Estero impact fees by project type
Estero: Single-Family Impact Fees
A new single-family home in Estero pays $16,229.75 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced August 5, 2026). All of it is levied by Lee County.
The largest line items are Roads Impact Fee (SFR - Lee County, 52.5%) ($5,248.00), Sewer Connection Fee (Estero — Lee County Utilities) ($3,325.00) and Water Connection Fee (Estero — Lee County Utilities) ($3,050.00).
View the full Estero impact fee schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Estero — Lee County Utilities)$3,050.00BSU or Lee County UtilitiesLee County Utilities charges a water connection fee of $3,050 for a single-family home, effective May 5, 2026. Lee County Utilities serves the areas of Estero generally north of Williams Road, which include most of the village. Properties south of Williams Road are served by Bonita Springs Utilities instead and pay that utility's charges.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Estero — Lee County Utilities)$3,325.00BSU or Lee County UtilitiesLee County Utilities charges a wastewater connection fee of $3,325 for a single-family home, effective May 5, 2026. Lee County Utilities serves the areas of Estero generally north of Williams Road, which include most of the village. Properties south of Williams Road are served by Bonita Springs Utilities instead and pay that utility's charges.
- City Impact Fees (Village of Estero)$0.00Village of Estero
- $5,248.00
- $2,879.00
- $921.75
- $806.00
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.
Estero: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in Estero pays $10,533.75 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced August 5, 2026). Of that, Lee County-levied fees account for $5,429.75 and municipal or utility fees for $5,104.00.
The largest line items are Roads Impact Fee - Mid-Rise (3-10 stories, 52.5%) ($3,024.00), Sewer Connection Fee (Estero — Lee County Utilities, MF) ($2,660.00) and Water Connection Fee (Estero — Lee County Utilities, MF) ($2,444.00).
Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the full Estero impact fee schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Estero — Lee County Utilities, MF)$2,444.00Lee County Utilities charges a water connection fee of $2,444 per multifamily dwelling unit, effective May 5, 2026. Lee County Utilities serves the areas of Estero generally north of Williams Road, which include most of the village. Properties south of Williams Road are served by Bonita Springs Utilities instead and pay that utility's charges.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Estero — Lee County Utilities, MF)$2,660.00Lee County Utilities charges a wastewater connection fee of $2,660 per multifamily dwelling unit, effective May 5, 2026. Lee County Utilities serves the areas of Estero generally north of Williams Road, which include most of the village. Properties south of Williams Road are served by Bonita Springs Utilities instead and pay that utility's charges.
- $0.00
- $3,024.00
- $1,115.00
- $680.75
- $610.00
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.
Estero: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in Estero pays $12.46 per square foot in impact fees, plus $26,082.50 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced August 5, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $649,320.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Wastewater ANC Fee (Bonita Springs Utilities — Estero) — 1" meter ($11,147.50 one-time), Water ANC Fee (Bonita Springs Utilities — Estero) — 1" meter ($8,560.00 one-time) and Sewer Capacity Fee (Lee County Utilities — Estero) — 200 gpd minimum ($3,325.00 one-time).
Water and sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more. See the meter-size tiers in the source schedules.
View the full Estero impact fee schedule
- Water ANC Fee (Bonita Springs Utilities — Estero) — 1" meter$8,560.00 one-timeBonita Springs Utilities, Inc.Bonita Springs Utilities serves southern Estero; Lee County Utilities serves the rest. Charge set by water-meter size; amount shown is the 1-inch meter. Effective January 1, 2026.
- Water Capacity Fee (Lee County Utilities — Estero) — 250 gpd minimum$3,050.00 one-timeLee County UtilitiesLee County Utilities serves much of Estero (Bonita Springs Utilities serves the southern Village). Nonresidential fee is flow-based; amount shown is the 250-gpd minimum. Effective May 5, 2026.
- Wastewater ANC Fee (Bonita Springs Utilities — Estero) — 1" meter$11,147.50 one-timeBonita Springs Utilities, Inc.Bonita Springs Utilities serves southern Estero; Lee County Utilities serves the rest. Charge set by meter size; amount shown is the 1-inch meter. Effective January 1, 2026.
- Sewer Capacity Fee (Lee County Utilities — Estero) — 200 gpd minimum$3,325.00 one-timeLee County UtilitiesLee County Utilities serves much of Estero. Nonresidential fee is flow-based; amount shown is the 200-gpd minimum. Effective May 5, 2026.
- Road Impact Fee (Village of Estero, Commercial)$11.48/sq ftVillage of Estero (collected by Lee County under interlocal)Village of Estero levies the full road impact fee (no county 52.5% reduction). Collected by Lee County under interlocal.
- Park Impact Fee (Village of Estero, Commercial)$0.00Village of Estero
- Fire Impact Fee (Estero Fire District, Commercial)$0.92/sq ftLee County (collected for Estero Fire Rescue District)
- EMS Impact Fee (Lee County, Commercial)$0.07/sq ftLee County Division of Public Safety
- $0.00
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.
Estero: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in Estero pays $3.55 per square foot in impact fees, plus $26,082.50 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced August 5, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $203,695.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Wastewater ANC Fee (Bonita Springs Utilities — Estero) — 1" meter ($11,147.50 one-time), Water ANC Fee (Bonita Springs Utilities — Estero) — 1" meter ($8,560.00 one-time) and Sewer Capacity Fee (Lee County Utilities — Estero) — 200 gpd minimum ($3,325.00 one-time).
Water and sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more. See the meter-size tiers in the source schedules.
View the full Estero impact fee schedule
- Water ANC Fee (Bonita Springs Utilities — Estero) — 1" meter$8,560.00 one-timeBonita Springs Utilities, Inc.Bonita Springs Utilities serves southern Estero; Lee County Utilities serves the rest. Charge set by water-meter size; amount shown is the 1-inch meter. Effective January 1, 2026.
- Water Capacity Fee (Lee County Utilities — Estero) — 250 gpd minimum$3,050.00 one-timeLee County UtilitiesLee County Utilities serves much of Estero (Bonita Springs Utilities serves the southern Village). Nonresidential fee is flow-based; amount shown is the 250-gpd minimum. Effective May 5, 2026.
- Wastewater ANC Fee (Bonita Springs Utilities — Estero) — 1" meter$11,147.50 one-timeBonita Springs Utilities, Inc.Bonita Springs Utilities serves southern Estero; Lee County Utilities serves the rest. Charge set by meter size; amount shown is the 1-inch meter. Effective January 1, 2026.
- Sewer Capacity Fee (Lee County Utilities — Estero) — 200 gpd minimum$3,325.00 one-timeLee County UtilitiesLee County Utilities serves much of Estero. Nonresidential fee is flow-based; amount shown is the 200-gpd minimum. Effective May 5, 2026.
- Road Impact Fee (Village of Estero, Industrial)$3.38/sq ftVillage of Estero (collected by Lee County under interlocal)Village of Estero levies the full road impact fee (no county 52.5% reduction). Collected by Lee County under interlocal.
- Park Impact Fee (Village of Estero, Industrial)$0.00Village of Estero
- Fire Impact Fee (Estero Fire District, Industrial)$0.16/sq ftLee County (collected for Estero Fire Rescue District)
- EMS Impact Fee (Lee County, Industrial)$0.01/sq ftLee County Division of Public Safety
- $0.00
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.
Estero: Office Impact Fees
Office development in Estero pays $8.09 per square foot in impact fees, plus $26,082.50 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced August 5, 2026).
For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $228,401.25. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Wastewater ANC Fee (Bonita Springs Utilities — Estero) — 1" meter ($11,147.50 one-time), Water ANC Fee (Bonita Springs Utilities — Estero) — 1" meter ($8,560.00 one-time) and Sewer Capacity Fee (Lee County Utilities — Estero) — 200 gpd minimum ($3,325.00 one-time).
Water and sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more. See the meter-size tiers in the source schedules.
View the full Estero impact fee schedule
- Water ANC Fee (Bonita Springs Utilities — Estero) — 1" meter$8,560.00 one-timeBonita Springs Utilities, Inc.Bonita Springs Utilities serves southern Estero; Lee County Utilities serves the rest. Charge set by water-meter size; amount shown is the 1-inch meter. Effective January 1, 2026.
- Water Capacity Fee (Lee County Utilities — Estero) — 250 gpd minimum$3,050.00 one-timeLee County UtilitiesLee County Utilities serves much of Estero (Bonita Springs Utilities serves the southern Village). Nonresidential fee is flow-based; amount shown is the 250-gpd minimum. Effective May 5, 2026.
- Wastewater ANC Fee (Bonita Springs Utilities — Estero) — 1" meter$11,147.50 one-timeBonita Springs Utilities, Inc.Bonita Springs Utilities serves southern Estero; Lee County Utilities serves the rest. Charge set by meter size; amount shown is the 1-inch meter. Effective January 1, 2026.
- Sewer Capacity Fee (Lee County Utilities — Estero) — 200 gpd minimum$3,325.00 one-timeLee County UtilitiesLee County Utilities serves much of Estero. Nonresidential fee is flow-based; amount shown is the 200-gpd minimum. Effective May 5, 2026.
- Road Impact Fee (Village of Estero, Office)$7.61/sq ftVillage of Estero (collected by Lee County under interlocal)Village of Estero levies the full road impact fee (no county 52.5% reduction). Collected by Lee County under interlocal.
- Park Impact Fee (Village of Estero, Office)$0.00Village of Estero
- Fire Impact Fee (Estero Fire District, Office)$0.45/sq ftLee County (collected for Estero Fire Rescue District)
- EMS Impact Fee (Lee County, Office)$0.03/sq ftLee County Division of Public Safety
- $0.00
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.
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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.
Estero impact fee FAQs
What are the total impact fees for a single-family home in Estero, Florida?
A new single-family home in Estero pays $16,229.75 per unit in combined impact fees (rates sourced August 5, 2026).
How much are commercial impact fees in Estero?
Commercial development in Estero pays $12.46 per square foot in impact fees, plus $26,082.50 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (assuming a 1-inch meter), about $649,320.00 for a 50,000 sq ft building.
Does Estero charge its own impact fees?
Yes. Estero 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 Estero, 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.
Compare unincorporated rates and every other city on the Lee County impact fees page.