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Cape Coral, Florida Impact Fees

Cape Coral applies its own fee schedule: municipal fees plus the Lee County-levied fees that apply inside city limits. Combined, a new single-family home pays $23,295.87 per unit (rates sourced ). The full breakdown is below.

Cape Coral impact fees by project type

Cape Coral: Single-Family Impact Fees

A new single-family home in Cape Coral pays $23,295.87 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced August 14, 2026). Of that, Lee County-levied fees account for $8,993.00 and municipal or utility fees for $14,302.87.

The largest line items are Roads Impact Fee (SFR - Lee County, 52.5%) ($5,248.00), Sewer Capital Expansion Fee (SFR District 2) ($4,188.00) and Road Impact Fee (SFR - City of Cape Coral) ($3,347.00).

View the full Cape Coral impact fee schedule
Water$4,156.00
  • Irrigation Capital Expansion Fee (SFR)
    City of Cape Coral
    Where City irrigation water is available, a new single-family home pays a $2,636 irrigation capital expansion fee on the standard 5/8-inch meter, paid together with the dual-service water fee. Effective July 27, 2026 through July 26, 2027.
    $2,636.00
  • Water Capital Expansion Fee (SFR dual service)
    City of Cape Coral
    Cape Coral provides water. A new single-family home on the standard 5/8-inch meter pays a $1,520 water capital expansion fee at the dual-service rate (paid alongside the irrigation fee where City irrigation is available), effective July 27, 2026 through July 26, 2027. The fee steps up each July 27, reaching $1,658 in July 2027. Homes without City irrigation pay the single-service rate of $3,027.
    $1,520.00
Sewer$4,188.00
  • Sewer Capital Expansion Fee (SFR District 2)
    City of Cape Coral
    Cape Coral provides sewer service. A new single-family home on the standard 5/8-inch meter pays a $4,188 sewer capital expansion fee in District 2 (District 1 is $3,090 — confirm the district in the City's IMS site), effective July 27, 2026 through July 26, 2027. The fee steps up each July 27.
    $4,188.00
City$5,958.87
  • Road Impact Fee (SFR - City of Cape Coral)
    City of Cape Coral
    The City of Cape Coral levies its own road impact fee of $3,347 per single-family home (set in 2005; the City voted in September 2025 to keep it rather than adopt a mobility-fee schedule). This city road fee is charged in addition to the Lee County road impact fee.
    $3,347.00
  • Recreational Facilities (Parks) Impact Fee (SFR - Cape Coral)
    City of Cape Coral
    The City of Cape Coral charges a parks/recreational-facilities impact fee of $1,254.38 per dwelling, effective July 1, 2026, increasing each July 1 under Ordinance 12-26.
    $1,254.38
  • Police Impact Fee (SFR - City of Cape Coral)
    City of Cape Coral
    The City of Cape Coral charges a police impact fee of $671.12 per dwelling, effective July 1, 2026. It increases each July 1 under Ordinance 12-26.
    $671.12
  • Fire Rescue Impact Fee (SFR - City of Cape Coral, <30 ft)
    City of Cape Coral
    The City of Cape Coral charges a fire-rescue impact fee of $646.83 per dwelling for standard single-family homes (structures under 30 feet tall and under 30,000 sq ft); taller or larger structures pay $665.53. The fee took effect July 1, 2026 and increases each July 1 under Ordinance 12-26.
    $646.83
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS) Impact Fee (SFR - Cape Coral)
    City of Cape Coral
    The City of Cape Coral charges an advanced life support (ALS) impact fee of $39.54 per dwelling, effective July 1, 2026, increasing each July 1 under Ordinance 12-26.
    $39.54
County$8,993.00
Total (Cape Coral): $23,295.87
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:City of Cape Coral Lee County

Where in Lee 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 Lee County$16,229.75Bonita Springs$24,945.75
Cape Coral$23,295.87this page
Estero$16,229.75Fort Myers$26,065.94Fort Myers Beach$17,950.75Sanibel$16,349.00Includes unconfirmed fees

Cape Coral: Multifamily Impact Fees

A new multifamily unit in Cape Coral pays $15,812.57 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced August 14, 2026). Of that, Lee County-levied fees account for $4,787.00 and municipal or utility fees for $11,025.57.

The largest line items are Roads Impact Fee (MF Mid-Rise 3-10 stories) ($3,024.00), Sewer Capital Expansion Fee (Cape Coral, MF — District 2) ($2,888.00) and Road Impact Fee (Multifamily 3+ stories/30+ ft - per dwelling unit) ($2,640.00).

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

View the full Cape Coral impact fee schedule
Water$2,867.00
Sewer$2,888.00
City$5,270.57
  • Road Impact Fee (Multifamily 3+ stories/30+ ft - per dwelling unit)
    City of Cape Coral
    The City of Cape Coral levies its own road impact fee on multifamily units (3+ stories or 30+ ft) of $2,640 per unit, in addition to the Lee County road impact fee. The single-family rate is $3,347.
    $2,640.00
  • Recreational Facilities (Parks) Impact Fee
    City of Cape Coral
    The City of Cape Coral charges a parks/recreational-facilities impact fee of $1,254.38 per multifamily unit, effective July 1, 2026, increasing each July 1 under Ordinance 12-26.
    $1,254.38
  • Police Impact Fee
    City of Cape Coral
    The City of Cape Coral charges a police impact fee of $671.12 per multifamily unit, effective July 1, 2026, increasing each July 1 under Ordinance 12-26.
    $671.12
  • Fire Rescue Impact Fee (MF - 3+ stories / 30+ ft)
    City of Cape Coral
    For multifamily buildings of 3+ stories (30 feet or taller), the City of Cape Coral charges a fire-rescue impact fee of $665.53 per unit, effective July 1, 2026; lower buildings pay $646.83. Increases each July 1 under Ordinance 12-26.
    $665.53
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS) Impact Fee
    City of Cape Coral
    The City of Cape Coral charges an advanced life support (ALS) impact fee of $39.54 per multifamily unit, effective July 1, 2026, increasing each July 1 under Ordinance 12-26.
    $39.54
County$4,787.00
Total (Cape Coral): $15,812.57
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:City of Cape Coral Lee County Lee County School District

Where in Lee 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 Lee County$10,573.50Bonita Springs$18,369.90
Cape Coral$15,812.57this page
Estero$10,533.75Fort Myers$16,313.56Fort Myers Beach$11,975.75Sanibel$6,679.00Includes unconfirmed fees

Cape Coral: Commercial Impact Fees

Commercial development in Cape Coral pays $6.85 per square foot in impact fees, plus $17,374.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced August 14, 2026).

For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $359,631.50. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Wastewater Capital Expansion Fee (City of Cape Coral, District 2) — 1" meter ($9,806.00 one-time), Water Capital Expansion Fee (City of Cape Coral) — 1" meter ($7,568.00 one-time) and Mobility Fee (City of Cape Coral, Commercial) ($6.42/sq ft).

Water and sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more. See the meter-size tiers in the source schedules.

EMS Impact Fee (Lee 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.

Roads Impact Fee (Lee County — not applicable in Cape Coral, Commercial) is set by the county and has no published standard rate. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; it is not included as a dollar figure here.

View the full Cape Coral impact fee schedule
Water$7,568.00 one-time
Sewer$9,806.00 one-time
City$6.78/sq ft
County$0.07/sq ft
Total (Cape Coral): $6.85/sq ft + $17,374.00 one-time (≈ $359,631.50 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:City of Cape Coral Utilities City of Cape Coral City of Cape Coral (Cape Coral Fire Department) Lee County Division of Public Safety Lee County
Amounts flagged "Requires confirmation" are the last published figures, included in the totals. Confirm them with the jurisdiction or utility before budgeting.
Water/sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more.

Where in Lee 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 Lee County$357,062.50Includes unconfirmed feesBonita Springs$778,145.00
Cape Coral$359,631.50this pageIncludes unconfirmed fees
Estero$649,320.00Fort Myers$341,703.00Fort Myers Beach$357,057.50Includes unconfirmed feesSanibel$345,557.50Includes unconfirmed fees

Cape Coral: Industrial Impact Fees

Industrial development in Cape Coral pays $2.63 per square foot in impact fees, plus $17,374.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced August 14, 2026).

For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $148,819.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Wastewater Capital Expansion Fee (City of Cape Coral, District 2) — 1" meter ($9,806.00 one-time), Water Capital Expansion Fee (City of Cape Coral) — 1" meter ($7,568.00 one-time) and Mobility Fee (City of Cape Coral, Industrial) ($2.26/sq ft).

Water and sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more. See the meter-size tiers in the source schedules.

EMS Impact Fee (Lee 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.

Roads Impact Fee (Lee County — not applicable in Cape Coral, Industrial) is set by the county and has no published standard rate. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; it is not included as a dollar figure here.

View the full Cape Coral impact fee schedule
Water$7,568.00 one-time
Sewer$9,806.00 one-time
City$2.62/sq ft
County$0.01/sq ft
Total (Cape Coral): $2.63/sq ft + $17,374.00 one-time (≈ $148,819.00 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:City of Cape Coral Utilities City of Cape Coral City of Cape Coral (Cape Coral Fire Department) Lee County Division of Public Safety Lee County
Amounts flagged "Requires confirmation" are the last published figures, included in the totals. Confirm them with the jurisdiction or utility before budgeting.
Water/sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more.

Where in Lee 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 Lee County$103,837.50Includes unconfirmed feesBonita Springs$237,270.00
Cape Coral$148,819.00this pageIncludes unconfirmed fees
Estero$203,695.00Fort Myers$109,608.00Fort Myers Beach$103,812.50Includes unconfirmed feesSanibel$96,525.00Includes unconfirmed fees

Cape Coral: Office Impact Fees

Office development in Cape Coral pays $3.35 per square foot in impact fees, plus $17,374.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced August 14, 2026).

For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $101,009.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Wastewater Capital Expansion Fee (City of Cape Coral, District 2) — 1" meter ($9,806.00 one-time), Water Capital Expansion Fee (City of Cape Coral) — 1" meter ($7,568.00 one-time) and Mobility Fee (City of Cape Coral, Office) ($2.96/sq ft).

Water and sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more. See the meter-size tiers in the source schedules.

EMS Impact Fee (Lee 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.

Roads Impact Fee (Lee County — not applicable in Cape Coral, Office) is set by the county and has no published standard rate. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; it is not included as a dollar figure here.

View the full Cape Coral impact fee schedule
Water$7,568.00 one-time
Sewer$9,806.00 one-time
City$3.31/sq ft
County$0.03/sq ft
Total (Cape Coral): $3.35/sq ft + $17,374.00 one-time (≈ $101,009.00 at 25,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:City of Cape Coral Utilities City of Cape Coral City of Cape Coral (Cape Coral Fire Department) Lee County Division of Public Safety Lee County
Amounts flagged "Requires confirmation" are the last published figures, included in the totals. Confirm them with the jurisdiction or utility before budgeting.
Water/sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more.

Where in Lee 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 Lee County$118,268.75Includes unconfirmed feesBonita Springs$266,826.25
Cape Coral$101,009.00this pageIncludes unconfirmed fees
Estero$228,401.25Fort Myers$122,441.75Fort Myers Beach$118,277.50Includes unconfirmed feesSanibel$110,658.75Includes 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 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.

If you're still asking what are impact fees, start with our guide to the definition, common categories, and legal basis.

Cape Coral impact fee FAQs

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

A new single-family home in Cape Coral pays $23,295.87 per unit in combined impact fees (rates sourced August 14, 2026).

How much are commercial impact fees in Cape Coral?

Commercial development in Cape Coral pays $6.85 per square foot in impact fees, plus $17,374.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (assuming a 1-inch meter), at least $359,631.50 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.

Does Cape Coral charge its own impact fees?

Yes. Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral, 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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