Marion County Impact Fees by Project Type
Where in Marion County Are You Building?
Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours.
Unincorporated Marion County: Single-Family Impact Fees
A new single-family home in unincorporated Marion County pays $15,055.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 21, 2026). All of it is levied by Marion County.
The largest line items are Educational Facilities Impact Fee (Marion County Schools) ($4,307.00), Transportation Impact Fee (Marion County - 1,501-2,499 sf) ($4,254.00) and Sewer Connection Fee (Marion County Utilities) ($3,844.00).
Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the Full Marion County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Connection Fee (Marion County Utilities)$1,659.00Marion County UtilitiesMarion County Utilities (MCU) water capital charge, per the MCU rate schedule: $1,659 total ($702 transmission + $957 treatment). Applies to development served by Marion County Utilities water in the unincorporated area.
- Sewer Connection Fee (Marion County Utilities)$3,844.00Marion County UtilitiesMarion County Utilities (MCU) wastewater capital charge, per the MCU rate schedule: $3,844 total ($660 transmission + $3,184 treatment). Applies to development served by Marion County Utilities sewer in the unincorporated area.
- City Impact Fees (Marion County — Unincorporated, N/A)$0.00N/AUnincorporated Marion County has no municipal government, so no city-level impact fees apply here. Countywide overlay fees (Transportation, Fire, EMS, Education) and Marion County Utilities water/sewer charges are recorded separately.
- Educational Facilities Impact Fee (Marion County Schools)$4,307.00Marion County School BoardMarion County Educational System Impact Fee (Marion County Public Schools), Ord. 24-06 (adopted 3/5/2024), effective 7/1/2024, Code §10-431(b). Flat $4,307 per single-family detached / mobile-home dwelling unit. Section 10-431(b) imposes the fee on all residential construction countywide, both in the unincorporated area and within municipal boundaries; collection inside a municipality follows a county–city interlocal agreement. MF apartments are tiered by unit heated area (1–700 sf $1,604; 701–900 sf $3,847; 901–1,200 sf $4,337; >1,200 sf $5,525; condominiums $1,990).
- Transportation Impact Fee (Marion County - 1,501-2,499 sf)$4,254.00Marion CountyMarion County transportation impact fee (Ord. 25-18, Code Sec. 10-327(b)), charged countywide including inside every city and phased in each October 1. Single-family detached homes are tiered by heated area: 1,500 sq ft or less $3,510; 1,501 to 2,499 sq ft $4,254; 2,500 sq ft or more $4,684 (the 80% step, effective October 1, 2026). Next steps: 90% on October 1, 2027 ($3,949 / $4,786 / $5,270) and 100% on October 1, 2028 ($4,388 / $5,318 / $5,855). Paid before the certificate of occupancy.
- Fire Protection Impact Fee (Marion County - 1,501-2,499 sf)$753.00Marion CountyMarion County fire protection impact fee (Ord. 25-17, Code Sec. 10-340), effective October 1, 2025 at the full calculated rate, with no phase-in. Charged in unincorporated Marion County and inside Belleview, Dunnellon, Reddick and McIntosh; not charged in the City of Ocala, which levies its own fire impact fee. Single-family homes are tiered by heated area: 1,500 sq ft or less $663; 1,501 to 2,499 sq ft $753; 2,500 sq ft or more $829. Paid before the certificate of occupancy.
- EMS Impact Fee (Marion County - 1,501-2,499 sf)$238.00Marion CountyMarion County EMS impact fee (Ord. 25-17, Code Sec. 10-340), effective October 1, 2025 at the full calculated rate, with no phase-in. Charged countywide, in unincorporated Marion County and inside every city including Ocala. Single-family homes are tiered by heated area: 1,500 sq ft or less $208; 1,501 to 2,499 sq ft $238; 2,500 sq ft or more $261. Paid before the certificate of occupancy.
Where in Marion 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 Marion County: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in unincorporated Marion County pays $11,347.40 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 21, 2026). All of it is levied by Marion County.
The largest line items are Educational System Impact Fee (MF Apt 901-1200 sf) ($4,337.00), Sewer Capital Charge (Marion County Utilities, MF) — 0.80 ERC/unit × $3,844/ERC ($3,075.20) and Transportation Impact Fee (MF - Mid/High-Rise, Ord. 25-18) ($1,930.00).
Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the Full Marion County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Capital Charge (Marion County Utilities, MF) — 0.80 ERC/unit × $1,659/ERC$1,327.20Marion County UtilitiesMarion County Utilities water capital charge for multifamily: $1,327.20 per unit. The county code (Sec. 19-187) assigns each multifamily unit 0.80 ERC, and 0.80 times the $1,659 per-ERC water capital charge ($702 transmission plus $957 treatment) is $1,327.20. Applies to development served by Marion County Utilities water.
- Sewer Capital Charge (Marion County Utilities, MF) — 0.80 ERC/unit × $3,844/ERC$3,075.20Marion County UtilitiesMarion County Utilities wastewater capital charge for multifamily: $3,075.20 per unit. The county code (Sec. 19-187) assigns each multifamily unit an ERC value of 0.80, and 0.80 × the $3,844 per-ERC wastewater capital charge equals $3,075.20. Marion County publishes this multifamily factor in its ordinance, so this is the adopted per-unit amount, not an estimate. Applies to development served by Marion County Utilities sewer.
- City Impact Fees (Marion County — Unincorporated, MF, N/A)$0.00N/AUnincorporated Marion County has no municipal government, so no city-level impact fees apply here. Countywide overlay fees (Transportation, Fire, EMS, Education) and Marion County Utilities water/sewer charges are recorded separately.
- Educational System Impact Fee (MF Apt 901-1200 sf)$4,337.00Marion County School BoardMarion County educational system impact fee for Marion County Public Schools (Ord. 24-06, adopted March 5, 2024, Code Sec. 10-431(b)), effective July 1, 2024 and imposed countywide. Multifamily apartments are tiered by unit heated area: 1 to 700 sq ft $1,604; 701 to 900 sq ft $3,847; 901 to 1,200 sq ft $4,337; over 1,200 sq ft $5,525. Condominiums pay a separate $1,990 per unit and townhouses $2,020. Paid before the certificate of occupancy.
- Transportation Impact Fee (MF - Mid/High-Rise, Ord. 25-18)$1,930.00Mid/High-Rise (4+ Floors)Marion CountyMarion County transportation impact fee (Ord. 25-18, Code Sec. 10-327(b)), charged countywide including inside every city and phased in each October 1. Multifamily is tiered by building height: Low-Rise (1 to 3 floors) $2,872 per unit and Mid/High-Rise (4 or more floors) $1,930 per unit (the 80% step, effective October 1, 2026). Next steps: 90% on October 1, 2027 ($3,231 / $2,171) and 100% on October 1, 2028 ($3,590 / $2,412). Paid before the certificate of occupancy.
- Fire Protection Impact Fee (MF - Ord. 25-17)$505.00Marion CountyMarion County fire protection impact fee (Ord. 25-17, Code Sec. 10-340), effective October 1, 2025 at the full calculated rate, with no phase-in: a flat $505 per multifamily unit at any building height. Charged in unincorporated Marion County and inside Belleview, Dunnellon, Reddick and McIntosh; not charged in the City of Ocala, which levies its own fire impact fee. Paid before the certificate of occupancy.
- EMS Impact Fee (MF - Ord. 25-17)$173.00Marion CountyMarion County EMS impact fee (Ord. 25-17, Code Sec. 10-340), effective October 1, 2025 at the full calculated rate, with no phase-in: a flat $173 per multifamily unit at any building height. Charged countywide, in unincorporated Marion County and inside every city including Ocala. Paid before the certificate of occupancy.
Where in Marion 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).
Unincorporated Marion County: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in unincorporated Marion County pays $6.86 per square foot in impact fees, plus $5,503.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 21, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $348,453.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Wastewater Capital Charge (Marion County Utilities) — 1.0 ERC ($3,844.00 one-time), Water Capital Charge (Marion County Utilities) — 1.0 ERC ($1,659.00 one-time) and Transportation Impact Fee (Marion County, Commercial) ($5.15/sq ft).
View the Full Marion County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Capital Charge (Marion County Utilities) — 1.0 ERC$1,659.00 one-timeMarion County UtilitiesCharged by Marion County Utilities per Equivalent Residential Connection (ERC). Nonresidential ERC counts are derived from estimated flow under the Marion County Land Development Code. Rate in effect since 2018.
- Wastewater Capital Charge (Marion County Utilities) — 1.0 ERC$3,844.00 one-timeMarion County UtilitiesCharged by Marion County Utilities per Equivalent Residential Connection (ERC). Nonresidential ERC counts are derived from estimated flow under the Marion County Land Development Code. Rate in effect since 2018.
- City Impact Fees (Marion County - Unincorporated, Commercial)$0.00N/A — unincorporated areaUnincorporated Marion County has no municipal government, so no city impact fee applies. Marion County impact fees are listed separately.
- Transportation Impact Fee (Marion County, Commercial)$5.15/sq ftMarion County Board of County CommissionersMarion County transportation impact fee (Ord. 25-18), charged countywide including inside all five cities and phased in each October 1. Retail of 40,001 to 150,000 sq ft pays per 1,000 sq ft of gross leasable area: $4,505 (70%, October 1, 2025), $5,148 (80%, October 1, 2026), $5,792 (90%, October 1, 2027) and $6,435 (100%, October 1, 2028). Smaller and larger retail centers pay different rates.
- Fire Protection Impact Fee (Marion County, Commercial)$1.31/sq ftMarion County Board of County CommissionersEffective 10/1/2025. Marion County fire protection impact fee; applies in unincorporated Marion and within Belleview, Dunnellon, Reddick and McIntosh. Not charged within Ocala, which levies its own municipal fire impact fee.
- EMS Impact Fee (Marion County, Commercial)$0.41/sq ftMarion County Board of County CommissionersEffective 10/1/2025. Marion County EMS impact fee; applies countywide, including within all five municipalities (Ocala included).
Where in Marion 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).
Unincorporated Marion County: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in unincorporated Marion County pays $2.00 per square foot in impact fees, plus $5,503.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 21, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $105,303.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Wastewater Capital Charge (Marion County Utilities) — 1.0 ERC ($3,844.00 one-time), Water Capital Charge (Marion County Utilities) — 1.0 ERC ($1,659.00 one-time) and Transportation Impact Fee (Marion County, Industrial) ($1.72/sq ft).
View the Full Marion County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Capital Charge (Marion County Utilities) — 1.0 ERC$1,659.00 one-timeMarion County UtilitiesCharged by Marion County Utilities per Equivalent Residential Connection (ERC). Nonresidential ERC counts are derived from estimated flow under the Marion County Land Development Code. Rate in effect since 2018.
- Wastewater Capital Charge (Marion County Utilities) — 1.0 ERC$3,844.00 one-timeMarion County UtilitiesCharged by Marion County Utilities per Equivalent Residential Connection (ERC). Nonresidential ERC counts are derived from estimated flow under the Marion County Land Development Code. Rate in effect since 2018.
- City Impact Fees (Marion County - Unincorporated, Industrial)$0.00N/A — unincorporated areaUnincorporated Marion County has no municipal government, so no city impact fee applies. Marion County impact fees are listed separately.
- Transportation Impact Fee (Marion County, Industrial)$1.72/sq ftMarion County Board of County CommissionersMarion County transportation impact fee (Ord. 25-18), charged countywide including inside all five cities and phased in each October 1. General light industrial pays per 1,000 sq ft of floor area: $1,502 (70%, October 1, 2025), $1,716 (80%, October 1, 2026), $1,931 (90%, October 1, 2027) and $2,145 (100%, October 1, 2028).
- Fire Protection Impact Fee (Marion County, Industrial)$0.21/sq ftMarion County Board of County CommissionersEffective 10/1/2025. Marion County fire protection impact fee; applies in unincorporated Marion and within Belleview, Dunnellon, Reddick and McIntosh. Not charged within Ocala, which levies its own municipal fire impact fee.
- EMS Impact Fee (Marion County, Industrial)$0.07/sq ftMarion County Board of County CommissionersEffective 10/1/2025. Marion County EMS impact fee; applies countywide, including within all five municipalities (Ocala included).
Where in Marion 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).
Unincorporated Marion County: Office Impact Fees
Office development in unincorporated Marion County pays $4.41 per square foot in impact fees, plus $5,503.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 21, 2026).
For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $115,653.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Wastewater Capital Charge (Marion County Utilities) — 1.0 ERC ($3,844.00 one-time), Water Capital Charge (Marion County Utilities) — 1.0 ERC ($1,659.00 one-time) and Transportation Impact Fee (Marion County, Office) ($3.81/sq ft).
View the Full Marion County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Capital Charge (Marion County Utilities) — 1.0 ERC$1,659.00 one-timeMarion County UtilitiesCharged by Marion County Utilities per Equivalent Residential Connection (ERC). Nonresidential ERC counts are derived from estimated flow under the Marion County Land Development Code. Rate in effect since 2018.
- Wastewater Capital Charge (Marion County Utilities) — 1.0 ERC$3,844.00 one-timeMarion County UtilitiesCharged by Marion County Utilities per Equivalent Residential Connection (ERC). Nonresidential ERC counts are derived from estimated flow under the Marion County Land Development Code. Rate in effect since 2018.
- City Impact Fees (Marion County - Unincorporated, Office)$0.00N/A — unincorporated areaUnincorporated Marion County has no municipal government, so no city impact fee applies. Marion County impact fees are listed separately.
- Transportation Impact Fee (Marion County, Office)$3.81/sq ftMarion County Board of County CommissionersMarion County transportation impact fee (Ord. 25-18), charged countywide including inside all five cities and phased in each October 1. General office pays per 1,000 sq ft of floor area: $3,336 (70%, October 1, 2025), $3,813 (80%, October 1, 2026), $4,289 (90%, October 1, 2027) and $4,766 (100%, October 1, 2028).
- Fire Protection Impact Fee (Marion County, Office)$0.45/sq ftMarion County Board of County CommissionersEffective 10/1/2025. Marion County fire protection impact fee; applies in unincorporated Marion and within Belleview, Dunnellon, Reddick and McIntosh. Not charged within Ocala, which levies its own municipal fire impact fee.
- EMS Impact Fee (Marion County, Office)$0.14/sq ftMarion County Board of County CommissionersEffective 10/1/2025. Marion County EMS impact fee; applies countywide, including within all five municipalities (Ocala included).
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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.
If you're still asking what are impact fees, start with our guide to the definition, common categories, and legal basis.
Summary current as of September 2026. This is an editorial summary, not legal advice; see the official statute text and our terms of use.
Marion County Impact Fee FAQs
What are single-family impact fees in Marion County, Florida?
A new single-family home in unincorporated Marion County pays $15,055.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 21, 2026). Inside city limits, fees are set by each city's own schedule and may be completely different. See the city pages for their rates.
How much are multifamily impact fees in Marion County?
Multifamily development in unincorporated Marion County pays $11,347.40 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 21, 2026). Rates inside city limits depend on the municipality. Pick your city on this page.
How much are commercial impact fees in Marion County?
Commercial development in unincorporated Marion County pays $6.86 per square foot in impact fees, plus $5,503.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees, about $348,453.00 for a 50,000 sq ft building.
Do Silver Springs Shores and Marion Oaks pay Marion County impact fees?
Yes. Silver Springs Shores and Marion Oaks are unincorporated, so new construction there pays the unincorporated Marion County schedule on this page, not a city schedule. Search a specific address in the calculator below to confirm it sits outside every city limit.
Do cities in Marion County charge their own impact fees?
Yes. Every incorporated city applies its own fee schedule. 4 of 5 cities in Marion County levy municipal impact or utility fees; each city page shows the full schedule that applies inside its limits.
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.