South Bay Impact Fees by Project Type
South Bay: Single-Family Impact Fees
A new single-family home in South Bay pays $4,700.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 17, 2026). All of it is levied by Palm Beach County.
The largest line items are Water Connection (Capacity) Fee (PBC Water Utilities Dept) ($2,720.00) and Sewer Connection (Capacity) Fee (PBC Water Utilities Dept) ($1,980.00).
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- Water Connection (Capacity) Fee (PBC Water Utilities Dept)$2,720.00Palm Beach County Water Utilities DepartmentWater service in South Bay is provided by the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department; the single-family water connection (capacity) fee is set on the department's utility rate schedule.
- Sewer Connection (Capacity) Fee (PBC Water Utilities Dept)$1,980.00Palm Beach County Water Utilities DepartmentSanitary sewer service in South Bay is provided by the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department; the single-family wastewater connection (capacity) fee is set on the department's utility rate schedule.
- Municipal Impact Fee (City of South Bay)$0.00City of South BayThe City of South Bay does not charge municipal impact fees of its own; only Palm Beach County's countywide impact fees apply to new construction in the South Bay (per the county's 2026 impact fee schedule). Under the county's 2026 schedule, county impact fee amounts for construction in South Bay are $0 across all categories.
- School Impact Fee (School District of Palm Beach County)$0.00School District of Palm Beach CountyPalm Beach County impact fees are not levied in South Bay: the County's 2026 schedule shows $0 in every category for the Glades-area municipalities (Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay). Utility water and sewer connection charges still apply separately.
- Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Palm Beach County)$0.00Palm Beach CountyPalm Beach County impact fees are not levied in South Bay: the County's 2026 schedule shows $0 in every category for the Glades-area municipalities (Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay). Utility water and sewer connection charges still apply separately.
- Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Palm Beach County)$0.00Palm Beach CountyPalm Beach County impact fees are not levied in South Bay: the County's 2026 schedule shows $0 in every category for the Glades-area municipalities (Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay). Utility water and sewer connection charges still apply separately.
- Road Impact Fee (Palm Beach County Fair Share)$0.00Palm Beach CountyPalm Beach County impact fees are not levied in South Bay: the County's 2026 schedule shows $0 in every category for the Glades-area municipalities (Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay). Utility water and sewer connection charges still apply separately.
- Public Buildings Impact Fee (Palm Beach County)$0.00Palm Beach CountyPalm Beach County impact fees are not levied in South Bay: the County's 2026 schedule shows $0 in every category for the Glades-area municipalities (Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay). Utility water and sewer connection charges still apply separately.
- Library Impact Fee (Palm Beach County)$0.00Palm Beach CountyPalm Beach County impact fees are not levied in South Bay: the County's 2026 schedule shows $0 in every category for the Glades-area municipalities (Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay). Utility water and sewer connection charges still apply separately.
- Parks & Recreation Impact Fee (Palm Beach County)$0.00Palm Beach CountyPalm Beach County impact fees are not levied in South Bay: the County's 2026 schedule shows $0 in every category for the Glades-area municipalities (Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay). Utility water and sewer connection charges still apply separately.
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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.
South Bay: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in South Bay pays $2,961.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 17, 2026). All of it is levied by Palm Beach County.
The largest line items are Water Connection (Capacity) Fee (PBC Water Utilities Dept, MF) ($1,714.00) and Sewer Connection (Capacity) Fee (PBC Water Utilities Dept, MF) ($1,247.00).
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 Connection (Capacity) Fee (PBC Water Utilities Dept, MF)$1,714.00Palm Beach County Water Utilities DepartmentWater service in South Bay is provided by the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department; the multifamily per-dwelling-unit water connection (capacity) fee is set on the department's utility rate schedule.
- Sewer Connection (Capacity) Fee (PBC Water Utilities Dept, MF)$1,247.00Palm Beach County Water Utilities DepartmentSanitary sewer service in South Bay is provided by the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department; the multifamily per-dwelling-unit wastewater connection (capacity) fee is set on the department's utility rate schedule.
- Municipal Impact Fee (City of South Bay, MF)$0.00City of South BayThe City of South Bay does not charge municipal impact fees of its own; only Palm Beach County's countywide impact fees apply to new construction in the South Bay (per the county's 2026 impact fee schedule). Under the county's 2026 schedule, county impact fee amounts for construction in South Bay are $0 across all categories.
- Library Impact Fee (Palm Beach County, MF)$0.00Palm Beach CountyPalm Beach County impact fees are not levied in South Bay: the County's 2026 schedule shows $0 in every category for the Glades-area municipalities (Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay). Utility water and sewer connection charges still apply separately.
- School Impact Fee (School District of Palm Beach County, MF)$0.00School District of Palm Beach CountyPalm Beach County impact fees are not levied in South Bay: the County's 2026 schedule shows $0 in every category for the Glades-area municipalities (Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay). Utility water and sewer connection charges still apply separately.
- Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Palm Beach County, MF)$0.00Palm Beach CountyPalm Beach County impact fees are not levied in South Bay: the County's 2026 schedule shows $0 in every category for the Glades-area municipalities (Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay). Utility water and sewer connection charges still apply separately.
- Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Palm Beach County, MF)$0.00Palm Beach CountyPalm Beach County impact fees are not levied in South Bay: the County's 2026 schedule shows $0 in every category for the Glades-area municipalities (Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay). Utility water and sewer connection charges still apply separately.
- Public Buildings Impact Fee (Palm Beach County, MF)$0.00Palm Beach CountyPalm Beach County impact fees are not levied in South Bay: the County's 2026 schedule shows $0 in every category for the Glades-area municipalities (Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay). Utility water and sewer connection charges still apply separately.
- Parks & Recreation Impact Fee (Palm Beach County, MF)$0.00Palm Beach CountyPalm Beach County impact fees are not levied in South Bay: the County's 2026 schedule shows $0 in every category for the Glades-area municipalities (Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay). Utility water and sewer connection charges still apply separately.
- Road Impact Fee (Palm Beach County Fair Share, MF)$0.00Mid/High-Rise (4+ stories)Palm Beach CountyPalm Beach County impact fees are not levied in South Bay: the County's 2026 schedule shows $0 in every category for the Glades-area municipalities (Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay). Utility water and sewer connection charges still apply separately.
Where in Palm Beach 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.
South Bay: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in South Bay pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $27,260.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 17, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $27,260.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Water Connection (Capacity) Fee (PBC Water Utilities Dept) — 1" meter ($15,776.00 one-time) and Sewer Connection (Capacity) Fee (PBC Water Utilities Dept) — 1" meter ($11,484.00 one-time).
Water and sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more. See the meter-size tiers in the source schedules.
View the Full South Bay Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Connection (Capacity) Fee (PBC Water Utilities Dept) — 1" meter$15,776.00 one-timePBC Water Utilities DepartmentPalm Beach County Water Utilities Department nonresidential potable water connection fee for a 1 inch meter, from the Department's Uniform Policies and Procedures Manual Chapter 6 (October 2026 edition for FY2027; amounts unchanged from FY2026). Meters 4 inches and larger are priced by department analysis. Meter drop and service installation fees are charged separately where the Department installs the service.
- Sewer Connection (Capacity) Fee (PBC Water Utilities Dept) — 1" meter$11,484.00 one-timePBC Water Utilities DepartmentPalm Beach County Water Utilities Department nonresidential wastewater connection fee for a 1 inch meter, from the Department's Uniform Policies and Procedures Manual Chapter 6 (October 2026 edition for FY2027; amounts unchanged from FY2026). Meters 4 inches and larger are priced by department analysis. Wastewater service installation is charged at cost.
- City Impact Fees (City of South Bay, Commercial)$0.00City of South BayThe City of South Bay levies no municipal impact fee on nonresidential development. Palm Beach County's 2026 impact fee table for South Bay prints $0.00 for every county fee.
- County Impact Fees (Palm Beach County — Glades waiver, Commercial)$0.00Palm Beach CountyAll Palm Beach County nonresidential impact fees are fully waived in this Glades-area municipality ($0 across every county component). Effective January 1, 2026.
Where in Palm Beach 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.
South Bay: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in South Bay pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $27,260.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 17, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $27,260.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Water Connection (Capacity) Fee (PBC Water Utilities Dept) — 1" meter ($15,776.00 one-time) and Sewer Connection (Capacity) Fee (PBC Water Utilities Dept) — 1" meter ($11,484.00 one-time).
Water and sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more. See the meter-size tiers in the source schedules.
View the Full South Bay Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Connection (Capacity) Fee (PBC Water Utilities Dept) — 1" meter$15,776.00 one-timePBC Water Utilities DepartmentPalm Beach County Water Utilities Department nonresidential potable water connection fee for a 1 inch meter, from the Department's Uniform Policies and Procedures Manual Chapter 6 (October 2026 edition for FY2027; amounts unchanged from FY2026). Meters 4 inches and larger are priced by department analysis. Meter drop and service installation fees are charged separately where the Department installs the service.
- Sewer Connection (Capacity) Fee (PBC Water Utilities Dept) — 1" meter$11,484.00 one-timePBC Water Utilities DepartmentPalm Beach County Water Utilities Department nonresidential wastewater connection fee for a 1 inch meter, from the Department's Uniform Policies and Procedures Manual Chapter 6 (October 2026 edition for FY2027; amounts unchanged from FY2026). Meters 4 inches and larger are priced by department analysis. Wastewater service installation is charged at cost.
- City Impact Fees (City of South Bay, Industrial)$0.00City of South BayThe City of South Bay levies no municipal impact fee on nonresidential development. Palm Beach County's 2026 impact fee table for South Bay prints $0.00 for every county fee.
- County Impact Fees (Palm Beach County — Glades waiver, Industrial)$0.00Palm Beach CountyPalm Beach County's impact fee table for the City of South Bay, effective January 1, 2026, prints $0.00 for every county impact fee (public buildings, road, fire rescue, law enforcement, parks, library, school) on nonresidential development.
Where in Palm Beach 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.
South Bay: Office Impact Fees
Office development in South Bay pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $27,260.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 17, 2026).
For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $27,260.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Water Connection (Capacity) Fee (PBC Water Utilities Dept) — 1" meter ($15,776.00 one-time) and Sewer Connection (Capacity) Fee (PBC Water Utilities Dept) — 1" meter ($11,484.00 one-time).
Water and sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more. See the meter-size tiers in the source schedules.
View the Full South Bay Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Connection (Capacity) Fee (PBC Water Utilities Dept) — 1" meter$15,776.00 one-timePBC Water Utilities DepartmentPalm Beach County Water Utilities Department nonresidential potable water connection fee for a 1 inch meter, from the Department's Uniform Policies and Procedures Manual Chapter 6 (October 2026 edition for FY2027; amounts unchanged from FY2026). Meters 4 inches and larger are priced by department analysis. Meter drop and service installation fees are charged separately where the Department installs the service.
- Sewer Connection (Capacity) Fee (PBC Water Utilities Dept) — 1" meter$11,484.00 one-timePBC Water Utilities DepartmentPalm Beach County Water Utilities Department nonresidential wastewater connection fee for a 1 inch meter, from the Department's Uniform Policies and Procedures Manual Chapter 6 (October 2026 edition for FY2027; amounts unchanged from FY2026). Meters 4 inches and larger are priced by department analysis. Wastewater service installation is charged at cost.
- City Impact Fees (City of South Bay, Office)$0.00City of South BayThe City of South Bay levies no municipal impact fee on nonresidential development. Palm Beach County's 2026 impact fee table for South Bay prints $0.00 for every county fee.
- County Impact Fees (Palm Beach County — Glades waiver, Office)$0.00Palm Beach CountyPalm Beach County's impact fee table for the City of South Bay, effective January 1, 2026, prints $0.00 for every county impact fee (public buildings, road, fire rescue, law enforcement, parks, library, school) on nonresidential development.
Where in Palm Beach 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.
South Bay Impact Fee FAQs
What are the total impact fees for a single-family home in South Bay, Florida?
A new single-family home in South Bay pays $4,700.00 per unit in combined impact fees (rates sourced July 17, 2026).
How much are commercial impact fees in South Bay?
Commercial development in South Bay pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $27,260.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (assuming a 1-inch meter).
Does South Bay charge its own impact fees?
Yes. South Bay 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 South Bay, 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 Palm Beach County impact fees page.