Jefferson County Impact Fees by Project Type
Where in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County: Single-Family Impact Fees
A new single-family home in unincorporated Jefferson County pays at least $110.02 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 19, 2026). All of it is levied by Jefferson County.
The largest line items are Jefferson County EMS Impact Fee — 50% × $123.72/DU ($61.86) and Jefferson County Fire Rescue Impact Fee — 50% × $96.32/DU ($48.16).
Water Connection Fee (Jefferson Communities Water System) is set by the utility and not published online. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; it is not included as a dollar figure here.
View the Full Jefferson County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Jefferson Communities Water System)Requires confirmationJefferson Communities Water SystemPublic water in this area comes mainly from Jefferson Communities Water System, a small member-owned nonprofit utility. It publishes no flat tap, capacity, or connection fee for new construction; a new water tap is quoted per project. Some areas near Monticello are served by the City of Monticello at its outside-city rates, Lamont is served by a small local system, and much of the rural county uses private wells.
- Sewer (Private Septic — No Public Utility)$0.00PrivateMost of unincorporated Jefferson County has no public sewer; development uses private on-site septic systems permitted through the health department, with no sewer connection or capacity fee. Exception: in the US 19 corridor sewer service area (along US 19 from just south of Interstate 10 north to 3079 N. Jefferson Highway), new development must connect to the City of Monticello wastewater system where it is available (County Code Sec. 36-36) and pays the city's outside-city sewer tap and system charges.
- City Impact Fees (Jefferson County Unincorporated)$0.00Jefferson CountyNot applicable: the unincorporated area has no municipal government, so there is no city-level impact fee. County-level impact fees (EMS, fire rescue, and the dormant road and law-enforcement fees) are shown on the county records.
- Jefferson County EMS Impact Fee — 50% × $123.72/DU$61.86Jefferson CountyEmergency medical services impact fee, adopted at 50% of the county study rate = $61.86 per dwelling unit (Code Ch. 19, Art. III, §19-64). Applies in unincorporated Jefferson County. A countywide impact-fee study (fire, EMS, law enforcement, transportation, parks) is underway and may revise this rate.
- Jefferson County Fire Rescue Impact Fee — 50% × $96.32/DU$48.16Jefferson CountyFire rescue impact fee, adopted at 50% of the county study rate = $48.16 per dwelling unit (Code Ch. 19, Art. II, §19-32). Applies in unincorporated Jefferson County and in municipalities that have consented to and participate in the county fire rescue system. A countywide impact-fee study is underway and may revise this rate.
- Jefferson County Law Enforcement Impact Fee$0.00Jefferson CountyJefferson County adopted a law enforcement impact fee at zero percent of its study rate (Code Ch. 19, Art. V, §19-136), so none is currently collected in the unincorporated area. The dormant study rate is $481.25 per dwelling unit, the county's largest dormant residential fee; an ongoing countywide impact-fee study could establish a collectible rate.
- Jefferson County Road Impact Fee$0.00Jefferson CountyJefferson County adopted a road impact fee at zero percent of its study rate (Code Ch. 19, Art. IV, §19-98), so no road impact fee is currently collected in the unincorporated area. An ongoing countywide impact-fee study could establish a collectible rate.
Where in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in unincorporated Jefferson County pays at least $110.02 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 19, 2026). All of it is levied by Jefferson County.
The largest line items are Jefferson County EMS Impact Fee (MF) — 50% × $123.72/DU ($61.86) and Jefferson County Fire Rescue Impact Fee (MF) — 50% × $96.32/DU ($48.16).
Water Connection Fee (Jefferson Communities Water System, MF) is set by the utility and not published online. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; it is not included as a dollar figure here.
View the Full Jefferson County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Jefferson Communities Water System, MF)Requires confirmationJefferson Communities Water SystemPublic water in this area comes mainly from Jefferson Communities Water System, a small member-owned nonprofit utility. It publishes no flat tap, capacity, or connection fee for new construction; a new water tap is quoted per project, so no per-unit charge applies. Some areas near Monticello are served by the City of Monticello at its outside-city rates, Lamont is served by a small local system, and much of the rural county uses private wells.
- Sewer (Private Septic — No Public Utility) (MF)$0.00PrivateMost of unincorporated Jefferson County has no public sewer; development uses private on-site septic systems permitted through the health department, with no sewer connection or capacity fee for any building type. Exception: in the US 19 corridor sewer service area (along US 19 from just south of Interstate 10 north to 3079 N. Jefferson Highway), new development must connect to the City of Monticello wastewater system where it is available (County Code Sec. 36-36) and pays the city's outside-city sewer tap and system charges.
- City Impact Fees (Jefferson County Unincorporated, MF)$0.00Jefferson CountyNot applicable: the unincorporated area has no municipal government, so there is no city-level impact fee. County-level impact fees (EMS, fire rescue, and the dormant road and law-enforcement fees) are shown on the county records.
- Jefferson County EMS Impact Fee (MF) — 50% × $123.72/DU$61.86Jefferson CountyEmergency medical services impact fee, adopted at 50% of the county study rate = $61.86 per dwelling unit (Code Ch. 19, Art. III, §19-64); levied per dwelling unit, so the multifamily rate equals the single-family rate per unit. Applies in unincorporated Jefferson County. A countywide impact-fee study is underway and may revise this rate.
- Jefferson County Fire Rescue Impact Fee (MF) — 50% × $96.32/DU$48.16Jefferson CountyFire rescue impact fee, adopted at 50% of the county study rate = $48.16 per dwelling unit (Code Ch. 19, Art. II, §19-32); levied per dwelling unit, so the multifamily rate equals the single-family rate per unit. Applies in unincorporated Jefferson County and in municipalities that participate in the county fire rescue system. A countywide impact-fee study is underway and may revise this rate.
- Jefferson County Law Enforcement Impact Fee (MF)$0.00Jefferson CountyJefferson County adopted a law enforcement impact fee at zero percent of its study rate (Code Ch. 19, Art. V, §19-136), so none is currently collected in the unincorporated area. The dormant study rate is $481.25 per dwelling unit; an ongoing countywide impact-fee study could establish a collectible rate.
- Jefferson County Road Impact Fee (MF)$0.00Jefferson CountyJefferson County adopted a road impact fee at zero percent of its study rate (Code Ch. 19, Art. IV, §19-98), so no road impact fee is currently collected in the unincorporated area, for any building type. An ongoing countywide impact-fee study could establish a collectible rate.
Where in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in unincorporated Jefferson County pays $0.48 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced October 19, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $24,000.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Jefferson County, Commercial) — 50% × $0.71/sf ($0.35/sq ft) and EMS Impact Fee (Jefferson County, Commercial) — 50% × $0.25/sf ($0.13/sq ft).
Water Connection Fee (Jefferson Communities Water System) is set by the utility and not published online. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; it is not included as a dollar figure here.
View the Full Jefferson County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Jefferson Communities Water System)Requires confirmationJefferson Communities Water System, Inc.Public water in unincorporated Jefferson County comes mainly from Jefferson Communities Water System, a small member-owned nonprofit utility that publishes no flat tap, capacity, or connection fee for new construction; a new service tap is quoted per project at cost. Some areas near Monticello are served by the City of Monticello at its outside-city charges, Lamont is served by a small local system, and much of the rural county uses private wells.
- Sewer (Private Septic — No Public Utility) (Jefferson County - Unincorporated)$0.00None — no public sewer utility (private on-site septic)Most of unincorporated Jefferson County has no public sewer; nonresidential development uses private on-site septic systems permitted through the health department, with no sewer connection or capacity fee. Exception: in the US 19 corridor sewer service area (along US 19 from just south of Interstate 10 north to 3079 N. Jefferson Highway), new development must connect to the City of Monticello wastewater system where it is available (County Code Sec. 36-36) and pays the city's outside-city sewer tap fee ($1,520) and sewer system charge ($3,682.50) per connection; larger connections are priced individually and the city requires a petition to annex.
- City Impact Fees (Jefferson County Unincorporated, Commercial)$0.00Jefferson CountyUnincorporated Jefferson County has no municipal government, so no city impact fee applies to commercial development here. County impact fees are listed separately.
- Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Jefferson County, Commercial) — 50% × $0.71/sf$0.35/sq ftJefferson CountyFire rescue impact fee for nonresidential development in unincorporated Jefferson County. The rate shown is 50% of the county's adopted fire rescue schedule, charged per square foot of gross floor area.
- EMS Impact Fee (Jefferson County, Commercial) — 50% × $0.25/sf$0.13/sq ftJefferson CountyEmergency medical services impact fee for nonresidential development in unincorporated Jefferson County. The rate shown is 50% of the county's adopted EMS schedule, charged per square foot of gross floor area.
- Road Impact Fee (Jefferson County, Commercial)$0.00Jefferson CountyThe county road (transportation) impact fee is currently adopted at 0%; no road impact fee is collected.
- Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Jefferson County, Commercial)$0.00Jefferson CountyThe county law enforcement impact fee is currently adopted at 0%; no law enforcement impact fee is collected.
Where in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in unincorporated Jefferson County pays $0.16 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced October 19, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $8,000.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Jefferson County, Industrial) — 50% × $0.07/sf ($0.04/sq ft).
EMS Impact Fee (Jefferson County, Industrial) — 50% × $0.25/sf 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.
Water Connection Fee (Jefferson Communities Water System) is set by the utility and not published online. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; it is not included as a dollar figure here.
View the Full Jefferson County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Jefferson Communities Water System)Requires confirmationJefferson Communities Water System, Inc.Public water in unincorporated Jefferson County comes mainly from Jefferson Communities Water System, a small member-owned nonprofit utility that publishes no flat tap, capacity, or connection fee for new construction; a new service tap is quoted per project at cost. Some areas near Monticello are served by the City of Monticello at its outside-city charges, Lamont is served by a small local system, and much of the rural county uses private wells.
- Sewer (Private Septic — No Public Utility) (Jefferson County - Unincorporated)$0.00None — no public sewer utility (private on-site septic)Most of unincorporated Jefferson County has no public sewer; nonresidential development uses private on-site septic systems permitted through the health department, with no sewer connection or capacity fee. Exception: in the US 19 corridor sewer service area (along US 19 from just south of Interstate 10 north to 3079 N. Jefferson Highway), new development must connect to the City of Monticello wastewater system where it is available (County Code Sec. 36-36) and pays the city's outside-city sewer tap fee ($1,520) and sewer system charge ($3,682.50) per connection; larger connections are priced individually and the city requires a petition to annex.
- City Impact Fees (Jefferson County Unincorporated, Industrial)$0.00Jefferson CountyUnincorporated Jefferson County has no municipal government, so no city impact fee applies to industrial development here. County impact fees are listed separately.
- EMS Impact Fee (Jefferson County, Industrial) — 50% × $0.25/sf$0.13/sq ftRequires confirmationJefferson CountyEmergency medical services impact fee for industrial development: 50% of the county's adopted commercial rate of $0.25 per square foot of gross floor area. The county schedule has no industrial category and the code charges an unlisted use at its most similar category, so industrial space is shown at the commercial rate; the county coordinator sets the actual category at permitting.
- Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Jefferson County, Industrial) — 50% × $0.07/sf$0.04/sq ftJefferson CountyFire rescue impact fee for nonresidential development in unincorporated Jefferson County. The rate shown is 50% of the county's adopted fire rescue schedule, charged per square foot of gross floor area.
- Road Impact Fee (Jefferson County, Industrial)$0.00Jefferson CountyThe county road (transportation) impact fee is currently adopted at 0%; no road impact fee is collected.
- Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Jefferson County, Industrial)$0.00Jefferson CountyThe county law enforcement impact fee is currently adopted at 0%; no law enforcement impact fee is collected.
Where in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County: Office Impact Fees
Office development in unincorporated Jefferson County pays $0.48 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced October 19, 2026).
For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $12,000.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Jefferson County, Office) — 50% × $0.71/sf and EMS Impact Fee (Jefferson County, Office) — 50% × $0.25/sf are shown at the last published amount but have not been confirmed with the jurisdiction; they are included in the totals here. Verify before budgeting.
Water Connection Fee (Jefferson Communities Water System) is set by the utility and not published online. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; it is not included as a dollar figure here.
View the Full Jefferson County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Jefferson Communities Water System)Requires confirmationJefferson Communities Water System, Inc.Public water in unincorporated Jefferson County comes mainly from Jefferson Communities Water System, a small member-owned nonprofit utility that publishes no flat tap, capacity, or connection fee for new construction; a new service tap is quoted per project at cost. Some areas near Monticello are served by the City of Monticello at its outside-city charges, Lamont is served by a small local system, and much of the rural county uses private wells.
- Sewer (Private Septic — No Public Utility) (Jefferson County - Unincorporated)$0.00None — no public sewer utility (private on-site septic)Most of unincorporated Jefferson County has no public sewer; nonresidential development uses private on-site septic systems permitted through the health department, with no sewer connection or capacity fee. Exception: in the US 19 corridor sewer service area (along US 19 from just south of Interstate 10 north to 3079 N. Jefferson Highway), new development must connect to the City of Monticello wastewater system where it is available (County Code Sec. 36-36) and pays the city's outside-city sewer tap fee ($1,520) and sewer system charge ($3,682.50) per connection; larger connections are priced individually and the city requires a petition to annex.
- City Impact Fees (Jefferson County Unincorporated, Office)$0.00Jefferson CountyUnincorporated Jefferson County has no municipal government, so no city impact fee applies to office development here. County impact fees are listed separately.
- Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Jefferson County, Office) — 50% × $0.71/sf$0.35/sq ftRequires confirmationJefferson CountyFire rescue impact fee for office development in unincorporated Jefferson County: 50% of the county's adopted commercial rate of $0.71 per square foot of gross floor area. The county schedule has no office category and the code charges an unlisted use at its most similar category, so office space is shown at the commercial rate.
- EMS Impact Fee (Jefferson County, Office) — 50% × $0.25/sf$0.13/sq ftRequires confirmationJefferson CountyEmergency medical services impact fee for office development in unincorporated Jefferson County: 50% of the county's adopted commercial rate of $0.25 per square foot of gross floor area. The county schedule has no office category and the code charges an unlisted use at its most similar category, so office space is shown at the commercial rate.
- Road Impact Fee (Jefferson County, Office)$0.00Jefferson CountyThe county road (transportation) impact fee is currently adopted at 0%; no road impact fee is collected.
- Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Jefferson County, Office)$0.00Jefferson CountyThe county law enforcement impact fee is currently adopted at 0%; no law enforcement impact fee is collected.
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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 a 2021 amendment (Ch. 2021-63, Laws of Florida), 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.
Summary current as of September 2026. This is an editorial summary, not legal advice; see the official statute text and our terms of use.
Jefferson County Impact Fee FAQs
What are single-family impact fees in Jefferson County, Florida?
A new single-family home in unincorporated Jefferson County pays at least $110.02 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 19, 2026). One additional fee has no published standard amount and is not included, so the full cost may be higher; verify before budgeting. 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 Jefferson County?
Multifamily development in unincorporated Jefferson County pays at least $110.02 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 19, 2026). One additional fee has no published standard amount and is not included, so the full cost may be higher; verify before budgeting. Rates inside city limits depend on the municipality. Pick your city on this page.
How much are commercial impact fees in Jefferson County?
Commercial development in unincorporated Jefferson County pays $0.48 per square foot in impact fees, at least $24,000.00 for a 50,000 sq ft building. One additional fee has no published standard amount and is not included, so the full cost may be higher; verify before budgeting.
Do cities in Jefferson County charge their own impact fees?
Yes. Every incorporated city applies its own fee schedule. 1 of 1 cities in Jefferson 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.