Indian River County impact fees by project type
Where in Indian River County are you building?
Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours.
Unincorporated Indian River County: Single-Family Impact Fees
A new single-family home in unincorporated Indian River County pays $13,930.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026). All of it is levied by Indian River County.
The largest line items are County Impact Fee (Indian River County Unincorporated) ($9,843.00), Sewer Impact Fee (IRC Utilities) ($2,624.00) and Water Impact Fee (IRC Utilities) ($1,463.00).
Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the full Indian River County impact fee schedule
- Water Impact Fee (IRC Utilities)$1,463.00Indian River County Dept. of Utility ServicesIndian River County Dept. of Utility Services water impact fee $1,463 per ERU (schedule eff. Jan 1, 2025); one single-family home = 1 ERU. Separate water service connection/tap $3,625 (5/8"–2" meter).
- Sewer Impact Fee (IRC Utilities)$2,624.00Indian River County Dept. of Utility ServicesIndian River County Dept. of Utility Services sewer impact fee $2,624 per ERU (schedule eff. Jan 1, 2025); one single-family home = 1 ERU. Separate sewer service connection/tap $3,835.
- $0.00
- County Impact Fee (Indian River County Unincorporated)$9,843.001,501-2,499 sfIndian River CountyIndian River County impact fee, unincorporated area (Ord. #2023-002, schedule eff. Oct 11, 2022). Covers public buildings, fire/EMS, law enforcement, parks & rec, transportation, and educational facilities, plus 2% admin. Single-family tiers by heated area: under 1,500 sf $8,842; 1,501–2,499 sf $9,843; 2,500 sf and greater $10,993 (a 2,000 sf home falls in the middle tier). Affordable housing under 1,500 sf is exempt. Fee due at building-permit application.
Where in Indian River County are you building?
Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours.
Unincorporated Indian River County: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in unincorporated Indian River County pays $8,606.95 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026). All of it is levied by Indian River County.
The largest line items are County Impact Fee (Indian River County Unincorporated, MF) ($5,133.00), Sewer Impact Fee (IRC Utilities, MF) ($2,230.40) and Water Impact Fee (IRC Utilities, MF) ($1,243.55).
Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the full Indian River County impact fee schedule
- Water Impact Fee (IRC Utilities, MF)$1,243.55Indian River County Dept. of Utility ServicesIndian River County water impact fee at 0.85 ERU per multifamily unit: $1,463 × 0.85 = $1,243.55 per unit (schedule eff. Jan 1, 2025). Separate water service connection/tap $3,625.
- Sewer Impact Fee (IRC Utilities, MF)$2,230.40Indian River County Dept. of Utility ServicesIndian River County sewer impact fee at 0.85 ERU per multifamily unit: $2,624 × 0.85 = $2,230.40 per unit (schedule eff. Jan 1, 2025). Separate sewer service connection/tap $3,835.
- $0.00
- County Impact Fee (Indian River County Unincorporated, MF)$5,133.00Mid-Rise (3-10 stories)Indian River CountyIndian River County impact fee, unincorporated area (Ord. #2023-002; eff. Oct 11, 2022), multifamily. Low-Rise (1–2 stories) $6,374/unit; Mid-Rise (3–10 stories) $5,133/unit (default, canonical 3–10 story building). Covers public buildings, fire/EMS, law enforcement, parks & rec, transportation, and educational facilities plus 2% admin.
Where in Indian River 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 Indian River County: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in unincorporated Indian River County pays $6.41 per square foot in impact fees, plus $4,087.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $324,337.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Sewer Impact Fee (IRC Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum ($2,624.00 one-time), Water Impact Fee (IRC Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum ($1,463.00 one-time) and County Impact Fee (Indian River County Unincorporated, Commercial) ($6.41/sq ft).
View the full Indian River County impact fee schedule
- Water Impact Fee (IRC Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum$1,463.00 one-timeIndian River County Dept. of Utility ServicesIndian River County Utilities charges the water impact fee per ERU (no meter-size ladder); effective January 1, 2025. The nonresidential ERU count is set by floor area under County Code Sec. 201.07. Amount shown is the 1-ERU minimum.
- Sewer Impact Fee (IRC Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum$2,624.00 one-timeIndian River County Dept. of Utility ServicesIndian River County Utilities charges the sewer impact fee per ERU (no meter-size ladder); effective January 1, 2025. The nonresidential ERU count is set by floor area under County Code Sec. 201.07. Amount shown is the 1-ERU minimum.
- City Impact Fee (Indian River County Unincorporated, Commercial)$0.00Indian River CountyNo municipal impact fee applies in unincorporated Indian River County. Nonresidential development pays Indian River County impact fees (shown on the County records).
- County Impact Fee (Indian River County Unincorporated, Commercial)$6.41/sq ftIndian River CountyIndian River County nonresidential impact fee for the unincorporated area. Effective October 11, 2022 (Ord. 2023-002). Charged per 1,000 sq ft of gross leasable area; includes a 2% administrative fee.
Where in Indian River 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 Indian River County: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in unincorporated Indian River County pays $2.06 per square foot in impact fees, plus $4,087.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $107,037.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Sewer Impact Fee (IRC Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum ($2,624.00 one-time), Water Impact Fee (IRC Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum ($1,463.00 one-time) and County Impact Fee (Indian River County Unincorporated, Industrial) ($2.06/sq ft).
View the full Indian River County impact fee schedule
- Water Impact Fee (IRC Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum$1,463.00 one-timeIndian River County Dept. of Utility ServicesIndian River County Utilities charges the water impact fee per ERU (no meter-size ladder); effective January 1, 2025. The nonresidential ERU count is set by floor area under County Code Sec. 201.07. Amount shown is the 1-ERU minimum.
- Sewer Impact Fee (IRC Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum$2,624.00 one-timeIndian River County Dept. of Utility ServicesIndian River County Utilities charges the sewer impact fee per ERU (no meter-size ladder); effective January 1, 2025. The nonresidential ERU count is set by floor area under County Code Sec. 201.07. Amount shown is the 1-ERU minimum.
- City Impact Fee (Indian River County Unincorporated, Industrial)$0.00Indian River CountyNo municipal impact fee applies in unincorporated Indian River County. Nonresidential development pays Indian River County impact fees (shown on the County records).
- County Impact Fee (Indian River County Unincorporated, Industrial)$2.06/sq ftIndian River CountyIndian River County nonresidential impact fee for the unincorporated area. Effective October 11, 2022 (Ord. 2023-002). Charged per 1,000 sq ft of gross floor area; includes a 2% administrative fee.
Where in Indian River 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 Indian River County: Office Impact Fees
Office development in unincorporated Indian River County pays $4.01 per square foot in impact fees, plus $4,087.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026).
For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $104,262.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Sewer Impact Fee (IRC Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum ($2,624.00 one-time), Water Impact Fee (IRC Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum ($1,463.00 one-time) and County Impact Fee (Indian River County Unincorporated, Office) ($4.01/sq ft).
View the full Indian River County impact fee schedule
- Water Impact Fee (IRC Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum$1,463.00 one-timeIndian River County Dept. of Utility ServicesIndian River County Utilities charges the water impact fee per ERU (no meter-size ladder); effective January 1, 2025. The nonresidential ERU count is set by floor area under County Code Sec. 201.07. Amount shown is the 1-ERU minimum.
- Sewer Impact Fee (IRC Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum$2,624.00 one-timeIndian River County Dept. of Utility ServicesIndian River County Utilities charges the sewer impact fee per ERU (no meter-size ladder); effective January 1, 2025. The nonresidential ERU count is set by floor area under County Code Sec. 201.07. Amount shown is the 1-ERU minimum.
- City Impact Fee (Indian River County Unincorporated, Office)$0.00Indian River CountyNo municipal impact fee applies in unincorporated Indian River County. Nonresidential development pays Indian River County impact fees (shown on the County records).
- County Impact Fee (Indian River County Unincorporated, Office)$4.01/sq ftIndian River CountyIndian River County nonresidential impact fee for the unincorporated area. Effective October 11, 2022 (Ord. 2023-002). Charged per 1,000 sq ft of gross floor area; includes a 2% administrative fee.
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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.
Indian River County impact fee FAQs
What are single-family impact fees in Indian River County, Florida?
A new single-family home in unincorporated Indian River County pays $13,930.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 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 Indian River County?
Multifamily development in unincorporated Indian River County pays $8,606.95 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026). Rates inside city limits depend on the municipality. Pick your city on this page.
How much are commercial impact fees in Indian River County?
Commercial development in unincorporated Indian River County pays $6.41 per square foot in impact fees, plus $4,087.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees, about $324,337.00 for a 50,000 sq ft building.
Do cities in Indian River County charge their own impact fees?
Yes. Every incorporated city applies its own fee schedule. 3 of 5 cities in Indian River 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.