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Estero, Florida Impact Fees

Estero 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 $16,229.75 per unit (rates sourced ). The full breakdown is below.

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).

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Water$3,050.00
  • Water Connection Fee (Estero — Lee County Utilities)
    BSU or Lee County Utilities
    Lee 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.
    $3,050.00
Sewer$3,325.00
  • Sewer Connection Fee (Estero — Lee County Utilities)
    BSU or Lee County Utilities
    Lee 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.
    $3,325.00
City$0.00
  • City Impact Fees (Village of Estero)
    Village of Estero
    The Village of Estero levies only two municipal impact fees — road and park — which adopt the Lee County base fee schedule and are shown on this jurisdiction's road and park records. The Village levies no separate city fire, police, library, or general-government impact fee (fire is the Estero fire district county fee; law enforcement is the Lee County Sheriff).
    $0.00
County$9,854.75
  • Roads Impact Fee (SFR - Lee County, 52.5%)
    Lee County
    Lee County road impact fee schedule, collected at 52.5% of the adopted base ($9,996 → $5,248 per single-family detached home). In the Village of Estero this schedule is adopted as the Village's own road impact fee. The 2018 base rate is held through at least October 2026 under post-Hurricane Ian fee relief. A 3% county administrative charge is added at collection.
    $5,248.00
  • School Impact Fee (SFR - Lee County, 52.5%)
    Lee County
    Lee County school impact fee, collected at 52.5% of the adopted base ($5,484 → $2,879 per single-family home). Applies countywide, including within municipalities. A 3% county administrative charge is added at collection.
    $2,879.00
  • Fire/EMS Impact Fee (SFR - Estero fire district)
    Lee County
    Combined Lee County fire and EMS impact fee for a single-family home in the Estero fire district: $921.75 (fire $861.75 + countywide EMS $60.00), effective 5/4/2026 (Ord. 26-01). Scheduled steps: 5/4/2027 $957.50 fire + $65 EMS; 5/4/2028 $1,053.25 + $65; 5/4/2029 $1,149 + $65. A 3% county administrative charge is added at collection.
    $921.75
  • Parks Impact Fee (SFR - Lee County, 52.5%)
    Lee County
    Lee County parks impact fee — Community ($464) plus Regional ($342) combined, collected at 52.5% of the adopted base ($1,535 → $806 per single-family home). In the Village of Estero this schedule is adopted as the Village's own park impact fee. The 2018 base rate is held through at least October 2026 under post-Hurricane Ian fee relief. A 3% county administrative charge is added at collection.
    $806.00
Total (Estero): $16,229.75
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:BSU or Lee County Utilities Village of Estero 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$24,945.75Cape Coral$23,295.87
Estero$16,229.75this page
Fort Myers$16,402.03Fort Myers Beach$17,950.75Sanibel$16,349.00Includes unconfirmed fees

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.

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Water$2,444.00
  • Water Connection Fee (Estero — Lee County Utilities, MF)
    Lee 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.
    $2,444.00
Sewer$2,660.00
  • Sewer Connection Fee (Estero — Lee County Utilities, MF)
    Lee 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.
    $2,660.00
City$0.00
  • City Impact Fees (MF - Village of Estero)
    The Village of Estero levies only two municipal impact fees — road and park — which adopt the Lee County base fee schedule and are shown on this jurisdiction's road and park records. The Village levies no separate city fire, police, library, or general-government impact fee (fire is the Estero fire district county fee; law enforcement is the Lee County Sheriff).
    $0.00
County$5,429.75
  • Roads Impact Fee - Mid-Rise (3-10 stories, 52.5%)
    Lee County
    Lee County road impact fee for multifamily, tiered by building height. This is the mid-rise (3–10 stories) tier at $3,024 per unit (52.5% of the $5,760 base) — the default tier for a typical apartment building. Other tiers: low-rise (1–2 stories) $4,069, high-rise (11+ stories) $2,468. In the Village of Estero this schedule is adopted as the Village's own road impact fee. The 2018 base rate is held through at least October 2026 under post-Hurricane Ian fee relief. A 3% county administrative charge is added at collection.
    $3,024.00
  • School Impact Fee (MF - Lee County, 52.5%)
    Lee County
    Lee County school impact fee for multifamily, collected at 52.5% of the adopted base ($2,123 → $1,115 per unit). Applies countywide, including within municipalities. A 3% county administrative charge is added at collection.
    $1,115.00
  • Fire/EMS Impact Fee (MF - Estero fire district)
    Lee County
    Combined Lee County fire and EMS impact fee for a multifamily unit in the Estero fire district: $680.75 (fire $642.75 + countywide EMS $38.00), effective 5/4/2026 (Ord. 26-01). Fire steps: $703.50 (5/4/2027), $764.25 (5/4/2028), $825.00 (5/4/2029); the EMS component holds at $38. A 3% county administrative charge is added at collection.
    $680.75
  • Parks Impact Fee (MF - Lee County, combined)
    Lee County
    Lee County parks impact fee for multifamily — Community ($351) plus Regional ($259) combined, collected at 52.5% of the adopted base ($1,162 → $610 per unit). The 2018 base rate is held through at least October 2026 under post-Hurricane Ian fee relief. A 3% county administrative charge is added at collection.
    $610.00
Total (Estero): $10,533.75
Sources last checked Official fee schedule: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$10,573.50Bonita Springs$18,369.90Cape Coral$15,812.57
Estero$10,533.75this page
Fort Myers$11,079.00Fort Myers Beach$11,975.75Sanibel$6,679.00Includes unconfirmed fees

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$11,610.00 one-time
Sewer$14,472.50 one-time
City$11.48/sq ft
County$0.99/sq ft
Total (Estero): $12.46/sq ft + $26,082.50 one-time (≈ $649,320.00 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc. Lee County Utilities Village of Estero (collected by Lee County under interlocal) Village of Estero Lee County (collected for Estero Fire Rescue District) Lee County Division of Public Safety Lee County
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$360,562.50Bonita Springs$778,145.00Cape Coral$360,296.50Includes unconfirmed fees
Estero$649,320.00this page
Fort Myers$341,703.00Fort Myers Beach$357,057.50Includes unconfirmed feesSanibel$345,557.50Includes unconfirmed fees

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$11,610.00 one-time
Sewer$14,472.50 one-time
City$3.38/sq ft
County$0.17/sq ft
Total (Estero): $3.55/sq ft + $26,082.50 one-time (≈ $203,695.00 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc. Lee County Utilities Village of Estero (collected by Lee County under interlocal) Village of Estero Lee County (collected for Estero Fire Rescue District) Lee County Division of Public Safety Lee County
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$103,837.50Bonita Springs$237,270.00Cape Coral$149,484.00Includes unconfirmed fees
Estero$203,695.00this page
Fort Myers$109,608.00Fort Myers Beach$103,812.50Includes unconfirmed feesSanibel$96,525.00Includes unconfirmed fees

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$11,610.00 one-time
Sewer$14,472.50 one-time
City$7.61/sq ft
County$0.48/sq ft
Total (Estero): $8.09/sq ft + $26,082.50 one-time (≈ $228,401.25 at 25,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc. Lee County Utilities Village of Estero (collected by Lee County under interlocal) Village of Estero Lee County (collected for Estero Fire Rescue District) Lee County Division of Public Safety Lee County
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$118,268.75Bonita Springs$266,826.25Cape Coral$101,674.00Includes unconfirmed fees
Estero$228,401.25this page
Fort 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 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.

For a primer on how impact fees work, see our plain-English guide.

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

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.

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