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Tavares, Florida Impact Fees

Tavares applies its own fee schedule: municipal fees plus the Lake County-levied fees that apply inside city limits. Combined, a new single-family home pays $25,182.00 per unit (rates sourced ). The full breakdown is below.

Tavares Impact Fees by Project Type

Tavares: Single-Family Impact Fees

A new single-family home in Tavares pays $25,182.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced August 14, 2026). Of that, Lake County-levied fees account for $16,337.00 and municipal or utility fees for $8,845.00.

The largest line items are School Impact Fee (Lake County, SFR) ($11,247.00), Roads Impact Fee (Lake County, SFR) ($3,928.00) and Wastewater Capital Charge (City of Tavares, SFR) ($3,475.00).

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$1,849.00
  • Water Capital Charge (City of Tavares, SFR)
    City of Tavares
    Tavares water capacity (capital) charge of $1,849 per ERU (a single-family home is 1.0 ERU). A reduced rate of $1,423 per ERU applies where reclaimed water is available. Set by Ordinance 2002-29 (§17-38).
    $1,849.00
Sewer$3,475.00
City$3,521.00
County$16,337.00
  • School Impact Fee (Lake County, SFR)
    801+ sq ft
    Lake County Schools
    Lake County school impact fee (Ord. 2023-39). The $11,247 rate applies to a single-family detached home larger than 800 sq ft; homes 800 sq ft or smaller pay $6,897. Rate in effect Jan 2–Sep 30, 2026; the county re-adopts its residential impact-fee schedule annually, with the next version effective Oct 1, 2026.
    $11,247.00
  • Roads Impact Fee (Lake County, SFR)
    1,500–2,499 sq ft
    Lake County
    Lake County road impact fee — Central & North Central Transportation Benefit District rate. The $3,928 rate is for a single-family detached home of 1,500–2,499 sq ft (other sizes in this district: ≤800 $1,441, 801–1,499 $3,601, 2,500+ $4,459). The Northeast/Wekiva district charges more ($4,356) and the rural West and South districts less. In effect Jan 2–Sep 30, 2026; the county re-adopts its road impact-fee schedule annually, with the next version effective Oct 1, 2026.
    $3,928.00
  • Fire Impact Fee (Lake County, SFR)
    1,500+ sq ft
    Lake County
    Lake County fire impact fee (Ord. 2023-53). The $536 rate applies to a single-family detached home of 1,500 sq ft or larger; smaller homes pay ≤800 sq ft $276 and 801–1,499 sq ft $334. Rate in effect Jan 2–Sep 30, 2026; the county re-adopts its residential impact-fee schedule annually, with the next version effective Oct 1, 2026.
    $536.00
  • Library Impact Fee (Lake County, SFR)
    801+ sq ft
    Lake County
    Lake County library impact fee (Ord. 2023-51). The $263 rate applies to a single-family detached home larger than 800 sq ft; homes 800 sq ft or smaller pay $217. Rate in effect Jan 2–Sep 30, 2026; Lake County re-adopts its residential impact-fee schedule annually, with the next version effective Oct 1, 2026.
    $263.00
  • Parks Impact Fee (Lake County, SFR)
    1,500–2,499 sq ft
    Lake County
    Lake County parks impact fee (Ord. 2023-52). The $263 rate applies to a single-family detached home of 1,500–2,499 sq ft; other sizes pay ≤800 sq ft $136, 801–1,499 sq ft $165, and 2,500+ sq ft $305. Rate in effect Jan 2–Sep 30, 2026; the county re-adopts its residential impact-fee schedule annually, with the next version effective Oct 1, 2026.
    $263.00
  • Administrative Impact Fee (Lake County, SFR)
    Lake County
    Lake County administrative impact fee — a flat $100 charge applied to county impact-fee assessments (F.S. 163.31801). Same amount regardless of home size. Rate in effect under Lake County's residential impact-fee schedule for Jan 2–Sep 30, 2026; the county re-adopts the schedule annually, with the next version effective Oct 1, 2026.
    $100.00
Total (Tavares): $25,182.00
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:City of Tavares Lake County Schools Lake County

Tavares: Multifamily Impact Fees

A new multifamily unit in Tavares pays $19,409.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced August 14, 2026). Of that, Lake County-levied fees account for $12,609.00 and municipal or utility fees for $6,800.00.

The largest line items are School Impact Fee - Multifamily 801+ sf, 4+ Stories ($9,543.00), Municipal Impact Fees - Multifamily Total (Police + Fire + Parks + General Government) ($2,807.00) and Wastewater Capital Charge - Multifamily (0.75 ERU per unit) ($2,606.25).

Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.

View the Full Tavares Impact Fee Schedule
Water$1,386.75
  • Water Capital Charge - Multifamily (0.75 ERU per unit)
    City of Tavares
    Tavares water capacity (capital) charge for multifamily: $1,386.75 per unit (0.75 ERU × $1,849/ERU). Where reclaimed water is available, $1,067.25 per unit (0.75 × $1,423). Set by Ordinance 2002-29 (§17-38).
    $1,386.75
Sewer$2,606.25
City$2,807.00
County$12,609.00
  • School Impact Fee - Multifamily 801+ sf, 4+ Stories
    Lake County School District
    Lake County school impact fee assessed on multifamily development in Tavares, tiered by unit size (801+ sf); the rate is the same regardless of building height. Current county schedule effective January 2, 2026 through September 30, 2026; a scheduled increase takes effect October 1, 2026.
    $9,543.00
  • Roads Impact Fee - Multifamily 801+ sf, 4+ Stories
    Lake County
    Lake County road (mobility) impact fee assessed on multifamily development in Tavares, tiered by unit size (801+ sf), building height (4+ Stories), and by geographic road district (the Central/North Central road district). Current county schedule effective January 2, 2026 through September 30, 2026; a scheduled increase takes effect October 1, 2026.
    $2,216.00
  • Fire Impact Fee - Multifamily 801+ sf
    801+ sf, 4+ Stories
    Lake County
    Lake County fire rescue impact fee assessed on multifamily development in Tavares, tiered by unit size (801+ sf). Current county schedule effective January 2, 2026 through September 30, 2026; a scheduled increase takes effect October 1, 2026.
    $336.00
  • Parks Impact Fee - Multifamily 801+ sf
    801+ sf, 4+ Stories
    Lake County
    Lake County parks and recreation impact fee assessed on multifamily development in Tavares, tiered by unit size (801+ sf). Current county schedule effective January 2, 2026 through September 30, 2026; a scheduled increase takes effect October 1, 2026.
    $213.00
  • Library Impact Fee - Multifamily 801+ sf, 4+ Stories
    Lake County
    Lake County library impact fee, a flat per-unit charge on multifamily development in Tavares. Current county schedule effective January 2, 2026 through September 30, 2026; a scheduled increase takes effect October 1, 2026.
    $201.00
  • Administrative Fee - Multifamily (all sizes/stories)
    Lake County
    Lake County impact fee administrative charge (Fla. Stat. 163.31801), a flat per-unit charge applied to all residential development in Tavares. Current county schedule effective January 2, 2026 through September 30, 2026; a scheduled increase takes effect October 1, 2026.
    $100.00
Total (Tavares): $19,409.00
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:City of Tavares Lake County School District Lake County

Tavares: Commercial Impact Fees

Commercial development in Tavares pays $8.28 per square foot in impact fees, plus $5,324.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced August 14, 2026).

For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $419,524.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Wastewater Connection Fee (City of Tavares) — 1 ERU (250 gpd) ($3,475.00 one-time), Water Connection Fee (City of Tavares) — 1 ERU (325 gpd) ($1,849.00 one-time) and County Transportation Impact Fee (Lake County, Commercial) ($4.20/sq ft).

View the Full Tavares Impact Fee Schedule
Water$1,849.00 one-time
Sewer$3,475.00 one-time
City$4.08/sq ft
County$4.20/sq ft
Total (Tavares): $8.28/sq ft + $5,324.00 one-time (≈ $419,524.00 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:City of Tavares 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$276,500.00Includes unconfirmed feesAstatula$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$289,936.50
Tavares$419,524.00this page
Umatilla$215,528.55Includes unconfirmed fees

Tavares: Industrial Impact Fees

Industrial development in Tavares pays $1.83 per square foot in impact fees, plus $5,324.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced August 14, 2026).

For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $96,974.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Wastewater Connection Fee (City of Tavares) — 1 ERU (250 gpd) ($3,475.00 one-time), Water Connection Fee (City of Tavares) — 1 ERU (325 gpd) ($1,849.00 one-time) and County Transportation Impact Fee (Lake County, Industrial) ($1.64/sq ft).

View the Full Tavares Impact Fee Schedule
Water$1,849.00 one-time
Sewer$3,475.00 one-time
City$0.19/sq ft
County$1.64/sq ft
Total (Tavares): $1.83/sq ft + $5,324.00 one-time (≈ $96,974.00 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:City of Tavares 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$103,600.00Includes unconfirmed feesAstatula$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$107,390.50
Tavares$96,974.00this page
Umatilla$87,378.55Includes unconfirmed fees

Tavares: Office Impact Fees

Office development in Tavares pays $5.24 per square foot in impact fees, plus $5,324.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced August 14, 2026).

For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $136,224.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Wastewater Connection Fee (City of Tavares) — 1 ERU (250 gpd) ($3,475.00 one-time), Water Connection Fee (City of Tavares) — 1 ERU (325 gpd) ($1,849.00 one-time) and County Transportation Impact Fee (Lake County, Office) ($3.60/sq ft).

View the Full Tavares Impact Fee Schedule
Water$1,849.00 one-time
Sewer$3,475.00 one-time
City$1.64/sq ft
County$3.60/sq ft
Total (Tavares): $5.24/sq ft + $5,324.00 one-time (≈ $136,224.00 at 25,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:City of Tavares Lake County

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$107,925.00Includes unconfirmed feesAstatula$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$109,747.25
Tavares$136,224.00this page
Umatilla$95,278.55Includes unconfirmed fees

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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.

Brush up on impact fee basics before you budget your next project.

Summary current as of September 2026. This is an editorial summary, not legal advice; see the official statute text and our terms of use.

Tavares Impact Fee FAQs

What are the total impact fees for a single-family home in Tavares, Florida?

A new single-family home in Tavares pays $25,182.00 per unit in combined impact fees (rates sourced August 14, 2026).

How much are commercial impact fees in Tavares?

Commercial development in Tavares pays $8.28 per square foot in impact fees, plus $5,324.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees, about $419,524.00 for a 50,000 sq ft building.

Does Tavares charge its own impact fees?

Yes. Tavares 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 Tavares, 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.

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