Safety Harbor Impact Fees by Project Type
Safety Harbor: Single-Family Impact Fees
A new single-family home in Safety Harbor pays $6,134.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 27, 2026). Of that, Pinellas County-levied fees account for $1,679.00 and municipal or utility fees for $4,455.00.
The largest line items are Parks and Recreation Impact Fee (City of Safety Harbor) ($1,800.00), Multimodal Impact Fee (Pinellas County — Schedule A) ($1,679.00) and Water Connection Charge (City of Safety Harbor) ($900.00).
Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the Full Safety Harbor Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Connection Charge (City of Safety Harbor)$900.00City of Safety HarborThe City of Safety Harbor runs the retail water utility (it buys water wholesale from Pinellas County). Its one-time water connection charge for a standard 5/8 inch meter with backflow device is $900; the city levies no separate water impact fee.
- Sewer Development Fee (City of Safety Harbor)$825.005/8" meterCity of Safety HarborCity of Safety Harbor sewer development fee, charged by water meter size: $825 for a 5/8 inch meter for building permit applications submitted between March 4, 2026 and March 3, 2027, rising to $900 on March 4, 2027. Meters larger than 2 inches are priced by individual demand analysis.
- Parks and Recreation Impact Fee (City of Safety Harbor)$1,800.00City of Safety HarborCity of Safety Harbor parks and recreation impact fee, $1,800 per dwelling unit for building permit applications submitted on or after March 4, 2024 (Ordinance 2023-12).
- Library Impact Fee (City of Safety Harbor)$527.00City of Safety HarborCity of Safety Harbor library impact fee, $527 per dwelling unit for building permit applications submitted between March 4, 2026 and March 3, 2027; $575 for applications on or after March 4, 2027 (Ordinance 2023-12).
- Public Safety (Fire) Impact Fee (City of Safety Harbor)$231.00City of Safety HarborCity of Safety Harbor public safety impact fee, $231 per dwelling unit for building permit applications submitted on or after March 4, 2024 (Ordinance 2023-12).
- Sanitation Impact Fee (City of Safety Harbor)$172.00City of Safety HarborCity of Safety Harbor sanitation impact fee, $172 per dwelling unit for building permit applications submitted between March 4, 2026 and March 3, 2027; $188 for applications on or after March 4, 2027 (Ordinance 2023-12).
- Multimodal Impact Fee (Pinellas County — Schedule A)$1,679.00Single-family 1,501–2,499 sq ftPinellas CountyPinellas County's Multimodal (transportation) Impact Fee is the only impact fee Pinellas County itself levies. It applies countywide: every municipality collects and administers it within its limits. The single-family rate is tiered by heated living area: $1,356 (up to 1,500 sq ft), $1,679 (1,501–2,499 sq ft), and $2,066 (2,500 sq ft and over). Reduced Schedule B rates apply within designated downtown redevelopment districts. A credit applies for the highest prior use on the site since 1986. Rates were last set in 2019 and are unchanged.
Where in Pinellas 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.
Safety Harbor: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in Safety Harbor pays $5,875.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 27, 2026). Of that, Pinellas County-levied fees account for $1,420.00 and municipal or utility fees for $4,455.00.
The largest line items are Parks and Recreation Impact Fee (City of Safety Harbor, MF) ($1,800.00), Multimodal Impact Fee (Pinellas County — Schedule A, MF) ($1,420.00) and Water Connection Charge (City of Safety Harbor, MF) ($900.00).
Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.
View the Full Safety Harbor Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Connection Charge (City of Safety Harbor, MF)$900.00City of Safety HarborThe City of Safety Harbor runs the retail water utility (it buys water wholesale from Pinellas County). Its one-time water connection charge for a standard 5/8 inch meter with backflow device is $900, shown per unit on its own meter; a building on one master meter pays once at that meter's size.
- Sewer Development Fee (City of Safety Harbor, MF)$825.005/8" meterCity of Safety HarborCity of Safety Harbor sewer development fee, charged by water meter size: $825 for a 5/8 inch meter for building permit applications submitted between March 4, 2026 and March 3, 2027, rising to $900 on March 4, 2027. Shown per unit on its own meter; a building on one master meter pays once at that meter's size (meters over 2 inches by individual analysis).
- Parks and Recreation Impact Fee (City of Safety Harbor, MF)$1,800.00City of Safety HarborCity of Safety Harbor parks and recreation impact fee, $1,800 per dwelling unit for building permit applications submitted on or after March 4, 2024 (Ordinance 2023-12).
- Library Impact Fee (City of Safety Harbor, MF)$527.00City of Safety HarborCity of Safety Harbor library impact fee, $527 per dwelling unit for building permit applications submitted between March 4, 2026 and March 3, 2027; $575 for applications on or after March 4, 2027 (Ordinance 2023-12).
- Public Safety (Fire) Impact Fee (City of Safety Harbor, MF)$231.00City of Safety HarborCity of Safety Harbor public safety impact fee, $231 per dwelling unit for building permit applications submitted on or after March 4, 2024 (Ordinance 2023-12).
- Sanitation Impact Fee (City of Safety Harbor, MF)$172.00City of Safety HarborCity of Safety Harbor sanitation impact fee, $172 per dwelling unit for building permit applications submitted between March 4, 2026 and March 3, 2027; $188 for applications on or after March 4, 2027 (Ordinance 2023-12).
- Multimodal Impact Fee (Pinellas County — Schedule A, MF)$1,420.00Pinellas CountyPinellas County's Multimodal (transportation) Impact Fee is the only impact fee Pinellas County itself levies. It applies countywide: every municipality collects and administers it within its limits. In Safety Harbor this is the city's 'Mobility fee.' The multifamily rate is a flat $1,420 per dwelling unit (single-family rates are tiered by home size). Reduced Schedule B rates apply within the downtown district. A credit applies for the highest prior use on the site since 1986. Rates were last set in 2019 and are unchanged.
Where in Pinellas 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.
Safety Harbor: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in Safety Harbor pays $3.66 per square foot in impact fees, plus $1,377.75 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 27, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $184,477.75. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Sewer Development Fee (City of Safety Harbor, Nonresidential) — 1" meter ($1,377.75 one-time), Multimodal Impact Fee (Pinellas County, Commercial) ($3.40/sq ft) and Public Safety (Fire) Impact Fee (City of Safety Harbor, Commercial) ($0.14/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.
Water Impact Fee (City of Safety Harbor, Nonresidential) 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 Safety Harbor Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Impact Fee (City of Safety Harbor, Nonresidential)Requires confirmationCity of Safety HarborThe City of Safety Harbor supplies water to new connections. Its code sets a water connection charge by meter size for a new tap on city mains, and the city's meter and backflow worksheet combines it with meter installation.
- Sewer Development Fee (City of Safety Harbor, Nonresidential) — 1" meter$1,377.75 one-timeCity of Safety HarborSewer development fee by water meter size for building permit applications submitted March 4, 2026 through March 3, 2027; the next step takes effect March 4, 2027. Meters larger than 2 inches are priced on maximum daily demand.
- Public Safety (Fire) Impact Fee (City of Safety Harbor, Commercial)$0.14/sq ftCity of Safety HarborPublic safety impact fee of $139 per 1,000 sq ft of nonresidential building area, for building permit applications submitted on or after March 4, 2024. One nonresidential rate applies to all building categories.
- Sanitation Impact Fee (City of Safety Harbor, Commercial)$0.13/sq ftCity of Safety HarborSanitation impact fee of $127 per 1,000 sq ft of nonresidential building area for building permit applications submitted March 4, 2026 through March 3, 2027, rising to $138 from March 4, 2027. One nonresidential rate applies to all building categories.
- Multimodal Impact Fee (Pinellas County, Commercial)$3.40/sq ftSchedule A (countywide)Pinellas CountyCountywide Schedule A rate, the highest of 2 rate districts: the lower Schedule B rate applies inside the mapped downtown district. Pinellas County multimodal (transportation) impact fee, levied countywide; each city collects it within its limits. Rate per 1,000 sq ft of gross leasable area for general commercial under 100,000 sq ft; larger centers pay $3,627 to $4,192 per 1,000 sq ft by size, and restaurants, banks and other listed uses have their own rates. Charged on the net increase over the highest prior use. Rates unchanged since 2019.
Where in Pinellas 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.
Safety Harbor: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in Safety Harbor pays $1.68 per square foot in impact fees, plus $1,377.75 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 27, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $85,377.75. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Sewer Development Fee (City of Safety Harbor, Nonresidential) — 1" meter ($1,377.75 one-time), Multimodal Impact Fee (Pinellas County, Industrial) ($1.41/sq ft) and Public Safety (Fire) Impact Fee (City of Safety Harbor, Industrial) ($0.14/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.
Water Impact Fee (City of Safety Harbor, Nonresidential) 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 Safety Harbor Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Impact Fee (City of Safety Harbor, Nonresidential)Requires confirmationCity of Safety HarborThe City of Safety Harbor supplies water to new connections. Its code sets a water connection charge by meter size for a new tap on city mains, and the city's meter and backflow worksheet combines it with meter installation.
- Sewer Development Fee (City of Safety Harbor, Nonresidential) — 1" meter$1,377.75 one-timeCity of Safety HarborSewer development fee by water meter size for building permit applications submitted March 4, 2026 through March 3, 2027; the next step takes effect March 4, 2027. Meters larger than 2 inches are priced on maximum daily demand.
- Public Safety (Fire) Impact Fee (City of Safety Harbor, Industrial)$0.14/sq ftCity of Safety HarborPublic safety impact fee of $139 per 1,000 sq ft of nonresidential building area, for building permit applications submitted on or after March 4, 2024. One nonresidential rate applies to all building categories.
- Sanitation Impact Fee (City of Safety Harbor, Industrial)$0.13/sq ftCity of Safety HarborSanitation impact fee of $127 per 1,000 sq ft of nonresidential building area for building permit applications submitted March 4, 2026 through March 3, 2027, rising to $138 from March 4, 2027. One nonresidential rate applies to all building categories.
- Multimodal Impact Fee (Pinellas County, Industrial)$1.41/sq ftSchedule A (countywide)Pinellas CountyCountywide Schedule A rate, the highest of 2 rate districts: the lower Schedule B rate applies inside the mapped downtown district. Pinellas County multimodal (transportation) impact fee, levied countywide; each city collects it within its limits. Rate per 1,000 sq ft for general industrial and industrial parks; manufacturing and warehousing pay lower listed rates. Charged on the net increase over the highest prior use. Rates unchanged since 2019.
Where in Pinellas 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.
Safety Harbor: Office Impact Fees
Office development in Safety Harbor pays $3.56 per square foot in impact fees, plus $1,377.75 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 27, 2026).
For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $90,327.75. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
The largest line items are Sewer Development Fee (City of Safety Harbor, Nonresidential) — 1" meter ($1,377.75 one-time), Multimodal Impact Fee (Pinellas County, Office) ($3.29/sq ft) and Public Safety (Fire) Impact Fee (City of Safety Harbor, Office) ($0.14/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.
Water Impact Fee (City of Safety Harbor, Nonresidential) 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 Safety Harbor Impact Fee Schedule
- Water Impact Fee (City of Safety Harbor, Nonresidential)Requires confirmationCity of Safety HarborThe City of Safety Harbor supplies water to new connections. Its code sets a water connection charge by meter size for a new tap on city mains, and the city's meter and backflow worksheet combines it with meter installation.
- Sewer Development Fee (City of Safety Harbor, Nonresidential) — 1" meter$1,377.75 one-timeCity of Safety HarborSewer development fee by water meter size for building permit applications submitted March 4, 2026 through March 3, 2027; the next step takes effect March 4, 2027. Meters larger than 2 inches are priced on maximum daily demand.
- Public Safety (Fire) Impact Fee (City of Safety Harbor, Office)$0.14/sq ftCity of Safety HarborPublic safety impact fee of $139 per 1,000 sq ft of nonresidential building area, for building permit applications submitted on or after March 4, 2024. One nonresidential rate applies to all building categories.
- Sanitation Impact Fee (City of Safety Harbor, Office)$0.13/sq ftCity of Safety HarborSanitation impact fee of $127 per 1,000 sq ft of nonresidential building area for building permit applications submitted March 4, 2026 through March 3, 2027, rising to $138 from March 4, 2027. One nonresidential rate applies to all building categories.
- Multimodal Impact Fee (Pinellas County, Office)$3.29/sq ftSchedule A (countywide)Pinellas CountyCountywide Schedule A rate, the highest of 2 rate districts: the lower Schedule B rate applies inside the mapped downtown district. Pinellas County multimodal (transportation) impact fee, levied countywide; each city collects it within its limits. Rate per 1,000 sq ft for general office under 50,000 sq ft; larger buildings pay $1,656 to $2,767 per 1,000 sq ft by size, and medical office has its own rate. Charged on the net increase over the highest prior use. Rates unchanged since 2019.
Where in Pinellas 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.
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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.
Safety Harbor Impact Fee FAQs
What are the total impact fees for a single-family home in Safety Harbor, Florida?
A new single-family home in Safety Harbor pays $6,134.00 per unit in combined impact fees (rates sourced October 27, 2026).
How much are commercial impact fees in Safety Harbor?
Commercial development in Safety Harbor pays $3.66 per square foot in impact fees, plus $1,377.75 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (assuming a 1-inch meter), at least $184,477.75 for a 50,000 sq ft building. One additional fee has no published standard amount and is not included, so the full cost may be higher; verify before budgeting.
Does Safety Harbor charge its own impact fees?
Yes. Safety Harbor 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 Safety Harbor, 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 Pinellas County impact fees page.