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Winter Haven, Florida Impact Fees

Winter Haven 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 $33,176.11 per unit (rates sourced July 18, 2026). This figure includes amounts that have not been confirmed and excludes fees with no published standard amount, so the full cost may be higher; verify before budgeting. The full breakdown is below.

Winter Haven impact fees by project type

Winter Haven: Single-Family Impact Fees

A new single-family home in Winter Haven pays at least $33,176.11 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 18, 2026). Of that, Polk County-levied fees account for $15,503.00 and municipal or utility fees for $17,673.11.

The largest line items are Educational Impact Fee (SFR - Polk County, collected in Winter Haven) ($11,124.00), Parks & Recreation Impact Fee (SFR - City of Winter Haven) ($4,314.00) and Transportation Impact Fee (SFR - Polk County, District A, collected in Winter Haven) ($3,710.00).

Sewer Connection Fee (City of Winter Haven) and Water Connection Fee (City of Winter Haven) are shown at the last published amount but have not been confirmed with the jurisdiction; they are included in the totals here. Verify before budgeting.

Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Polk County), Parks & Recreational Facilities Impact Fee (Polk County), Library Impact Fee (Polk County), and Law Enforcement 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$3,671.25
  • Water Connection Fee (City of Winter Haven)
    City of Winter Haven Utilities
    City of Winter Haven water connection/capacity fee. Amount mirrors MF-table figure ($3,671.25); confirm single-family single-ERU basis with WH Utilities. Not listed on residential impact-fee guide (utility fee separate).
    $3,671.25Requires confirmation
Sewer$8,175.00
  • Sewer Connection Fee (City of Winter Haven)
    City of Winter Haven Utilities
    City of Winter Haven sewer connection/capacity fee. Amount mirrors MF-table figure ($8,175); confirm single-family single-ERU basis with WH Utilities (863-291-5757) — value appears high for one ERU.
    $8,175.00Requires confirmation
City$5,826.86
County$15,503.00
  • Educational Impact Fee (SFR - Polk County, collected in Winter Haven)
    Polk County
    Polk County school impact fee, single-family, as collected in Winter Haven per WH Residential Impact Fee Guide eff. Jan 1 2026 (current phased-in collected rate). County adopted 100%-study SFR rate (Ord 2024-62) is $14,338; VERIFY current collected schedule w/ Polk Building 863-534-6080.
    $11,124.00
  • Transportation Impact Fee (SFR - Polk County, District A, collected in Winter Haven)
    Polk County
    Polk County Transportation impact fee, District A, single-family, per WH Residential Impact Fee Guide eff. Jan 1 2026 (current phased rate). County 100%-study Dist A SFR = $4,103 (Ord 2024-62). Winter Haven in District A.
    $3,710.00
  • Correctional Facilities Impact Fee (SFR - Polk County, collected in Winter Haven)
    Polk County
    Polk County Correctional impact fee, single-family, per WH Residential Impact Fee Guide eff. Jan 1 2026 (current phased rate). County 100%-study SFR = $662 (Ord 2024-62).
    $516.00
  • EMS Impact Fee (SFR - Polk County, collected in Winter Haven)
    Polk County
    Polk County EMS impact fee, single-family, per WH Residential Impact Fee Guide eff. Jan 1 2026. $153 = county 100%-study SFR (EMS not phased).
    $153.00
  • 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. Winter Haven levies its own city Fire impact fee, so it likely does NOT participate. $0 + Unconfirmed. 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. $0 + Unconfirmed pending the county's interlocal list. Polk County Building Division, (863) 534-6000.
    Requires confirmation
  • Library Impact Fee (Polk County)
    ADDED 7/14/2026 (fee type was missing for this jurisdiction). Polk County Ord. 2024-062, Ch. 8.7 Art. VII; §8.7-73 requires a county-city interlocal for the fee to apply inside a city. Adopted rate (Att. 5, eff. 1/1/2025): SFR $188. Participation is city-by-city — Lakeland and Bartow DO pay it. $0 + Unconfirmed pending the county's interlocal list. Polk County Building Division, (863) 534-6000.
    Requires confirmation
  • 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. Winter Haven levies its own city Police impact fee, so it likely does NOT participate. $0 + Unconfirmed. Polk County Building Division, (863) 534-6000.
    Requires confirmation
Total (Winter Haven): $33,176.11
Sources last checked July 18, 2026Official fee schedules:City of Winter Haven Utilities City of Winter Haven Polk County
Amounts flagged "Requires confirmation" are the last published figures, included in the totals. 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 feesLakeland$28,887.00Includes unconfirmed feesMulberry$11,793.00Includes unconfirmed feesPolk City$15,503.00Includes unconfirmed fees
Winter Haven$33,176.11this pageIncludes unconfirmed fees

Winter Haven: Multifamily Impact Fees

A new multifamily unit in Winter Haven pays at least $27,326.07 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 18, 2026). Of that, Polk County-levied fees account for $11,062.00 and municipal or utility fees for $16,264.07.

The largest line items are Sewer Connection Fee ($8,175.00), Educational Impact Fee (Polk County - multifamily) ($8,055.00) and Water Connection Fee ($3,671.25).

Parks & Recreational Facilities Impact Fee (Polk County, MF), Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Polk County, MF), Library Impact Fee (Polk County, 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$3,671.25
Sewer$8,175.00
City$4,417.82
County$11,062.00
  • Educational Impact Fee (Polk County - multifamily)
    Polk County
    Polk County Educational (school) impact fee as collected in Winter Haven per WH Residential Impact Fee Guide, eff. Jan 1 2026 (current phased-in collected rate). County adopted 100%-study rate (Ord 2024-62) is $10,670/MF DU; VERIFY current collected schedule w/ Polk Building 863-534-6080.
    $8,055.00
  • Transportation Impact Fee (Polk County - multifamily, District A)
    Polk County
    Polk County Transportation impact fee, District A, as collected in Winter Haven per WH Residential Impact Fee Guide eff. Jan 1 2026 (current phased rate). County 100%-study Dist A = $2,782/MF DU (Ord 2024-62). Districts B/C differ.
    $2,508.00
  • Correctional Facility Impact Fee (Polk County - multifamily)
    Polk County
    Polk County Correctional Facilities impact fee as collected in Winter Haven per WH Residential Impact Fee Guide eff. Jan 1 2026 (current phased rate). County 100%-study rate = $495/MF DU (Ord 2024-62).
    $385.00
  • EMS Impact Fee (Polk County, MF)
    Polk County
    Polk County Ord. 2024-062, Code Ch. 8.7 Att. 1 (Emergency Medical System). Not phased — single schedule effective 1/1/2025: Multi-Family $114/dwelling unit. Art. III has no municipal-participation clause, so the EMS fee applies countywide including inside cities. Re-verified 7/14/2026 (Municode current through 4/7/2026).
    $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. $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. Winter Haven levies its own city Fire fee. $0 + Unconfirmed. Polk County Building Division, (863) 534-6000.
    Requires confirmation
  • Library Impact Fee (Polk County, MF)
    ADDED 7/14/2026 (fee type was missing for this jurisdiction). Ord. 2024-062 Ch. 8.7 Art. VII; §8.7-73 requires a county-city interlocal. Adopted rate (Att. 5, eff. 1/1/2025): MF $141/unit. Participation is city-by-city — Lakeland and Bartow DO pay it. $0 + Unconfirmed. 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. Winter Haven levies its own city Police fee. $0 + Unconfirmed. Polk County Building Division, (863) 534-6000.
    Requires confirmation
Total (Winter Haven): $27,326.07
Sources last checked July 18, 2026Official fee schedules:Winter Haven 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 feesLakeland$21,593.00Includes unconfirmed feesMulberry$8,554.00Includes unconfirmed feesPolk City$11,062.00Includes unconfirmed fees
Winter Haven$27,326.07this pageIncludes unconfirmed fees

Winter Haven: Commercial Impact Fees

Commercial development in Winter Haven pays $6.47 per square foot in impact fees, plus $11,846.25 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 $335,146.25. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Sewer Connection Fee (City of Winter Haven) — 1 ERU ($8,175.00 one-time), Water Connection Fee (City of Winter Haven) — 1 ERU ($3,671.25 one-time) and Transportation Impact Fee (Polk County, Commercial) ($5.56/sq ft).

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. Municipal Impact Fee (City of Winter Haven, Commercial) is set by the city and has 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$3,671.25 one-time
  • Water Connection Fee (City of Winter Haven) — 1 ERU
    City of Winter Haven Utilities one-time water connection/capacity fee, eff. 1/1/2025. Flow/ERU-based, NO meter-size table: 1 ERU = 275 gpd; nonres fee = estimated demand (gpd) ÷ 275 × $3,671.25 inside city ($4,587.00 outside city). Value shown = 1-ERU minimum inside city. Source: Utility Connection Fees schedule (Rates & Fees page).
    $3,671.25 one-time
Sewer$8,175.00 one-time
  • Sewer Connection Fee (City of Winter Haven) — 1 ERU
    City of Winter Haven Utilities one-time wastewater connection/capacity fee, eff. 1/1/2025. Flow/ERU-based, NO meter table: 1 ERU = 250 gpd; nonres fee = estimated demand (gpd) ÷ 250 × $8,175.00 inside city ($10,217.50 outside city). Value = 1-ERU minimum inside city. Source: Utility Connection Fees schedule (Rates & Fees page).
    $8,175.00 one-time
City$0.00
  • Municipal Impact Fee (City of Winter Haven, Commercial)
    City of Winter Haven levies its own Police, Fire, Transportation, Library & Parks impact fees, but per Code Ch. 5 (Res. R-93-30 mechanism) the schedule is set by Commission resolution and NOT codified — kept on file with the City Clerk. Only a residential per-dwelling guide is published (eff. 1/1/2026); no nonresidential per-sq-ft schedule is published anywhere. Nonres amount unconfirmed — call Building Division 863-291-5695.
    Requires confirmation
County$6.47/sq ft
  • Transportation Impact Fee (Polk County, Commercial)
    Polk County Ord. 2024-062, Ch. 8.7 Att. 2 (Transportation), District A. Phase Two rate eff. 1/1/2026-12/31/2026, per 1,000 sf GFA. Winter Haven = District A. Countywide; applies in city and STACKS with the city's own transportation fee. Phase Three (1/1/2027) = $6,157. Row: General Commercial. 863-534-6080.
    $5.56/sq ft
  • Correctional Facilities Impact Fee (Polk County, Commercial)
    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.
    $0.73/sq ft
  • EMS Impact Fee (Polk County, Commercial)
    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.
    $0.18/sq ft
  • Parks & Recreational Facilities Impact Fee (Polk County, Commercial)
    Polk County Ord. 2024-062, Ch. 8.7 Art. VIII (Parks), Att. 6 - no nonresidential rows; residential-only. $0 confirmed for nonres.
    $0.00
  • Library Impact Fee (Polk County, Commercial)
    Polk County Ord. 2024-062, Ch. 8.7 Art. VII (Library), Att. 5 - no nonresidential rows; residential-only. $0 confirmed for nonres.
    $0.00
  • Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Polk County, Commercial)
    Polk County Ord. 2024-062, Ch. 8.7 Art. IX (Fire Rescue), Sec. 8.7-93 municipal participation. Winter Haven runs its own Fire Dept and levies its own city Fire impact fee (in lieu of county) — county fire held $0 in city. Latent Att. 7: Comm $428/Off $216/Ind $121 per 1,000 sf. Confirm no county collection in-city / interlocal: 863-534-6000.
    Requires confirmation
  • Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Polk County, Commercial)
    Polk County Ord. 2024-062, Ch. 8.7 Art. X (Law Enforcement), Sec. 8.7-103 municipal participation. Winter Haven runs its own Police Dept and levies its own city Police impact fee (in lieu of county Law Enforcement) — county LE held $0 in city. Latent Att. 8: Comm $645/Off $326/Ind $182 per 1,000 sf. 863-534-6000.
    Requires confirmation
Total (Winter Haven): $6.47/sq ft + $11,846.25 one-time (≈ $335,146.25 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked July 18, 2026
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 feesLakeland$452,025.00Includes unconfirmed feesMulberry$59,310.02Includes unconfirmed feesPolk City$323,300.00Includes unconfirmed fees
Winter Haven$335,146.25this pageIncludes unconfirmed fees

Winter Haven: Industrial Impact Fees

Industrial development in Winter Haven pays $0.86 per square foot in impact fees, plus $11,846.25 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 $54,946.25. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Sewer Connection Fee (City of Winter Haven) — 1 ERU ($8,175.00 one-time), Water Connection Fee (City of Winter Haven) — 1 ERU ($3,671.25 one-time) and Transportation Impact Fee (Polk County, Industrial) ($0.61/sq ft).

Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Polk County, Industrial) and Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Polk County, Industrial) are set by the county and have no published standard rate. Municipal Impact Fee (City of Winter Haven, Industrial) is set by the city and has 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$3,671.25 one-time
  • Water Connection Fee (City of Winter Haven) — 1 ERU
    City of Winter Haven Utilities one-time water connection/capacity fee, eff. 1/1/2025. Flow/ERU-based, NO meter-size table: 1 ERU = 275 gpd; nonres fee = estimated demand (gpd) ÷ 275 × $3,671.25 inside city ($4,587.00 outside city). Value shown = 1-ERU minimum inside city. Source: Utility Connection Fees schedule (Rates & Fees page).
    $3,671.25 one-time
Sewer$8,175.00 one-time
  • Sewer Connection Fee (City of Winter Haven) — 1 ERU
    City of Winter Haven Utilities one-time wastewater connection/capacity fee, eff. 1/1/2025. Flow/ERU-based, NO meter table: 1 ERU = 250 gpd; nonres fee = estimated demand (gpd) ÷ 250 × $8,175.00 inside city ($10,217.50 outside city). Value = 1-ERU minimum inside city. Source: Utility Connection Fees schedule (Rates & Fees page).
    $8,175.00 one-time
City$0.00
  • Municipal Impact Fee (City of Winter Haven, Industrial)
    City of Winter Haven levies its own Police, Fire, Transportation, Library & Parks impact fees, but per Code Ch. 5 (Res. R-93-30 mechanism) the schedule is set by Commission resolution and NOT codified — kept on file with the City Clerk. Only a residential per-dwelling guide is published (eff. 1/1/2026); no nonresidential per-sq-ft schedule is published anywhere. Nonres amount unconfirmed — call Building Division 863-291-5695.
    Requires confirmation
County$0.86/sq ft
Total (Winter Haven): $0.86/sq ft + $11,846.25 one-time (≈ $54,946.25 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked July 18, 2026
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 feesLakeland$64,875.00Includes unconfirmed feesMulberry$26,760.02Includes unconfirmed feesPolk City$43,100.00Includes unconfirmed fees
Winter Haven$54,946.25this pageIncludes unconfirmed fees

Winter Haven: Office Impact Fees

Office development in Winter Haven pays $4.13 per square foot in impact fees, plus $11,846.25 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 $115,221.25. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Sewer Connection Fee (City of Winter Haven) — 1 ERU ($8,175.00 one-time), Water Connection Fee (City of Winter Haven) — 1 ERU ($3,671.25 one-time) and Transportation Impact Fee (Polk County, Office) ($3.68/sq ft).

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. Municipal Impact Fee (City of Winter Haven, Office) is set by the city and has 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$3,671.25 one-time
  • Water Connection Fee (City of Winter Haven) — 1 ERU
    City of Winter Haven Utilities one-time water connection/capacity fee, eff. 1/1/2025. Flow/ERU-based, NO meter-size table: 1 ERU = 275 gpd; nonres fee = estimated demand (gpd) ÷ 275 × $3,671.25 inside city ($4,587.00 outside city). Value shown = 1-ERU minimum inside city. Source: Utility Connection Fees schedule (Rates & Fees page).
    $3,671.25 one-time
Sewer$8,175.00 one-time
  • Sewer Connection Fee (City of Winter Haven) — 1 ERU
    City of Winter Haven Utilities one-time wastewater connection/capacity fee, eff. 1/1/2025. Flow/ERU-based, NO meter table: 1 ERU = 250 gpd; nonres fee = estimated demand (gpd) ÷ 250 × $8,175.00 inside city ($10,217.50 outside city). Value = 1-ERU minimum inside city. Source: Utility Connection Fees schedule (Rates & Fees page).
    $8,175.00 one-time
City$0.00
  • Municipal Impact Fee (City of Winter Haven, Office)
    City of Winter Haven levies its own Police, Fire, Transportation, Library & Parks impact fees, but per Code Ch. 5 (Res. R-93-30 mechanism) the schedule is set by Commission resolution and NOT codified — kept on file with the City Clerk. Only a residential per-dwelling guide is published (eff. 1/1/2026); no nonresidential per-sq-ft schedule is published anywhere. Nonres amount unconfirmed — call Building Division 863-291-5695.
    Requires confirmation
County$4.13/sq ft
  • Transportation Impact Fee (Polk County, Office)
    Polk County Ord. 2024-062, Att. 2 (Transportation), District A, Phase Two eff. 1/1/2026-12/31/2026, per 1,000 sf GFA. Winter Haven = District A; stacks with city transportation fee. Phase Three = $4,069. Row: General Office.
    $3.68/sq ft
  • Correctional Facilities Impact Fee (Polk County, Office)
    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.
    $0.37/sq ft
  • EMS Impact Fee (Polk County, Office)
    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.
    $0.09/sq ft
  • Library Impact Fee (Polk County, Office)
    Polk County Ord. 2024-062, Ch. 8.7 Art. VII (Library), Att. 5 - no nonresidential rows; residential-only. $0 confirmed for nonres.
    $0.00
  • Parks & Recreational Facilities Impact Fee (Polk County, Office)
    Polk County Ord. 2024-062, Ch. 8.7 Art. VIII (Parks), Att. 6 - no nonresidential rows; residential-only. $0 confirmed for nonres.
    $0.00
  • Fire Rescue Impact Fee (Polk County, Office)
    Polk County Ord. 2024-062, Ch. 8.7 Art. IX (Fire Rescue), Sec. 8.7-93 municipal participation. Winter Haven runs its own Fire Dept + own city Fire impact fee (in lieu of county) — county fire held $0 in city. Latent Att. 7 Office $216 per 1,000 sf. 863-534-6000.
    Requires confirmation
  • Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Polk County, Office)
    Polk County Ord. 2024-062, Ch. 8.7 Art. X (Law Enforcement), Sec. 8.7-103 municipal participation. Winter Haven runs its own Police Dept + own city Police impact fee (in lieu of county) — county LE held $0 in city. Latent Att. 8 Office $326 per 1,000 sf. 863-534-6000.
    Requires confirmation
Total (Winter Haven): $4.13/sq ft + $11,846.25 one-time (≈ $115,221.25 at 25,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked July 18, 2026
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 feesLakeland$105,200.00Includes unconfirmed feesMulberry$25,435.02Includes unconfirmed feesPolk City$103,375.00Includes unconfirmed fees
Winter Haven$115,221.25this pageIncludes 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 Winter Haven, Florida?

A new single-family home in Winter Haven pays at least $33,176.11 per unit in combined impact fees (rates sourced July 18, 2026). This figure includes amounts that have not been confirmed and excludes fees with no published standard amount, so the full cost may be higher; verify before budgeting.

How much are commercial impact fees in Winter Haven?

Commercial development in Winter Haven pays $6.47 per square foot in impact fees, plus $11,846.25 in one-time water and sewer connection fees, at least $335,146.25 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 Winter Haven charge its own impact fees?

Yes. Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven, 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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