Lafayette County impact fees by project type
Where in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County: Single-Family Impact Fees
A new single-family home in unincorporated Lafayette County pays $412.50 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026). All of it is levied by Lafayette County.
The largest line items are Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Lafayette County Unincorporated) ($412.50).
View the full Lafayette County impact fee schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Lafayette County Unincorporated)$0.00Lafayette CountyNo public water utility serves unincorporated Lafayette County; new development relies on private wells, so no water connection or capacity fee applies.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Lafayette County Unincorporated)$0.00Lafayette CountyNo public sewer utility serves unincorporated Lafayette County; new development relies on private septic systems, so no sewer connection or capacity fee applies.
- City Impact Fee (Lafayette County Unincorporated)$0.00Lafayette CountyUnincorporated Lafayette County has no municipal government, so no city-level impact fees apply. The county's only impact fee is a Law Enforcement impact fee (shown separately).
- Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Lafayette County Unincorporated)$412.50Lafayette County Law Enforcement DistrictLafayette County's only impact fee is a Law Enforcement impact fee of $412.50 per dwelling unit, effective Oct 1, 2025, assessed on all new dwelling units (including mobile homes, campers, and RVs) in the unincorporated area. It was adopted on a four-year graduated schedule and rises to $450.00 per unit on Oct 1, 2026. Proceeds are restricted to law enforcement. The county levies no transportation, parks, fire, EMS, or school impact fee.
Where in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in unincorporated Lafayette County pays $412.50 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026). All of it is levied by Lafayette County.
The largest line items are Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Lafayette County Unincorporated, MF) ($412.50).
View the full Lafayette County impact fee schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Lafayette County Unincorporated, MF)$0.00Lafayette CountyNo public water utility serves unincorporated Lafayette County; new development relies on private wells, so no water connection or capacity fee applies.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Lafayette County Unincorporated, MF)$0.00Lafayette CountyNo public sewer utility serves unincorporated Lafayette County; new development relies on private septic systems, so no sewer connection or capacity fee applies.
- City Impact Fee (Lafayette County Unincorporated, MF)$0.00Lafayette CountyUnincorporated Lafayette County has no municipal government, so no city-level impact fees apply. The county's only impact fee is a Law Enforcement impact fee (shown separately).
- Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Lafayette County Unincorporated, MF)$412.50Lafayette County Law Enforcement DistrictLafayette County's only impact fee is a Law Enforcement impact fee, assessed per dwelling unit, so each unit in a multifamily project pays. The rate is $412.50 per unit, effective Oct 1, 2025, rising to $450.00 per unit on Oct 1, 2026 under a four-year graduated schedule. Proceeds are restricted to law enforcement. The county levies no transportation, parks, fire, EMS, or school impact fee.
Where in Lafayette 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.
Unincorporated Lafayette County: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in unincorporated Lafayette County pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $412.50 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $412.50. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Lafayette County Law Enforcement District, 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 Lafayette County impact fee schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Lafayette County - Unincorporated)$0.00Lafayette County (no utility)
- Sewer Connection Fee (Lafayette County - Unincorporated)$0.00Lafayette County (no utility)
- City Impact Fee (Lafayette County - Unincorporated, Commercial)$0.00Lafayette County
- Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Lafayette County Law Enforcement District, Commercial)$412.50 one-timeRequires confirmationLafayette County Law Enforcement DistrictLafayette County Law Enforcement District impact fee, assessed per structure (not per square foot). Current rate $412.50 per structure, effective 10/1/2025; increases to $450.00 on 10/1/2026.
Where in Lafayette 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.
Unincorporated Lafayette County: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in unincorporated Lafayette County pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $412.50 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $412.50. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Lafayette County Law Enforcement District, 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 Lafayette County impact fee schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Lafayette County - Unincorporated)$0.00Lafayette County (no utility)
- Sewer Connection Fee (Lafayette County - Unincorporated)$0.00Lafayette County (no utility)
- City Impact Fee (Lafayette County - Unincorporated, Industrial)$0.00Lafayette County
- Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Lafayette County Law Enforcement District, Industrial)$412.50 one-timeRequires confirmationLafayette County Law Enforcement DistrictLafayette County Law Enforcement District impact fee, assessed per structure (not per square foot). Current rate $412.50 per structure, effective 10/1/2025; increases to $450.00 on 10/1/2026.
Where in Lafayette 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.
Unincorporated Lafayette County: Office Impact Fees
Office development in unincorporated Lafayette County pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $412.50 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026).
For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $412.50. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Lafayette County Law Enforcement District, 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 Lafayette County impact fee schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Lafayette County - Unincorporated)$0.00Lafayette County (no utility)
- Sewer Connection Fee (Lafayette County - Unincorporated)$0.00Lafayette County (no utility)
- City Impact Fee (Lafayette County - Unincorporated, Office)$0.00Lafayette County
- Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Lafayette County Law Enforcement District, Office)$412.50 one-timeRequires confirmationLafayette County Law Enforcement DistrictLafayette County Law Enforcement District impact fee, assessed per structure (not per square foot). Current rate $412.50 per structure, effective 10/1/2025; increases to $450.00 on 10/1/2026.
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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.
For a primer on how impact fees work, see our plain-English guide.
Lafayette County impact fee FAQs
What are single-family impact fees in Lafayette County, Florida?
A new single-family home in unincorporated Lafayette County pays $412.50 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 Lafayette County?
Multifamily development in unincorporated Lafayette County pays $412.50 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 Lafayette County?
Commercial development in unincorporated Lafayette County pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $412.50 in one-time water and sewer connection fees. This figure includes amounts that have not been confirmed with the jurisdiction; verify before budgeting.
Do cities in Lafayette County charge their own impact fees?
Yes. Every incorporated city applies its own fee schedule. 0 of 1 cities in Lafayette 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.