Orange County Impact Fees by Project Type
Where in Orange 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 Orange County: Single-Family Impact Fees
A new single-family home in unincorporated Orange County pays $34,377.90 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 21, 2026). All of it is levied by Orange County.
The largest line items are Transportation Impact Fee (Orange County) ($13,243.90), School Impact Fee (Orange County) ($9,513.00) and Sewer Capital Charge (Orange County Utilities) ($5,270.00).
Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the Full Orange County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Capital Charge (Orange County Utilities)$2,790.00Orange County UtilitiesOrange County Utilities water capital charge: $2,790 for a single-family home (standard 5/8"×3/4" meter, 1 ERC). Applies where Orange County Utilities provides water service.
- Sewer Capital Charge (Orange County Utilities)$5,270.00Orange County UtilitiesOrange County Utilities sewer capital charge: $5,270 for a single-family home (1 ERC). Applies where Orange County Utilities provides wastewater service.
- City Impact Fees (Unincorporated - N/A)$0.00Orange County (Unincorporated)Not applicable - unincorporated Orange County has no municipal impact fees; Orange County impact fees (Transportation, School, Fire, Law Enforcement, Parks) and Orange County Utilities water/sewer charges apply directly.
- Transportation Impact Fee (Orange County)$13,243.90SF 1,201–2,000 sq ft, RuralOrange CountyOrange County Transportation (Mobility) Impact Fee, eff 1/1/2026 (indexed each Jan 1). SF detached 1,201–2,000 sq ft, Rural context: $13,243.90. Rate varies by home size (≤1,200/1,201–2,000/2,001–3,500/>3,500 sq ft) and context area (Urban/Suburban/Rural), set per parcel by the county Transportation District map. This default is the highest-rate (Rural) context for the canonical 2,000 sq ft home; Urban and Suburban parcels of the same size pay less (see other tiers). Assessed at building permit.
- School Impact Fee (Orange County)$9,513.00SF Detached 2,000–2,499 sq ftOrange County Public SchoolsOrange County Public Schools impact fee for a single-family detached home of 2,000–2,499 sq ft of heated/cooled living area (the canonical 2,000 sq ft house): $9,513, current rate effective 10/1/2022. Other home sizes pay a different tier (see other tiers). Applies countywide, including within unincorporated Orange County; assessed at building permit.
- Parks & Recreation Impact Fee (Orange County)$2,434.00Orange CountyOrange County Parks & Recreation impact fee: $2,434 per single-family detached dwelling, effective 5/1/2026 (annual May 1 step). Unincorporated Orange County.
- Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Orange County)$665.00Orange CountyOrange County Law Enforcement impact fee: $665 per single-family detached dwelling, effective 5/1/2026 (annual May 1 step). Unincorporated Orange County.
- Fire/Rescue Impact Fee (Orange County)$462.00Orange CountyOrange County Fire/Rescue impact fee: $462 per single-family dwelling unit, effective 5/1/2026 (rate rises annually each May 1). Assessed at building permit in unincorporated Orange County.
Where in Orange 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 Orange County: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in unincorporated Orange County pays $22,698.89 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 21, 2026). All of it is levied by Orange County.
The largest line items are Transportation Impact Fee (Orange County, MF) ($7,084.91), School Impact Fee (Orange County, MF, Non-High Rise) ($6,751.00) and Sewer Capital Charge (Orange County Utilities, MF) ($4,389.91).
Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the Full Orange County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Capital Charge (Orange County Utilities, MF)$2,324.07MF 2+ BR (0.833 ERC)Orange County UtilitiesOrange County Utilities water capital charge for a 2-bedroom (or larger) apartment: $2,324.07 per unit (0.833 of the $2,790 single-family charge, County Code Sec. 37-5). Efficiency and 1-bedroom units pay 0.500.
- Sewer Capital Charge (Orange County Utilities, MF)$4,389.91MF 2+ BR (0.833 ERC)Orange County UtilitiesOrange County Utilities wastewater capital charge for a 2-bedroom (or larger) apartment: $4,389.91 per unit (0.833 of the $5,270 single-family charge, County Code Sec. 37-5). Efficiency and 1-bedroom units pay 0.500.
- City Impact Fees (Unincorporated - N/A, MF)$0.00Orange County (Unincorporated)Unincorporated Orange County has no municipal (city) impact fees; new multi-family development is subject to Orange County impact fees and Orange County Utilities water/sewer capital charges directly.
- Transportation Impact Fee (Orange County, MF)$7,084.91MF Mid-Rise (3-10 fl), RuralOrange CountyOrange County Transportation (Mobility) Impact Fee, eff 1/1/2026 (indexed each Jan 1). Multifamily Mid-Rise (3–10 floors), Rural context: $7,084.91 per unit. Rate varies by building rise (Low-Rise 1–2 fl / Mid-Rise 3–10 fl / High-Rise >10 fl) and context area (Urban/Suburban/Rural), set per parcel by the county Transportation District map. This default is the highest-rate (Rural) context for the canonical mid-rise unit; Urban and Suburban parcels pay less (see other tiers). Assessed at building permit.
- School Impact Fee (Orange County, MF, Non-High Rise)$6,751.00Orange County Public SchoolsOrange County Public Schools impact fee: $6,751 per non-high-rise multi-family dwelling unit (the canonical mid-rise unit); high-rise (>10 floors) is $307/unit. Assessed at building permit.
- Parks & Recreation Impact Fee (Orange County, MF)$1,617.00Orange CountyOrange County Parks & Recreation impact fee: $1,617 per multi-family dwelling unit, effective 5/1/2026 (annual May 1 step). Unincorporated Orange County.
- Fire/Rescue Impact Fee (Orange County, MF)$298.00Orange CountyOrange County Fire/Rescue impact fee: $298 per multi-family dwelling unit, effective 5/1/2026 (annual May 1 step). Assessed at building permit in unincorporated Orange County.
- Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Orange County, MF)$234.00Orange CountyOrange County Law Enforcement impact fee: $234 per multi-family dwelling unit, effective 5/1/2026 (annual May 1 step). Unincorporated Orange County.
Where in Orange 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.
Unincorporated Orange County: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in unincorporated Orange County pays $15.66 per square foot in impact fees, plus $8,060.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 21, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $790,916.50. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Sewer Capital Charge (Orange County Utilities) — 1 ERU ($5,270.00 one-time), Water Capital Charge (Orange County Utilities) — 1 ERC ($2,790.00 one-time) and County Transportation Impact Fee (Orange County, Commercial) — Rural ($14.40/sq ft).
Some fees are tiered by use or building size; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the Full Orange County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Capital Charge (Orange County Utilities) — 1 ERC$2,790.00 one-timeOrange County UtilitiesOrange County Utilities charges its water capital charge per equivalent residential connection (225 gallons per day). Nonresidential connections are rated by use type or plumbing fixture count, with a minimum of 1 per meter; the amount shown is that minimum. Applies where Orange County Utilities provides water.
- Sewer Capital Charge (Orange County Utilities) — 1 ERU$5,270.00 one-timeOrange County UtilitiesOrange County Utilities charges its wastewater capital charge per equivalent residential unit (200 gallons per day). Nonresidential connections are rated by use type or plumbing fixture count, with a minimum of 1 per billing meter; the amount shown is that minimum. Applies where Orange County Utilities provides sewer.
- City Impact Fees (Orange County - Unincorporated, Commercial)$0.00Orange CountyUnincorporated Orange County has no city government, so no municipal impact fees apply. Orange County's transportation, fire rescue and law enforcement impact fees apply to commercial projects here and are listed separately.
- County Transportation Impact Fee (Orange County, Commercial) — Rural$14.40/sq ftOrange CountyApplies only in unincorporated Orange County. Rate is parcel-specific by transportation context area; the amount shown is the highest of 3 rate districts (Rural), and Urban and Suburban are lower. Charged per 1,000 sq ft of gross leasable area, effective 1/1/2026; rates rise 3.4% each January 1.
- County Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Orange County, Commercial)$0.78/sq ftOrange CountyCharged per 1,000 sq ft of gross floor area in unincorporated Orange County. Rate effective May 1, 2026; the adopted schedule steps to $805 on May 1, 2027.
- County Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Orange County, Commercial)$0.48/sq ftOrange CountyCharged per 1,000 sq ft of living area in unincorporated Orange County. Rate effective May 1, 2026; the adopted schedule steps to $498 on May 1, 2027.
- County Parks and Recreation Impact Fee (Orange County, Commercial)$0.00Orange CountyOrange County's parks and recreation impact fee applies only to new residential development, so nonresidential projects do not pay it.
Where in Orange 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.
Unincorporated Orange County: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in unincorporated Orange County pays $5.25 per square foot in impact fees, plus $8,060.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 21, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $270,762.50. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Sewer Capital Charge (Orange County Utilities) — 1 ERU ($5,270.00 one-time), Water Capital Charge (Orange County Utilities) — 1 ERC ($2,790.00 one-time) and County Transportation Impact Fee (Orange County, Industrial) — Rural ($5.04/sq ft).
Some fees are tiered by use or building size; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the Full Orange County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Capital Charge (Orange County Utilities) — 1 ERC$2,790.00 one-timeOrange County UtilitiesOrange County Utilities charges its water capital charge per equivalent residential connection (225 gallons per day). Nonresidential connections are rated by use type or plumbing fixture count, with a minimum of 1 per meter; the amount shown is that minimum. Applies where Orange County Utilities provides water.
- Sewer Capital Charge (Orange County Utilities) — 1 ERU$5,270.00 one-timeOrange County UtilitiesOrange County Utilities charges its wastewater capital charge per equivalent residential unit (200 gallons per day). Nonresidential connections are rated by use type or plumbing fixture count, with a minimum of 1 per billing meter; the amount shown is that minimum. Applies where Orange County Utilities provides sewer.
- City Impact Fees (Orange County - Unincorporated, Industrial)$0.00Orange CountyUnincorporated Orange County has no city government, so no municipal impact fees apply. Orange County's transportation, fire rescue and law enforcement impact fees apply to industrial projects here and are listed separately.
- County Transportation Impact Fee (Orange County, Industrial) — Rural$5.04/sq ftOrange CountyApplies only in unincorporated Orange County. Rate is parcel-specific by transportation context area; the amount shown is the highest of 3 rate districts (Rural), and Urban and Suburban are lower. Charged per 1,000 sq ft of gross floor area, effective 1/1/2026; rates rise 3.4% each January 1.
- County Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Orange County, Industrial)$0.11/sq ftOrange CountyCharged per 1,000 sq ft of gross floor area in unincorporated Orange County (manufacturing rate). Rate effective May 1, 2026; the adopted schedule steps to $115 on May 1, 2027.
- County Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Orange County, Industrial)$0.10/sq ftOrange CountyCharged per 1,000 sq ft of living area in unincorporated Orange County. Rate effective May 1, 2026; the adopted schedule steps to $106 on May 1, 2027.
- County Parks and Recreation Impact Fee (Orange County, Industrial)$0.00Orange CountyOrange County's parks and recreation impact fee applies only to new residential development, so nonresidential projects do not pay it.
Where in Orange 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.
Unincorporated Orange County: Office Impact Fees
Office development in unincorporated Orange County pays $13.97 per square foot in impact fees, plus $8,060.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 21, 2026).
For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $357,328.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Sewer Capital Charge (Orange County Utilities) — 1 ERU ($5,270.00 one-time), Water Capital Charge (Orange County Utilities) — 1 ERC ($2,790.00 one-time) and County Transportation Impact Fee (Orange County, Office) — Rural ($13.11/sq ft).
Some fees are tiered by use or building size; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the Full Orange County Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Capital Charge (Orange County Utilities) — 1 ERC$2,790.00 one-timeOrange County UtilitiesOrange County Utilities charges its water capital charge per equivalent residential connection (225 gallons per day). Nonresidential connections are rated by use type or plumbing fixture count, with a minimum of 1 per meter; the amount shown is that minimum. Applies where Orange County Utilities provides water.
- Sewer Capital Charge (Orange County Utilities) — 1 ERU$5,270.00 one-timeOrange County UtilitiesOrange County Utilities charges its wastewater capital charge per equivalent residential unit (200 gallons per day). Nonresidential connections are rated by use type or plumbing fixture count, with a minimum of 1 per billing meter; the amount shown is that minimum. Applies where Orange County Utilities provides sewer.
- City Impact Fees (Orange County - Unincorporated, Office)$0.00Orange CountyUnincorporated Orange County has no city government, so no municipal impact fees apply. Orange County's transportation, fire rescue and law enforcement impact fees apply to office projects here and are listed separately.
- County Transportation Impact Fee (Orange County, Office) — Rural$13.11/sq ftOrange CountyApplies only in unincorporated Orange County. Rate is parcel-specific by transportation context area; the amount shown is the highest of 3 rate districts (Rural), and Urban and Suburban are lower. Charged per 1,000 sq ft of gross floor area, effective 1/1/2026; rates rise 3.4% each January 1.
- County Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Orange County, Office)$0.43/sq ftOrange CountyCharged per 1,000 sq ft of gross floor area in unincorporated Orange County. Rate effective May 1, 2026; the adopted schedule steps to $443 on May 1, 2027.
- County Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Orange County, Office)$0.43/sq ftOrange CountyCharged per 1,000 sq ft of living area in unincorporated Orange County. Rate effective May 1, 2026; the adopted schedule steps to $442 on May 1, 2027.
- County Parks and Recreation Impact Fee (Orange County, Office)$0.00Orange CountyOrange County's parks and recreation impact fee applies only to new residential development, so nonresidential projects do not pay it.
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Recent Changes
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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.
Orange County Impact Fee FAQs
What are single-family impact fees in Orange County, Florida?
A new single-family home in unincorporated Orange County pays $34,377.90 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 Orange County?
Multifamily development in unincorporated Orange County pays $22,698.89 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 Orange County?
Commercial development in unincorporated Orange County pays $15.66 per square foot in impact fees, plus $8,060.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees, about $790,916.50 for a 50,000 sq ft building.
Do Alafaya and Pine Hills pay Orange County impact fees?
Yes. Alafaya, Pine Hills, Horizon West and Meadow Woods are unincorporated, so new construction there pays the unincorporated Orange 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.
Does Goldenrod pay Orange County impact fees?
Only in part. Goldenrod spans Orange and Seminole counties, so the fee depends on which jurisdiction a parcel is in. Search the address in the calculator below to see the schedule that applies.
See also: Seminole County Impact Fees.
Do cities in Orange County charge their own impact fees?
Yes. Every incorporated city applies its own fee schedule. 10 of 13 cities in Orange 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.