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Lakeland, Florida Impact Fees

Lakeland applies its own fee schedule: municipal fees plus the Polk County-levied fees that apply inside city limits. Combined, a new single-family home pays at least $28,887.00 per unit (rates sourced July 18, 2026). 4 additional fees have no published standard amounts and are not included, so the full cost may be higher; verify before budgeting. The full breakdown is below.

Lakeland impact fees by project type

Lakeland: Single-Family Impact Fees

A new single-family home in Lakeland pays at least $28,887.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 18, 2026). Of that, Polk County-levied fees account for $11,981.00 and municipal or utility fees for $16,906.00.

The largest line items are Educational Impact Fee (SFR - Polk County, collected in Lakeland) ($11,124.00), Transportation Impact Fee (SFR - City of Lakeland) ($4,856.00) and Parks & Recreation Impact Fee (SFR - City of Lakeland) ($3,750.00).

Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Polk County), Transportation Impact Fee (Polk County, District B), Parks & Recreational Facilities Impact Fee (Polk County), and Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Polk County) 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.

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Water$3,603.00
  • Water Capacity Fee (SFR - City of Lakeland Utilities)
    City of Lakeland Utilities
    City of Lakeland Utilities water capacity/impact fee, inside city limits, $3,603/ERU (325 gpd/unit), eff. Oct 1 2025–Sept 30 2026. Outside city $4,504/ERU. Contact 863-834-8316.
    $3,603.00
Sewer$3,672.00
City$9,631.00
  • Transportation Impact Fee (SFR - City of Lakeland)
    City of Lakeland
    City of Lakeland own Transportation impact fee, Single-Family Detached, eff. Jan 1 2026 (was $4,316 through 12/31/25). Adopted Aug 18 2025; phased increases in subsequent years. Core Improvement Area exempt.
    $4,856.00
  • Parks & Recreation Impact Fee (SFR - City of Lakeland)
    City of Lakeland
    City of Lakeland own Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts impact fee, Single-Family Detached, eff. Jan 1 2026 (was $3,333). Supersedes county Parks & Recreation. Core Improvement Area exempt.
    $3,750.00
  • Law Enforcement Impact Fee (SFR - City of Lakeland)
    City of Lakeland
    City of Lakeland own Law Enforcement impact fee, Single-Family Detached, eff. Jan 1 2026 (was $580 through 12/31/25; adopted Aug 18 2025). Supersedes county Law Enforcement. Core Improvement Area (Downtown/Midtown CRA + historic districts) exempt from all non-utility impact fees.
    $595.00
  • Fire Impact Fee (SFR - City of Lakeland)
    City of Lakeland
    City of Lakeland own Fire Protection impact fee, Single-Family Detached, eff. Jan 1 2026 (was $398). Supersedes county Fire Rescue. Core Improvement Area exempt.
    $430.00
County$11,981.00
  • Educational Impact Fee (SFR - Polk County, collected in Lakeland)
    Polk County / Polk County School Board
    Polk County school impact fee, single-family, collected by City of Lakeland at permit per interlocal (Ord. 2024-62). Current phased-collected rate $11,124 (per Polk/Winter Haven 2026 Residential Impact Fee Guide); 100%-study SFR = $14,338. Lakeland collects county Educational/Library/EMS/Correctional; levies its own Transportation/Fire/Law/Parks (eff 1/1/2026). VERIFY current collected schedule 863-534-6080.
    $11,124.00
  • Correctional Facilities Impact Fee (SFR - Polk County, collected in Lakeland)
    Polk County
    Polk County Correctional impact fee, single-family, collected by Lakeland at permit (Ord. 2024-62). Current phased-collected $516 (Polk 2026 guide); 100%-study SFR $662. VERIFY 863-534-6080.
    $516.00
  • Library Impact Fee (SFR - Polk County, collected in Lakeland)
    Polk County
    Polk County Library impact fee, single-family, collected by Lakeland at permit (Ord. 2024-62). $188 = 100%-study SFR rate; current phased-collected rate not separately published — VERIFY w/ Polk Building 863-534-6080.
    $188.00
  • EMS Impact Fee (SFR - Polk County, collected in Lakeland)
    Polk County
    Polk County EMS impact fee, single-family, collected by Lakeland at permit (Ord. 2024-62). $153 = 100%-study SFR (EMS not phased) per Polk 2026 guide.
    $153.00
  • Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Polk County)
    ADDED 7/14/2026 (fee type was missing for this jurisdiction). Polk County Ord. 2024-062, Ch. 8.7 Art. X; §8.7-103 requires a county-city interlocal for the fee to apply inside a city. Adopted Phase Two rate (Att. 8, eff. 1/1/2026): SFR $578. Lakeland levies its own city Law Enforcement impact fee ($595 SFR eff. 1/1/2026), so it likely does NOT participate in the county fee. $0 + Unconfirmed. Polk County Building Division, (863) 534-6000.
    Requires confirmation
  • Transportation Impact Fee (Polk County, District B)
    ADDED 7/14/2026 — Lakeland had NO county transportation record. Lakeland lies in District B (Northwest) per App. B; Phase Two SFR rate eff. 1/1/2026–12/31/2026 = $3,640 (Phase Three $4,000 on 1/1/2027). OPEN QUESTION, hence $0 + Unconfirmed: Lakeland levies its OWN transportation impact fee (SFR $4,856 eff. 1/1/2026, Ord. adopted 8/18/2025) and its impact-fee page says only that the city 'collects non-utility impact fees for Polk County.' §8.7-43(D) says the county fee is paid 'in addition to all other impact fees,' but the city fee may in practice be charged in lieu of the county's (cf. Lee/Estero pattern). Confirm whether a Lakeland permit pays BOTH: Lakeland Planning, (863) 834-6011 / Polk County Building Division, (863) 534-6000.
    Requires confirmation
  • Parks & Recreational Facilities Impact Fee (Polk County)
    ADDED 7/14/2026 (fee type was missing for this jurisdiction). Polk County Ord. 2024-062, Ch. 8.7 Art. VIII; §8.7-83 requires a county-city interlocal for the fee to apply inside a city. Adopted Phase Two rate (Att. 6, eff. 1/1/2026–12/31/2026): SFR $1,381. Lakeland levies its own city Parks/Rec/Cultural Arts impact fee ($3,750 SFR eff. 1/1/2026), so it likely does NOT participate in the county fee. $0 + Unconfirmed. Polk County Building Division, (863) 534-6000.
    Requires confirmation
  • Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Polk County)
    ADDED 7/14/2026 (fee type was missing for this jurisdiction). Polk County Ord. 2024-062, Ch. 8.7 Art. IX; §8.7-93 requires a county-city interlocal for the fee to apply inside a city. Adopted rate (Att. 7, eff. 1/1/2025): SFR $377. Lakeland levies its own city Fire impact fee ($430 SFR eff. 1/1/2026), so it likely does NOT participate in the county fee. $0 + Unconfirmed. Polk County Building Division, (863) 534-6000.
    Requires confirmation
Total (Lakeland): $28,887.00
Sources last checked July 18, 2026Official fee schedules:City of Lakeland Utilities City of Lakeland Polk County / Polk County School Board Polk County
Fees flagged "Requires confirmation" have no confirmed published amount. Confirm them with the jurisdiction or utility before budgeting.

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$18,027.00Includes unconfirmed feesAuburndale$15,503.00Includes unconfirmed feesBartow$20,072.00Includes unconfirmed feesDavenport$15,503.00Includes unconfirmed feesDundee$20,945.43Includes unconfirmed feesEagle Lake$15,503.00Includes unconfirmed feesFort Meade$14,845.00Includes unconfirmed feesFrostproof$14,845.00Includes unconfirmed feesHaines City$22,309.00Includes unconfirmed feesHighland Park$14,845.00Includes unconfirmed feesHillcrest Heights$14,845.00Includes unconfirmed feesLake Alfred$35,697.00Includes unconfirmed feesLake Hamilton$29,265.00Includes unconfirmed feesLake Wales$26,597.63Includes unconfirmed fees
Lakeland$28,887.00this pageIncludes unconfirmed fees
Mulberry$11,793.00Includes unconfirmed feesPolk City$15,503.00Includes unconfirmed feesWinter Haven$33,176.11Includes unconfirmed fees

Lakeland: Multifamily Impact Fees

A new multifamily unit in Lakeland pays at least $21,593.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 18, 2026). Of that, Polk County-levied fees account for $8,695.00 and municipal or utility fees for $12,898.00.

The largest line items are Educational Impact Fee (MF - Polk County, collected in Lakeland) ($8,055.00), Wastewater/Pollution Control Impact Fee (MF - City of Lakeland Utilities) ($3,672.00) and Water Capacity Charge/Impact Fee (MF - City of Lakeland Utilities) ($3,603.00).

Parks & Recreational Facilities Impact Fee (Polk County, MF), Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Polk County, MF), Transportation Impact Fee (Polk County, District B, MF), and Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Polk County, 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.

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Water$3,603.00
Sewer$3,672.00
City$5,623.00
County$8,695.00
  • Educational Impact Fee (MF - Polk County, collected in Lakeland)
    Polk County / Polk County School Board
    Polk County school impact fee, MF DU, collected by Lakeland at permit (Ord. 2024-62). Current phased-collected $8,055 (Polk 2026 guide); 100%-study MF $10,670. VERIFY 863-534-6080.
    $8,055.00
  • Correctional Facilities Impact Fee (MF - Polk County, collected in Lakeland)
    Polk County
    Polk County Correctional impact fee, MF DU, collected by Lakeland (Ord. 2024-62). Current phased-collected $385; 100%-study $495. VERIFY 863-534-6080.
    $385.00
  • Library Impact Fee (MF - Polk County, collected in Lakeland)
    Polk County
    Polk County Library impact fee, MF DU, collected by Lakeland (Ord. 2024-62). $141 = 100%-study MF; current phased-collected rate not separately published — VERIFY 863-534-6080.
    $141.00
  • EMS Impact Fee (MF - Polk County, collected in Lakeland)
    Polk County
    Polk County EMS impact fee, MF DU, collected by Lakeland (Ord. 2024-62). $114 = 100%-study (EMS not phased) per Polk 2026 guide.
    $114.00
  • Parks & Recreational Facilities Impact Fee (Polk County, MF)
    ADDED 7/14/2026 (fee type was missing for this jurisdiction). Ord. 2024-062 Ch. 8.7 Art. VIII; §8.7-83 requires a county-city interlocal. Adopted Phase Two rate (Att. 6, eff. 1/1/2026–12/31/2026): MF $1,033/unit. Lakeland levies its own city Parks/Rec/Cultural Arts fee (MF $2,802), so it likely does NOT participate. $0 + Unconfirmed. Polk County Building Division, (863) 534-6000.
    Requires confirmation
  • Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Polk County, MF)
    ADDED 7/14/2026 (fee type was missing for this jurisdiction). Ord. 2024-062 Ch. 8.7 Art. IX; §8.7-93 requires a county-city interlocal. Adopted rate (Att. 7, eff. 1/1/2025): MF $273/unit. Lakeland levies its own city Fire fee (MF $312), so it likely does NOT participate. $0 + Unconfirmed. Polk County Building Division, (863) 534-6000.
    Requires confirmation
  • Transportation Impact Fee (Polk County, District B, MF)
    ADDED 7/14/2026 — Lakeland had NO county transportation record. Lakeland lies in District B (Northwest) per App. B; Phase Two MF rate eff. 1/1/2026–12/31/2026 = $2,462/unit (Phase Three $2,715 on 1/1/2027). OPEN QUESTION, hence $0 + Unconfirmed: Lakeland levies its OWN transportation impact fee (MF $2,067/unit eff. 1/1/2026). §8.7-43(D) says the county fee is paid 'in addition to all other impact fees,' but the city fee may be charged in lieu of it. Confirm whether a Lakeland permit pays BOTH: Lakeland Planning (863) 834-6011 / Polk County Building Division (863) 534-6000.
    Requires confirmation
  • Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Polk County, MF)
    ADDED 7/14/2026 (fee type was missing for this jurisdiction). Ord. 2024-062 Ch. 8.7 Art. X; §8.7-103 requires a county-city interlocal. Adopted Phase Two rate (Att. 8, eff. 1/1/2026): MF $417/unit. Lakeland levies its own city Law Enforcement fee (MF $442), so it likely does NOT participate. $0 + Unconfirmed. Polk County Building Division, (863) 534-6000.
    Requires confirmation
Total (Lakeland): $21,593.00
Sources last checked July 18, 2026Official fee schedules:City of Lakeland Utilities City of Lakeland Polk County / Polk County School Board Polk County
Fees flagged "Requires confirmation" have no confirmed published amount. Confirm them with the jurisdiction or utility before budgeting.

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$12,926.00Includes unconfirmed feesAuburndale$11,062.00Includes unconfirmed feesBartow$8,695.00Includes unconfirmed feesDavenport$11,062.00Includes unconfirmed feesDundee$17,706.43Includes unconfirmed feesEagle Lake$11,062.00Includes unconfirmed feesFort Meade$10,616.00Includes unconfirmed feesFrostproof$10,616.00Includes unconfirmed feesHaines City$12,012.00Includes unconfirmed feesHighland Park$10,616.00Includes unconfirmed feesHillcrest Heights$10,616.00Includes unconfirmed feesLake Alfred$19,465.00Includes unconfirmed feesLake Hamilton$22,422.00Includes unconfirmed feesLake Wales$19,235.48Includes unconfirmed fees
Lakeland$21,593.00this pageIncludes unconfirmed fees
Mulberry$8,554.00Includes unconfirmed feesPolk City$11,062.00Includes unconfirmed feesWinter Haven$27,326.07Includes unconfirmed fees

Lakeland: Commercial Impact Fees

Commercial development in Lakeland pays $8.89 per square foot in impact fees, plus $7,275.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 18, 2026).

For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $452,025.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Wastewater Capacity Fee (City of Lakeland Utilities) ($3,672.00 one-time), Water Capacity Fee (City of Lakeland Utilities) ($3,603.00 one-time) and Transportation Impact Fee (City of Lakeland, Commercial) ($6.86/sq ft).

Transportation Impact Fee (Polk County, Commercial), Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Polk County, Commercial), and Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Polk County, Commercial) 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.

View the full fee schedule
Water$3,603.00 one-time
  • Water Capacity Fee (City of Lakeland Utilities)
    City of Lakeland (Lakeland Utilities)
    City of Lakeland Utilities water capacity/impact fee = $3,603 per ERU INSIDE city (outside city $4,504/ERU), eff 10/1/2025-9/30/2026. 1 ERU = 325 gpd. Amount shown = 1-ERU base. Nonres ERU count = estimated average daily demand / 325 gpd (flow-based; no meter-size ERU table published online). Confirm nonres ERU method with Water Utilities 863-834-8316.
    $3,603.00 one-time
Sewer$3,672.00 one-time
  • Wastewater Capacity Fee (City of Lakeland Utilities)
    City of Lakeland (Lakeland Utilities)
    City of Lakeland Utilities wastewater/pollution control capacity/impact fee = $3,672 per ERU INSIDE city (outside city $4,590/ERU), eff 10/1/2025-9/30/2026. 1 ERU = 260 gpd. Amount shown = 1-ERU base. Nonres ERU count = estimated average daily demand / 260 gpd (flow-based; no meter-size ERU table published online). Confirm nonres ERU method with Water Utilities 863-834-8316.
    $3,672.00 one-time
City$7.99/sq ft
  • Transportation Impact Fee (City of Lakeland, Commercial)
    City of Lakeland
    City of Lakeland Transportation Impact Fee, adopted 8/18/2025, eff. 1/1/2026, per 1,000 sf. Row: Retail/Commercial. (Office $2,831; Manufacturing/Industrial $680; Warehouse $896; Medical Office $7,781.) Core Improvement Area (Downtown/Midtown CRA + historic districts) EXEMPT from all non-utility impact fees.
    $6.86/sq ft
  • Law Enforcement Impact Fee (City of Lakeland, Commercial)
    City of Lakeland
    City of Lakeland Law Enforcement Impact Fee, eff. 1/1/2026, per 1,000 sf. Row: Retail/Commercial. (Office $351; Manufacturing/Industrial $121.) Supersedes county Law Enforcement. Core Improvement Area exempt.
    $0.66/sq ft
  • Fire Impact Fee (City of Lakeland, Commercial)
    City of Lakeland
    City of Lakeland Fire Protection Impact Fee, eff. 1/1/2026, per 1,000 sf. Row: Retail/Commercial. (Office $278; Manufacturing/Industrial $96; Hotel $241/room.) Supersedes county Fire. Core Improvement Area exempt.
    $0.47/sq ft
  • Parks & Recreation Impact Fee (City of Lakeland, Commercial)
    City of Lakeland
    City of Lakeland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Impact Fee (eff. 1/1/2026) - schedule has NO commercial/office/industrial rows; residential-only (plus a Congregate Care row). $0 confirmed for nonres.
    $0.00
County$0.91/sq ft
  • Correctional Facilities Impact Fee (Polk County, Commercial)
    Polk County
    Polk County Ord. 2024-062, Ch. 8.7 Art. V (Correctional Facilities), Att. 3, 100% eff. 1/1/2025, per 1,000 sf GFA, county-provided countywide; collected by Lakeland.
    $0.73/sq ft
  • EMS Impact Fee (Polk County, Commercial)
    Polk County
    Polk County Ord. 2024-062, Ch. 8.7 Art. III (EMS), Att. 1, 100% eff. 1/1/2025, per 1,000 sf GFA, county-provided countywide; Lakeland collects county EMS at permit.
    $0.18/sq ft
  • Library Impact Fee (Polk County, Commercial)
    Polk County
    Polk County Ord. 2024-062, Ch. 8.7 Art. VII (Library), Att. 5 - no nonresidential rows; library impact fee residential-only. Lakeland collects county Library (residential). $0 confirmed for nonres.
    $0.00
  • Parks & Recreational Facilities Impact Fee (Polk County, Commercial)
    Polk County
    Polk County Ord. 2024-062, Ch. 8.7 Art. VIII (Parks), Att. 6 - no nonresidential rows; residential-only. $0 confirmed for nonres.
    $0.00
  • Transportation Impact Fee (Polk County, Commercial)
    Polk County
    Polk County Ord. 2024-062, Ch. 8.7 Att. 2 (Transportation), District B (Northwest). Adopted Phase Two nonres rate eff. 1/1/2026: Comm $5,456/Off $3,612/Ind $597 per 1,000 sf. HELD $0 UNCONFIRMED: Lakeland levies its OWN transportation impact fee (Comm $6,858/1,000 sf); whether county fee is charged in addition or in-lieu/credited (HB479) within the city is unresolved. Verify Lakeland Planning 863-834-6011 / county 863-534-6000.
    Requires confirmation
  • Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Polk County, Commercial)
    Polk County
    Polk County Ord. 2024-062, Ch. 8.7 Art. IX (Fire Rescue), Sec. 8.7-93 municipal participation. Lakeland levies its OWN Fire impact fee (supersedes county), so county fire held $0. Latent nonres Att. 7: Comm $428/Off $216/Ind $121 per 1,000 sf. Unconfirmed pending interlocal/participation confirmation 863-534-6000.
    Requires confirmation
  • Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Polk County, Commercial)
    Polk County
    Polk County Ord. 2024-062, Ch. 8.7 Art. X (Law Enforcement), Sec. 8.7-103 municipal participation. Lakeland levies its OWN Law Enforcement impact fee (supersedes county), county held $0. Latent nonres Att. 8: Comm $645/Off $326/Ind $182 per 1,000 sf. Unconfirmed 863-534-6000.
    Requires confirmation
Total (Lakeland): $8.89/sq ft + $7,275.00 one-time (≈ $452,025.00 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked July 18, 2026Official fee schedules:City of Lakeland (Lakeland Utilities) City of Lakeland Polk County
Fees flagged "Requires confirmation" have no confirmed published amount. Confirm them with the jurisdiction or utility before budgeting.

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$386,157.00Includes unconfirmed feesAuburndale$323,300.00Includes unconfirmed feesBartow$45,300.00Includes unconfirmed feesDavenport$323,300.00Includes unconfirmed feesDundee$45,300.00Includes unconfirmed feesEagle Lake$323,300.00Includes unconfirmed feesFort Meade$273,900.00Includes unconfirmed feesFrostproof$273,900.00Includes unconfirmed feesHaines City$339,300.00Includes unconfirmed feesHighland Park$273,900.00Includes unconfirmed feesHillcrest Heights$273,900.00Includes unconfirmed feesLake Alfred$888,900.00Includes unconfirmed feesLake Hamilton$368,871.00Includes unconfirmed feesLake Wales$503,273.63Includes unconfirmed fees
Lakeland$452,025.00this pageIncludes unconfirmed fees
Mulberry$59,310.02Includes unconfirmed feesPolk City$323,300.00Includes unconfirmed feesWinter Haven$335,146.25Includes unconfirmed fees

Lakeland: Industrial Impact Fees

Industrial development in Lakeland pays $1.15 per square foot in impact fees, plus $7,275.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 18, 2026).

For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $64,875.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Wastewater Capacity Fee (City of Lakeland Utilities) ($3,672.00 one-time), Water Capacity Fee (City of Lakeland Utilities) ($3,603.00 one-time) and Transportation Impact Fee (City of Lakeland, Industrial) ($0.68/sq ft).

Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Polk County, Industrial), Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Polk County, Industrial), and Transportation Impact Fee (Polk County, Industrial) 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.

View the full fee schedule
Water$3,603.00 one-time
  • Water Capacity Fee (City of Lakeland Utilities)
    City of Lakeland (Lakeland Utilities)
    City of Lakeland Utilities water capacity/impact fee = $3,603 per ERU INSIDE city (outside city $4,504/ERU), eff 10/1/2025-9/30/2026. 1 ERU = 325 gpd. Amount shown = 1-ERU base. Nonres ERU count = estimated average daily demand / 325 gpd (flow-based; no meter-size ERU table published online). Confirm nonres ERU method with Water Utilities 863-834-8316.
    $3,603.00 one-time
Sewer$3,672.00 one-time
  • Wastewater Capacity Fee (City of Lakeland Utilities)
    City of Lakeland (Lakeland Utilities)
    City of Lakeland Utilities wastewater/pollution control capacity/impact fee = $3,672 per ERU INSIDE city (outside city $4,590/ERU), eff 10/1/2025-9/30/2026. 1 ERU = 260 gpd. Amount shown = 1-ERU base. Nonres ERU count = estimated average daily demand / 260 gpd (flow-based; no meter-size ERU table published online). Confirm nonres ERU method with Water Utilities 863-834-8316.
    $3,672.00 one-time
City$0.90/sq ft
County$0.26/sq ft
Total (Lakeland): $1.15/sq ft + $7,275.00 one-time (≈ $64,875.00 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked July 18, 2026Official fee schedules:City of Lakeland (Lakeland Utilities) City of Lakeland Polk County
Fees flagged "Requires confirmation" have no confirmed published amount. Confirm them with the jurisdiction or utility before budgeting.

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$67,457.00Includes unconfirmed feesAuburndale$43,100.00Includes unconfirmed feesBartow$12,750.00Includes unconfirmed feesDavenport$43,100.00Includes unconfirmed feesDundee$12,750.00Includes unconfirmed feesEagle Lake$43,100.00Includes unconfirmed feesFort Meade$37,600.00Includes unconfirmed feesFrostproof$37,600.00Includes unconfirmed feesHaines City$59,100.00Includes unconfirmed feesHighland Park$37,600.00Includes unconfirmed feesHillcrest Heights$37,600.00Includes unconfirmed feesLake Alfred$118,600.00Includes unconfirmed feesLake Hamilton$68,671.00Includes unconfirmed feesLake Wales$93,473.63Includes unconfirmed fees
Lakeland$64,875.00this pageIncludes unconfirmed fees
Mulberry$26,760.02Includes unconfirmed feesPolk City$43,100.00Includes unconfirmed feesWinter Haven$54,946.25Includes unconfirmed fees

Lakeland: Office Impact Fees

Office development in Lakeland pays $3.92 per square foot in impact fees, plus $7,275.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 18, 2026).

For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $105,200.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Wastewater Capacity Fee (City of Lakeland Utilities) ($3,672.00 one-time), Water Capacity Fee (City of Lakeland Utilities) ($3,603.00 one-time) and Transportation Impact Fee (City of Lakeland, Office) ($2.83/sq ft).

Transportation Impact Fee (Polk County, Office), Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Polk County, Office), and Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Polk County, Office) 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.

View the full fee schedule
Water$3,603.00 one-time
  • Water Capacity Fee (City of Lakeland Utilities)
    City of Lakeland (Lakeland Utilities)
    City of Lakeland Utilities water capacity/impact fee = $3,603 per ERU INSIDE city (outside city $4,504/ERU), eff 10/1/2025-9/30/2026. 1 ERU = 325 gpd. Amount shown = 1-ERU base. Nonres ERU count = estimated average daily demand / 325 gpd (flow-based; no meter-size ERU table published online). Confirm nonres ERU method with Water Utilities 863-834-8316.
    $3,603.00 one-time
Sewer$3,672.00 one-time
  • Wastewater Capacity Fee (City of Lakeland Utilities)
    City of Lakeland (Lakeland Utilities)
    City of Lakeland Utilities wastewater/pollution control capacity/impact fee = $3,672 per ERU INSIDE city (outside city $4,590/ERU), eff 10/1/2025-9/30/2026. 1 ERU = 260 gpd. Amount shown = 1-ERU base. Nonres ERU count = estimated average daily demand / 260 gpd (flow-based; no meter-size ERU table published online). Confirm nonres ERU method with Water Utilities 863-834-8316.
    $3,672.00 one-time
City$3.46/sq ft
County$0.46/sq ft
Total (Lakeland): $3.92/sq ft + $7,275.00 one-time (≈ $105,200.00 at 25,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked July 18, 2026Official fee schedules:City of Lakeland (Lakeland Utilities) City of Lakeland Polk County
Fees flagged "Requires confirmation" have no confirmed published amount. Confirm them with the jurisdiction or utility before budgeting.

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$126,132.00Includes unconfirmed feesAuburndale$103,375.00Includes unconfirmed feesBartow$11,425.00Includes unconfirmed feesDavenport$103,375.00Includes unconfirmed feesDundee$11,425.00Includes unconfirmed feesEagle Lake$103,375.00Includes unconfirmed feesFort Meade$87,075.00Includes unconfirmed feesFrostproof$87,075.00Includes unconfirmed feesHaines City$111,375.00Includes unconfirmed feesHighland Park$87,075.00Includes unconfirmed feesHillcrest Heights$87,075.00Includes unconfirmed feesLake Alfred$189,125.00Includes unconfirmed feesLake Hamilton$130,096.00Includes unconfirmed feesLake Wales$166,948.63Includes unconfirmed fees
Lakeland$105,200.00this pageIncludes unconfirmed fees
Mulberry$25,435.02Includes unconfirmed feesPolk City$103,375.00Includes unconfirmed feesWinter Haven$115,221.25Includes unconfirmed fees

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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 2021, 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.

Frequently asked questions

What are the total impact fees for a single-family home in Lakeland, Florida?

A new single-family home in Lakeland pays at least $28,887.00 per unit in combined impact fees (rates sourced July 18, 2026). 4 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 Lakeland?

Commercial development in Lakeland pays $8.89 per square foot in impact fees, plus $7,275.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees, at least $452,025.00 for a 50,000 sq ft building. 3 additional fees have no published standard amounts and are not included, so the full cost may be higher; verify before budgeting.

Does Lakeland charge its own impact fees?

Yes. Lakeland 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 Lakeland, 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.

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