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Indian River County, Florida Impact Fees

Impact fees in Indian River County depend on where you build. This page details the rates for unincorporated Indian River County: $13,930.00 per single-family unit as of July 13, 2026. Inside city limits, each city applies its own schedule and fees may be completely different. Pick your city below.

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. = one or more fees are unconfirmed or have no published amount; the figure shown may not be the complete cost.

Unincorporated Indian River County$13,930.00this page
Fellsmere$10,852.63Includes unconfirmed feesIndian River Shores$12,397.00Orchid$12,981.00Sebastian$12,981.00Vero Beach$12,683.00

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).

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Water$1,463.00
  • Water Impact Fee (IRC Utilities)
    Indian River County Dept. of Utility Services
    Per ERU. Re-confirmed 7/12/2026 against the IRC Schedule of Water and Sewer Rates, Fees, and Other Charges (eff. Jan 1, 2025), which remains the currently posted booklet: Impact Fees — Water $1,463/ERU. Also charges water service connection/tap $3,625 (5/8"-2" meter). MF = 0.85 ERU/unit. WATCH: IRCDUS's rate study phased a second increase in on 10/1/2025; the county has not posted a newer booklet — recheck for an Oct-2025/2026 schedule.
    $1,463.00
Sewer$2,624.00
  • Sewer Impact Fee (IRC Utilities)
    Indian River County Dept. of Utility Services
    Per ERU. Re-confirmed 7/12/2026 against the IRC Schedule of Water and Sewer Rates, Fees, and Other Charges (eff. Jan 1, 2025), the currently posted booklet: Impact Fees — Sewer $2,624/ERU. Also charges sewer service connection/tap $3,835 (SFR). MF = 0.85 ERU/unit. WATCH: rate study phased a second increase in on 10/1/2025; no newer booklet posted — recheck.
    $2,624.00
City$0.00
County$9,843.00
  • County Impact Fee (Indian River County Unincorporated)
    Indian River County
    Eff. Oct 11, 2022 (Ord. #2023-002). Unincorporated IRC only. Re-verified 7/12/2026 line-by-line against Impact_Fee_Schedule-Effective-101122.pdf (still the county's CURRENT posted schedule). SF 1,501–2,499 sf: Public Buildings $415 + Fire/Emer. Svcs $278 + Law Enforcement $196 + Parks & Rec $819 + Transportation $6,632 + Educational $1,310 = Net $9,650 + 2% admin $193 = Total $9,843. (Other SF tiers: <1,500 sf $8,842; 2,500+ sf $10,993; affordable <1,500 sf = $0.)
    $9,843.00
Total (unincorporated Indian River County): $13,930.00
Sources last checked July 13, 2026Official fee schedules:Indian River County Dept. of Utility Services N/A Indian River County

Where in Indian River 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 Indian River County$8,606.95this page
Fellsmere$6,544.63Includes unconfirmed feesIndian River Shores$8,218.00Includes unconfirmed feesOrchid$8,059.95Sebastian$8,059.95Vero Beach$8,375.00Includes unconfirmed fees

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.

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Water$1,243.55
  • Water Impact Fee (IRC Utilities, MF)
    Indian River County Dept. of Utility Services
    0.85 ERU/unit factor (Manufactured Home and Multi-Family = 0.85 ERU, per the IRC Rate Booklet eff. Jan 1, 2025). Water impact fee $1,463/ERU × 0.85 = $1,243.55. Also charges water service connection/tap $3,625. Re-confirmed 7/12/2026.
    $1,243.55
Sewer$2,230.40
  • Sewer Impact Fee (IRC Utilities, MF)
    Indian River County Dept. of Utility Services
    0.85 ERU/unit factor (Manufactured Home and Multi-Family = 0.85 ERU, per the IRC Rate Booklet eff. Jan 1, 2025). Sewer impact fee $2,624/ERU × 0.85 = $2,230.40. Also charges sewer service connection/tap $3,835. Re-confirmed 7/12/2026.
    $2,230.40
City$0.00
County$5,133.00
  • County Impact Fee (Indian River County Unincorporated, MF)
    Indian River County
    Eff. Oct 11, 2022 (Ord. #2023-002). Unincorporated IRC. Re-verified 7/12/2026 against Impact_Fee_Schedule-Effective-101122.pdf (the county's CURRENT posted schedule). MF Mid-Rise (3-10 levels): Public Buildings $225 + Fire/Emer. Svcs $152 + Law Enf $112 + Parks & Rec $468 + Transportation $3,536 + Educational $539 = Net $5,032 + 2% admin $101 = Total $5,133. DEFAULT TIER — the canonical 4-story MF unit falls in Mid-Rise (3-10).
    $5,133.00
Total (unincorporated Indian River County): $8,606.95
Sources last checked July 13, 2026Official fee schedules:Indian River County Dept. of Utility Services N/A Indian River County

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$324,337.00this page
Fellsmere$319,394.15Includes unconfirmed feesIndian River Shores$305,138.00Orchid$317,987.00Sebastian$317,987.00Vero Beach$319,938.00

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 fee schedule
Water$1,463.00 one-time
  • Water Impact Fee (IRC Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum
    Indian River County Dept. of Utility Services
    IRCDUS charges water impact fees PER ERU with NO meter-size ladder — $1,463/ERU per the Schedule of Water and Sewer Rates, Fees, and Other Charges eff. Jan 1, 2025 (current posted booklet, read 2026-07-13). Amount entered is the 1-ERU minimum. NONRES ERU BASIS is square-footage, set in County Code §201.07 (not the rate schedule): #17 Commercial business — 1 ERU per first 2,500 sf, +1 ERU per each additional 5,000 sf or part thereof; #18 Office building — 1 ERU per first 3,000 sf, +1 per each additional 3,000 sf or part; #22 Industrial/manufacturing without process water — 1 ERU per 3,000 sf gross area OR per 5 employees, whichever is greater (#23: with process water/discharge, individually determined at 250 gpd/unit, min 3 ERU); #21 Warehouse — 1 ERU per 10,000 sf GFA. Fractions round UP to the next whole ERU. 1 ERU = 300 gpd max-day / 250 gpd max-month (§201.01.G). Separate water service connection (tap) $3,625 for 5/8"–2.0" meter, larger = cost plus overhead; meter installation $570 (5/8"), $695 (1"), $1,800 (2"+). WATCH: a second phased rate increase took effect 10/1/2025 but the county has not posted a newer booklet — recheck each cycle.
    $1,463.00 one-time
Sewer$2,624.00 one-time
  • Sewer Impact Fee (IRC Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum
    Indian River County Dept. of Utility Services
    IRCDUS charges sewer impact fees PER ERU with NO meter-size ladder — $2,624/ERU per the Schedule of Water and Sewer Rates, Fees, and Other Charges eff. Jan 1, 2025 (current posted booklet, read 2026-07-13). Amount entered is the 1-ERU minimum. Same §201.07 square-footage ERU basis as water: Commercial 1 ERU/first 2,500 sf then +1/5,000 sf; Office 1 ERU/first 3,000 sf then +1/3,000 sf; Industrial 1 ERU/3,000 sf or per 5 employees, whichever greater; Warehouse 1 ERU/10,000 sf. Fractions round up. Separate sewer service connection: $3,835 single-family; commercial or gravity main = cost plus overhead (not published). WATCH: second phased increase took effect 10/1/2025, no newer booklet posted — recheck.
    $2,624.00 one-time
City$0.00
  • City Impact Fee (Indian River County Unincorporated, Commercial)
    Indian River County
    Confirmed $0 — no municipal-level impact fee exists in the unincorporated area by definition; all development impact fees here are county fees (Ord. #2023-002), entered as County-type records. Placeholder for schema completeness. Checked 2026-07-13.
    $0.00
County$6.41/sq ft
  • County Impact Fee (Indian River County Unincorporated, Commercial)
    Indian River County
    Unincorporated IRC schedule, Ord. #2023-002, eff. 10-11-2022 — the county's current posted schedule (Impact_Fee_Schedule-Effective-101122.pdf), read 2026-07-13. Schedule row: LUC 820 Retail/Shopping Center, unit = 1,000 sf GLA (gross LEASABLE area, not GFA). Total Impact Fee $6,405 = Net $6,279 (Public Buildings $205 + Fire/Emer. Svcs $287 + Law Enforcement $184 + Transportation $5,603) + 2% admin fee $126. Educational, Parks & Rec, Correctional, Solid Waste and Library components are all n/a for nonresidential in this schedule.
    $6.41/sq ft
Total (unincorporated Indian River County): $6.41/sq ft + $4,087.00 one-time (≈ $324,337.00 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked July 13, 2026Official fee schedules:Indian River County Dept. of Utility Services Indian River County

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$107,037.00this page
Fellsmere$106,344.15Includes unconfirmed feesIndian River Shores$101,988.00Orchid$104,937.00Sebastian$104,937.00Vero Beach$106,888.00

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 fee schedule
Water$1,463.00 one-time
  • Water Impact Fee (IRC Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum
    Indian River County Dept. of Utility Services
    IRCDUS charges water impact fees PER ERU with NO meter-size ladder — $1,463/ERU per the Schedule of Water and Sewer Rates, Fees, and Other Charges eff. Jan 1, 2025 (current posted booklet, read 2026-07-13). Amount entered is the 1-ERU minimum. NONRES ERU BASIS is square-footage, set in County Code §201.07 (not the rate schedule): #17 Commercial business — 1 ERU per first 2,500 sf, +1 ERU per each additional 5,000 sf or part thereof; #18 Office building — 1 ERU per first 3,000 sf, +1 per each additional 3,000 sf or part; #22 Industrial/manufacturing without process water — 1 ERU per 3,000 sf gross area OR per 5 employees, whichever is greater (#23: with process water/discharge, individually determined at 250 gpd/unit, min 3 ERU); #21 Warehouse — 1 ERU per 10,000 sf GFA. Fractions round UP to the next whole ERU. 1 ERU = 300 gpd max-day / 250 gpd max-month (§201.01.G). Separate water service connection (tap) $3,625 for 5/8"–2.0" meter, larger = cost plus overhead; meter installation $570 (5/8"), $695 (1"), $1,800 (2"+). WATCH: a second phased rate increase took effect 10/1/2025 but the county has not posted a newer booklet — recheck each cycle.
    $1,463.00 one-time
Sewer$2,624.00 one-time
  • Sewer Impact Fee (IRC Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum
    Indian River County Dept. of Utility Services
    IRCDUS charges sewer impact fees PER ERU with NO meter-size ladder — $2,624/ERU per the Schedule of Water and Sewer Rates, Fees, and Other Charges eff. Jan 1, 2025 (current posted booklet, read 2026-07-13). Amount entered is the 1-ERU minimum. Same §201.07 square-footage ERU basis as water: Commercial 1 ERU/first 2,500 sf then +1/5,000 sf; Office 1 ERU/first 3,000 sf then +1/3,000 sf; Industrial 1 ERU/3,000 sf or per 5 employees, whichever greater; Warehouse 1 ERU/10,000 sf. Fractions round up. Separate sewer service connection: $3,835 single-family; commercial or gravity main = cost plus overhead (not published). WATCH: second phased increase took effect 10/1/2025, no newer booklet posted — recheck.
    $2,624.00 one-time
City$0.00
County$2.06/sq ft
  • County Impact Fee (Indian River County Unincorporated, Industrial)
    Indian River County
    Unincorporated IRC schedule, Ord. #2023-002, eff. 10-11-2022 — current posted schedule, read 2026-07-13. Schedule row: LUC 110 General Light Industrial, unit = 1,000 sf GFA. Total Impact Fee $2,059 = Net $2,019 (Public Buildings $68 + Fire/Emer. Svcs $95 + Law Enforcement $61 + Transportation $1,795) + 2% admin $40. (Manufacturing $1,659 and Warehousing $692 are separate ITE rows, not entered.)
    $2.06/sq ft
Total (unincorporated Indian River County): $2.06/sq ft + $4,087.00 one-time (≈ $107,037.00 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked July 13, 2026Official fee schedules:Indian River County Dept. of Utility Services Indian River County

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$104,262.00this page
Fellsmere$103,844.15Includes unconfirmed feesIndian River Shores$100,063.00Orchid$102,437.00Sebastian$102,437.00Vero Beach$104,388.00

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 fee schedule
Water$1,463.00 one-time
  • Water Impact Fee (IRC Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum
    Indian River County Dept. of Utility Services
    IRCDUS charges water impact fees PER ERU with NO meter-size ladder — $1,463/ERU per the Schedule of Water and Sewer Rates, Fees, and Other Charges eff. Jan 1, 2025 (current posted booklet, read 2026-07-13). Amount entered is the 1-ERU minimum. NONRES ERU BASIS is square-footage, set in County Code §201.07 (not the rate schedule): #17 Commercial business — 1 ERU per first 2,500 sf, +1 ERU per each additional 5,000 sf or part thereof; #18 Office building — 1 ERU per first 3,000 sf, +1 per each additional 3,000 sf or part; #22 Industrial/manufacturing without process water — 1 ERU per 3,000 sf gross area OR per 5 employees, whichever is greater (#23: with process water/discharge, individually determined at 250 gpd/unit, min 3 ERU); #21 Warehouse — 1 ERU per 10,000 sf GFA. Fractions round UP to the next whole ERU. 1 ERU = 300 gpd max-day / 250 gpd max-month (§201.01.G). Separate water service connection (tap) $3,625 for 5/8"–2.0" meter, larger = cost plus overhead; meter installation $570 (5/8"), $695 (1"), $1,800 (2"+). WATCH: a second phased rate increase took effect 10/1/2025 but the county has not posted a newer booklet — recheck each cycle.
    $1,463.00 one-time
Sewer$2,624.00 one-time
  • Sewer Impact Fee (IRC Utilities) — 1 ERU minimum
    Indian River County Dept. of Utility Services
    IRCDUS charges sewer impact fees PER ERU with NO meter-size ladder — $2,624/ERU per the Schedule of Water and Sewer Rates, Fees, and Other Charges eff. Jan 1, 2025 (current posted booklet, read 2026-07-13). Amount entered is the 1-ERU minimum. Same §201.07 square-footage ERU basis as water: Commercial 1 ERU/first 2,500 sf then +1/5,000 sf; Office 1 ERU/first 3,000 sf then +1/3,000 sf; Industrial 1 ERU/3,000 sf or per 5 employees, whichever greater; Warehouse 1 ERU/10,000 sf. Fractions round up. Separate sewer service connection: $3,835 single-family; commercial or gravity main = cost plus overhead (not published). WATCH: second phased increase took effect 10/1/2025, no newer booklet posted — recheck.
    $2,624.00 one-time
City$0.00
County$4.01/sq ft
  • County Impact Fee (Indian River County Unincorporated, Office)
    Indian River County
    Unincorporated IRC schedule, Ord. #2023-002, eff. 10-11-2022 — current posted schedule, read 2026-07-13. Schedule row: LUC 710 General Office, unit = 1,000 sf GFA (untiered; the Medical Office rows are the only size-tiered office rows and are not entered per the default-rows-only rule). Total Impact Fee $4,007 = Net $3,928 (Public Buildings $121 + Fire/Emer. Svcs $169 + Law Enforcement $108 + Transportation $3,530) + 2% admin $79.
    $4.01/sq ft
Total (unincorporated Indian River County): $4.01/sq ft + $4,087.00 one-time (≈ $104,262.00 at 25,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked July 13, 2026Official fee schedules:Indian River County Dept. of Utility Services Indian River County

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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.

Frequently asked questions

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.

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