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: Single-Family Impact Fees
A new single-family home in unincorporated Lake County pays at least $17,564.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 19, 2026). All of it is levied by Lake County.
The largest line items are School Impact Fee (Lake County, SFR) ($12,021.00), Roads Impact Fee (Lake County, SFR) ($4,356.00) and Fire Impact Fee (Lake County, SFR) ($536.00).
Water Impact Fee (Lake County Unincorporated, SFR) and Sewer Impact Fee (Lake County Unincorporated, SFR) 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.
Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the Full Lake County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Impact Fee (Lake County Unincorporated, SFR)Requires confirmationN/A — varies by providerLake County does not operate a countywide water utility and charges no countywide water impact fee. Homes in unincorporated Lake County are typically on private wells or served by a nearby city or private utility, whose own connection fees apply.
- Sewer Impact Fee (Lake County Unincorporated, SFR)Requires confirmationN/A — varies by providerLake County does not operate a countywide sewer system and charges no countywide sewer impact fee. Homes in unincorporated Lake County typically use septic systems; where central sewer is available, the fee is set by the individual utility serving that property.
- Municipal Impact Fees (Lake County Unincorporated, SFR)$0.00Lake County Board of County CommissionersNot applicable: unincorporated Lake County has no municipal government, so no city impact fees apply. Development in the unincorporated area pays only the Lake County impact fees (roads, school, fire, parks, library, and the administrative charge).
- School Impact Fee (Lake County, SFR)$12,021.00801+ sq ftLake County SchoolsLake County school impact fee (Lake County Code Chapter 22, Ord. 2023-39), charged countywide in unincorporated areas and every city. The $12,021 rate applies to a single-family detached home or townhouse larger than 800 sq ft, effective October 1, 2026, the final step of the four-year phase-in (previously $11,247); homes of 800 sq ft or less pay $6,897. Age-restricted communities approved by the County Attorney are exempt.
- Roads Impact Fee (Lake County, SFR)$4,356.00NE/Wekiva, 1,500–2,499 sq ftLake CountyLake County road (transportation) impact fee, Northeast/Wekiva Transportation Benefit District, for a single-family detached home. Rates in this district by living area: 800 sq ft or less $1,669, 801 to 1,499 sq ft $3,921, 1,500 to 2,499 sq ft $4,356, 2,500 sq ft or more $4,960. Unincorporated Lake County spans all four road benefit districts; this is the highest of 4 rate districts (the South district charges the same rates), and the parcel's district sets the actual rate. Unchanged on the county schedule effective October 1, 2026, which runs through January 1, 2027.
- Fire Impact Fee (Lake County, SFR)$536.001,500+ sq ftLake CountyLake County fire impact fee (Lake County Code Chapter 22, Ord. 2023-53) for a single-family detached home, by living area: 800 sq ft or less $276, 801 to 1,499 sq ft $334, 1,500 sq ft or more $536. The county schedule applies the fire fee in unincorporated areas, Howey-in-the-Hills and Lady Lake. Unchanged on the county schedule effective October 1, 2026, which runs through January 1, 2027.
- Library Impact Fee (Lake County, SFR)$263.00801+ sq ftLake CountyLake County library impact fee (Lake County Code Chapter 22, Ord. 2023-51), charged countywide: $217 for a single-family detached home of 800 sq ft or less, $263 for a larger home. Unchanged on the county schedule effective October 1, 2026, which runs through January 1, 2027.
- Parks Impact Fee (Lake County, SFR)$263.001,500–2,499 sq ftLake CountyLake County parks impact fee (Lake County Code Chapter 22, Ord. 2023-52) for a single-family detached home, by living area: 800 sq ft or less $136, 801 to 1,499 sq ft $165, 1,500 to 2,499 sq ft $263, 2,500 sq ft or more $305. Imposed on residential construction in unincorporated Lake County. Unchanged on the county schedule effective October 1, 2026, which runs through January 1, 2027.
- Administrative Impact Fee (Lake County, SFR)$125.00Lake CountyLake County administrative charge for processing and collecting county impact fees: a flat $125 per dwelling on the county residential impact fee schedule effective October 1, 2026 (previously $100). Since Ord. 2026-42 the amount is set by the county annual fee resolution.
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: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in unincorporated Lake County pays at least $13,629.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 19, 2026). All of it is levied by Lake County.
The largest line items are School Impact Fee - Multifamily 801+ sf, 4+ Stories ($10,326.00), Roads Impact Fee - Multifamily 801+ sf, 4+ Stories ($2,428.00) and Fire Impact Fee - Multifamily 801+ sf ($336.00).
Water Impact Fee (Lake County Unincorporated, MF) and Sewer Impact Fee (Lake County Unincorporated, MF) 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.
Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the Full Lake County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Impact Fee (Lake County Unincorporated, MF)Requires confirmationLake County UtilitiesLake County does not operate a countywide water utility and charges no countywide water impact fee. Water service and any connection fees for multifamily projects in unincorporated Lake County depend on the individual utility serving the site.
- Sewer Impact Fee (Lake County Unincorporated, MF)Requires confirmationN/A — varies by providerLake County does not operate a countywide sewer system and charges no countywide sewer impact fee. Sewer availability and any connection fees for multifamily projects in unincorporated Lake County depend on the individual utility serving the site.
- Municipal Impact Fees (Lake County Unincorporated, MF)$0.00Lake County Board of County CommissionersNot applicable: unincorporated Lake County has no municipal government, so no municipal impact fees are charged. Only Lake County overlay impact fees apply.
- School Impact Fee - Multifamily 801+ sf, 4+ Stories$10,326.00Lake County School DistrictLake County school impact fee (Lake County Code Chapter 22, Ord. 2023-39), charged countywide on multifamily units (apartment, condo, duplex) by unit size: 550 sq ft or less $2,504, 551 to 800 sq ft $6,512, more than 800 sq ft $10,326, the same at any building height. The over-800 sq ft rate took effect October 1, 2026, the final step of the four-year phase-in (previously $9,543). Townhouses pay the single-family school rate. Age-restricted communities approved by the County Attorney are exempt.
- Roads Impact Fee - Multifamily 801+ sf, 4+ Stories$2,428.00NE/Wekiva, 801+ sf, 4+ StoriesLake CountyLake County road (transportation) impact fee for a multifamily unit (apartment, condo, duplex; townhouses use the same road rates), Northeast/Wekiva Transportation Benefit District, by unit size and building height. 1 to 3 stories: 550 sq ft or less $1,328, 551 to 800 sq ft $1,328, more than 800 sq ft $2,872. 4 or more stories: 550 sq ft or less $1,089, 551 to 800 sq ft $1,089, more than 800 sq ft $2,428. Unincorporated Lake County spans all four road benefit districts; this is the highest of 4 rate districts (the South district charges the same rates). Unchanged on the county schedule effective October 1, 2026, which runs through January 1, 2027.
- Fire Impact Fee - Multifamily 801+ sf$336.00801+ sf, 4+ StoriesLake CountyLake County fire impact fee (Lake County Code Chapter 22, Ord. 2023-53) for a multifamily unit, by unit size at any building height: 800 sq ft or less $244, more than 800 sq ft $336. The county schedule applies the fire fee in unincorporated areas, Howey-in-the-Hills and Lady Lake. Unchanged on the county schedule effective October 1, 2026, which runs through January 1, 2027.
- Parks Impact Fee - Multifamily 801+ sf$213.00801+ sf, 4+ StoriesLake CountyLake County parks impact fee (Lake County Code Chapter 22, Ord. 2023-52) for a multifamily unit, by unit size at any building height: 550 sq ft or less $129, 551 to 800 sq ft $138, more than 800 sq ft $213. Imposed on residential construction in unincorporated Lake County. Unchanged on the county schedule effective October 1, 2026, which runs through January 1, 2027.
- Library Impact Fee - Multifamily 801+ sf, 4+ Stories$201.00Lake CountyLake County library impact fee (Lake County Code Chapter 22, Ord. 2023-51), charged countywide: $201 per multifamily unit at any size and building height. Unchanged on the county schedule effective October 1, 2026, which runs through January 1, 2027.
- Administrative Fee - Multifamily (all sizes/stories)$125.00Lake CountyLake County administrative charge for processing and collecting county impact fees: a flat $125 per dwelling unit on the county residential impact fee schedule effective October 1, 2026, the same for every unit size and building height (previously $100). Since Ord. 2026-42 the amount is set by the county annual fee resolution.
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: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in unincorporated Lake County pays $5.53 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced October 19, 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 Transportation Impact Fee (Lake County, Commercial) ($4.67/sq ft) and County Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Lake County, Commercial) ($0.86/sq ft).
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.
Some fees are tiered by use or building size; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the Full Lake County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Connection/Capacity Fee (Lake County Unincorporated) — No County UtilityRequires confirmationN/A — varies by providerLake County does not run a water utility and charges no county water connection or capacity fee. In the unincorporated area the charge depends on who serves the parcel: a city utility under a service-area agreement, a private utility regulated by the Florida Public Service Commission (the largest is Sunshine Water Services, formerly Lake Utility Services), or a private well with no connection fee.
- Sewer Connection/Capacity Fee (Lake County Unincorporated) — No County UtilityRequires confirmationN/A — varies by providerLake County does not run a sewer utility and charges no county sewer connection or capacity fee. In the unincorporated area most parcels use septic systems; the rest pay the charge of the provider that serves them, a city utility under a service-area agreement or a private utility regulated by the Florida Public Service Commission.
- Municipal Impact Fees (Lake County Unincorporated, Commercial) — Not Applicable$0.00Lake County Board of County CommissionersUnincorporated Lake County has no municipal government, so no city impact fees apply; the county's own transportation and fire rescue impact fees are listed separately.
- County Transportation Impact Fee (Lake County, Commercial)$4.67/sq ftNE/Wekiva & South, 40,000–150,000 sf GLALake CountyLake County transportation impact fee for a retail or shopping center of 40,000 to 150,000 sq ft, per 1,000 sq ft of gross leasable area. Shown at the highest of three rate districts in unincorporated Lake County (Northeast/Wekiva and South share this rate; Central and North Central pay $4,203; West pays $1,434). Effective January 2, 2026; steps to $5,238 on January 2, 2027. The district is set by the parcel's location.
- County Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Lake County, Commercial)$0.86/sq ft40,000–150,000 sf GLALake CountyLake County fire rescue impact fee for a retail or shopping center of 40,000 to 150,000 sq ft, per 1,000 sq ft of gross leasable area. Charged in the unincorporated area and in Howey-in-the-Hills and Lady Lake. The rate holds at $859 through the county's phase-in; centers under 40,000 sq ft pay $693 and centers over 150,000 sq ft pay $471.
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: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in unincorporated Lake County pays $2.07 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced October 19, 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 Transportation Impact Fee (Lake County, Industrial) ($1.91/sq ft).
County Fire Rescue 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.
Some fees are tiered by use or building size; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the Full Lake County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Connection/Capacity Fee (Lake County Unincorporated) — No County UtilityRequires confirmationN/A — varies by providerLake County does not run a water utility and charges no county water connection or capacity fee. In the unincorporated area the charge depends on who serves the parcel: a city utility under a service-area agreement, a private utility regulated by the Florida Public Service Commission (the largest is Sunshine Water Services, formerly Lake Utility Services), or a private well with no connection fee.
- Sewer Connection/Capacity Fee (Lake County Unincorporated) — No County UtilityRequires confirmationN/A — varies by providerLake County does not run a sewer utility and charges no county sewer connection or capacity fee. In the unincorporated area most parcels use septic systems; the rest pay the charge of the provider that serves them, a city utility under a service-area agreement or a private utility regulated by the Florida Public Service Commission.
- Municipal Impact Fees (Lake County Unincorporated, Industrial) — Not Applicable$0.00Lake County Board of County CommissionersUnincorporated Lake County has no municipal government, so no city impact fees apply; the county's own transportation and fire rescue impact fees are listed separately.
- County Transportation Impact Fee (Lake County, Industrial)$1.91/sq ftNE/Wekiva & SouthLake CountyLake County transportation impact fee for general light industrial or manufacturing space, per 1,000 sq ft. Shown at the highest of three rate districts in unincorporated Lake County (Northeast/Wekiva and South share this rate; Central and North Central pay $1,640; West pays $540). Effective January 2, 2026; steps to $1,972 on January 2, 2027. The district is set by the parcel's location.
- County Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Lake County, Industrial)$0.16/sq ftRequires confirmationLake CountyLake County fire rescue impact fee for general light industrial or manufacturing space, per 1,000 sq ft, charged in the unincorporated area and in Howey-in-the-Hills and Lady Lake. The county code sets $143 from January 2, 2026 and $156 from January 2, 2027; the county's current commercial schedule prints $161.
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: Office Impact Fees
Office development in unincorporated Lake County pays $4.32 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced October 19, 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 Transportation Impact Fee (Lake County, Office) ($4.00/sq ft) and County Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Lake County, Office) ($0.32/sq ft).
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.
Some fees are tiered by use or building size; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the Full Lake County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Connection/Capacity Fee (Lake County Unincorporated) — No County UtilityRequires confirmationN/A — varies by providerLake County does not run a water utility and charges no county water connection or capacity fee. In the unincorporated area the charge depends on who serves the parcel: a city utility under a service-area agreement, a private utility regulated by the Florida Public Service Commission (the largest is Sunshine Water Services, formerly Lake Utility Services), or a private well with no connection fee.
- Sewer Connection/Capacity Fee (Lake County Unincorporated) — No County UtilityRequires confirmationN/A — varies by providerLake County does not run a sewer utility and charges no county sewer connection or capacity fee. In the unincorporated area most parcels use septic systems; the rest pay the charge of the provider that serves them, a city utility under a service-area agreement or a private utility regulated by the Florida Public Service Commission.
- Municipal Impact Fees (Lake County Unincorporated, Office) — Not Applicable$0.00Lake County Board of County CommissionersUnincorporated Lake County has no municipal government, so no city impact fees apply; the county's own transportation and fire rescue impact fees are listed separately.
- County Transportation Impact Fee (Lake County, Office)$4.00/sq ftNE/Wekiva & SouthLake CountyLake County transportation impact fee for general office space, per 1,000 sq ft. Shown at the highest of three rate districts in unincorporated Lake County (Northeast/Wekiva and South share this rate; Central and North Central pay $3,596; West pays $1,226). Effective January 2, 2026; steps to $4,481 on January 2, 2027. The district is set by the parcel's location.
- County Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Lake County, Office)$0.32/sq ftLake CountyLake County fire rescue impact fee for general office space, per 1,000 sq ft, charged in the unincorporated area and in Howey-in-the-Hills and Lady Lake. The rate is unchanged through the county's phase-in, including the January 2, 2027 step.
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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.
New to impact fees? Our plain-English guide explains what they cover, who pays them, and why they exist.
Summary current as of September 2026. This is an editorial summary, not legal advice; see the official statute text and our terms of use.
Lake County Impact Fee FAQs
What are single-family impact fees in Lake County, Florida?
A new single-family home in unincorporated Lake County pays at least $17,564.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 19, 2026). 2 additional fees have no published standard amounts and are 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 Lake County?
Multifamily development in unincorporated Lake County pays at least $13,629.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 19, 2026). 2 additional fees have no published standard amounts and are 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 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. 2 additional fees have no published standard amounts and are not included, so the full cost may be higher; verify before budgeting.
Does Four Corners pay Lake County impact fees?
Only in part. Four Corners spans Lake, Orange, Polk and Osceola counties, so the fee depends on which jurisdiction a parcel is in. Search the address in the calculator below to see the schedule that applies.
See also: Orange County Impact Fees, Polk County Impact Fees, Osceola County Impact Fees.
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.