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Okeechobee County, Florida Impact Fees

Impact fees in Okeechobee County depend on where you build. This page details the rates for unincorporated Okeechobee County: $24,506.00 per single-family unit as of . Inside city limits, each city applies its own schedule and fees may be completely different. Pick your city below.

Okeechobee County Impact Fees by Project Type

Where in Okeechobee County Are You Building?

Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours.

Unincorporated Okeechobee County$24,506.00this page
Okeechobee$24,506.00

Unincorporated Okeechobee County: Single-Family Impact Fees

A new single-family home in unincorporated Okeechobee County pays $24,506.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 21, 2026). Of that, Okeechobee County-levied fees account for $14,799.00 and municipal or utility fees for $9,707.00.

The largest line items are Transportation Impact Fee (Okeechobee County) ($5,687.00), Sewer Capital Connection Charge (OUA) ($3,863.00) and Wastewater Line Fee (OUA) — Connection to existing lateral, 4" ($2,457.00).

Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.

View the Full Okeechobee County Impact Fee Schedule
Water$3,387.00
  • Water Capacity/Connection Fee (OUA)
    Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA)
    The Okeechobee Utility Authority charges a water system capital connection charge of $1,988.00 per equivalent residential connection (any meter size), under its rate schedule effective October 1, 2026. A dwelling of 900 square feet or more is one full equivalent residential connection, so a single-family home pays $1,988.00; meter installation is billed separately ($1,399.00 with the service line installed by the Authority, or $204.00 where the developer installs it). OUA serves both the City of Okeechobee and the unincorporated county under one rate schedule, and the same rate applies in both.
    $1,988.00
  • Water Meter Installation Fee (OUA) — Service line installed by OUA, 5/8" x 3/4" meter
    OUA-installed service line, 5/8" x 3/4"
    Okeechobee Utility Authority
    Okeechobee Utility Authority residential meter installation fee for a 5/8" x 3/4" meter where the Authority installs the service line, effective October 1, 2026. Where the developer installs the service line, meter box and check valve, a lower fee applies (see the developer-installed option).
    $1,399.00
Sewer$6,320.00
  • Sewer Capital Connection Charge (OUA)
    Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA)
    The Okeechobee Utility Authority charges a wastewater system capital connection charge of $3,863.00 per equivalent residential connection (any meter size), under its rate schedule effective October 1, 2026. A single-family home (900 square feet or more) is one full equivalent residential connection and pays $3,863.00. Separate wastewater line fees apply for the physical service connection, starting at $2,457.00 for a 4-inch connection to an existing service lateral and $3,250.00 for a 4-inch service line on the vacuum sewer system. OUA serves both the City of Okeechobee and the unincorporated county under one rate schedule.
    $3,863.00
  • Wastewater Line Fee (OUA) — Connection to existing lateral, 4"
    Okeechobee Utility Authority
    Okeechobee Utility Authority wastewater line fee where the Authority installs the service line (connection to existing lateral, 4"), effective October 1, 2026. A new lateral is priced by the Authority; where the developer installs the service line, only a $54 inspection applies (see the developer-installed option).
    $2,457.00
City$0.00
  • City/Municipal Impact Fees - N/A (Unincorporated)
    Okeechobee County
    The unincorporated county has no municipal government, so no city/municipal impact fees apply here. Development pays the Okeechobee County impact fees (Ord. 2026-0001, effective 5/14/2026); see the County records.
    $0.00
County$14,799.00
  • Transportation Impact Fee (Okeechobee County)
    SFD 1,501-2,499 sq ft
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County transportation impact fee, effective 5/14/2026 (Ord. 2026-0001; Kimley-Horn study 12/9/2025), for a single-family detached home of 1,501–2,499 sq ft. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. No annual index; the schedule is reviewed every four years.
    $5,687.00
  • Corrections Impact Fee (Okeechobee County)
    SFD 1,501-2,499 sq ft
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County corrections (jail) impact fee, effective 5/14/2026 (Ord. 2026-0001), for a single-family detached home of 1,501–2,499 sq ft. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. No annual index; the schedule is reviewed every four years.
    $2,340.00
  • Public School Impact Fee (Okeechobee County School District)
    SFD 1,501-2,499 sq ft
    Okeechobee County (for Okeechobee County School Board)
    Okeechobee County public-school impact fee, effective 5/14/2026 (Ord. 2026-0001), for a single-family detached home of 1,501–2,499 sq ft. Levied countywide (including the City of Okeechobee) and shared with the Okeechobee County School District. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. No annual index; the schedule is reviewed every four years.
    $2,274.00
  • Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Okeechobee County)
    SFD 1,501-2,499 sq ft
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County law-enforcement impact fee, effective 5/14/2026 (Ord. 2026-0001), for a single-family detached home of 1,501–2,499 sq ft. Levied within the City of Okeechobee as well as the unincorporated county. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. No annual index; reviewed every four years.
    $1,595.00
  • Public Facilities Impact Fee (Okeechobee County)
    SFD 1,501-2,499 sq ft
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County public-facilities (government buildings) impact fee, effective 5/14/2026 (Ord. 2026-0001), for a single-family detached home of 1,501–2,499 sq ft. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. No annual index; the schedule is reviewed every four years.
    $1,392.00
  • Fire Rescue/EMS Impact Fee (Okeechobee County)
    SFD 1,501-2,499 sq ft
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County fire-rescue & EMS impact fee, effective 5/14/2026 (Ord. 2026-0001), for a single-family detached home of 1,501–2,499 sq ft. The County provides fire-rescue and EMS within the City of Okeechobee under a 12/1/2020 interlocal, so the fee applies both in the unincorporated county and inside the City. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. No annual index; reviewed every four years.
    $746.00
  • Parks & Recreation Impact Fee (Okeechobee County)
    SFD 1,501-2,499 sq ft
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County parks & recreation impact fee, effective 5/14/2026 (Ord. 2026-0001), for a single-family detached home of 1,501–2,499 sq ft. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. No annual index; the schedule is reviewed every four years.
    $586.00
  • Library Impact Fee (Okeechobee County)
    SFD 1,501-2,499 sq ft
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County library impact fee, effective 5/14/2026 (Ord. 2026-0001), for a single-family detached home of 1,501–2,499 sq ft. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. No annual index; reviewed every four years.
    $179.00
Total (unincorporated Okeechobee County): $24,506.00
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA) Okeechobee Utility Authority Okeechobee County Okeechobee County (for Okeechobee County School Board)

Where in Okeechobee County Are You Building?

Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours.

Unincorporated Okeechobee County$23,702.00this page
Okeechobee$23,702.00

Unincorporated Okeechobee County: Multifamily Impact Fees

A new multifamily unit in unincorporated Okeechobee County pays $23,702.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 21, 2026). Of that, Okeechobee County-levied fees account for $13,995.00 and municipal or utility fees for $9,707.00.

The largest line items are Transportation Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, MF) ($3,886.00), Sewer Capital Connection Charge (OUA, MF) ($3,863.00) and Corrections Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, MF) ($2,596.00).

Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.

View the Full Okeechobee County Impact Fee Schedule
Water$3,387.00
  • Water Capacity/Connection Fee (OUA, MF)
    Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA)
    The Okeechobee Utility Authority charges a water system capital connection charge of $1,988.00 per equivalent residential connection, applied at any meter size, under its rate schedule effective October 1, 2026. A dwelling unit of 900 square feet or more counts as a full equivalent residential connection, so a 1,000 square foot apartment pays $1,988.00 per unit; units of 400 to under 900 square feet count as 0.80 and units under 400 square feet as 0.33. Meter installation is billed separately, at $1,399.00 for a residential 5/8 by 3/4-inch meter with the service line installed by the authority or $204.00 where the developer installs the service line, meter box and check valve. The authority serves both the City of Okeechobee and unincorporated Okeechobee County under one rate schedule.
    $1,988.00
  • Water Meter Installation Fee (OUA) — Service line installed by OUA, 5/8" x 3/4" meter
    OUA-installed service line, 5/8" x 3/4"
    Okeechobee Utility Authority
    Okeechobee Utility Authority residential meter installation fee for a 5/8" x 3/4" meter where the Authority installs the service line per dwelling unit (one connection per unit); a building on one connection pays once, effective October 1, 2026. Where the developer installs the service line, meter box and check valve, a lower fee applies (see the developer-installed option). A 1" residential meter costs $1,584.00 where the Authority installs the service line.
    $1,399.00
Sewer$6,320.00
  • Sewer Capital Connection Charge (OUA, MF)
    Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA)
    The Okeechobee Utility Authority charges a wastewater system capital connection charge of $3,863.00 per equivalent residential connection, applied at any meter size, under its rate schedule effective October 1, 2026. A dwelling unit of 900 square feet or more counts as a full equivalent residential connection, so a 1,000 square foot apartment pays $3,863.00 per unit. The authority was created by interlocal agreement between the City of Okeechobee and Okeechobee County and serves both the city and unincorporated county under one rate schedule. Separate wastewater line fees apply for the physical service connection, starting at $2,457.00 for a 4-inch connection to an existing service lateral.
    $3,863.00
  • Wastewater Line Fee (OUA) — Connection to existing lateral, 4"
    Okeechobee Utility Authority
    Okeechobee Utility Authority wastewater line fee where the Authority installs the service line (connection to existing lateral, 4") per dwelling unit (one connection per unit); a building on one connection pays once, effective October 1, 2026. A new lateral is priced by the Authority; where the developer installs the service line, only a $54 inspection applies (see the developer-installed option).
    $2,457.00
City$0.00
  • City/Municipal Impact Fees - N/A (Unincorporated, MF)
    Okeechobee County
    The unincorporated county has no municipal government, so no city/municipal impact fees apply here. Multifamily development pays the Okeechobee County impact fees (Ord. 2026-0001, effective 5/14/2026); see the County records.
    $0.00
County$13,995.00
  • Transportation Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, MF)
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County transportation impact fee, effective 5/14/2026 (Ord. 2026-0001; Kimley-Horn study 12/9/2025), per multifamily dwelling unit (flat, ITE LUC 220). A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. No annual index; reviewed every four years.
    $3,886.00
  • Corrections Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, MF)
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County corrections (jail) impact fee, effective 5/14/2026 (Ord. 2026-0001), per multifamily dwelling unit (ITE LUC 220). A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. No annual index; reviewed every four years.
    $2,596.00
  • Public School Impact Fee (Okeechobee County School District, MF)
    Okeechobee County (for Okeechobee County School Board)
    Okeechobee County public-school impact fee, effective 5/14/2026 (Ord. 2026-0001), per multifamily dwelling unit (ITE LUC 220). Levied countywide (including the City of Okeechobee) and shared with the Okeechobee County School District. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. No annual index; reviewed every four years.
    $2,522.00
  • Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, MF)
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County law-enforcement impact fee, effective 5/14/2026 (Ord. 2026-0001), per multifamily dwelling unit (ITE LUC 220). Levied within the City of Okeechobee as well as the unincorporated county. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. No annual index; reviewed every four years.
    $1,770.00
  • Public Facilities Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, MF)
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County public-facilities (government buildings) impact fee, effective 5/14/2026 (Ord. 2026-0001), per multifamily dwelling unit (ITE LUC 220). A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. No annual index; reviewed every four years.
    $1,544.00
  • Fire Rescue/EMS Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, MF)
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County fire-rescue & EMS impact fee, effective 5/14/2026 (Ord. 2026-0001), per multifamily dwelling unit (ITE LUC 220). The County provides fire-rescue and EMS within the City of Okeechobee under a 12/1/2020 interlocal, so the fee applies both in the unincorporated county and inside the City. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. No annual index; reviewed every four years.
    $828.00
  • Parks & Recreation Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, MF)
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County parks & recreation impact fee, effective 5/14/2026 (Ord. 2026-0001), per multifamily dwelling unit (ITE LUC 220). A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. No annual index; reviewed every four years.
    $650.00
  • Library Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, MF)
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County library impact fee, effective 5/14/2026 (Ord. 2026-0001), per multifamily dwelling unit (ITE LUC 220). A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. No annual index; reviewed every four years.
    $199.00
Total (unincorporated Okeechobee County): $23,702.00
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA) Okeechobee Utility Authority Okeechobee County Okeechobee County (for Okeechobee County School Board)

Where in Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee County$1,025,179.00this pageIncludes unconfirmed fees
Okeechobee$1,025,179.00Includes unconfirmed fees

Unincorporated Okeechobee County: Commercial Impact Fees

Commercial development in unincorporated Okeechobee County pays $20.29 per square foot in impact fees, plus $10,529.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 21, 2026).

For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $1,025,179.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Wastewater Line Fee (OUA) — Connection to existing lateral, 4" ($2,457.00 one-time), Water Meter Installation Fee (OUA) — Service line installed by OUA, 1" meter ($2,221.00 one-time) and Transportation Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, Commercial) ($10.91/sq ft).

Water and sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more. See the meter-size tiers in the source schedules.

Sewer Capital Connection Charge (OUA) and Water Capacity/Connection Fee (OUA) are shown at the last published amount but have not been confirmed with the jurisdiction; they are included in the totals here. Verify before budgeting.

View the Full Okeechobee County Impact Fee Schedule
Water$4,209.00 one-time
  • Water Meter Installation Fee (OUA) — Service line installed by OUA, 1" meter
    OUA-installed service line, 1"
    Okeechobee Utility Authority
    Okeechobee Utility Authority nonresidential meter installation fee for a 1" meter where the Authority installs the service line (includes backflow prevention), Rate Schedule 26-05, effective October 1, 2026. Where the developer installs the service line, meter box and check valve, a lower fee applies (see the developer-installed option). Meters larger than 4" are priced by the Authority. The water system capital connection charge is separate.
    $2,221.00 one-time
  • Water Capacity/Connection Fee (OUA)
    Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA)
    Okeechobee Utility Authority water system capital connection charge: $1,988 per equivalent residential connection (ERC) under Rate Schedule 26-05, effective October 1, 2026, at any meter size with a minimum of one ERC. One ERC is 250 gallons per day of average daily flow (OUA Resolution 26-03), so a nonresidential connection pays for its estimated demand. The resolution also lists a minimum ERC count by meter size (1.00 for a 5/8" x 3/4" meter, 2.50 for a 1" meter).
    $1,988.00 one-timeRequires confirmation
Sewer$6,320.00 one-time
  • Sewer Capital Connection Charge (OUA)
    Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA)
    Okeechobee Utility Authority wastewater system capital connection charge: $3,863 per equivalent residential connection (ERC) under Rate Schedule 26-05, effective October 1, 2026, at any meter size with a minimum of one ERC. One ERC is 250 gallons per day of average daily flow (OUA Resolution 26-03), so a nonresidential connection pays for its estimated demand. The resolution also lists a minimum ERC count by meter size (1.00 for a 5/8" x 3/4" meter, 2.50 for a 1" meter).
    $3,863.00 one-timeRequires confirmation
  • Wastewater Line Fee (OUA) — Connection to existing lateral, 4"
    Okeechobee Utility Authority
    Okeechobee Utility Authority wastewater line fee where the Authority installs the service line (connection to an existing 4" lateral), Rate Schedule 26-05, effective October 1, 2026. A new lateral is priced by the Authority; where the developer installs the service line, only a $54 inspection applies (see the developer-installed option). The wastewater system capital connection charge is separate.
    $2,457.00 one-time
City$0.00
  • City/Municipal Impact Fees - N/A (Unincorporated, Commercial)
    Okeechobee County
    The unincorporated county has no municipal government, so no city or municipal impact fees apply here. Nonresidential development pays the Okeechobee County impact fees (Ordinance 2026-0001, effective May 14, 2026); see the County records.
    $0.00
County$20.29/sq ft
  • Transportation Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, Commercial)
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County transportation impact fee, effective May 14, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-0001), charged per 1,000 sq ft at the shopping plaza (40,000 to 150,000 sq ft, without supermarket) rate. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. A change of use pays only the net increase over the prior use. No annual index; the schedule is reviewed every four years.
    $10.91/sq ft
  • Corrections Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, Commercial)
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County corrections (jail) impact fee, effective May 14, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-0001), charged per 1,000 sq ft at the shopping plaza (40,000 to 150,000 sq ft, without supermarket) rate. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. A change of use pays only the net increase over the prior use. No annual index; the schedule is reviewed every four years.
    $3.51/sq ft
  • Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, Commercial)
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County law enforcement impact fee, effective May 14, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-0001), charged per 1,000 sq ft at the shopping plaza (40,000 to 150,000 sq ft, without supermarket) rate. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. A change of use pays only the net increase over the prior use. No annual index; the schedule is reviewed every four years.
    $2.39/sq ft
  • Public Facilities Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, Commercial)
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County public facilities (government buildings) impact fee, effective May 14, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-0001), charged per 1,000 sq ft at the shopping plaza (40,000 to 150,000 sq ft, without supermarket) rate. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. A change of use pays only the net increase over the prior use. No annual index; the schedule is reviewed every four years.
    $2.09/sq ft
  • Fire Rescue/EMS Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, Commercial)
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County fire rescue and EMS impact fee, effective May 14, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-0001), charged per 1,000 sq ft at the shopping plaza (40,000 to 150,000 sq ft, without supermarket) rate. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. A change of use pays only the net increase over the prior use. No annual index; the schedule is reviewed every four years.
    $1.12/sq ft
  • Library Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, Commercial)
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County library impact fee, effective May 14, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-0001), charged per 1,000 sq ft at the shopping plaza (40,000 to 150,000 sq ft, without supermarket) rate. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. A change of use pays only the net increase over the prior use. No annual index; the schedule is reviewed every four years.
    $0.27/sq ft
  • Parks & Recreation Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, Commercial)
    Okeechobee County
    The Okeechobee County parks and recreation impact fee (Ordinance 2026-0001, effective May 14, 2026) is $0 for commercial development: the adopted schedule charges it only on residential and lodging uses. This applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee.
    $0.00
Total (unincorporated Okeechobee County): $20.29/sq ft + $10,529.00 one-time (≈ $1,025,179.00 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Okeechobee Utility Authority Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA) Okeechobee County
Amounts flagged "Requires confirmation" are the last published figures, included in the totals. Confirm them with the jurisdiction or utility before budgeting.
Water/sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more.

Where in Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee County$300,629.00this pageIncludes unconfirmed fees
Okeechobee$300,629.00Includes unconfirmed fees

Unincorporated Okeechobee County: Industrial Impact Fees

Industrial development in unincorporated Okeechobee County pays $5.80 per square foot in impact fees, plus $10,529.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 21, 2026).

For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $300,629.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Wastewater Line Fee (OUA) — Connection to existing lateral, 4" ($2,457.00 one-time), Water Meter Installation Fee (OUA) — Service line installed by OUA, 1" meter ($2,221.00 one-time) and Corrections Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, Industrial) ($1.75/sq ft).

Water and sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more. See the meter-size tiers in the source schedules.

Sewer Capital Connection Charge (OUA) and Water Capacity/Connection Fee (OUA) are shown at the last published amount but have not been confirmed with the jurisdiction; they are included in the totals here. Verify before budgeting.

View the Full Okeechobee County Impact Fee Schedule
Water$4,209.00 one-time
  • Water Meter Installation Fee (OUA) — Service line installed by OUA, 1" meter
    OUA-installed service line, 1"
    Okeechobee Utility Authority
    Okeechobee Utility Authority nonresidential meter installation fee for a 1" meter where the Authority installs the service line (includes backflow prevention), Rate Schedule 26-05, effective October 1, 2026. Where the developer installs the service line, meter box and check valve, a lower fee applies (see the developer-installed option). Meters larger than 4" are priced by the Authority. The water system capital connection charge is separate.
    $2,221.00 one-time
  • Water Capacity/Connection Fee (OUA)
    Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA)
    Okeechobee Utility Authority water system capital connection charge: $1,988 per equivalent residential connection (ERC) under Rate Schedule 26-05, effective October 1, 2026, at any meter size with a minimum of one ERC. One ERC is 250 gallons per day of average daily flow (OUA Resolution 26-03), so a nonresidential connection pays for its estimated demand. The resolution also lists a minimum ERC count by meter size (1.00 for a 5/8" x 3/4" meter, 2.50 for a 1" meter).
    $1,988.00 one-timeRequires confirmation
Sewer$6,320.00 one-time
  • Sewer Capital Connection Charge (OUA)
    Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA)
    Okeechobee Utility Authority wastewater system capital connection charge: $3,863 per equivalent residential connection (ERC) under Rate Schedule 26-05, effective October 1, 2026, at any meter size with a minimum of one ERC. One ERC is 250 gallons per day of average daily flow (OUA Resolution 26-03), so a nonresidential connection pays for its estimated demand. The resolution also lists a minimum ERC count by meter size (1.00 for a 5/8" x 3/4" meter, 2.50 for a 1" meter).
    $3,863.00 one-timeRequires confirmation
  • Wastewater Line Fee (OUA) — Connection to existing lateral, 4"
    Okeechobee Utility Authority
    Okeechobee Utility Authority wastewater line fee where the Authority installs the service line (connection to an existing 4" lateral), Rate Schedule 26-05, effective October 1, 2026. A new lateral is priced by the Authority; where the developer installs the service line, only a $54 inspection applies (see the developer-installed option). The wastewater system capital connection charge is separate.
    $2,457.00 one-time
City$0.00
  • City/Municipal Impact Fees - N/A (Unincorporated, Industrial)
    Okeechobee County
    The unincorporated county has no municipal government, so no city or municipal impact fees apply here. Nonresidential development pays the Okeechobee County impact fees (Ordinance 2026-0001, effective May 14, 2026); see the County records.
    $0.00
County$5.80/sq ft
  • Corrections Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, Industrial)
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County corrections (jail) impact fee, effective May 14, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-0001), charged per 1,000 sq ft at the general light industrial rate. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. A change of use pays only the net increase over the prior use. No annual index; the schedule is reviewed every four years.
    $1.75/sq ft
  • Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, Industrial)
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County law enforcement impact fee, effective May 14, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-0001), charged per 1,000 sq ft at the general light industrial rate. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. A change of use pays only the net increase over the prior use. No annual index; the schedule is reviewed every four years.
    $1.20/sq ft
  • Transportation Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, Industrial)
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County transportation impact fee, effective May 14, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-0001), charged per 1,000 sq ft at the general light industrial rate. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. A change of use pays only the net increase over the prior use. No annual index; the schedule is reviewed every four years.
    $1.11/sq ft
  • Public Facilities Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, Industrial)
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County public facilities (government buildings) impact fee, effective May 14, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-0001), charged per 1,000 sq ft at the general light industrial rate. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. A change of use pays only the net increase over the prior use. No annual index; the schedule is reviewed every four years.
    $1.04/sq ft
  • Fire Rescue/EMS Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, Industrial)
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County fire rescue and EMS impact fee, effective May 14, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-0001), charged per 1,000 sq ft at the general light industrial rate. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. A change of use pays only the net increase over the prior use. No annual index; the schedule is reviewed every four years.
    $0.56/sq ft
  • Library Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, Industrial)
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County library impact fee, effective May 14, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-0001), charged per 1,000 sq ft at the general light industrial rate. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. A change of use pays only the net increase over the prior use. No annual index; the schedule is reviewed every four years.
    $0.13/sq ft
  • Parks & Recreation Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, Industrial)
    Okeechobee County
    The Okeechobee County parks and recreation impact fee (Ordinance 2026-0001, effective May 14, 2026) is $0 for industrial development: the adopted schedule charges it only on residential and lodging uses. This applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee.
    $0.00
Total (unincorporated Okeechobee County): $5.80/sq ft + $10,529.00 one-time (≈ $300,629.00 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Okeechobee Utility Authority Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA) Okeechobee County
Amounts flagged "Requires confirmation" are the last published figures, included in the totals. Confirm them with the jurisdiction or utility before budgeting.
Water/sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more.

Where in Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee County$222,279.00this pageIncludes unconfirmed fees
Okeechobee$222,279.00Includes unconfirmed fees

Unincorporated Okeechobee County: Office Impact Fees

Office development in unincorporated Okeechobee County pays $8.47 per square foot in impact fees, plus $10,529.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 21, 2026).

For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $222,279.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Wastewater Line Fee (OUA) — Connection to existing lateral, 4" ($2,457.00 one-time), Water Meter Installation Fee (OUA) — Service line installed by OUA, 1" meter ($2,221.00 one-time) and Corrections Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, Office) ($2.34/sq ft).

Water and sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more. See the meter-size tiers in the source schedules.

Sewer Capital Connection Charge (OUA) and Water Capacity/Connection Fee (OUA) are shown at the last published amount but have not been confirmed with the jurisdiction; they are included in the totals here. Verify before budgeting.

View the Full Okeechobee County Impact Fee Schedule
Water$4,209.00 one-time
  • Water Meter Installation Fee (OUA) — Service line installed by OUA, 1" meter
    OUA-installed service line, 1"
    Okeechobee Utility Authority
    Okeechobee Utility Authority nonresidential meter installation fee for a 1" meter where the Authority installs the service line (includes backflow prevention), Rate Schedule 26-05, effective October 1, 2026. Where the developer installs the service line, meter box and check valve, a lower fee applies (see the developer-installed option). Meters larger than 4" are priced by the Authority. The water system capital connection charge is separate.
    $2,221.00 one-time
  • Water Capacity/Connection Fee (OUA)
    Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA)
    Okeechobee Utility Authority water system capital connection charge: $1,988 per equivalent residential connection (ERC) under Rate Schedule 26-05, effective October 1, 2026, at any meter size with a minimum of one ERC. One ERC is 250 gallons per day of average daily flow (OUA Resolution 26-03), so a nonresidential connection pays for its estimated demand. The resolution also lists a minimum ERC count by meter size (1.00 for a 5/8" x 3/4" meter, 2.50 for a 1" meter).
    $1,988.00 one-timeRequires confirmation
Sewer$6,320.00 one-time
  • Sewer Capital Connection Charge (OUA)
    Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA)
    Okeechobee Utility Authority wastewater system capital connection charge: $3,863 per equivalent residential connection (ERC) under Rate Schedule 26-05, effective October 1, 2026, at any meter size with a minimum of one ERC. One ERC is 250 gallons per day of average daily flow (OUA Resolution 26-03), so a nonresidential connection pays for its estimated demand. The resolution also lists a minimum ERC count by meter size (1.00 for a 5/8" x 3/4" meter, 2.50 for a 1" meter).
    $3,863.00 one-timeRequires confirmation
  • Wastewater Line Fee (OUA) — Connection to existing lateral, 4"
    Okeechobee Utility Authority
    Okeechobee Utility Authority wastewater line fee where the Authority installs the service line (connection to an existing 4" lateral), Rate Schedule 26-05, effective October 1, 2026. A new lateral is priced by the Authority; where the developer installs the service line, only a $54 inspection applies (see the developer-installed option). The wastewater system capital connection charge is separate.
    $2,457.00 one-time
City$0.00
  • City/Municipal Impact Fees - N/A (Unincorporated, Office)
    Okeechobee County
    The unincorporated county has no municipal government, so no city or municipal impact fees apply here. Nonresidential development pays the Okeechobee County impact fees (Ordinance 2026-0001, effective May 14, 2026); see the County records.
    $0.00
County$8.47/sq ft
  • Corrections Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, Office)
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County corrections (jail) impact fee, effective May 14, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-0001), charged per 1,000 sq ft at the general office rate. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. A change of use pays only the net increase over the prior use. No annual index; the schedule is reviewed every four years.
    $2.34/sq ft
  • Transportation Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, Office)
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County transportation impact fee, effective May 14, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-0001), charged per 1,000 sq ft at the general office rate. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. A change of use pays only the net increase over the prior use. No annual index; the schedule is reviewed every four years.
    $2.22/sq ft
  • Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, Office)
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County law enforcement impact fee, effective May 14, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-0001), charged per 1,000 sq ft at the general office rate. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. A change of use pays only the net increase over the prior use. No annual index; the schedule is reviewed every four years.
    $1.59/sq ft
  • Public Facilities Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, Office)
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County public facilities (government buildings) impact fee, effective May 14, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-0001), charged per 1,000 sq ft at the general office rate. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. A change of use pays only the net increase over the prior use. No annual index; the schedule is reviewed every four years.
    $1.39/sq ft
  • Fire Rescue/EMS Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, Office)
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County fire rescue and EMS impact fee, effective May 14, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-0001), charged per 1,000 sq ft at the general office rate. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. A change of use pays only the net increase over the prior use. No annual index; the schedule is reviewed every four years.
    $0.75/sq ft
  • Library Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, Office)
    Okeechobee County
    Okeechobee County library impact fee, effective May 14, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-0001), charged per 1,000 sq ft at the general office rate. A 3% county administrative charge is added at payment. The same rate applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee; on City permits the fee is collected by the City. A change of use pays only the net increase over the prior use. No annual index; the schedule is reviewed every four years.
    $0.18/sq ft
  • Parks & Recreation Impact Fee (Okeechobee County, Office)
    Okeechobee County
    The Okeechobee County parks and recreation impact fee (Ordinance 2026-0001, effective May 14, 2026) is $0 for office development: the adopted schedule charges it only on residential and lodging uses. This applies in unincorporated Okeechobee County and within the City of Okeechobee.
    $0.00
Total (unincorporated Okeechobee County): $8.47/sq ft + $10,529.00 one-time (≈ $222,279.00 at 25,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Okeechobee Utility Authority Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA) Okeechobee County
Amounts flagged "Requires confirmation" are the last published figures, included in the totals. Confirm them with the jurisdiction or utility before budgeting.
Water/sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more.

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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.

Brush up on impact fee basics before you budget your next project.

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

Okeechobee County Impact Fee FAQs

What are single-family impact fees in Okeechobee County, Florida?

A new single-family home in unincorporated Okeechobee County pays $24,506.00 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 Okeechobee County?

Multifamily development in unincorporated Okeechobee County pays $23,702.00 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 Okeechobee County?

Commercial development in unincorporated Okeechobee County pays $20.29 per square foot in impact fees, plus $10,529.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (assuming a 1-inch meter), about $1,025,179.00 for a 50,000 sq ft building. This figure includes amounts that have not been confirmed with the jurisdiction; verify before budgeting.

Do cities in Okeechobee County charge their own impact fees?

Yes. Every incorporated city applies its own fee schedule. 1 of 1 cities in Okeechobee 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.

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