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 $14,524.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced August 15, 2026). All of it is levied by Marion County.
The largest line items are Educational Facilities Impact Fee (Marion County Schools) ($4,307.00), Sewer Connection Fee (Marion County Utilities) ($3,844.00) and Transportation Impact Fee (Marion County - 1,501-2,499 sf) ($3,723.00).
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)$3,723.00Marion CountyMarion County Transportation Impact Fee, Ord. 25-18 (adopted 5/23/2025), effective 10/1/2025. Assessed at 70% now, stepping to 80% on 10/1/2026, 90% on 10/1/2027, 100% on 10/1/2028. SFR tiered by heated area; the 1,501–2,499 sf tier is $3,723 at 70% ($4,254 at the 80% step). Full 70% schedule: ≤1,500 sf $3,072, 1,501–2,499 sf $3,723, 2,500+ sf $4,099. Applies in unincorporated Marion County and within Belleview, Dunnellon, Ocala, Reddick and McIntosh as named in the adopted schedule.
- Fire Protection Impact Fee (Marion County - 1,501-2,499 sf)$753.00Marion CountyMarion County Fire Protection (MCFR) Impact Fee, Ord. 25-17, effective 10/1/2025 at 100% of the calculated rate. SFR tiered by heated area: ≤1,500 sf $663, 1,501–2,499 sf $753, 2,500+ sf $829; this record is the 1,501–2,499 sf tier at $753. Applies in unincorporated Marion County and the municipalities of Belleview, Dunnellon, Reddick and McIntosh — NOT within the City of Ocala, which levies its own City Fire Impact Fee.
- EMS Impact Fee (Marion County - 1,501-2,499 sf)$238.00Marion CountyMarion County EMS Impact Fee, Ord. 25-17, effective 10/1/2025 at 100% of the calculated rate. SFR tiered by heated area: ≤1,500 sf $208, 1,501–2,499 sf $238, 2,500+ sf $261; this record is the 1,501–2,499 sf tier at $238. Applies countywide — unincorporated Marion County and all municipalities, including the City of Ocala.
Where in Marion County are you building?
Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours.
Unincorporated Marion County: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in unincorporated Marion County pays $11,105.40 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced August 15, 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) ($1,688.00).
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 assigns each multifamily unit an ERC value of 0.80, and 0.80 × the $1,659 per-ERC water capital charge ($702 transmission + $957 treatment) equals $1,327.20. This is the adopted per-unit amount, not an estimate.
- 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 (Marion County Public Schools), Ord. 24-06 (adopted 3/5/2024), effective 7/1/2024, Code §10-431(b). MF apartments tiered by unit heated area: 1–700 sf $1,604; 701–900 sf $3,847; 901–1,200 sf $4,337 (default tier — the canonical ~1,000 sf unit falls in this bracket); >1,200 sf $5,525; condominiums $1,990 (a separate land-use category, not a size tier). This record is the 901–1,200 sf tier at $4,337. Applies countywide in all unincorporated and incorporated areas.
- Transportation Impact Fee (MF - Mid/High-Rise, Ord. 25-18)$1,688.00Mid/High-Rise (4+ Floors)Marion CountyMarion County Transportation Impact Fee, Ord. 25-18 (adopted 5/23/2025), effective 10/1/2025. Assessed at 70% now, stepping to 80% on 10/1/2026, 90% on 10/1/2027, 100% on 10/1/2028. MF tiered by building rise. Mid/High-Rise (4+ floors, ITE 221/222) is the default MF tier: $1,688/DU at 70%, then $1,930 (10/1/2026), $2,171 (10/1/2027), $2,412 (10/1/2028). Low-Rise (1–3 floors) is $2,513/DU at 70%. Applies in unincorporated Marion County and the municipalities named in the adopted schedule (Belleview, Dunnellon, Ocala, Reddick, McIntosh).
- Fire Protection Impact Fee (MF - Ord. 25-17)$505.00Marion CountyMarion County Fire Protection (MCFR) Impact Fee, Ord. 25-17, effective 10/1/2025 at 100% of the calculated rate. Multi-family flat $505 per dwelling unit (ITE 220/221/222). Applies in unincorporated Marion County and the municipalities of Belleview, Dunnellon, Reddick and McIntosh — NOT within the City of Ocala, which levies its own City Fire Impact Fee.
- EMS Impact Fee (MF - Ord. 25-17)$173.00Marion CountyMarion County EMS Impact Fee, Ord. 25-17, effective 10/1/2025 at 100% of the calculated rate. Multi-family flat $173 per dwelling unit. Applies countywide — unincorporated Marion County and all municipalities, including the City of Ocala.
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). = one or more fees are unconfirmed or have no published amount; the figure shown may not be the complete cost.
Unincorporated Marion County: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in unincorporated Marion County pays $6.22 per square foot in impact fees, plus $5,503.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced August 15, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $316,303.00. 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, Commercial) ($4.50/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 area
- Transportation Impact Fee (Marion County, Commercial)$4.50/sq ftMarion County Board of County CommissionersEffective 10/1/2025 at the 70% phase-in rate ($4,505 per 1,000 sq ft). Scheduled increases: $5,148 (10/1/2026), $5,792 (10/1/2027), $6,435 (10/1/2028, full rate). Marion County transportation impact fee; applies countywide, including within all five municipalities.
- 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). = one or more fees are unconfirmed or have no published amount; the figure shown may not be the complete cost.
Unincorporated Marion County: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in unincorporated Marion County pays $1.78 per square foot in impact fees, plus $5,503.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced August 15, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $94,603.00. 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) ($1.50/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 area
- Transportation Impact Fee (Marion County, Industrial)$1.50/sq ftMarion County Board of County CommissionersEffective 10/1/2025 at the 70% phase-in rate ($1,502 per 1,000 sq ft). Scheduled increases: $1,716 (10/1/2026), $1,931 (10/1/2027), $2,145 (10/1/2028, full rate). Marion County transportation impact fee; applies countywide, including within all five municipalities.
- 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). = one or more fees are unconfirmed or have no published amount; the figure shown may not be the complete cost.
Unincorporated Marion County: Office Impact Fees
Office development in unincorporated Marion County pays $3.93 per square foot in impact fees, plus $5,503.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced August 15, 2026).
For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $103,728.00. 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) ($3.34/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 area
- Transportation Impact Fee (Marion County, Office)$3.34/sq ftMarion County Board of County CommissionersEffective 10/1/2025 at the 70% phase-in rate ($3,336 per 1,000 sq ft). Scheduled increases: $3,813 (10/1/2026), $4,289 (10/1/2027), $4,766 (10/1/2028, full rate). Marion County transportation impact fee; applies countywide, including within all five municipalities.
- 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 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.
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 $14,524.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced August 15, 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 $11,105.40 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced August 15, 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 $6.22 per square foot in impact fees, plus $5,503.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees, about $316,303.00 for a 50,000 sq ft building.
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.