Bradenton impact fees by project type
Bradenton: Single-Family Impact Fees
A new single-family home in Bradenton pays at least $13,112.70 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 14, 2026). Of that, Manatee County-levied fees account for $7,658.00 and municipal or utility fees for $5,454.70.
The largest line items are County Educational Facilities Impact Fee (Manatee County) ($7,658.00), Sewer Connection + Impact Fee (City of Bradenton) ($2,770.10) and Water Connection + Impact Fee (City of Bradenton) ($2,684.60).
City Impact Fee (City of Bradenton) is set by the city 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.
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 Connection + Impact Fee (City of Bradenton)$2,684.60City of BradentonCity operates its own water utility. Res. 25-85, eff 11/1/2025 (Water/Sewer/Reclaimed Rates, FY2026). TWO charges: (1) water CONNECTION charge 3/4" meter with meter = $1,751; plus (2) water IMPACT fee $62.24 per fixture-unit valve (Res. 06-45, eff 8/1/2006). Amount = $1,751 + (15 FU x $62.24) = $2,684.60 for a canonical 3BR/2BA SFR at 15 fixture units (Process Guide standard). Rate sheet re-fetched and confirmed current 7/13/2026. CPI escalator (Sec. VIII) applies each Oct 1 to base + volume MONTHLY charges only, not to the connection charge.
- Sewer Connection + Impact Fee (City of Bradenton)$2,770.10City of BradentonRes. 25-85, eff 11/1/2025. TWO charges: (1) sewer CONNECTION charge, single-family dwelling with <=4 bedrooms = $1,550 (+$672 each additional bedroom); plus (2) sewer IMPACT fee $81.34 per fixture-unit valve (Res. 06-45). Amount = $1,550 + (15 FU x $81.34) = $2,770.10 for a canonical 3BR/2BA SFR at 15 fixture units (Process Guide standard). Rate sheet re-fetched and confirmed current 7/13/2026. CPI escalator applies to monthly charges only.
- City Impact Fee (City of Bradenton)Requires confirmationCity of Bradenton$0 UNCONFIRMED. Re-checked 7/13/2026: no separate municipal parks/transportation/police impact fee found in the Municode code or in Res. 25-85 (the city's current fee resolution, which contains only water/sewer/reclaimed rates + the per-fixture-unit W/S impact fees, entered separately). Unlike Palmetto (Code Ch. 7 Art. IV), Bradenton has no codified non-utility impact fee article. Confirm with Public Works & Utilities (941) 932-9500 / Planning & Community Development. Note: Bradenton DOES collect the county's Educational Facilities impact fee on city permits (see County record).
- County Educational Facilities Impact Fee (Manatee County)$7,658.00Manatee CountyCONFIRMED 7/13/2026. Educational Facilities (school) impact fee is the ONE county impact fee assessed COUNTYWIDE and collected inside the City of Bradenton (paid at the city building dept. issuing the permit, per the county's Educational Facilities Impact Fee Invoice, which lists all 6 municipalities + unincorporated). Ord. 25-15 eff 9/9/2025; tiered by A/C sq ft, same rate for SFR/MF/mobile home: <=750 $2,464 | 751-1,000 $4,377 | 1,001-1,300 $7,055 | 1,301-1,700 $7,252 | 1,701+ $7,658. Amount = canonical SFR tier (1,701+). County's other fees (Alt Transportation, Parks, Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Libraries, Admin) are UNINCORPORATED-only. Invoice valid 9/9/2025-9/8/2026; Ord. 24-22 = annual education increases through 2027 — recheck after 9/9/2026.
Where in Manatee 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.
Bradenton: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in Bradenton pays at least $6,435.80 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 14, 2026). Of that, Manatee County-levied fees account for $4,377.00 and municipal or utility fees for $2,058.80.
The largest line items are County Educational Facilities Impact Fee (Manatee County) (MF) ($4,377.00), Sewer Connection + Impact Fee (City of Bradenton) (MF) ($1,436.40) and Water Connection + Impact Fee (City of Bradenton) (MF) ($622.40).
City Impact Fee (City of Bradenton) (MF) is set by the city 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.
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 Connection + Impact Fee (City of Bradenton) (MF)$622.40City of BradentonRes. 25-85, eff 11/1/2025 (FY2026 rate sheet), re-fetched and confirmed current 7/13/2026. Bradenton water has TWO charges with DIFFERENT bases: (1) the water CONNECTION charge is PER METER (3/4" = $1,751), and an MF building is master-metered, so it cannot be allocated per unit - it is NOT included here; (2) the water IMPACT fee is $62.24 PER FIXTURE-UNIT VALVE (Res. 06-45), which IS per-unit. Amount = 10 FU x $62.24 = $622.40 for a canonical 2BR/2BA MF unit (Process Guide standard: MF = 10 FU vs SFR = 15 FU). PRIOR VALUE WAS $1,751 - a straight copy of the SFR 3/4" meter connection charge onto the MF row (housing-type mismatch). A developer also pays one meter-size connection charge for the building's master meter.
- Sewer Connection + Impact Fee (City of Bradenton) (MF)$1,436.40City of BradentonRes. 25-85, eff 11/1/2025, re-fetched and confirmed current 7/13/2026. Bradenton sewer has TWO charges, BOTH per-unit for MF: (1) sewer CONNECTION charge - 1st unit in a building $1,550, 2nd unit $672, each additional unit $623 (marginal per-unit rate used here); plus (2) sewer IMPACT fee $81.34 PER FIXTURE-UNIT VALVE (Res. 06-45). Amount = $623 + (10 FU x $81.34) = $1,436.40 for a canonical 2BR/2BA MF unit (Process Guide standard: MF = 10 FU). Prior value ($623) captured only the connection charge and omitted the fixture-unit impact fee.
- City Impact Fee (City of Bradenton) (MF)Requires confirmationCity of Bradenton$0 UNCONFIRMED. Re-checked 7/13/2026: no separate municipal parks/transportation/police impact fee in the Municode code or in Res. 25-85 (which carries only W/S/reclaimed rates + the per-fixture-unit W/S impact fees, entered separately). Unlike Palmetto (Code Ch. 7 Art. IV), Bradenton has no codified non-utility impact fee article. Confirm: Public Works & Utilities (941) 932-9500 / Planning & Community Development. Bradenton DOES collect the county's Educational Facilities impact fee on city permits (see County record).
- County Educational Facilities Impact Fee (Manatee County) (MF)$4,377.00Manatee CountyCONFIRMED 7/13/2026. Educational Facilities (school) impact fee is assessed COUNTYWIDE and collected inside the City of Bradenton, paid at the city building dept. issuing the permit (county's Educational Facilities Impact Fee Invoice, one PER DWELLING UNIT, lists all 6 municipalities + unincorporated). Ord. 25-15 eff 9/9/2025. Tiered by A/C sq ft, SAME rate for SFR/MF/mobile home: <=750 $2,464 | 751-1,000 $4,377 | 1,001-1,300 $7,055 | 1,301-1,700 $7,252 | 1,701+ $7,658. Amount = canonical MF unit (1,000 sq ft) -> 751-1,000 tier. County's OTHER impact fees (Alt Transportation, Parks, Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Libraries, Admin) are UNINCORPORATED-only. Invoice valid 9/9/2025-9/8/2026; Ord. 24-22 annual education increases through 2027 - recheck after 9/9/2026.
Where in Manatee 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.
Bradenton: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in Bradenton pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $1,866.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 14, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $1,866.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Water Connection Charge (City of Bradenton) — 1" meter ($1,866.00 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.
Water Impact Fee (City of Bradenton) — per fixture-unit valve, Sewer Connection Charge (City of Bradenton) — commercial/industrial, per 3,000 sq ft, and Sewer Impact Fee (City of Bradenton) — per fixture-unit valve are set by the utility and not published online. City Impact Fee (City of Bradenton, Commercial) and Fire Impact Fee (City of Bradenton, Commercial) are set by the city and have no published standard rate. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; they are not included as dollar figures here.
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- Water Connection Charge (City of Bradenton) — 1" meter$1,866.00 one-timeCity of BradentonBradenton operates its own water utility. Res. 25-85, 'Water, Sewer and Reclaimed Rates,' eff. 11/1/2025, Sec. I.A — Connection Charge (with meter), by meter size. ONE shared ladder for all customer classes (nonres = same rate as residential at the same meter size; shared-ladder precedent, not contamination). Canonical 1" default. Over 10" = cost plus 25%. A SEPARATE water impact fee of $62.24 per fixture-unit valve (Res. 06-45, eff. 8/1/2006) is ALSO due on top of this connection charge — entered as its own record; fixture count is project-specific. The Sec. VIII CPI escalator applies to monthly base/volume charges only, not to connection charges. Verified 2026-07-14.
- Water Impact Fee (City of Bradenton) — per fixture-unit valveContact jurisdiction/utility to verifyCity of BradentonRes. 25-85 Sec. III.A (rate set by Res. 06-45, eff. 8/1/2006): water impact fee of $62.24 PER FIXTURE-UNIT VALVE. Exotic basis — new Rate Type choice added. Applies to all customer classes, including nonresidential; fixture-unit count is project-specific (standard plumbing code). This is IN ADDITION to the meter-size water connection charge (separate records). Verified 2026-07-14.
- Sewer Connection Charge (City of Bradenton) — commercial/industrial, per 3,000 sq ftContact jurisdiction/utility to verifyCity of BradentonRes. 25-85, Sec. II.A, eff. 11/1/2025. Bradenton's nonres SEWER connection charge is NOT meter-based: 'Commercial, Non-Housing Structure — Offices and other commercial or industrial buildings or structures, each 3,000 square feet: $1,550.00.' Exotic basis — new Rate Type choice added. So a 50,000 sq ft building pays 17 x $1,550. Same $1,550 per-unit charge applies per 25 restaurant seats and per hospital/nursing bed. Businesses with excessive wastewater flows or strengths (Ord. 1142) are quoted by the Director of Public Works. A SEPARATE sewer impact fee of $81.34 per fixture-unit valve is also due (separate record). Verified 2026-07-14.
- Sewer Impact Fee (City of Bradenton) — per fixture-unit valveContact jurisdiction/utility to verifyCity of BradentonRes. 25-85 Sec. III.B (rate set by Res. 06-45, eff. 8/1/2006): sewer impact fee of $81.34 PER FIXTURE-UNIT VALVE. Exotic basis — new Rate Type choice added. Applies to nonresidential; fixture-unit count is project-specific. IN ADDITION to the per-3,000-sq-ft sewer connection charge (separate record). Verified 2026-07-14.
- City Impact Fee (City of Bradenton, Commercial)Requires confirmationCity of Bradenton$0 pending confirmation — no municipal (non-utility) impact fee found for the City of Bradenton. Code Ch. 18 (Buildings and Building Regulations) as CURRENTLY codified on Municode runs Articles I–IX only; the former Art. X, Div. 2 'Impact Fees' (§ 18-262 roads impact fee) is no longer in the codified text. ⚠️ Third-party mirrors (bradenton.elaws.us) still serve the REPEALED version — never cite them. The city's only one-time nonres development charges found are its water/sewer impact fees (per fixture-unit valve) and W/S connection charges, held in the Water Sewer Fees - Nonresidential table. Confirm the roads-fee repeal and the absence of any replacement with the Bradenton Building Dept (941) 932-9400. Rechecked on audit 2026-07-14.
- County Impact Fees (Manatee County, Commercial)$0.00Manatee County$0 CONFIRMED. Manatee County's nonresidential impact fees (Alt Transportation, Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Admin Surcharge) are collected in the UNINCORPORATED area ONLY. The one county fee assessed countywide inside the municipalities is Educational Facilities (school), which has NO nonresidential rows in the Ord. 25-15 schedule (eff. 9/9/2025). Net county overlay on nonres inside the City of Bradenton = $0. Verified 2026-07-14.
- Fire Impact Fee (City of Bradenton, Commercial)Requires confirmationCity of Bradenton Fire Department$0 pending confirmation. Fire service in the City of Bradenton is a municipal department (Bradenton Fire Dept), not an independent fire district, so no district fee applies in-city. Bradenton Code Ch. 18 (Buildings and Building Regulations) as CURRENTLY codified on Municode runs Articles I–IX only — the former Art. X, Div. 2 'Impact Fees' (including § 18-262 roads impact fee) is no longer in the codified text, and no impact-fee article appears anywhere in Ch. 18. ⚠️ Third-party mirrors (bradenton.elaws.us) still serve the REPEALED version — never cite them. No fire impact fee found in the current code. Confirm with City of Bradenton Building Dept (941) 932-9400. Rechecked on audit 2026-07-14.
Where in Manatee 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-time water/sewer connection charges only; no per-sq-ft impact fee schedule sourced for that jurisdiction. = one or more fees are unconfirmed or have no published amount; the figure shown may not be the complete cost.
Bradenton: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in Bradenton pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $1,866.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 14, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $1,866.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Water Connection Charge (City of Bradenton) — 1" meter ($1,866.00 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.
Water Impact Fee (City of Bradenton) — per fixture-unit valve, Sewer Connection Charge (City of Bradenton) — commercial/industrial, per 3,000 sq ft, and Sewer Impact Fee (City of Bradenton) — per fixture-unit valve are set by the utility and not published online. Fire Impact Fee (City of Bradenton, Industrial) and City Impact Fee (City of Bradenton, Industrial) are set by the city and have no published standard rate. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; they are not included as dollar figures here.
View the full fee schedule
- Water Connection Charge (City of Bradenton) — 1" meter$1,866.00 one-timeCity of BradentonBradenton operates its own water utility. Res. 25-85, 'Water, Sewer and Reclaimed Rates,' eff. 11/1/2025, Sec. I.A — Connection Charge (with meter), by meter size. ONE shared ladder for all customer classes (nonres = same rate as residential at the same meter size; shared-ladder precedent, not contamination). Canonical 1" default. Over 10" = cost plus 25%. A SEPARATE water impact fee of $62.24 per fixture-unit valve (Res. 06-45, eff. 8/1/2006) is ALSO due on top of this connection charge — entered as its own record; fixture count is project-specific. The Sec. VIII CPI escalator applies to monthly base/volume charges only, not to connection charges. Verified 2026-07-14.
- Water Impact Fee (City of Bradenton) — per fixture-unit valveContact jurisdiction/utility to verifyCity of BradentonRes. 25-85 Sec. III.A (rate set by Res. 06-45, eff. 8/1/2006): water impact fee of $62.24 PER FIXTURE-UNIT VALVE. Exotic basis — new Rate Type choice added. Applies to all customer classes, including nonresidential; fixture-unit count is project-specific (standard plumbing code). This is IN ADDITION to the meter-size water connection charge (separate records). Verified 2026-07-14.
- Sewer Connection Charge (City of Bradenton) — commercial/industrial, per 3,000 sq ftContact jurisdiction/utility to verifyCity of BradentonRes. 25-85, Sec. II.A, eff. 11/1/2025. Bradenton's nonres SEWER connection charge is NOT meter-based: 'Commercial, Non-Housing Structure — Offices and other commercial or industrial buildings or structures, each 3,000 square feet: $1,550.00.' Exotic basis — new Rate Type choice added. So a 50,000 sq ft building pays 17 x $1,550. Same $1,550 per-unit charge applies per 25 restaurant seats and per hospital/nursing bed. Businesses with excessive wastewater flows or strengths (Ord. 1142) are quoted by the Director of Public Works. A SEPARATE sewer impact fee of $81.34 per fixture-unit valve is also due (separate record). Verified 2026-07-14.
- Sewer Impact Fee (City of Bradenton) — per fixture-unit valveContact jurisdiction/utility to verifyCity of BradentonRes. 25-85 Sec. III.B (rate set by Res. 06-45, eff. 8/1/2006): sewer impact fee of $81.34 PER FIXTURE-UNIT VALVE. Exotic basis — new Rate Type choice added. Applies to nonresidential; fixture-unit count is project-specific. IN ADDITION to the per-3,000-sq-ft sewer connection charge (separate record). Verified 2026-07-14.
- City Impact Fee (City of Bradenton, Industrial)Requires confirmationCity of Bradenton$0 pending confirmation — no municipal (non-utility) impact fee found for the City of Bradenton. Code Ch. 18 (Buildings and Building Regulations) as CURRENTLY codified on Municode runs Articles I–IX only; the former Art. X, Div. 2 'Impact Fees' (§ 18-262 roads impact fee) is no longer in the codified text. ⚠️ Third-party mirrors (bradenton.elaws.us) still serve the REPEALED version — never cite them. The city's only one-time nonres development charges found are its water/sewer impact fees (per fixture-unit valve) and W/S connection charges, held in the Water Sewer Fees - Nonresidential table. Confirm the roads-fee repeal and the absence of any replacement with the Bradenton Building Dept (941) 932-9400. Rechecked on audit 2026-07-14.
- County Impact Fees (Manatee County, Industrial)$0.00Manatee County$0 CONFIRMED. County nonres impact fees are unincorporated-only; the countywide Educational Facilities fee has no nonres rows. Net county overlay on nonres inside Bradenton = $0. Verified 2026-07-14.
- Fire Impact Fee (City of Bradenton, Industrial)Requires confirmationCity of Bradenton Fire Department$0 pending confirmation. Fire service in the City of Bradenton is a municipal department (Bradenton Fire Dept), not an independent fire district, so no district fee applies in-city. Bradenton Code Ch. 18 (Buildings and Building Regulations) as CURRENTLY codified on Municode runs Articles I–IX only — the former Art. X, Div. 2 'Impact Fees' (including § 18-262 roads impact fee) is no longer in the codified text, and no impact-fee article appears anywhere in Ch. 18. ⚠️ Third-party mirrors (bradenton.elaws.us) still serve the REPEALED version — never cite them. No fire impact fee found in the current code. Confirm with City of Bradenton Building Dept (941) 932-9400. Rechecked on audit 2026-07-14.
Where in Manatee 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-time water/sewer connection charges only; no per-sq-ft impact fee schedule sourced for that jurisdiction. = one or more fees are unconfirmed or have no published amount; the figure shown may not be the complete cost.
Bradenton: Office Impact Fees
Office development in Bradenton pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $1,866.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 14, 2026).
For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $1,866.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Water Connection Charge (City of Bradenton) — 1" meter ($1,866.00 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.
Water Impact Fee (City of Bradenton) — per fixture-unit valve, Sewer Connection Charge (City of Bradenton) — commercial/industrial, per 3,000 sq ft, and Sewer Impact Fee (City of Bradenton) — per fixture-unit valve are set by the utility and not published online. City Impact Fee (City of Bradenton, Office) and Fire Impact Fee (City of Bradenton, Office) are set by the city and have no published standard rate. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; they are not included as dollar figures here.
View the full fee schedule
- Water Connection Charge (City of Bradenton) — 1" meter$1,866.00 one-timeCity of BradentonBradenton operates its own water utility. Res. 25-85, 'Water, Sewer and Reclaimed Rates,' eff. 11/1/2025, Sec. I.A — Connection Charge (with meter), by meter size. ONE shared ladder for all customer classes (nonres = same rate as residential at the same meter size; shared-ladder precedent, not contamination). Canonical 1" default. Over 10" = cost plus 25%. A SEPARATE water impact fee of $62.24 per fixture-unit valve (Res. 06-45, eff. 8/1/2006) is ALSO due on top of this connection charge — entered as its own record; fixture count is project-specific. The Sec. VIII CPI escalator applies to monthly base/volume charges only, not to connection charges. Verified 2026-07-14.
- Water Impact Fee (City of Bradenton) — per fixture-unit valveContact jurisdiction/utility to verifyCity of BradentonRes. 25-85 Sec. III.A (rate set by Res. 06-45, eff. 8/1/2006): water impact fee of $62.24 PER FIXTURE-UNIT VALVE. Exotic basis — new Rate Type choice added. Applies to all customer classes, including nonresidential; fixture-unit count is project-specific (standard plumbing code). This is IN ADDITION to the meter-size water connection charge (separate records). Verified 2026-07-14.
- Sewer Connection Charge (City of Bradenton) — commercial/industrial, per 3,000 sq ftContact jurisdiction/utility to verifyCity of BradentonRes. 25-85, Sec. II.A, eff. 11/1/2025. Bradenton's nonres SEWER connection charge is NOT meter-based: 'Commercial, Non-Housing Structure — Offices and other commercial or industrial buildings or structures, each 3,000 square feet: $1,550.00.' Exotic basis — new Rate Type choice added. So a 50,000 sq ft building pays 17 x $1,550. Same $1,550 per-unit charge applies per 25 restaurant seats and per hospital/nursing bed. Businesses with excessive wastewater flows or strengths (Ord. 1142) are quoted by the Director of Public Works. A SEPARATE sewer impact fee of $81.34 per fixture-unit valve is also due (separate record). Verified 2026-07-14.
- Sewer Impact Fee (City of Bradenton) — per fixture-unit valveContact jurisdiction/utility to verifyCity of BradentonRes. 25-85 Sec. III.B (rate set by Res. 06-45, eff. 8/1/2006): sewer impact fee of $81.34 PER FIXTURE-UNIT VALVE. Exotic basis — new Rate Type choice added. Applies to nonresidential; fixture-unit count is project-specific. IN ADDITION to the per-3,000-sq-ft sewer connection charge (separate record). Verified 2026-07-14.
- City Impact Fee (City of Bradenton, Office)Requires confirmationCity of Bradenton$0 pending confirmation — no municipal (non-utility) impact fee found for the City of Bradenton. Code Ch. 18 (Buildings and Building Regulations) as CURRENTLY codified on Municode runs Articles I–IX only; the former Art. X, Div. 2 'Impact Fees' (§ 18-262 roads impact fee) is no longer in the codified text. ⚠️ Third-party mirrors (bradenton.elaws.us) still serve the REPEALED version — never cite them. The city's only one-time nonres development charges found are its water/sewer impact fees (per fixture-unit valve) and W/S connection charges, held in the Water Sewer Fees - Nonresidential table. Confirm the roads-fee repeal and the absence of any replacement with the Bradenton Building Dept (941) 932-9400. Rechecked on audit 2026-07-14.
- County Impact Fees (Manatee County, Office)$0.00Manatee County$0 CONFIRMED. County nonres impact fees are unincorporated-only; the countywide Educational Facilities fee has no nonres rows. Net county overlay on nonres inside Bradenton = $0. Verified 2026-07-14.
- Fire Impact Fee (City of Bradenton, Office)Requires confirmationCity of Bradenton Fire Department$0 pending confirmation. Fire service in the City of Bradenton is a municipal department (Bradenton Fire Dept), not an independent fire district, so no district fee applies in-city. Bradenton Code Ch. 18 (Buildings and Building Regulations) as CURRENTLY codified on Municode runs Articles I–IX only — the former Art. X, Div. 2 'Impact Fees' (including § 18-262 roads impact fee) is no longer in the codified text, and no impact-fee article appears anywhere in Ch. 18. ⚠️ Third-party mirrors (bradenton.elaws.us) still serve the REPEALED version — never cite them. No fire impact fee found in the current code. Confirm with City of Bradenton Building Dept (941) 932-9400. Rechecked on audit 2026-07-14.
Where in Manatee 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-time water/sewer connection charges only; no per-sq-ft impact fee schedule sourced for that jurisdiction. = 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.
Frequently asked questions
What are the total impact fees for a single-family home in Bradenton, Florida?
A new single-family home in Bradenton pays at least $13,112.70 per unit in combined impact fees (rates sourced July 14, 2026). One additional fee has no published standard amount and is not included, so the full cost may be higher; verify before budgeting.
How much are commercial impact fees in Bradenton?
Commercial development in Bradenton pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $1,866.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (assuming a 1-inch meter). 5 additional fees have no published standard amounts and are not included, so the full cost may be higher; verify before budgeting.
Does Bradenton charge its own impact fees?
Yes. Bradenton 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 Bradenton, 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 Manatee County impact fees page.