Orlando Impact Fees by Project Type
Orlando: Single-Family Impact Fees
A new single-family home in Orlando pays at least $25,345.50 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 21, 2026). Of that, Orange County-levied fees account for $9,513.00 and municipal or utility fees for $15,832.50.
The largest line items are School Impact Fee (Orange County, SFR) ($9,513.00), Transportation Impact Fee (City of Orlando, SFR) ($5,645.00) and Sewer Lateral Construction (City of Orlando) — City-constructed lateral ($2,950.00).
Fire Impact Fee (City of Orlando, SFR) is shown at the last published amount but has not been confirmed with the jurisdiction; it is included in the totals here. Verify before budgeting.
Fire/Rescue Impact Fee (Orange County, SFR) and Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Orange County, SFR) are set by the county and have no published standard rate. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; they are not included as dollar figures here.
Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the Full Orlando Impact Fee Schedule
- Water System Development Charge (OUC, Orlando)$2,325.005/8" meter, no reclaimOUCOUC (Orlando Utilities Commission) water system development charge for a single-family home, 5/8" meter, no reclaim: $2,325, effective 1/1/2026. A separate meter/service connection charge also applies.
- Sewer Lateral Construction (City of Orlando) — City-constructed lateral$2,950.00City of OrlandoCity of Orlando sewer lateral construction charge of $2,950 per lateral, charged when the city builds the sewer lateral to the home. Where the developer installs the lateral, as in most new subdivisions, no city lateral charge applies (see the developer-installed option).
- Sewer Benefit Fee (City of Orlando)$2,537.50City of OrlandoThe City of Orlando charges a sewer benefit (impact) fee of $2,537.50 for a new single-family home connecting to the city sewer system. A $50 connection permit applies, and if the city constructs the sewer lateral there is an additional $2,950 lateral charge.
- Transportation Impact Fee (City of Orlando, SFR)$5,645.00Single Family (detached) 1,201-2,000 SF, Area 1B/2/3City of OrlandoThe City of Orlando levies a Transportation Impact Fee of $5,645 for a single-family detached home of 1,201-2,000 sf in Areas 1B, 2 and 3, the higher of the 2 rate areas (City Code Sec. 56.07 Exhibit A, effective 1/15/2023); the Area 1A (Downtown) rate is $4,973. Because Orlando imposes its own transportation fee, the Orange County transportation impact fee does not apply.
- Parks Impact Fee (City of Orlando, SFR)$2,225.00Single Family 1,201-2,000 SFCity of OrlandoThe City of Orlando levies a Parks Impact Fee of $2,225 for a single-family home of 1,201-2,000 sf (City Code Sec. 56.35, tiered rate program).
- Fire Impact Fee (City of Orlando, SFR)$150.00Requires confirmationTivoli Woods & Vista Lakes onlyCity of OrlandoThe City of Orlando charges a fire impact fee of $150 per single-family dwelling only in the Tivoli Woods and Vista Lakes areas; this is the higher of 2 rate areas, and the rest of the city pays no fire impact fee.
- Fire Impact Fee (City of Orlando, SFR)$0.00City of OrlandoThe City of Orlando charges no fire impact fee; the city's January 2026 permitting fee schedules list none, and its code levies only transportation and parks impact fees.
- School Impact Fee (Orange County, SFR)$9,513.00SF Detached 2,000–2,499 sq ftOrange CountyOrange 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 the City of Orlando; assessed at building permit.
- Parks & Recreation Impact Fee (Orange County, SFR)$0.00Orange CountyOrange County's parks and recreation impact fee applies only in unincorporated Orange County (County Code Ch. 23 Art. VI), so it is not assessed within the City of Orlando.
- Fire/Rescue Impact Fee (Orange County, SFR)Requires confirmationOrange CountyOrange County's fire/rescue impact fee applies in unincorporated Orange County and only reaches a city that has opted in by agreement (County Code Ch. 23), so no county fire/rescue impact fee is shown for the City of Orlando.
- Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Orange County, SFR)Requires confirmationOrange CountyOrange County's law enforcement impact fee applies in unincorporated Orange County and only reaches a city that has opted in by agreement (County Code Ch. 23), so no county law enforcement impact fee is shown for the City of Orlando.
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.
Orlando: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in Orlando pays at least $14,282.50 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 21, 2026). Of that, Orange County-levied fees account for $6,751.00 and municipal or utility fees for $7,531.50.
The largest line items are School Impact Fee (Orange County, Orlando MF, Non-High Rise) ($6,751.00), Transportation Impact Fee (City of Orlando, MF, 4+ Floors) ($2,562.00) and Sewer Benefit Fee (City of Orlando, MF) ($1,928.50).
Fire Impact Fee (City of Orlando, MF) is shown at the last published amount but has not been confirmed with the jurisdiction; it is included in the totals here. Verify before budgeting.
Fire/Rescue Impact Fee (Orange County, Orlando MF) and Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Orange County, Orlando MF) are set by the county and have no published standard rate. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; they are not included as dollar figures here.
Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the Full Orlando Impact Fee Schedule
- Water System Development Charge (OUC, Orlando, MF)$1,163.00MF 2 BR (0.50 ERC)OUCOUC (Orlando Utilities Commission) water system development charge for a multifamily unit, MF 2 BR (0.50 ERC): $1,163, effective 1/1/2026. A separate meter/service connection charge also applies.
- Sewer Benefit Fee (City of Orlando, MF)$1,928.50OrlandoCity of Orlando Sewer Benefit Fee: $1,928.50 per multi-family unit, applied to new connections within the city (separate from Orange County Utilities, which serves unincorporated areas).
- Transportation Impact Fee (City of Orlando, MF, 4+ Floors)$2,562.004+ Floors, Area 1B/2/3OrlandoCity of Orlando transportation impact fee: $2,562 per multifamily unit for buildings of 4 floors and greater in Areas 1B, 2 and 3, the higher of the 2 rate areas ($2,254 in Downtown Area 1A), City Code Sec. 56.07 Exhibit A, effective 1/15/2023 (includes the 15% policy discount). Buildings of 1-3 floors are $3,883 per unit.
- Parks Impact Fee (City of Orlando, MF)$1,758.00OrlandoCity of Orlando Parks impact fee: $1,758 per multi-family (apartment) unit under the Tiered Rate Program (rate includes the 41% policy discount), City Code Ch. 56 Part II (Sec. 56.35).
- Fire Impact Fee (City of Orlando, MF)$120.00Requires confirmationTivoli Woods & Vista Lakes onlyCity of OrlandoThe City of Orlando charges a fire impact fee of $120 per multifamily dwelling only in the Tivoli Woods and Vista Lakes areas; this is the higher of 2 rate areas, and the rest of the city pays no fire impact fee.
- Fire Impact Fee (City of Orlando, MF)$0.00City of OrlandoThe City of Orlando charges no fire impact fee; the city's January 2026 permitting fee schedules list none, and its code levies only transportation and parks impact fees.
- School Impact Fee (Orange County, Orlando MF, Non-High Rise)$6,751.00Orange CountyOrange County School impact fee: $6,751 per non-high-rise multi-family unit, effective 10/1/2022 (high-rise buildings over 10 floors are $307/unit). Applies countywide including municipalities; assessed at building permit.
- Parks & Recreation Impact Fee (Orange County, Orlando MF)$0.00Orange CountyOrange County's parks and recreation impact fee applies only in unincorporated Orange County (County Code Ch. 23 Art. VI), so it is not assessed within the City of Orlando.
- Fire/Rescue Impact Fee (Orange County, Orlando MF)Requires confirmationOrange CountyOrange County's fire/rescue impact fee applies in unincorporated Orange County and only reaches a city that has opted in by agreement (County Code Ch. 23), so no county fire/rescue impact fee is shown for the City of Orlando.
- Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Orange County, Orlando MF)Requires confirmationOrange CountyOrange County's law enforcement impact fee applies in unincorporated Orange County and only reaches a city that has opted in by agreement (County Code Ch. 23), so no county law enforcement impact fee is shown for the City of Orlando.
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.
Orlando: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in Orlando pays $8.03 per square foot in impact fees, plus $5,394.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 21, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $407,044.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Water System Development Charge (OUC, Orlando) — 1" meter ($5,394.00 one-time) and Transportation Impact Fee (City of Orlando, Commercial) ($8.03/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 Benefit Fee (City of Orlando) — per gallon of capacity is set by the utility and not published online. County Impact Fees (Orange County, Commercial) is set by the county and has no published standard rate. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; they are not included as dollar figures here.
View the Full Orlando Impact Fee Schedule
- Water System Development Charge (OUC, Orlando) — 1" meter$5,394.00 one-timeOrlando Utilities Commission (OUC)OUC water system development charge for commercial meters, effective January 1, 2026: $5,394 for a 1 inch potable meter and $2,093 for a 5/8 inch potable meter; meters of 1 1/2 inches and larger are priced by a site-specific analysis.
- Sewer Benefit Fee (City of Orlando) — per gallon of capacityContact jurisdiction/utility to verifyCity of OrlandoCity of Orlando sewer benefit fee for commercial and institutional connections: $10.15 per gallon of daily capacity requested ($1.15 collection plus $9.00 water pollution control), sized from the building's fixture units under the city's sewer service policy; no fixed nonresidential amount is published.
- Transportation Impact Fee (City of Orlando, Commercial)$8.03/sq ftAreas 1B/2/3City of OrlandoRate varies by Transportation Benefit Area; the amount shown is the citywide rate (Areas 1B, 2 and 3), the highest of 2 rate districts, and the Downtown rate (Area 1A) is lower. Rates effective January 15, 2023, per 1,000 sq ft, including a 15% policy discount.
- County Impact Fees (Orange County, Commercial)Requires confirmationOrange CountyOrange County's transportation and parks impact fees apply only in unincorporated areas, and its fire rescue and law enforcement impact fees apply inside a city only when the city joins by agreement, so no Orange County impact fee is charged on commercial projects in Orlando. Orlando levies its own transportation impact fee.
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.
Orlando: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in Orlando pays $2.52 per square foot in impact fees, plus $5,394.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 21, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $131,594.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Water System Development Charge (OUC, Orlando) — 1" meter ($5,394.00 one-time) and Transportation Impact Fee (City of Orlando, Industrial) ($2.52/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 Benefit Fee (City of Orlando) — per gallon of capacity is set by the utility and not published online. County Impact Fees (Orange County, Industrial) is set by the county and has no published standard rate. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; they are not included as dollar figures here.
View the Full Orlando Impact Fee Schedule
- Water System Development Charge (OUC, Orlando) — 1" meter$5,394.00 one-timeOrlando Utilities Commission (OUC)OUC water system development charge for commercial meters, effective January 1, 2026: $5,394 for a 1 inch potable meter and $2,093 for a 5/8 inch potable meter; meters of 1 1/2 inches and larger are priced by a site-specific analysis.
- Sewer Benefit Fee (City of Orlando) — per gallon of capacityContact jurisdiction/utility to verifyCity of OrlandoCity of Orlando sewer benefit fee for commercial and institutional connections: $10.15 per gallon of daily capacity requested ($1.15 collection plus $9.00 water pollution control), sized from the building's fixture units under the city's sewer service policy; no fixed nonresidential amount is published.
- Transportation Impact Fee (City of Orlando, Industrial)$2.52/sq ftAreas 1B/2/3City of OrlandoRate varies by Transportation Benefit Area; the amount shown is the citywide rate (Areas 1B, 2 and 3), the highest of 2 rate districts, and the Downtown rate (Area 1A) is lower. Rates effective January 15, 2023, per 1,000 sq ft, including a 15% policy discount.
- County Impact Fees (Orange County, Industrial)Requires confirmationOrange CountyOrange County's transportation and parks impact fees apply only in unincorporated areas, and its fire rescue and law enforcement impact fees apply inside a city only when the city joins by agreement, so no Orange County impact fee is charged on industrial projects in Orlando. Orlando levies its own transportation impact fee.
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.
Orlando: Office Impact Fees
Office development in Orlando pays $5.52 per square foot in impact fees, plus $5,394.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 21, 2026).
For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $143,294.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Water System Development Charge (OUC, Orlando) — 1" meter ($5,394.00 one-time) and Transportation Impact Fee (City of Orlando, Office) ($5.52/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 Benefit Fee (City of Orlando) — per gallon of capacity is set by the utility and not published online. County Impact Fees (Orange County, Office) is set by the county and has no published standard rate. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; they are not included as dollar figures here.
View the Full Orlando Impact Fee Schedule
- Water System Development Charge (OUC, Orlando) — 1" meter$5,394.00 one-timeOrlando Utilities Commission (OUC)OUC water system development charge for commercial meters, effective January 1, 2026: $5,394 for a 1 inch potable meter and $2,093 for a 5/8 inch potable meter; meters of 1 1/2 inches and larger are priced by a site-specific analysis.
- Sewer Benefit Fee (City of Orlando) — per gallon of capacityContact jurisdiction/utility to verifyCity of OrlandoCity of Orlando sewer benefit fee for commercial and institutional connections: $10.15 per gallon of daily capacity requested ($1.15 collection plus $9.00 water pollution control), sized from the building's fixture units under the city's sewer service policy; no fixed nonresidential amount is published.
- Transportation Impact Fee (City of Orlando, Office)$5.52/sq ftAreas 1B/2/3City of OrlandoRate varies by Transportation Benefit Area; the amount shown is the citywide rate (Areas 1B, 2 and 3), the highest of 2 rate districts, and the Downtown rate (Area 1A) is lower. Rates effective January 15, 2023, per 1,000 sq ft, including a 15% policy discount.
- County Impact Fees (Orange County, Office)Requires confirmationOrange CountyOrange County's transportation and parks impact fees apply only in unincorporated areas, and its fire rescue and law enforcement impact fees apply inside a city only when the city joins by agreement, so no Orange County impact fee is charged on office projects in Orlando. Orlando levies its own transportation impact fee.
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.
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Pending and Recent Changes
Orange County's Transportation Impact Fee Update Heads Toward a Fall 2026 Vote
Orange County's first comprehensive transportation impact fee study since 2021 was presented to commissioners on June 16, 2026. A binding ordinance vote is expected in fall 2026. Here is where the rate stands, what Florida law allows, and what the timing means for permits.
Orlando's Transportation Impact Fee Waiver: Up to $20,000 Back on Change-of-Use Projects
The City of Orlando reimburses qualifying small businesses up to $20,000 of the transportation impact fee triggered by a change of use. Here is who qualifies, what is excluded, and how the city's related payment plan and not-for-profit program work.
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.
Orlando Impact Fee FAQs
What are the total impact fees for a single-family home in Orlando, Florida?
A new single-family home in Orlando pays at least $25,345.50 per unit in combined impact fees (rates sourced October 21, 2026). This figure includes amounts that have not been confirmed and excludes fees with no published standard amount, so the full cost may be higher; verify before budgeting.
How much are commercial impact fees in Orlando?
Commercial development in Orlando pays $8.03 per square foot in impact fees, plus $5,394.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (assuming a 1-inch meter), at least $407,044.00 for a 50,000 sq ft building. 2 additional fees have no published standard amounts and are not included, so the full cost may be higher; verify before budgeting.
Does Orlando charge its own impact fees?
Yes. Orlando levies its own municipal impact or utility fees, and county-levied fees also apply inside city limits. The schedule on this page shows every fee that applies to development in Orlando, with the combined total.
Can Florida impact fees increase at any time?
No. Section 163.31801, Florida Statutes limits increases to 50% at most, phased in over two to four years, unless the local government makes extraordinary-circumstances findings and approves the increase by at least a two-thirds vote.
Fee amounts on this page are compiled from official published schedules and are provided for planning purposes only. Rates change, and project specifics (unit size, meter size, location within special districts) can alter what applies. Always verify current fees with the jurisdiction and utility before relying on them.
Compare unincorporated rates and every other city on the Orange County impact fees page.