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Lake County, Florida Impact Fees

Impact fees in Lake County depend on where you build. This page details the rates for unincorporated Lake County: $16,765.00 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.

Lake County impact fees by project type

Where in Lake 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 Lake County$16,765.00this page
Astatula$19,276.50Clermont$29,365.00Eustis$23,218.70Fruitland Park$21,630.00Includes unconfirmed feesGroveland$33,995.80Howey-in-the-Hills$21,387.82Lady Lake$25,747.00Leesburg$22,943.00Mascotte$34,839.25Includes unconfirmed feesMinneola$18,832.80Includes unconfirmed feesMontverde$25,865.00Mount Dora$31,135.38Tavares$25,182.00Umatilla$21,715.55

Unincorporated Lake County: Single-Family Impact Fees

A new single-family home in unincorporated Lake County pays $16,765.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026). All of it is levied by Lake County.

The largest line items are School Impact Fee (Lake County, SFR) ($11,247.00), Roads Impact Fee (Lake County, SFR) ($4,356.00) and Fire Impact Fee (Lake County, SFR) ($536.00).

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Water$0.00
  • Water Impact Fee (Lake County Unincorporated, SFR)
    N/A — varies by provider
    8/4/2026: CONFIRMED $0 — Lake County's adopted countywide residential impact fees are Road, School, and Library only; no countywide water utility or water impact fee exists. Unincorporated parcels use private wells or are served by municipal/private utilities whose own connection fees apply parcel-by-parcel. Lake County (352) 343-3777.
    $0.00
Sewer$0.00
  • Sewer Impact Fee (Lake County Unincorporated, SFR)
    N/A — varies by provider
    8/4/2026: CONFIRMED $0 — Lake County's adopted countywide residential impact fees are Road, School, and Library only (per county residential impact fee schedule 1/2/2026-9/30/2026); there is no countywide sewer utility or sewer impact fee. Unincorporated parcels are predominantly septic; where central sewer exists it is a municipal or private/special-district provider whose own fee applies parcel-by-parcel. Lake County (352) 343-3777.
    $0.00
City$0.00
  • Municipal Impact Fees (Lake County Unincorporated, SFR)
    Lake County Board of County Commissioners
    Not applicable — unincorporated Lake County has no municipal government, so no city/municipal impact fees apply. Development in the unincorporated area pays the Lake County overlay fees (Roads, School, Fire, Parks, Library, Administrative) only. Confirmed $0, not an unverified placeholder.
    $0.00
County$16,765.00
  • School Impact Fee (Lake County, SFR)
    Lake County Schools
    Lake County School Impact Fee, Ord. 2023-39. SF Detached 801+ sf = $11,247 (≤800 sf = $6,897). Eff. Jan 2–Sep 30, 2026.
    $11,247.00
  • Roads Impact Fee (Lake County, SFR)
    Lake County
    VERIFIED 8/4/2026 — WITH DISTRICT/TIER QUALIFICATION. Lake County Residential Impact Fee Schedule (1/2/2026–9/30/2026, current): Roads $4,356 = Single Family Detached 1,500–2,499 sf in the CENTRAL and NORTH CENTRAL Transportation Benefit Districts (other tiers $1,669–$4,960; the other district's same tier = $3,928). Record represents the central-district mid tier — fee-group candidate (district × sf tier). ⚠️ Schedule expires 9/30/2026 — RE-CHECK OCTOBER.
    $4,356.00
  • Fire Impact Fee (Lake County, SFR)
    Lake County
    Lake County Fire Impact Fee, Ord. 2023-53. SF Detached: ≤800=$276; 801-1499=$334; 1500+=$536. Value = 1500-2499 tier.
    $536.00
  • Library Impact Fee (Lake County, SFR)
    Lake County
    Lake County Library Impact Fee, Ord. 2023-51. SF Detached 801+=$263 (≤800=$217).
    $263.00
  • Parks Impact Fee (Lake County, SFR)
    Lake County
    Lake County Parks Impact Fee, Ord. 2023-52. SF Detached: ≤800=$136; 801-1499=$165; 1500-2499=$263; 2500+=$305. Value = 1500-2499 tier.
    $263.00
  • Administrative Impact Fee (Lake County, SFR)
    Lake County
    Lake County Impact Fee administrative charge, $100 flat per F.S. 163.31801.
    $100.00
Total (unincorporated Lake County): $16,765.00
Sources last checked July 13, 2026Official fee schedules:N/A — varies by provider Lake County Board of County Commissioners Lake County Schools Lake County

Unincorporated Lake County: Multifamily Impact Fees

A new multifamily unit in unincorporated Lake County pays $12,821.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026). All of it is levied by Lake County.

The largest line items are School Impact Fee - Multifamily 801+ sf, 4+ Stories ($9,543.00), Roads Impact Fee - Multifamily 801+ sf, 4+ Stories ($2,428.00) and Fire Impact Fee - Multifamily 801+ sf ($336.00).

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$0.00
  • Water Impact Fee (Lake County Unincorporated, MF)
    Lake County Utilities
    8/4/2026: CONFIRMED $0 — Lake County countywide residential impact fees are Road, School, and Library only; the county levies no countywide water impact fee and operates no countywide water utility. Providers (wells, city utilities by agreement, private utilities) set their own connection fees parcel-by-parcel. Lake County (352) 343-3777.
    $0.00
Sewer$0.00
  • Sewer Impact Fee (Lake County Unincorporated, MF)
    N/A — varies by provider
    8/4/2026: CONFIRMED $0 — Lake County countywide residential impact fees are Road, School, and Library only; no countywide sewer utility or impact fee. Unincorporated MF projects get sewer (if any) from municipal/private/special-district providers whose own fees apply parcel-by-parcel. Lake County (352) 343-3777.
    $0.00
City$0.00
  • Municipal Impact Fees (Lake County Unincorporated, MF)
    Lake County Board of County Commissioners
    Not applicable — unincorporated Lake County has no municipal government, so no city/municipal impact fees apply. Multifamily development in the unincorporated area pays the Lake County overlay fees only. Confirmed $0, not an unverified placeholder.
    $0.00
County$12,821.00
Total (unincorporated Lake County): $12,821.00
Sources last checked July 13, 2026Official fee schedules:Lake County Utilities N/A — varies by provider Lake County Board of County Commissioners Lake County School District Lake County

Where in Lake 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 Lake County$276,500.00this pageIncludes unconfirmed fees
Astatula$259,542.50Clermont$406,475.00Eustis$310,387.75Fruitland Park$215,443.00Includes unconfirmed feesGroveland$301,780.00Includes unconfirmed feesHowey-in-the-Hills$253,960.93Includes unconfirmed feesLady Lake$253,100.00Includes unconfirmed feesLeesburg$212,910.00Mascotte$567,925.00Includes unconfirmed feesMinneola$290,771.00Includes unconfirmed feesMontverde$608,530.00Includes unconfirmed feesMount Dora$289,936.50Tavares$419,524.00Umatilla$215,528.55Includes unconfirmed fees

Unincorporated Lake County: Commercial Impact Fees

Commercial development in unincorporated Lake County pays $5.53 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026).

For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $276,500.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are County Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Lake County, Commercial) ($0.86/sq ft).

County Transportation Impact Fee (Lake County, 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.

Water Connection/Capacity Fee (Lake County Unincorporated) — No County Utility and Sewer Connection/Capacity Fee (Lake County Unincorporated) — No County Utility are set by the utility and not published online. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; they are not included as dollar figures here.

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Water$0.00
  • Water Connection/Capacity Fee (Lake County Unincorporated) — No County Utility
    N/A — varies by provider
    Confirmed $0 as to the COUNTY: Lake County operates no countywide water utility and levies no county water connection/capacity fee — the county has no Utilities department, and its own Water & Irrigation page states the county cannot regulate inside city limits and lists ONLY municipal utility contacts (Astatula, Clermont, Eustis, Fruitland Park, Groveland, Howey, Lady Lake, Leesburg, Mascotte, Minneola, Montverde, Mount Dora, Tavares, Umatilla) plus The Villages. Unincorporated nonres parcels are served by private wells, a municipal utility under a service-area/utility agreement, a private utility, or a special district — so the ACTUAL fee is provider-specific. ⚠ Unconfirmed because the applicable fee cannot be stated without the serving provider: identify the provider per parcel, then use that provider's schedule. Lake County Public Works (352) 343-3777.
    Requires confirmation
Sewer$0.00
  • Sewer Connection/Capacity Fee (Lake County Unincorporated) — No County Utility
    N/A — varies by provider
    Confirmed $0 as to the COUNTY: Lake County operates no countywide sewer utility and levies no county sewer connection/capacity fee (no county Utilities department; the county's own utility contact list is entirely municipal). Most unincorporated parcels are on septic; the rest are served by a municipal utility under a service-area agreement, a private utility, or a special district. ⚠ Unconfirmed because the applicable fee is provider-specific — identify the serving provider per parcel and use that provider's schedule. Lake County Public Works (352) 343-3777.
    Requires confirmation
City$0.00
County$5.53/sq ft
  • County Transportation Impact Fee (Lake County, Commercial)
    Lake County
    Lake County Commercial Impact Fee Schedule eff. 1/2/2026–9/30/2026; Code Ch. 22 Art. III §22-37(f); countywide per §22-1(1). Schedule row: "Retail/Shopping (40,000-150,000 SFGLA)" — general retail row nearest 50,000 sq ft; basis SFGLA (gross LEASABLE area). ⚠ DISTRICT IS PARCEL-SPECIFIC: the unincorporated area spans all of the county's Transportation Benefit Districts and the schedule publishes THREE rate columns for this row — Central & North Central $4,203; NE/Wekiva & South $4,671; West $1,350. Value entered = NE/Wekiva & South as the representative district (same convention as the residential unincorporated record). Determine the district per parcel via Lake County GIS (gis.lakecountyfl.gov Transportation Impact Fee Zones layer) or the Impact Fee office, (352) 343-9760. Next step-up 1/2/2027, then flat from 1/2/2028.
    $4.67/sq ftRequires confirmation
  • County Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Lake County, Commercial)
    Lake County
    Lake County Commercial Impact Fee Schedule eff. 1/2/2026–9/30/2026 (Ord. 2023-53); Code §22-1(2). The FIRE column is a SINGLE countywide rate with no benefit districts and applies to "All unincorporated areas, including Howey-in-the-Hills and Lady Lake." Schedule row: "Retail/Shopping (40,000-150,000 SFGLA)" — $859 per 1,000 SF. Fire + Transportation are the ONLY two county nonres impact fees; Educational, Library and Park impact fees are residential-only.
    $0.86/sq ft
Total (unincorporated Lake County): $5.53/sq ft (≈ $276,500.00 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked July 13, 2026Official fee schedules:N/A — varies by provider Lake County Board of County Commissioners Lake County
Amounts flagged "Requires confirmation" are the last published figures, included in the totals. Confirm them with the jurisdiction or utility before budgeting.

Where in Lake 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 Lake County$103,600.00this pageIncludes unconfirmed fees
Astatula$131,392.50Clermont$119,625.00Eustis$90,487.75Fruitland Park$87,293.00Includes unconfirmed feesGroveland$136,280.00Includes unconfirmed feesHowey-in-the-Hills$90,910.93Includes unconfirmed feesLady Lake$90,050.00Includes unconfirmed feesLeesburg$84,760.00Mascotte$200,825.00Includes unconfirmed feesMinneola$114,708.50Includes unconfirmed feesMontverde$470,530.00Includes unconfirmed feesMount Dora$107,390.50Tavares$96,974.00Umatilla$87,378.55Includes unconfirmed fees

Unincorporated Lake County: Industrial Impact Fees

Industrial development in unincorporated Lake County pays $2.07 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026).

For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $103,600.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are County Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Lake County, Industrial) ($0.16/sq ft).

County Transportation Impact Fee (Lake County, 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.

Water Connection/Capacity Fee (Lake County Unincorporated) — No County Utility and Sewer Connection/Capacity Fee (Lake County Unincorporated) — No County Utility are set by the utility and not published online. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; they are not included as dollar figures here.

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Water$0.00
  • Water Connection/Capacity Fee (Lake County Unincorporated) — No County Utility
    N/A — varies by provider
    Confirmed $0 as to the COUNTY: Lake County operates no countywide water utility and levies no county water connection/capacity fee — the county has no Utilities department, and its own Water & Irrigation page states the county cannot regulate inside city limits and lists ONLY municipal utility contacts (Astatula, Clermont, Eustis, Fruitland Park, Groveland, Howey, Lady Lake, Leesburg, Mascotte, Minneola, Montverde, Mount Dora, Tavares, Umatilla) plus The Villages. Unincorporated nonres parcels are served by private wells, a municipal utility under a service-area/utility agreement, a private utility, or a special district — so the ACTUAL fee is provider-specific. ⚠ Unconfirmed because the applicable fee cannot be stated without the serving provider: identify the provider per parcel, then use that provider's schedule. Lake County Public Works (352) 343-3777.
    Requires confirmation
Sewer$0.00
  • Sewer Connection/Capacity Fee (Lake County Unincorporated) — No County Utility
    N/A — varies by provider
    Confirmed $0 as to the COUNTY: Lake County operates no countywide sewer utility and levies no county sewer connection/capacity fee (no county Utilities department; the county's own utility contact list is entirely municipal). Most unincorporated parcels are on septic; the rest are served by a municipal utility under a service-area agreement, a private utility, or a special district. ⚠ Unconfirmed because the applicable fee is provider-specific — identify the serving provider per parcel and use that provider's schedule. Lake County Public Works (352) 343-3777.
    Requires confirmation
City$0.00
County$2.07/sq ft
  • County Transportation Impact Fee (Lake County, Industrial)
    Lake County
    Lake County Commercial Impact Fee Schedule eff. 1/2/2026–9/30/2026; Code §22-37(f). Schedule row: "General Light Industrial/Manufacturing" (Warehouse rows separate, not used). ⚠ DISTRICT IS PARCEL-SPECIFIC — three published columns for this row: Central & North Central $1,640; NE/Wekiva & South $1,911; West $540. Value entered = NE/Wekiva & South as representative. Confirm district per parcel: Lake County Impact Fee office (352) 343-9760. Next step-up 1/2/2027, then flat from 1/2/2028.
    $1.91/sq ftRequires confirmation
  • County Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Lake County, Industrial)
    Lake County
    Lake County Commercial Impact Fee Schedule eff. 1/2/2026–9/30/2026 (Ord. 2023-53); Code §22-1(2). FIRE column = single countywide rate applying to all unincorporated areas (plus Howey-in-the-Hills and Lady Lake). Schedule row: "General Light Industrial/Manufacturing" — $161 per 1,000 SF (Warehouse $40, not used).
    $0.16/sq ft
Total (unincorporated Lake County): $2.07/sq ft (≈ $103,600.00 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked July 13, 2026Official fee schedules:N/A — varies by provider Lake County Board of County Commissioners Lake County
Amounts flagged "Requires confirmation" are the last published figures, included in the totals. Confirm them with the jurisdiction or utility before budgeting.

Where in Lake 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 Lake County$107,925.00this pageIncludes unconfirmed fees
Astatula$115,792.50Clermont$144,075.00Eustis$113,187.75Fruitland Park$95,193.00Includes unconfirmed feesGroveland$141,355.00Includes unconfirmed feesHowey-in-the-Hills$98,810.93Includes unconfirmed feesLady Lake$97,950.00Includes unconfirmed feesLeesburg$92,660.00Mascotte$170,600.00Includes unconfirmed feesMinneola$117,109.50Includes unconfirmed feesMontverde$292,855.00Includes unconfirmed feesMount Dora$109,747.25Tavares$136,224.00Umatilla$95,278.55Includes unconfirmed fees

Unincorporated Lake County: Office Impact Fees

Office development in unincorporated Lake County pays $4.32 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced July 13, 2026).

For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $107,925.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are County Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Lake County, Office) ($0.32/sq ft).

County Transportation Impact Fee (Lake County, 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.

Water Connection/Capacity Fee (Lake County Unincorporated) — No County Utility and Sewer Connection/Capacity Fee (Lake County Unincorporated) — No County Utility are set by the utility and not published online. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; they are not included as dollar figures here.

View the full fee schedule
Water$0.00
  • Water Connection/Capacity Fee (Lake County Unincorporated) — No County Utility
    N/A — varies by provider
    Confirmed $0 as to the COUNTY: Lake County operates no countywide water utility and levies no county water connection/capacity fee — the county has no Utilities department, and its own Water & Irrigation page states the county cannot regulate inside city limits and lists ONLY municipal utility contacts (Astatula, Clermont, Eustis, Fruitland Park, Groveland, Howey, Lady Lake, Leesburg, Mascotte, Minneola, Montverde, Mount Dora, Tavares, Umatilla) plus The Villages. Unincorporated nonres parcels are served by private wells, a municipal utility under a service-area/utility agreement, a private utility, or a special district — so the ACTUAL fee is provider-specific. ⚠ Unconfirmed because the applicable fee cannot be stated without the serving provider: identify the provider per parcel, then use that provider's schedule. Lake County Public Works (352) 343-3777.
    Requires confirmation
Sewer$0.00
  • Sewer Connection/Capacity Fee (Lake County Unincorporated) — No County Utility
    N/A — varies by provider
    Confirmed $0 as to the COUNTY: Lake County operates no countywide sewer utility and levies no county sewer connection/capacity fee (no county Utilities department; the county's own utility contact list is entirely municipal). Most unincorporated parcels are on septic; the rest are served by a municipal utility under a service-area agreement, a private utility, or a special district. ⚠ Unconfirmed because the applicable fee is provider-specific — identify the serving provider per parcel and use that provider's schedule. Lake County Public Works (352) 343-3777.
    Requires confirmation
City$0.00
County$4.32/sq ft
  • County Transportation Impact Fee (Lake County, Office)
    Lake County
    Lake County Commercial Impact Fee Schedule eff. 1/2/2026–9/30/2026; Code §22-37(f). Schedule row: "General Office" (untiered; Medical Office is a separate row, not used). ⚠ DISTRICT IS PARCEL-SPECIFIC — three published columns for this row: Central & North Central $3,596; NE/Wekiva & South $3,995; West $1,154. Value entered = NE/Wekiva & South as representative. Confirm district per parcel: Lake County Impact Fee office (352) 343-9760. Next step-up 1/2/2027, then flat from 1/2/2028.
    $4.00/sq ftRequires confirmation
  • County Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Lake County, Office)
    Lake County
    Lake County Commercial Impact Fee Schedule eff. 1/2/2026–9/30/2026 (Ord. 2023-53); Code §22-1(2). FIRE column = single countywide rate applying to all unincorporated areas (plus Howey-in-the-Hills and Lady Lake). Schedule row: "General Office" — $322 per 1,000 SF.
    $0.32/sq ft
Total (unincorporated Lake County): $4.32/sq ft (≈ $107,925.00 at 25,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked July 13, 2026Official fee schedules:N/A — varies by provider Lake County Board of County Commissioners Lake County
Amounts flagged "Requires confirmation" are the last published figures, included in the totals. Confirm them with the jurisdiction or utility before budgeting.

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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 Lake County, Florida?

A new single-family home in unincorporated Lake County pays $16,765.00 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 Lake County?

Multifamily development in unincorporated Lake County pays $12,821.00 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 Lake County?

Commercial development in unincorporated Lake County pays $5.53 per square foot in impact fees, at least $276,500.00 for a 50,000 sq ft building. This figure includes amounts that have not been confirmed and excludes fees with no published standard amount, so the full cost may be higher; verify before budgeting.

Do cities in Lake County charge their own impact fees?

Yes. Every incorporated city applies its own fee schedule. 14 of 14 cities in Lake 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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