Indian River Shores impact fees by project type
Indian River Shores: Single-Family Impact Fees
A new single-family home in Indian River Shores pays $12,397.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026). Of that, Indian River County-levied fees account for $8,608.00 and municipal or utility fees for $3,789.00.
The largest line items are County Impact Fee (Indian River County — Indian River Shores) ($8,608.00), Sewer Impact Fee (Vero Beach Utilities) ($2,290.00) and Water Impact Fee (Vero Beach Utilities) ($1,499.00).
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 Shores impact fee schedule
- Water Impact Fee (Vero Beach Utilities)$1,499.00City of Vero Beach UtilitiesIndian River Shores is served by City of Vero Beach utilities. Vero Beach water impact fee by meter size: 5/8" $1,499; 3/4" $2,249; 1" $3,748; 1.5" $7,495; 2" $11,992, plus a $95 connection charge. One single-family home uses a 5/8" meter. Eff. Jan 1, 2010.
- Sewer Impact Fee (Vero Beach Utilities)$2,290.00City of Vero Beach UtilitiesIndian River Shores is served by City of Vero Beach utilities. Vero Beach sewer impact fee $2,290 per residential unit; applies inside and outside city limits. Eff. Jan 1, 2010.
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- County Impact Fee (Indian River County — Indian River Shores)$8,608.001,501-2,499 sfIndian River CountyIndian River County impact fee collected within the Town of Indian River Shores (Ord. #2020-005, eff. July 1, 2020; schedule eff. Oct 11, 2022). Covers public buildings, transportation, and educational facilities, plus 2% town and 1% county admin; the Town runs its own public safety, so no fire/EMS, law enforcement, or parks & rec county fee applies. Single-family tiers: under 1,500 sf $7,825; 1,501–2,499 sf $8,608; 2,500 sf and greater $9,608 (a 2,000 sf home falls in the middle tier). Affordable housing under 1,000 sf exempt; 1,000–1,500 sf reduced 50%.
Where in Indian River County are you building?
Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours.
Indian River Shores: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in Indian River Shores pays $8,218.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026). Of that, Indian River County-levied fees account for $4,429.00 and municipal or utility fees for $3,789.00.
The largest line items are County Impact Fee (Indian River County — Indian River Shores, MF) ($4,429.00), Sewer Impact Fee (Vero Beach Utilities, MF) ($2,290.00) and Water Impact Fee (Vero Beach Utilities, MF) ($1,499.00).
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 Shores impact fee schedule
- Water Impact Fee (Vero Beach Utilities, MF)$1,499.00City of Vero Beach UtilitiesIndian River Shores is served by City of Vero Beach utilities. Vero Beach water impact fee is charged by meter size (5/8" $1,499 up to 2" $11,992); no per-unit multifamily rate is published, and a master-metered building uses a larger meter, so $1,499 is a floor. Eff. Jan 1, 2010.
- Sewer Impact Fee (Vero Beach Utilities, MF)$2,290.00City of Vero Beach UtilitiesIndian River Shores is served by City of Vero Beach utilities. Vero Beach sewer impact fee $2,290 per multiple-dwelling unit ('Multiple Dwellings $2,290.00 per unit'); applies inside and outside city limits. Eff. Jan 1, 2010.
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- County Impact Fee (Indian River County — Indian River Shores, MF)$4,429.00Mid-Rise (3-10 stories)Indian River CountyIndian River County impact fee collected within the Town of Indian River Shores (Ord. #2020-005), multifamily. Low-Rise (1–2 stories) $5,682/unit; Mid-Rise (3–10 stories) $4,429/unit (default, canonical 3–10 story building). Covers public buildings, transportation, and educational facilities plus 2% town + 1% county admin; no fire/EMS, law enforcement, or parks & rec (Town runs its own public safety).
Where in Indian River County are you building?
Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours.
Indian River Shores: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in Indian River Shores pays $5.98 per square foot in impact fees, plus $6,038.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $305,138.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Water Impact Fee (Vero Beach Utilities) — 1" meter ($3,748.00 one-time), Sewer Impact Fee (Vero Beach Utilities) ($2,290.00 one-time) and County Impact Fee (Indian River County — Indian River Shores, Commercial) ($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 Indian River Shores impact fee schedule
- Water Impact Fee (Vero Beach Utilities) — 1" meter$3,748.00 one-timeCity of Vero Beach UtilitiesIndian River Shores is served by City of Vero Beach Utilities. Water impact fee by meter size; effective January 1, 2010; the schedule applies inside and outside City limits. One ladder applies to all customer classes. Amount shown is the impact fee only; a separate connection charge applies.
- Sewer Impact Fee (Vero Beach Utilities)$2,290.00 one-timeCity of Vero Beach UtilitiesIndian River Shores is served by City of Vero Beach Utilities. Nonresidential sewer impact fee: $2,290 for each 15 plumbing fixtures (or any fraction); effective January 1, 2010. Amount shown is the minimum (1-15 fixtures).
- City Impact Fee (Indian River Shores, Commercial)$0.00Town of Indian River ShoresThe Town levies no municipal nonresidential impact fee. Indian River County impact fees apply within the Town and are collected by the County.
- County Impact Fee (Indian River County — Indian River Shores, Commercial)$5.98/sq ftIndian River CountyIndian River County nonresidential impact fee, collected by the County within the Town of Indian River Shores. Effective July 1, 2020 (Ord. 2020-005). The Town schedule has no Fire/Emergency Services component (the Town runs its own public safety), so its rates run below the other municipalities'. Charged per 1,000 sq ft of gross leasable area; includes 2% town and 1% county administrative fees.
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.
Indian River Shores: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in Indian River Shores pays $1.92 per square foot in impact fees, plus $6,038.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $101,988.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Water Impact Fee (Vero Beach Utilities) — 1" meter ($3,748.00 one-time), Sewer Impact Fee (Vero Beach Utilities) ($2,290.00 one-time) and County Impact Fee (Indian River County — Indian River Shores, Industrial) ($1.92/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 Indian River Shores impact fee schedule
- Water Impact Fee (Vero Beach Utilities) — 1" meter$3,748.00 one-timeCity of Vero Beach UtilitiesIndian River Shores is served by City of Vero Beach Utilities. Water impact fee by meter size; effective January 1, 2010; the schedule applies inside and outside City limits. One ladder applies to all customer classes. Amount shown is the impact fee only; a separate connection charge applies.
- Sewer Impact Fee (Vero Beach Utilities)$2,290.00 one-timeCity of Vero Beach UtilitiesIndian River Shores is served by City of Vero Beach Utilities. Nonresidential sewer impact fee: $2,290 for each 15 plumbing fixtures (or any fraction); effective January 1, 2010. Amount shown is the minimum (1-15 fixtures).
- City Impact Fee (Indian River Shores, Industrial)$0.00Town of Indian River ShoresThe Town levies no municipal nonresidential impact fee. Indian River County impact fees apply within the Town and are collected by the County.
- County Impact Fee (Indian River County — Indian River Shores, Industrial)$1.92/sq ftIndian River CountyIndian River County nonresidential impact fee, collected by the County within the Town of Indian River Shores. Effective July 1, 2020 (Ord. 2020-005). The Town schedule has no Fire/Emergency Services component (the Town runs its own public safety), so its rates run below the other municipalities'. Charged per 1,000 sq ft of gross floor area; includes 2% town and 1% county administrative fees.
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.
Indian River Shores: Office Impact Fees
Office development in Indian River Shores pays $3.76 per square foot in impact fees, plus $6,038.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026).
For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $100,063.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Water Impact Fee (Vero Beach Utilities) — 1" meter ($3,748.00 one-time), Sewer Impact Fee (Vero Beach Utilities) ($2,290.00 one-time) and County Impact Fee (Indian River County — Indian River Shores, Office) ($3.76/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 Indian River Shores impact fee schedule
- Water Impact Fee (Vero Beach Utilities) — 1" meter$3,748.00 one-timeCity of Vero Beach UtilitiesIndian River Shores is served by City of Vero Beach Utilities. Water impact fee by meter size; effective January 1, 2010; the schedule applies inside and outside City limits. One ladder applies to all customer classes. Amount shown is the impact fee only; a separate connection charge applies.
- Sewer Impact Fee (Vero Beach Utilities)$2,290.00 one-timeCity of Vero Beach UtilitiesIndian River Shores is served by City of Vero Beach Utilities. Nonresidential sewer impact fee: $2,290 for each 15 plumbing fixtures (or any fraction); effective January 1, 2010. Amount shown is the minimum (1-15 fixtures).
- City Impact Fee (Indian River Shores, Office)$0.00Town of Indian River ShoresThe Town levies no municipal nonresidential impact fee. Indian River County impact fees apply within the Town and are collected by the County.
- County Impact Fee (Indian River County — Indian River Shores, Office)$3.76/sq ftIndian River CountyIndian River County nonresidential impact fee, collected by the County within the Town of Indian River Shores. Effective July 1, 2020 (Ord. 2020-005). The Town schedule has no Fire/Emergency Services component (the Town runs its own public safety), so its rates run below the other municipalities'. Charged per 1,000 sq ft of gross floor area; includes 2% town and 1% county administrative fees.
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.
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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 Shores impact fee FAQs
What are the total impact fees for a single-family home in Indian River Shores, Florida?
A new single-family home in Indian River Shores pays $12,397.00 per unit in combined impact fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026).
How much are commercial impact fees in Indian River Shores?
Commercial development in Indian River Shores pays $5.98 per square foot in impact fees, plus $6,038.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (assuming a 1-inch meter), about $305,138.00 for a 50,000 sq ft building.
Does Indian River Shores charge its own impact fees?
Yes. Indian River Shores 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 Indian River Shores, 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 Indian River County impact fees page.