Windermere Impact Fees by Project Type
Windermere: Single-Family Impact Fees
A new single-family home in Windermere pays at least $12,303.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced September 25, 2026). All of it is levied by Orange County.
The largest line items are School Impact Fee (Orange County, collected by Windermere, SFR) ($9,513.00) and Water Capital Charge (Orange County Utilities, Windermere SFR) ($2,790.00).
Fire/Rescue Impact Fee (Orange County, Windermere SFR) and Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Orange County, Windermere 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.
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- Water Capital Charge (Orange County Utilities, Windermere SFR)$2,790.00Orange County UtilitiesWater in Windermere is provided by Orange County Utilities where public water is available (other parcels use private wells). Water capital charge: $2,790 for a single-family home (1 ERC), County Code Sec. 37-5.
- Sewer (Town of Windermere — septic, no central sewer)$0.00Town of WindermereThe Town of Windermere has no municipal central sanitary sewer system; properties are served by private septic, so no sewer impact fee applies.
- City Impact Fees (Town of Windermere — none)$0.00Town of WindermereThe Town of Windermere does not levy its own impact fees. Water service is provided by Orange County Utilities and homes use private septic systems.
- School Impact Fee (Orange County, collected by Windermere, SFR)$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 the Town of Windermere; assessed at building permit.
- Parks & Recreation Impact Fee (Orange County, Windermere 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 Town of Windermere.
- Transportation Impact Fee (Orange County, Windermere SFR)$0.00SF 1,201–2,000 sq ft, SuburbanOrange CountyOrange County's transportation impact fee applies only in unincorporated Orange County (County Code §23-86(e)), so it is not assessed on new homes within the Town of Windermere.
- Fire/Rescue Impact Fee (Orange County, Windermere SFR)Requires confirmationOrange County Fire RescueOrange 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 Town of Windermere.
- Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Orange County, Windermere 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 Town of Windermere.
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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.
Windermere: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in Windermere pays at least $9,075.07 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced September 25, 2026). All of it is levied by Orange County.
The largest line items are School Impact Fee (Orange County, collected by Windermere, MF, Non-High Rise) ($6,751.00) and Water Capital Charge (Orange County Utilities, Windermere MF) ($2,324.07).
Fire/Rescue Impact Fee (Orange County, Windermere MF) and Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Orange County, Windermere 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 Windermere Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Capital Charge (Orange County Utilities, Windermere 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 (Town of Windermere — septic, no central sewer, MF)$0.00Town of WindermereThe Town of Windermere has no municipal central sewer; properties are served by private septic systems, so no sewer impact fee applies.
- City Impact Fees (Town of Windermere — none, MF)$0.00Town of WindermereThe Town of Windermere does not levy its own impact fees. Water service is provided by Orange County Utilities and homes use private septic systems.
- School Impact Fee (Orange County, collected by Windermere, MF, Non-High Rise)$6,751.00Orange County Public SchoolsOrange 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.
- Transportation Impact Fee (Orange County, Windermere MF)$0.00MF Mid-Rise (3-10 fl), SuburbanOrange CountyOrange County's transportation impact fee applies only in unincorporated Orange County (County Code §23-86(e)), so it is not assessed on new homes within the Town of Windermere.
- Parks & Recreation Impact Fee (Orange County, Windermere 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 Town of Windermere.
- Fire/Rescue Impact Fee (Orange County, Windermere MF)Requires confirmationOrange County Fire RescueOrange 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 Town of Windermere.
- Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Orange County, Windermere 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 Town of Windermere.
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.
Windermere: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in Windermere pays $0.48 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced September 25, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $24,050.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
County Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Orange County, Commercial) 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.
Water Impact Fee (Town of Windermere) is set by the utility and not published online. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; it is not included as a dollar figure here.
View the Full Windermere Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Impact Fee (Town of Windermere)Requires confirmationTown of Windermere
- Sewer (Town of Windermere — septic, no central sewer)$0.00Town of Windermere
- City Impact Fees (Town of Windermere, Commercial)$0.00Town of Windermere
- $0.48/sq ftRequires confirmation
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.
Windermere: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in Windermere pays $0.10 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced September 25, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $5,100.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
County Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Orange County, Industrial) 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.
Water Impact Fee (Town of Windermere) is set by the utility and not published online. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; it is not included as a dollar figure here.
View the Full Windermere Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Impact Fee (Town of Windermere)Requires confirmationTown of Windermere
- Sewer (Town of Windermere — septic, no central sewer)$0.00Town of Windermere
- City Impact Fees (Town of Windermere, Industrial)$0.00Town of Windermere
- $0.10/sq ftRequires confirmation
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.
Windermere: Office Impact Fees
Office development in Windermere pays $0.43 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced September 25, 2026).
For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $10,675.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
County Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Orange County, Office) 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.
Water Impact Fee (Town of Windermere) is set by the utility and not published online. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; it is not included as a dollar figure here.
View the Full Windermere Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Impact Fee (Town of Windermere)Requires confirmationTown of Windermere
- Sewer (Town of Windermere — septic, no central sewer)$0.00Town of Windermere
- City Impact Fees (Town of Windermere, Office)$0.00Town of Windermere
- $0.43/sq ftRequires confirmation
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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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.
New to impact fees? Our plain-English guide explains what they cover, who pays them, and why they exist.
Summary current as of September 2026. This is an editorial summary, not legal advice; see the official statute text and our terms of use.
Windermere Impact Fee FAQs
What are the total impact fees for a single-family home in Windermere, Florida?
A new single-family home in Windermere pays at least $12,303.00 per unit in combined impact fees (rates sourced September 25, 2026). 2 additional fees have no published standard amounts and are not included, so the full cost may be higher; verify before budgeting.
How much are commercial impact fees in Windermere?
Commercial development in Windermere pays $0.48 per square foot in impact fees, at least $24,050.00 for a 50,000 sq ft building. 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.
Does Windermere charge its own impact fees?
Yes. Windermere 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 Windermere, 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.