Tampa impact fees by project type
Tampa: Single-Family Impact Fees
A new single-family home in Tampa pays $15,273.11 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced August 4, 2026). Of that, Hillsborough County-levied fees account for $12,323.11 and municipal or utility fees for $2,950.00.
The largest line items are School Impact Fee (SFR, 1,800-2,499 sq ft) ($8,227.00), Multi-Modal Transportation Impact Fee (City of Tampa, SFR-Detached 1,500-2,499 sq ft) - University North District ($4,096.11) and Water Capacity Fee (SFR - 1.0 ERU) ($1,713.00).
Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the full Tampa impact fee schedule
- Water Capacity Fee (SFR - 1.0 ERU)$1,713.00TampaCity of Tampa Water Department capacity fee, charged on new connections inside the city. Assessed per equivalent residential unit (ERU) at $1,713 per ERU; a single-family house is 1.0 ERU. Hillsborough County's utility serves the unincorporated area rather than the city, so parcels inside Tampa pay the city rate.
- Wastewater Capacity Fee (SFR - 1.0 ERU)$1,237.00TampaCity of Tampa wastewater capacity fee, charged on new connections inside the city. Assessed per equivalent residential unit (ERU) at $1,237 per ERU; a single-family house is 1.0 ERU. Hillsborough County's utility serves the unincorporated area rather than the city, so parcels inside Tampa pay the city rate.
- Multi-Modal Transportation Impact Fee (City of Tampa, SFR-Detached 1,500-2,499 sq ft) - University North District$4,096.11Hillsborough CountyThe City of Tampa levies its own Multi-Modal Transportation Impact Fee under Chapter 25 of the Tampa Code; Hillsborough County's mobility, parks and fire impact fees do not apply inside city limits, though the countywide school impact fee does. The fee varies across six geographic benefit districts (Central Business, Central East, Interbay, North Central, University North, Westshore) and by land use and unit size. Rates were increased effective July 1, 2026 (Ord. 2025-152), the first update since 1989, and phase in over four years in equal annual increments each July 1 through July 1, 2029. The amount shown is the University North district, the highest of the six, for a detached single-family home of 1,500-2,499 sq ft in the first phase-in year. Other districts in year one: Central Business $2,037; Central East $2,891; Interbay $2,743; North Central $2,669; Westshore $3,461. At full phase-in on July 1, 2029 the same unit pays $9,856 in University North, ranging down to $5,284 in Central Business. The district containing a given parcel determines the rate.
- School Impact Fee (SFR, 1,800-2,499 sq ft)$8,227.00Hillsborough CountyHillsborough County school impact fee, assessed countywide including inside the City of Tampa. Rate is tiered by heated living area per dwelling unit; the amount shown is the 1,800-2,499 sq ft tier, which covers 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.
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.
Tampa: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in Tampa pays $7,948.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced August 4, 2026). Of that, Hillsborough County-levied fees account for $5,735.50 and municipal or utility fees for $2,212.50.
The largest line items are School Impact Fee (MF, 900-1,299 sq ft) ($3,891.00), Multi-Modal Transportation Impact Fee (City of Tampa, MF Mid-Rise) - University North District ($1,844.50) and Water Capacity Fee (City of Tampa - Non-CIAC, 0.75 ERU/unit) ($1,284.75).
Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the full Tampa impact fee schedule
- Water Capacity Fee (City of Tampa - Non-CIAC, 0.75 ERU/unit)$1,284.750.75 ERU per unitTampaCity of Tampa Water Department capacity fee, charged on new connections inside the city. Assessed per equivalent residential unit (ERU) at $1,713 per ERU, with multifamily units rated at 0.75 ERU each. Hillsborough County's utility serves the unincorporated area rather than the city, so parcels inside Tampa pay the city rate.
- Wastewater Capacity Fee (City of Tampa - 0.75 ERU/unit)$927.750.75 ERU per unitTampaCity of Tampa wastewater capacity fee, charged on new connections inside the city. Assessed per equivalent residential unit (ERU) at $1,237 per ERU, with multifamily units rated at 0.75 ERU each. Hillsborough County's utility serves the unincorporated area rather than the city, so parcels inside Tampa pay the city rate.
- Multi-Modal Transportation Impact Fee (City of Tampa, MF Mid-Rise) - University North District$1,844.50University North District - Mid-Rise (ITE 221)Hillsborough CountyThe City of Tampa levies its own Multi-Modal Transportation Impact Fee under Chapter 25 of the Tampa Code; Hillsborough County's mobility, parks and fire impact fees do not apply inside city limits, though the countywide school impact fee does. The fee varies across six geographic benefit districts (Central Business, Central East, Interbay, North Central, University North, Westshore) and by land use. Rates were increased effective July 1, 2026 (Ord. 2025-152), the first update since 1989, and phase in over four years in equal annual increments each July 1 through July 1, 2029. The update also restructured the multifamily categories from a single 3-stories-and-over rate into separate low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise rates; the amount shown is the mid-rise category, which covers a typical 4-story apartment building, in the University North district (the highest of the six) in the first phase-in year. At full phase-in on July 1, 2029 the mid-rise rate reaches $4,789 in University North, ranging down to $2,527 in Central Business. Low-rise units are charged a higher rate than mid-rise, and a reduced low-rise rate applies to sites close to transit. The district containing a given parcel determines the rate.
- School Impact Fee (MF, 900-1,299 sq ft)$3,891.00Hillsborough CountyHillsborough County school impact fee, assessed countywide including inside the City of Tampa. 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.
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.
Tampa: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in Tampa pays $7.88 per square foot in impact fees, plus $9,950.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced August 4, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $404,177.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Water Connection Fee (City of Tampa) — 1" meter ($7,000.00 one-time), Water Capacity Fee (City of Tampa, Non-CIAC) — 1.0 ERU ($1,713.00 one-time) and Wastewater Capacity Fee (City of Tampa) — 1.0 ERU ($1,237.00 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.
Multi-Modal Transportation Impact Fee (City of Tampa, Commercial) is shown at the last published amount but has not been confirmed with the jurisdiction; it is included in the totals here. Verify before budgeting.
View the full Tampa impact fee schedule
- Water Connection Fee (City of Tampa) — 1" meter$7,000.00 one-timeCity of Tampa Water DepartmentWater connection fee, City of Tampa (inside-city new construction), schedule dated March 2021. Keyed to meter size and peak flow rate. In addition to the water capacity fee. Outside-city new construction is 25% higher.
- Water Capacity Fee (City of Tampa, Non-CIAC) — 1.0 ERU$1,713.00 one-timeCity of Tampa Water DepartmentWater capacity fee (non-CIAC areas), City of Tampa, effective March 1, 2023. $1,713 per ERU (300 gpd/ERU); CIAC areas $1,020/ERU. In addition to the meter-size water connection fee. 1-ERU minimum shown; scales with projected demand.
- Wastewater Capacity Fee (City of Tampa) — 1.0 ERU$1,237.00 one-timeCity of Tampa Wastewater DepartmentWastewater capacity fee, City of Tampa. $1,237 per ERU; the number of wastewater ERUs follows the water ERU determination (300 gpd/ERU), not meter size. 1-ERU minimum shown. Neighborhood Sewer Improvement fees may also apply where the city funded the collection system.
- Multi-Modal Transportation Impact Fee (City of Tampa, Commercial)$7.88/sq ftRequires confirmationCity of TampaTampa's updated multi-modal transportation fee phases in over four years beginning June 1, 2026 (year one = 25% of the full fee), reaching the full rate June 1, 2029. Rate shown is the Central East benefit district; the city has six benefit districts.
- County Impact Fee — Not Applicable In-City (City of Tampa, Commercial)$0.00Hillsborough CountyHillsborough County impact and mobility fees apply only in the unincorporated area; they are not charged inside the City of Tampa.
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.
Tampa: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in Tampa pays $1.73 per square foot in impact fees, plus $9,950.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced August 4, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $96,430.50. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Water Connection Fee (City of Tampa) — 1" meter ($7,000.00 one-time), Water Capacity Fee (City of Tampa, Non-CIAC) — 1.0 ERU ($1,713.00 one-time) and Wastewater Capacity Fee (City of Tampa) — 1.0 ERU ($1,237.00 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.
Multi-Modal Transportation Impact Fee (City of Tampa, Industrial) is shown at the last published amount but has not been confirmed with the jurisdiction; it is included in the totals here. Verify before budgeting.
View the full Tampa impact fee schedule
- Water Connection Fee (City of Tampa) — 1" meter$7,000.00 one-timeCity of Tampa Water DepartmentWater connection fee, City of Tampa (inside-city new construction), schedule dated March 2021. Keyed to meter size and peak flow rate. In addition to the water capacity fee. Outside-city new construction is 25% higher.
- Water Capacity Fee (City of Tampa, Non-CIAC) — 1.0 ERU$1,713.00 one-timeCity of Tampa Water DepartmentWater capacity fee (non-CIAC areas), City of Tampa, effective March 1, 2023. $1,713 per ERU (300 gpd/ERU); CIAC areas $1,020/ERU. In addition to the meter-size water connection fee. 1-ERU minimum shown; scales with projected demand.
- Wastewater Capacity Fee (City of Tampa) — 1.0 ERU$1,237.00 one-timeCity of Tampa Wastewater DepartmentWastewater capacity fee, City of Tampa. $1,237 per ERU; the number of wastewater ERUs follows the water ERU determination (300 gpd/ERU), not meter size. 1-ERU minimum shown. Neighborhood Sewer Improvement fees may also apply where the city funded the collection system.
- Multi-Modal Transportation Impact Fee (City of Tampa, Industrial)$1.73/sq ftRequires confirmationCity of TampaTampa's updated multi-modal transportation fee phases in over four years beginning June 1, 2026 (year one = 25% of the full fee), reaching the full rate June 1, 2029. Rate shown is the Central East benefit district; the city has six benefit districts.
- County Impact Fee — Not Applicable In-City (City of Tampa, Industrial)$0.00Hillsborough CountyHillsborough County impact and mobility fees apply only in the unincorporated area; they are not charged inside the City of Tampa.
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.
Tampa: Office Impact Fees
Office development in Tampa pays $5.03 per square foot in impact fees, plus $9,950.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced August 4, 2026).
For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $135,704.50. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Water Connection Fee (City of Tampa) — 1" meter ($7,000.00 one-time), Water Capacity Fee (City of Tampa, Non-CIAC) — 1.0 ERU ($1,713.00 one-time) and Wastewater Capacity Fee (City of Tampa) — 1.0 ERU ($1,237.00 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.
Multi-Modal Transportation Impact Fee (City of Tampa, Office) is shown at the last published amount but has not been confirmed with the jurisdiction; it is included in the totals here. Verify before budgeting.
View the full Tampa impact fee schedule
- Water Connection Fee (City of Tampa) — 1" meter$7,000.00 one-timeCity of Tampa Water DepartmentWater connection fee, City of Tampa (inside-city new construction), schedule dated March 2021. Keyed to meter size and peak flow rate. In addition to the water capacity fee. Outside-city new construction is 25% higher.
- Water Capacity Fee (City of Tampa, Non-CIAC) — 1.0 ERU$1,713.00 one-timeCity of Tampa Water DepartmentWater capacity fee (non-CIAC areas), City of Tampa, effective March 1, 2023. $1,713 per ERU (300 gpd/ERU); CIAC areas $1,020/ERU. In addition to the meter-size water connection fee. 1-ERU minimum shown; scales with projected demand.
- Wastewater Capacity Fee (City of Tampa) — 1.0 ERU$1,237.00 one-timeCity of Tampa Wastewater DepartmentWastewater capacity fee, City of Tampa. $1,237 per ERU; the number of wastewater ERUs follows the water ERU determination (300 gpd/ERU), not meter size. 1-ERU minimum shown. Neighborhood Sewer Improvement fees may also apply where the city funded the collection system.
- Multi-Modal Transportation Impact Fee (City of Tampa, Office)$5.03/sq ftRequires confirmationCity of TampaTampa's updated multi-modal transportation fee phases in over four years beginning June 1, 2026 (year one = 25% of the full fee), reaching the full rate June 1, 2029. Rate shown is the Central East benefit district; the city has six benefit districts.
- County Impact Fee — Not Applicable In-City (City of Tampa, Office)$0.00Hillsborough CountyHillsborough County impact and mobility fees apply only in the unincorporated area; they are not charged inside the City of Tampa.
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.
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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.
Tampa impact fee FAQs
What are the total impact fees for a single-family home in Tampa, Florida?
A new single-family home in Tampa pays $15,273.11 per unit in combined impact fees (rates sourced August 4, 2026).
How much are commercial impact fees in Tampa?
Commercial development in Tampa pays $7.88 per square foot in impact fees, plus $9,950.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (assuming a 1-inch meter), about $404,177.00 for a 50,000 sq ft building. This figure includes amounts that have not been confirmed with the jurisdiction; verify before budgeting.
Does Tampa charge its own impact fees?
Yes. Tampa levies its own municipal impact or utility fees, and county-levied fees also apply inside city limits. The schedule on this page shows every fee that applies to development in Tampa, with the combined total.
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.
Compare unincorporated rates and every other city on the Hillsborough County impact fees page.