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Polk County, Florida Impact Fees

Impact fees in Polk County depend on where you build. This page details the rates for unincorporated Polk County: $28,034.00 per single-family unit as of . Unincorporated communities such as Lakeland Highlands and Highland City pay these county rates rather than a city schedule. Inside city limits, each city applies its own schedule and fees may be completely different. Pick your city below.

Polk County Impact Fees by Project Type

Where in Polk 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 Polk County$28,034.00this page
Auburndale$21,978.00Includes unconfirmed feesBartow$25,235.00Includes unconfirmed feesDavenport$29,758.00Dundee$29,206.05Includes unconfirmed feesEagle Lake$39,869.00Includes unconfirmed feesFort Meade$19,597.00Includes unconfirmed feesFrostproof$25,611.25Includes unconfirmed feesHaines City$31,165.00Includes unconfirmed feesHighland Park$14,845.00Includes unconfirmed feesHillcrest Heights$14,845.00Includes unconfirmed feesLake Alfred$36,477.00Lake Hamilton$29,265.00Lake Wales$27,255.63Lakeland$33,190.00Mulberry$26,154.24Includes unconfirmed feesPolk City$25,443.27Includes unconfirmed feesWinter Haven$33,834.86Includes unconfirmed fees

Unincorporated Polk County: Single-Family Impact Fees

A new single-family home in unincorporated Polk County pays $28,034.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 27, 2026). Of that, Polk County-levied fees account for $18,827.00 and municipal or utility fees for $9,207.00.

The largest line items are Educational System Impact Fee (Polk County) ($11,124.00), Sewer Connection Fee (Unincorporated Polk County) ($6,169.00) and Transportation Impact Fee (Polk County) — District A (Northeast) ($3,710.00).

Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.

View the Full Polk County Impact Fee Schedule
Water$3,838.00
  • Water Connection Fee (Unincorporated Polk County)
    Varies (special districts)
    Where Polk County Utilities provides water in unincorporated Polk County, a new single-family home pays a one-time water connection fee of $3,038 under the rate resolution adopted July 21, 2026; the fee rises to $3,989 on January 1, 2027. A separate meter installation charge applies ($800 for a standard 3/4 in. meter). Service territory varies by parcel; some unincorporated areas are served by other utilities or private wells.
    $3,038.00
  • Meter Installation Charge (Polk County Utilities) — 3/4" meter
    Polk County Utilities
    Polk County Utilities meter installation charge for a 3/4 in. meter: $800, under the rate resolution adopted July 21, 2026 (effective October 1, 2026). Charged where Polk County Utilities provides water in unincorporated Polk County; meters larger than 2 in. are billed at actual cost.
    $800.00
Sewer$6,169.00
  • Sewer Connection Fee (Unincorporated Polk County)
    Varies (special districts)
    Where Polk County Utilities provides sewer service in unincorporated Polk County, a new single-family home pays a one-time wastewater connection fee of $6,169 under the rate resolution adopted July 21, 2026; the fee rises to $7,460 on January 1, 2027. Many unincorporated parcels are instead on septic systems or served by other utilities.
    $6,169.00
City$0.00
County$18,027.00
  • Educational System Impact Fee (Polk County)
    Polk County School Board
    Polk County (School Board) Educational System impact fee: $11,124 per single-family home. Current Phase Two rate, effective 1/1/2026; increases to $12,187 on 1/1/2027. Levied countywide.
    $11,124.00
  • Transportation Impact Fee (Polk County) — District A (Northeast)
    Polk County
    Polk County Transportation impact fee, District A (Northeast): $3,710 per single-family home, the highest of 3 rate districts (District B Northwest $3,640, District C South $3,052). Current Phase Two rate, effective January 1, 2026; District A rises to $4,103 on January 1, 2027. Imposed countywide, including inside the cities; the rate depends on the project's district.
    $3,710.00
  • Parks & Recreational Facilities Impact Fee (Polk County)
    Polk County
    Polk County Parks & Recreation impact fee: $1,381 per single-family home. Current Phase Two rate, effective 1/1/2026; increases to $1,864 on 1/1/2027. Applies in unincorporated Polk County (and in municipalities that have a county interlocal agreement).
    $1,381.00
  • Law Enforcement Impact Fee (SFR - Polk County)
    Polk County Sheriff
    Polk County Law Enforcement impact fee: $578 per single-family home, the final Phase Two rate in effect since January 1, 2026 (Phase One was $431 in 2025). Applies in unincorporated Polk County; it reaches a city only by interlocal agreement, and no city has consented to it.
    $578.00
  • Correctional Facilities Impact Fee (Polk County)
    Polk County
    Polk County Correctional Facilities impact fee: $516 per single-family home. Current Phase Two rate, effective January 1, 2026; increases to $662 on January 1, 2027 under the Ordinance 2024-062 phase-in. Imposed countywide, including inside the cities.
    $516.00
  • Fire Rescue Impact Fee (SFR - Polk County)
    Polk County
    Polk County Fire Rescue impact fee: $377 per single-family home, in effect since 1/1/2025. Applies in the unincorporated Polk County Fire Rescue service area.
    $377.00
  • Library Impact Fee (SFR - Polk County)
    Polk County
    Polk County Library impact fee: $188 per single-family home, in effect since 1/1/2025. Applies in unincorporated Polk County.
    $188.00
  • EMS Impact Fee (SFR - Polk County)
    Polk County
    Polk County EMS impact fee: $153 per single-family home, in effect since January 1, 2025 (not phased). Imposed countywide, including inside the cities.
    $153.00
Total (unincorporated Polk County): $28,034.00
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Varies (special districts) Polk County Utilities N/A Polk County School Board Polk County Polk County Sheriff

Where in Polk 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 Polk County$19,529.00this page
Auburndale$17,537.00Includes unconfirmed feesBartow$16,800.00Includes unconfirmed feesDavenport$25,173.00Dundee$22,907.05Includes unconfirmed feesEagle Lake$24,247.00Includes unconfirmed feesFort Meade$12,488.00Includes unconfirmed feesFrostproof$10,616.00Includes unconfirmed feesHaines City$25,584.00Includes unconfirmed feesHighland Park$10,616.00Includes unconfirmed feesHillcrest Heights$10,616.00Includes unconfirmed feesLake Alfred$31,599.00Lake Hamilton$22,422.49Lake Wales$19,681.48Lakeland$23,617.05Mulberry$21,093.24Includes unconfirmed feesPolk City$17,567.24Includes unconfirmed feesWinter Haven$27,984.82Includes unconfirmed fees

Unincorporated Polk County: Multifamily Impact Fees

A new multifamily unit in unincorporated Polk County pays $19,529.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 27, 2026). Of that, Polk County-levied fees account for $15,397.00 and municipal or utility fees for $4,132.00.

The largest line items are Educational System Impact Fee (Polk County, MF) ($8,055.00), Sewer Connection Fee (Unincorporated Polk County, MF) ($4,132.00) and Transportation Impact Fee (Polk County, MF) — District A (Northeast) ($2,508.00).

Some fees are tiered by unit size or building type; amounts reflect the representative tier noted in the schedule below.

View the Full Polk County Impact Fee Schedule
Water$2,471.00
  • Water Connection Fee (Unincorporated Polk County, MF)
    Polk County
    Where Polk County Utilities provides water in unincorporated Polk County, new apartment or other multifamily units pay a one-time water connection fee of $1,671 per unit under the rate resolution adopted July 21, 2026; the fee rises to $2,194 on January 1, 2027. Service territory varies by parcel; some unincorporated areas are served by other utilities.
    $1,671.00
  • Meter Installation Charge (Polk County Utilities, MF) — 3/4" meter
    Polk County Utilities
    Polk County Utilities meter installation charge for a 3/4 in. meter: $800, under the rate resolution adopted July 21, 2026 (effective October 1, 2026). Charged where Polk County Utilities provides water in unincorporated Polk County; meters larger than 2 in. are billed at actual cost. The charge is per meter: a building on one larger meter pays once at that meter's rate.
    $800.00
Sewer$4,132.00
  • Sewer Connection Fee (Unincorporated Polk County, MF)
    Varies (special districts)
    Where Polk County Utilities provides sewer service in unincorporated Polk County, new apartment or other multifamily units pay a one-time wastewater connection fee of $4,132 per unit under the rate resolution adopted July 21, 2026; the fee rises to $4,997 on January 1, 2027. Service territory varies by parcel; many unincorporated parcels are on septic or served by other utilities.
    $4,132.00
City$0.00
County$12,926.00
  • Educational System Impact Fee (Polk County, MF)
    Polk County
    Polk County (School Board) Educational System impact fee: $8,055 per multifamily dwelling unit. Current Phase Two rate, effective 1/1/2026; increases to $9,070 on 1/1/2027. Levied countywide.
    $8,055.00
  • Transportation Impact Fee (Polk County, MF) — District A (Northeast)
    Polk County
    Polk County Transportation impact fee, District A (Northeast): $2,508 per multifamily dwelling unit, the highest of 3 rate districts (District B Northwest $2,462, District C South $2,062). Current Phase Two rate, effective January 1, 2026; District A rises to $2,782 on January 1, 2027. Imposed countywide, including inside the cities; the rate depends on the project's district.
    $2,508.00
  • Parks & Recreational Facilities Impact Fee (Polk County, MF)
    Polk County
    Polk County Parks & Recreation impact fee: $1,033 per multifamily dwelling unit. Current Phase Two rate, effective 1/1/2026; increases to $1,396 on 1/1/2027. Applies in unincorporated Polk County (and in municipalities that have a county interlocal agreement).
    $1,033.00
  • Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Polk County - Multifamily)
    Polk County
    Polk County Law Enforcement impact fee: $417 per multifamily dwelling unit, the final Phase Two rate in effect since January 1, 2026 (Phase One was $313 in 2025). Applies in unincorporated Polk County; it reaches a city only by interlocal agreement, and no city has consented to it.
    $417.00
  • Correctional Facilities Impact Fee (Polk County, MF)
    Polk County
    Polk County Correctional Facilities impact fee: $385 per multifamily dwelling unit. Current Phase Two rate, effective January 1, 2026; increases to $495 on January 1, 2027 under the Ordinance 2024-062 phase-in. Imposed countywide, including inside the cities.
    $385.00
  • Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Polk County - Multifamily)
    Polk County
    Polk County Fire Rescue impact fee: $273 per multifamily dwelling unit, in effect since 1/1/2025. Applies in the unincorporated Polk County Fire Rescue service area.
    $273.00
  • Library Impact Fee (Polk County - Multifamily)
    Polk County
    Polk County Library impact fee: $141 per multifamily dwelling unit, in effect since 1/1/2025. Applies in unincorporated Polk County.
    $141.00
  • EMS Impact Fee (Polk County - Multifamily)
    Polk County
    Polk County EMS impact fee: $114 per multifamily dwelling unit, in effect since January 1, 2025 (not phased). Imposed countywide, including inside the cities.
    $114.00
Total (unincorporated Polk County): $19,529.00
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Polk County Polk County Utilities Varies (special districts) N/A

Where in Polk 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.

Unincorporated Polk County$378,882.00this page
Auburndale$314,950.00Includes unconfirmed feesBartow$320,885.00Includes unconfirmed feesDavenport$456,365.00Includes unconfirmed feesDundee$1,283,791.00Includes unconfirmed feesEagle Lake$470,750.00Includes unconfirmed feesFort Meade$270,426.00Includes unconfirmed feesFrostproof$265,550.00Includes unconfirmed feesHaines City$2,510,016.00Includes unconfirmed feesHighland Park$265,550.00Includes unconfirmed feesHillcrest Heights$265,550.00Includes unconfirmed feesLake Alfred$892,964.00Includes unconfirmed feesLake Hamilton$360,521.00Includes unconfirmed feesLake Wales$544,323.63Includes unconfirmed feesLakeland$715,238.77Includes unconfirmed feesMulberry$461,318.01Includes unconfirmed feesPolk City$458,526.30Includes unconfirmed feesWinter Haven$397,410.29Includes unconfirmed fees

Unincorporated Polk County: Commercial Impact Fees

Commercial development in unincorporated Polk County pays $7.37 per square foot in impact fees, plus $10,282.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 27, 2026).

For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $378,882.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Wastewater (Sewer) Connection (Capacity) Fee (Polk County Utilities) ($6,169.00 one-time), Water Connection (Capacity) Fee (Polk County Utilities) ($3,038.00 one-time) and Meter Installation Charge (Polk County Utilities) — 1" meter ($1,075.00 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 Polk County Impact Fee Schedule
Water$4,113.00 one-time
  • Water Connection (Capacity) Fee (Polk County Utilities)
    Polk County Utilities
    Polk County Utilities water connection charge for nonresidential service in unincorporated Polk County: projected daily use divided by 250 gallons gives the number of equivalent residential connections (ERC), each charged at the single-family rate of $3,038 under the rate resolution adopted July 21, 2026. The amount shown is one ERC. The per-ERC charge rises to $3,989 on January 1, 2027 and is flat through 2030. A separate meter installation charge applies.
    $3,038.00 one-time
  • Meter Installation Charge (Polk County Utilities) — 1" meter
    Polk County Utilities
    Polk County Utilities meter installation charge for a 1 in. meter: $1,075, under the rate resolution adopted July 21, 2026 (effective October 1, 2026, unchanged through 2030). Charged where Polk County Utilities provides water in unincorporated Polk County; meters larger than 2 in. are billed at actual cost.
    $1,075.00 one-time
Sewer$6,169.00 one-time
  • Wastewater (Sewer) Connection (Capacity) Fee (Polk County Utilities)
    Polk County Utilities
    Polk County Utilities wastewater connection charge for nonresidential service in unincorporated Polk County: projected daily use divided by 200 gallons gives the number of equivalent residential connections (ERC), each charged at the single-family rate of $6,169 under the rate resolution adopted July 21, 2026. The amount shown is one ERC. The per-ERC charge rises to $7,460 on January 1, 2027 and is flat through 2030. A separate meter installation charge applies.
    $6,169.00 one-time
City$0.00
  • Municipal Impact Fee (Polk County - Unincorporated, Commercial)
    N/A
    Unincorporated Polk County has no municipal government, so no city impact fee applies. Polk County impact fees and Polk County Utilities charges are listed separately.
    $0.00
County$7.37/sq ft
  • Transportation Impact Fee (Polk County, Commercial)
    District A (Northeast)
    Polk County
    Polk County transportation impact fee, District A (Northeast): $5,560 per 1,000 sq ft of retail/commercial space, the highest of the county's 3 rate districts (District B $5,456, District C $4,572). Phase Two rates, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; District A rises to $6,157 on January 1, 2027. The rate depends on the district the parcel lies in.
    $5.56/sq ft
  • Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Polk County, Commercial)
    Polk County
    Polk County law enforcement impact fee: $645 per 1,000 sq ft of retail/commercial space, the Phase Two rate in effect since January 1, 2026 under Ordinance 2024-062 (the final step; no further phase). Applies in unincorporated Polk County; inside a city only where the city joins the county program by interlocal agreement.
    $0.65/sq ft
  • Correctional Facilities Impact Fee (Polk County, Commercial)
    Polk County
    Polk County correctional facilities impact fee, phased in under Ordinance 2024-062: $560 per 1,000 sq ft of retail/commercial space from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 (Phase Two), rising to $727 per 1,000 sq ft on January 1, 2027 (Phase Three). Imposed countywide, including inside the cities.
    $0.56/sq ft
  • Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Polk County, Commercial)
    Polk County
    Polk County fire rescue impact fee: $428 per 1,000 sq ft of retail/commercial space, effective January 1, 2025 under Ordinance 2024-062 (not phased). Applies in unincorporated Polk County; inside a city only where the city joins the county program by interlocal agreement.
    $0.43/sq ft
  • EMS Impact Fee (Polk County, Commercial)
    Polk County
    Effective 1/1/2025 at the full adopted rate; applies countywide in both incorporated and unincorporated areas.
    $0.18/sq ft
  • Parks & Recreational Facilities Impact Fee (Polk County, Commercial)
    Polk County
    This county impact fee applies to residential development only; nonresidential development is exempt.
    $0.00
  • Library Impact Fee (Polk County, Commercial)
    Polk County
    This county impact fee applies to residential development only; nonresidential development is exempt.
    $0.00
Total (unincorporated Polk County): $7.37/sq ft + $10,282.00 one-time (≈ $378,882.00 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Polk County Utilities Polk County
Water/sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more.

Where in Polk 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.

Unincorporated Polk County$66,132.00this page
Auburndale$40,700.00Includes unconfirmed feesBartow$46,635.00Includes unconfirmed feesDavenport$83,715.00Includes unconfirmed feesDundee$142,191.00Includes unconfirmed feesEagle Lake$117,750.00Includes unconfirmed feesFort Meade$40,076.00Includes unconfirmed feesFrostproof$35,200.00Includes unconfirmed feesHaines City$260,116.00Includes unconfirmed feesHighland Park$35,200.00Includes unconfirmed feesHillcrest Heights$35,200.00Includes unconfirmed feesLake Alfred$128,614.00Includes unconfirmed feesLake Hamilton$66,271.00Includes unconfirmed feesLake Wales$96,573.63Includes unconfirmed feesLakeland$86,388.77Includes unconfirmed feesMulberry$104,518.01Includes unconfirmed feesPolk City$184,276.30Includes unconfirmed feesWinter Haven$67,710.29Includes unconfirmed fees

Unincorporated Polk County: Industrial Impact Fees

Industrial development in unincorporated Polk County pays $1.12 per square foot in impact fees, plus $10,282.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 27, 2026).

For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $66,132.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Wastewater (Sewer) Connection (Capacity) Fee (Polk County Utilities) ($6,169.00 one-time), Water Connection (Capacity) Fee (Polk County Utilities) ($3,038.00 one-time) and Meter Installation Charge (Polk County Utilities) — 1" meter ($1,075.00 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 Polk County Impact Fee Schedule
Water$4,113.00 one-time
  • Water Connection (Capacity) Fee (Polk County Utilities)
    Polk County Utilities
    Polk County Utilities water connection charge for nonresidential service in unincorporated Polk County: projected daily use divided by 250 gallons gives the number of equivalent residential connections (ERC), each charged at the single-family rate of $3,038 under the rate resolution adopted July 21, 2026. The amount shown is one ERC. The per-ERC charge rises to $3,989 on January 1, 2027 and is flat through 2030. A separate meter installation charge applies.
    $3,038.00 one-time
  • Meter Installation Charge (Polk County Utilities) — 1" meter
    Polk County Utilities
    Polk County Utilities meter installation charge for a 1 in. meter: $1,075, under the rate resolution adopted July 21, 2026 (effective October 1, 2026, unchanged through 2030). Charged where Polk County Utilities provides water in unincorporated Polk County; meters larger than 2 in. are billed at actual cost.
    $1,075.00 one-time
Sewer$6,169.00 one-time
  • Wastewater (Sewer) Connection (Capacity) Fee (Polk County Utilities)
    Polk County Utilities
    Polk County Utilities wastewater connection charge for nonresidential service in unincorporated Polk County: projected daily use divided by 200 gallons gives the number of equivalent residential connections (ERC), each charged at the single-family rate of $6,169 under the rate resolution adopted July 21, 2026. The amount shown is one ERC. The per-ERC charge rises to $7,460 on January 1, 2027 and is flat through 2030. A separate meter installation charge applies.
    $6,169.00 one-time
City$0.00
  • Municipal Impact Fee (Polk County - Unincorporated, Industrial)
    N/A
    Unincorporated Polk County has no municipal government, so no city impact fee applies. Polk County impact fees and Polk County Utilities charges are listed separately.
    $0.00
County$1.12/sq ft
  • Transportation Impact Fee (Polk County, Industrial)
    District A (Northeast)
    Polk County
    Polk County transportation impact fee, District A (Northeast): $607 per 1,000 sq ft of industrial/manufacturing space, the highest of the county's 3 rate districts (District B $597, District C $497). Phase Two rates, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; District A rises to $639 on January 1, 2027. The rate depends on the district the parcel lies in.
    $0.61/sq ft
  • Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Polk County, Industrial)
    Polk County
    Polk County law enforcement impact fee: $182 per 1,000 sq ft of industrial/manufacturing space, the Phase Two rate in effect since January 1, 2026 under Ordinance 2024-062 (the final step; no further phase). Applies in unincorporated Polk County; inside a city only where the city joins the county program by interlocal agreement.
    $0.18/sq ft
  • Correctional Facilities Impact Fee (Polk County, Industrial)
    Polk County
    Polk County correctional facilities impact fee, phased in under Ordinance 2024-062: $157 per 1,000 sq ft of industrial/manufacturing space from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 (Phase Two), rising to $205 per 1,000 sq ft on January 1, 2027 (Phase Three). Imposed countywide, including inside the cities.
    $0.16/sq ft
  • Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Polk County, Industrial)
    Polk County
    Polk County fire rescue impact fee: $121 per 1,000 sq ft of industrial/manufacturing space, effective January 1, 2025 under Ordinance 2024-062 (not phased). Applies in unincorporated Polk County; inside a city only where the city joins the county program by interlocal agreement.
    $0.12/sq ft
  • EMS Impact Fee (Polk County, Industrial)
    Polk County
    Effective 1/1/2025 at the full adopted rate; applies countywide in both incorporated and unincorporated areas.
    $0.05/sq ft
  • Library Impact Fee (Polk County, Industrial)
    Polk County
    This county impact fee applies to residential development only; nonresidential development is exempt.
    $0.00
  • Parks & Recreational Facilities Impact Fee (Polk County, Industrial)
    Polk County
    This county impact fee applies to residential development only; nonresidential development is exempt.
    $0.00
Total (unincorporated Polk County): $1.12/sq ft + $10,282.00 one-time (≈ $66,132.00 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Polk County Utilities Polk County
Water/sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more.

Where in Polk 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.

Unincorporated Polk County$125,357.00this page
Auburndale$101,525.00Includes unconfirmed feesBartow$107,460.00Includes unconfirmed feesDavenport$152,290.00Includes unconfirmed feesDundee$250,666.00Includes unconfirmed feesEagle Lake$157,425.00Includes unconfirmed feesFort Meade$90,101.00Includes unconfirmed feesFrostproof$85,225.00Includes unconfirmed feesHaines City$299,291.00Includes unconfirmed feesHighland Park$85,225.00Includes unconfirmed feesHillcrest Heights$85,225.00Includes unconfirmed feesLake Alfred$199,689.00Includes unconfirmed feesLake Hamilton$128,246.00Includes unconfirmed feesLake Wales$181,398.63Includes unconfirmed feesLakeland$188,863.77Includes unconfirmed feesMulberry$140,793.01Includes unconfirmed feesPolk City$176,648.55Includes unconfirmed feesWinter Haven$134,285.29Includes unconfirmed fees

Unincorporated Polk County: Office Impact Fees

Office development in unincorporated Polk County pays $4.60 per square foot in impact fees, plus $10,282.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced October 27, 2026).

For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $125,357.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Wastewater (Sewer) Connection (Capacity) Fee (Polk County Utilities) ($6,169.00 one-time), Water Connection (Capacity) Fee (Polk County Utilities) ($3,038.00 one-time) and Meter Installation Charge (Polk County Utilities) — 1" meter ($1,075.00 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 Polk County Impact Fee Schedule
Water$4,113.00 one-time
  • Water Connection (Capacity) Fee (Polk County Utilities)
    Polk County Utilities
    Polk County Utilities water connection charge for nonresidential service in unincorporated Polk County: projected daily use divided by 250 gallons gives the number of equivalent residential connections (ERC), each charged at the single-family rate of $3,038 under the rate resolution adopted July 21, 2026. The amount shown is one ERC. The per-ERC charge rises to $3,989 on January 1, 2027 and is flat through 2030. A separate meter installation charge applies.
    $3,038.00 one-time
  • Meter Installation Charge (Polk County Utilities) — 1" meter
    Polk County Utilities
    Polk County Utilities meter installation charge for a 1 in. meter: $1,075, under the rate resolution adopted July 21, 2026 (effective October 1, 2026, unchanged through 2030). Charged where Polk County Utilities provides water in unincorporated Polk County; meters larger than 2 in. are billed at actual cost.
    $1,075.00 one-time
Sewer$6,169.00 one-time
  • Wastewater (Sewer) Connection (Capacity) Fee (Polk County Utilities)
    Polk County Utilities
    Polk County Utilities wastewater connection charge for nonresidential service in unincorporated Polk County: projected daily use divided by 200 gallons gives the number of equivalent residential connections (ERC), each charged at the single-family rate of $6,169 under the rate resolution adopted July 21, 2026. The amount shown is one ERC. The per-ERC charge rises to $7,460 on January 1, 2027 and is flat through 2030. A separate meter installation charge applies.
    $6,169.00 one-time
City$0.00
  • Municipal Impact Fee (Polk County - Unincorporated, Office)
    N/A
    Unincorporated Polk County has no municipal government, so no city impact fee applies. Polk County impact fees and Polk County Utilities charges are listed separately.
    $0.00
County$4.60/sq ft
  • Transportation Impact Fee (Polk County, Office)
    District A (Northeast)
    Polk County
    Polk County transportation impact fee, District A (Northeast): $3,678 per 1,000 sq ft of office space, the highest of the county's 3 rate districts (District B $3,612, District C $3,026). Phase Two rates, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; District A rises to $4,069 on January 1, 2027. The rate depends on the district the parcel lies in.
    $3.68/sq ft
  • Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Polk County, Office)
    Polk County
    Polk County law enforcement impact fee: $326 per 1,000 sq ft of office space, the Phase Two rate in effect since January 1, 2026 under Ordinance 2024-062 (the final step; no further phase). Applies in unincorporated Polk County; inside a city only where the city joins the county program by interlocal agreement.
    $0.33/sq ft
  • Correctional Facilities Impact Fee (Polk County, Office)
    Polk County
    Polk County correctional facilities impact fee, phased in under Ordinance 2024-062: $293 per 1,000 sq ft of office space from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 (Phase Two), rising to $367 per 1,000 sq ft on January 1, 2027 (Phase Three). Imposed countywide, including inside the cities.
    $0.29/sq ft
  • Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Polk County, Office)
    Polk County
    Polk County fire rescue impact fee: $216 per 1,000 sq ft of office space, effective January 1, 2025 under Ordinance 2024-062 (not phased). Applies in unincorporated Polk County; inside a city only where the city joins the county program by interlocal agreement.
    $0.22/sq ft
  • EMS Impact Fee (Polk County, Office)
    Polk County
    Effective 1/1/2025 at the full adopted rate; applies countywide in both incorporated and unincorporated areas.
    $0.09/sq ft
  • Parks & Recreational Facilities Impact Fee (Polk County, Office)
    Polk County
    This county impact fee applies to residential development only; nonresidential development is exempt.
    $0.00
  • Library Impact Fee (Polk County, Office)
    Polk County
    This county impact fee applies to residential development only; nonresidential development is exempt.
    $0.00
Total (unincorporated Polk County): $4.60/sq ft + $10,282.00 one-time (≈ $125,357.00 at 25,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Polk County Utilities Polk County
Water/sewer connection fees assume a 1-inch meter; larger services pay more.

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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.

Polk County Impact Fee FAQs

What are single-family impact fees in Polk County, Florida?

A new single-family home in unincorporated Polk County pays $28,034.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 27, 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 Polk County?

Multifamily development in unincorporated Polk County pays $19,529.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced October 27, 2026). Rates inside city limits depend on the municipality. Pick your city on this page.

How much are commercial impact fees in Polk County?

Commercial development in unincorporated Polk County pays $7.37 per square foot in impact fees, plus $10,282.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (assuming a 1-inch meter), about $378,882.00 for a 50,000 sq ft building.

Do Lakeland Highlands and Highland City pay Polk County impact fees?

Yes. Lakeland Highlands and Highland City are unincorporated, so new construction there pays the unincorporated Polk 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.

Do cities in Polk County charge their own impact fees?

Yes. Every incorporated city applies its own fee schedule. 15 of 17 cities in Polk 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.

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