated Hillsborough County. 1-ERC minimum shown (1 ERC = 200 gpd wastewater); scales with projected demand, not meter size. Phase-in: $6,118.50 (2027), $7,352.25 (2028), $8,586.00 (2029). Low-pressure sewer connections ×0.80.
    $4,884.75 one-time
City$0.00
County$29.52/sq ft
  • Mobility Fee (Hillsborough County, Commercial)
    Rural Assessment District
    Highest of 2 rate districts (Urban / Rural Assessment District); this is the Rural district. Effective October 1, 2022. Applies only in unincorporated Hillsborough County. Basis: gross leasable area.
    $15.96/sq ft
  • Mobility Fee (Hillsborough County, Commercial)
    Hillsborough County
    Effective October 1, 2019. Countywide fire rescue impact fee (uniform rate, no district variation). Applies only in unincorporated Hillsborough County. Basis: gross floor area.
    $13.56/sq ft
Total (unincorporated Hillsborough County): $29.52/sq ft + $8,333.75 one-time (≈ $1,484,533.75 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Hillsborough County Water Resources Department N/A - Unincorporated Hillsborough County
Water/sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more.

Where in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County$310,283.75this page
Plant City$127,055.00Tampa$96,430.50Includes unconfirmed feesTemple Terrace$5,319.00*Includes unconfirmed fees

Unincorporated Hillsborough County: Industrial Impact Fees

Industrial development in unincorporated Hillsborough County pays $6.04 per square foot in impact fees, plus $8,333.75 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced August 13, 2026).

For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $310,283.75. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Wastewater Impact Fee (Hillsborough County Water Resources) — 1 ERC minimum ($4,884.75 one-time), Water Impact Fee (Hillsborough County Water Resources) — 1 ERC minimum ($3,449.00 one-time) and Mobility Fee (Hillsborough County, Industrial) ($5.98/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 Hillsborough County impact fee schedule
Water$3,449.00 one-time
  • Water Impact Fee (Hillsborough County Water Resources) — 1 ERC minimum
    South/Central Service Area
    Hillsborough County Water Resources Department
    Effective March 23, 2026. Highest of 2 service areas (South/Central / Northwest); this is the South/Central rate. Applies only in unincorporated Hillsborough County. 1-ERC minimum shown (1 ERC = 300 gpd); scales with projected demand, not meter size. Increases to $4,684.00 on March 23, 2027.
    $3,449.00 one-time
Sewer$4,884.75 one-time
  • Wastewater Impact Fee (Hillsborough County Water Resources) — 1 ERC minimum
    South/Central Service Area
    Hillsborough County Water Resources Department
    Effective March 23, 2026. Highest of 2 service areas (South/Central / Northwest); this is the South/Central rate. Applies only in unincorporated Hillsborough County. 1-ERC minimum shown (1 ERC = 200 gpd wastewater); scales with projected demand, not meter size. Phase-in: $6,118.50 (2027), $7,352.25 (2028), $8,586.00 (2029). Low-pressure sewer connections ×0.80.
    $4,884.75 one-time
City$0.00
County$6.04/sq ft
Total (unincorporated Hillsborough County): $6.04/sq ft + $8,333.75 one-time (≈ $310,283.75 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Hillsborough County Water Resources Department N/A - Unincorporated Hillsborough County
Water/sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more.

Where in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County$306,708.75this page
Plant City$137,130.00Tampa$135,704.50Includes unconfirmed feesTemple Terrace$5,319.00*Includes unconfirmed fees

Unincorporated Hillsborough County: Office Impact Fees

Office development in unincorporated Hillsborough County pays $11.93 per square foot in impact fees, plus $8,333.75 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced August 13, 2026).

For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $306,708.75. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Wastewater Impact Fee (Hillsborough County Water Resources) — 1 ERC minimum ($4,884.75 one-time), Water Impact Fee (Hillsborough County Water Resources) — 1 ERC minimum ($3,449.00 one-time) and Mobility Fee (Hillsborough County, Office) ($11.78/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 Hillsborough County impact fee schedule
Water$3,449.00 one-time
  • Water Impact Fee (Hillsborough County Water Resources) — 1 ERC minimum
    South/Central Service Area
    Hillsborough County Water Resources Department
    Effective March 23, 2026. Highest of 2 service areas (South/Central / Northwest); this is the South/Central rate. Applies only in unincorporated Hillsborough County. 1-ERC minimum shown (1 ERC = 300 gpd); scales with projected demand, not meter size. Increases to $4,684.00 on March 23, 2027.
    $3,449.00 one-time
Sewer$4,884.75 one-time
  • Wastewater Impact Fee (Hillsborough County Water Resources) — 1 ERC minimum
    South/Central Service Area
    Hillsborough County Water Resources Department
    Effective March 23, 2026. Highest of 2 service areas (South/Central / Northwest); this is the South/Central rate. Applies only in unincorporated Hillsborough County. 1-ERC minimum shown (1 ERC = 200 gpd wastewater); scales with projected demand, not meter size. Phase-in: $6,118.50 (2027), $7,352.25 (2028), $8,586.00 (2029). Low-pressure sewer connections ×0.80.
    $4,884.75 one-time
City$0.00
County$11.93/sq ft
Total (unincorporated Hillsborough County): $11.93/sq ft + $8,333.75 one-time (≈ $306,708.75 at 25,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Hillsborough County Water Resources Department N/A - Unincorporated Hillsborough County
Water/sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more.

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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.

Hillsborough County impact fee FAQs

What are single-family impact fees in Hillsborough County, Florida?

A new single-family home in unincorporated Hillsborough County pays $32,078.75 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced August 13, 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 Hillsborough County?

Multifamily development in unincorporated Hillsborough County pays $17,771.83 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced August 13, 2026). Rates inside city limits depend on the municipality. Pick your city on this page.

How much are commercial impact fees in Hillsborough County?

Commercial development in unincorporated Hillsborough County pays $29.52 per square foot in impact fees, plus $8,333.75 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (assuming a 1-inch meter), about $1,484,533.75 for a 50,000 sq ft building.

Do cities in Hillsborough County charge their own impact fees?

Yes. Every incorporated city applies its own fee schedule. 3 of 3 cities in Hillsborough 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.

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