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Sarasota County, Florida Impact Fees

Impact fees in Sarasota County depend on where you build. This page details the rates for unincorporated Sarasota County: $22,198.00 per single-family unit as of . Inside city limits, each city applies its own schedule and fees may be completely different. Pick your city below.

Sarasota County impact fees by project type

Where in Sarasota County are you building?

Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours.

Unincorporated Sarasota County$22,198.00this page
North Port$18,510.75Sarasota$18,766.00Venice$19,378.21

Unincorporated Sarasota County: Single-Family Impact Fees

A new single-family home in unincorporated Sarasota County pays $22,198.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced August 14, 2026). All of it is levied by Sarasota County.

The largest line items are Mobility Fee (Sarasota County) ($4,776.00), Wastewater Capacity Fee (Sarasota County Public Utilities) ($4,480.00) and Water Capacity Fee (Sarasota County Public Utilities) ($4,250.00).

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

View the full Sarasota County impact fee schedule
Water$4,250.00
  • Water Capacity Fee (Sarasota County Public Utilities)
    Sarasota County Public Utilities
    Sarasota County Public Utilities charges a water facilities capacity fee of $4,250 per equivalent dwelling unit for a new connection, with a single-family home counted as one equivalent dwelling unit. The rate was adopted by the county's November 2025 rate resolution and is payable before the building permit is issued. The fee applies to new connections anywhere in the county's utility service area, including customers of franchise utilities connected to the county system.
    $4,250.00
Sewer$4,480.00
  • Wastewater Capacity Fee (Sarasota County Public Utilities)
    Sarasota County Public Utilities
    Sarasota County Public Utilities charges a wastewater facilities capacity fee of $4,480 per equivalent dwelling unit for a new sewer connection, with a single-family home counted as one equivalent dwelling unit. The rate was adopted by the county's November 2025 rate resolution and is payable before the building permit is issued. A separate wastewater line extension fee of $1,500 per equivalent dwelling unit applies where the county extends collection lines.
    $4,480.00
City$0.00
  • City/Municipal Impact Fees (Unincorporated — N/A)
    Sarasota County (unincorporated)
    Unincorporated Sarasota County levies no municipal (city) impact fees. New development in the unincorporated area instead pays the county's Chapter 70 impact fees — mobility, park, educational, law enforcement, justice and general government, plus EMS — which are listed as separate records. Fire and EMS service in the unincorporated area is funded through annual assessments rather than a one-time impact fee.
    $0.00
County$13,468.00
  • Mobility Fee (Sarasota County)
    East of 75
    Sarasota County
    Sarasota County Mobility Fee, effective 2/1/2026, charged per square foot of residential floor area. Three geographic rate districts: Urban Infill $1.068/sf, West of I-75 $1.737/sf, East of I-75 $2.388/sf. This record is East of I-75 (the highest district) at a 2,000 sf home = $4,776; see other tiers for West of I-75 and Urban Infill. A 2.25% administrative service charge applies and is due prior to the certificate of occupancy. Reduced mixed-use and affordable/attainable/workforce rates may apply by program. Rate adjusts annually by up to 3%.
    $4,776.00
  • Educational System Impact Fee (Sarasota County)
    Sarasota County (collected for School Board)
    Sarasota County Educational (School) Impact Fee: $3,048 per single-family dwelling (flat, not size-tiered). Applies countywide, including all municipalities. Adjusted for inflation each January 1. A 2.25% county service charge applies.
    $3,048.00
  • Park Impact Fee (Sarasota County)
    2,000-2,499 sq ft
    Sarasota County
    Sarasota County Park Impact Fee. Single-family fee is tiered by living area; this is the 2,000-2,499 sq ft tier ($2,719), the canonical size. Effective for permits on/after 4/1/2017. A 2.25% county service charge applies; affordable-housing reductions are available.
    $2,719.00
  • Justice Facilities Impact Fee (Sarasota County)
    2,000-2,499 sq ft
    Sarasota County
    Sarasota County Justice Facilities Impact Fee (countywide, including municipalities). Single-family fee is tiered by living area; this is the 2,000-2,499 sq ft tier ($1,009), the canonical size. Effective for permits on/after 4/1/2017. A 2.25% county service charge applies.
    $1,009.00
  • Library Impact Fee (Sarasota County)
    2,000-2,499 sq ft
    Sarasota County
    Sarasota County Library Impact Fee (countywide, including municipalities). Single-family fee is tiered by living area; this is the 2,000-2,499 sq ft tier ($683), the canonical size. Effective for permits on/after 4/1/2017. A 2.25% county service charge applies.
    $683.00
  • General Government Impact Fee (Sarasota County)
    2,000-2,499 sq ft
    Sarasota County
    Sarasota County General Government Impact Fee (unincorporated county rate, §70-419(d)). Single-family fee is tiered by living area; this is the 2,000-2,499 sq ft tier ($623), the canonical size. Effective for permits on/after 4/1/2017. A 2.25% county service charge applies. Permits issued by a municipality pay a lower municipal-rate schedule.
    $623.00
  • Law Enforcement Impact Fee (Sarasota County)
    2,000-2,499 sq ft
    Sarasota County
    Sarasota County Law Enforcement Impact Fee (unincorporated only). Single-family fee is tiered by living area; this is the 2,000-2,499 sq ft tier ($281), the canonical size. Effective for permits on/after 4/1/2017. A 2.25% county service charge applies.
    $281.00
  • Fire and Rescue Impact Fee (Sarasota County)
    2,000-2,499 sq ft
    Sarasota County Fire and Rescue District
    Sarasota County Fire and Rescue Impact Fee. Single-family fee is tiered by living area; this is the 2,000-2,499 sq ft tier ($281), the canonical size. Effective for permits on/after 4/1/2017. A 2.25% county service charge applies. Applies in the unincorporated county and the City of Sarasota; not in Venice or North Port (own fire departments).
    $281.00
  • EMS / Ambulance Impact Fee (Sarasota County)
    Sarasota County Ambulance District
    Sarasota County Ambulance/EMS Impact Fee: $48 per dwelling unit (flat, not size-tiered), countywide. A 2.25% county service charge applies; the amount is reviewed annually before the county budget.
    $48.00
Total (unincorporated Sarasota County): $22,198.00
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Sarasota County Public Utilities Sarasota County (unincorporated) Sarasota County Sarasota County (collected for School Board) Sarasota County Fire and Rescue District Sarasota County Ambulance District

Where in Sarasota County are you building?

Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours.

Unincorporated Sarasota County$13,724.00this page
North Port$13,677.00Sarasota$19,874.00Venice$12,700.02

Unincorporated Sarasota County: Multifamily Impact Fees

A new multifamily unit in unincorporated Sarasota County pays $13,724.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced August 14, 2026). All of it is levied by Sarasota County.

The largest line items are Wastewater Capacity Fee (Sarasota County Public Utilities, MF) — 0.70 EDU × $4,480/EDU ($3,136.00), Water Capacity Fee (Sarasota County Public Utilities, MF) — 0.70 EDU × $4,250/EDU ($2,975.00) and Mobility Fee (Sarasota County, MF) ($2,388.00).

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

View the full Sarasota County impact fee schedule
Water$2,975.00
  • Water Capacity Fee (Sarasota County Public Utilities, MF) — 0.70 EDU × $4,250/EDU
    Sarasota County Public Utilities
    Sarasota County Public Utilities charges a water facilities capacity fee of $4,250 per equivalent dwelling unit. A master-metered multifamily apartment or condominium unit counts as 0.70 equivalent dwelling units, so the charge works out to $2,975 per unit. The rate was adopted by the county's November 2025 rate resolution and is payable before the building permit is issued. A multifamily unit that is individually metered on its own tap is charged as a single connection instead.
    $2,975.00
Sewer$3,136.00
  • Wastewater Capacity Fee (Sarasota County Public Utilities, MF) — 0.70 EDU × $4,480/EDU
    Sarasota County Public Utilities
    Sarasota County Public Utilities charges a wastewater facilities capacity fee of $4,480 per equivalent dwelling unit. A master-metered multifamily apartment or condominium unit counts as 0.70 equivalent dwelling units, so the charge works out to $3,136 per unit. The rate was adopted by the county's November 2025 rate resolution and is payable before the building permit is issued. A separate wastewater line extension fee of $1,500 per equivalent dwelling unit applies where the county extends collection lines.
    $3,136.00
City$0.00
  • City/Municipal Impact Fees (Unincorporated — N/A) (MF)
    Sarasota County (unincorporated)
    Unincorporated Sarasota County levies no municipal (city) impact fees on multifamily development. New units in the unincorporated area instead pay the county's Chapter 70 impact fees — mobility, park, educational, law enforcement, justice and general government, plus EMS — listed as separate records.
    $0.00
County$7,613.00
  • Mobility Fee (Sarasota County, MF)
    East of 75
    Sarasota County
    Sarasota County Mobility Fee, effective 2/1/2026, charged per square foot of residential floor area. Three districts: Urban Infill $1.068/sf, West of I-75 $1.737/sf, East of I-75 $2.388/sf. This record is East of I-75 (the highest district) at a 1,000 sf unit = $2,388; see other tiers. A 2.25% administrative service charge is due prior to the certificate of occupancy. Reduced mixed-use and affordable/attainable/workforce rates may apply. Rate adjusts annually by up to 3%.
    $2,388.00
  • Parks Impact Fee (MF 1000-1249 sf/unit)
    Sarasota County
    Sarasota County Park Impact Fee, multifamily, charged per unit and tiered by unit living area; $2,137 for the canonical 1,000–1,249 sq ft unit. Effective for permits on or after 4/1/2017; a 2.25% county service charge applies, and affordable-housing reductions are available.
    $2,137.00
  • Justice Facilities Impact Fee (MF 1000-1249 sf/unit)
    Sarasota County
    Sarasota County Justice Facilities Impact Fee (countywide, including municipalities), multifamily, per unit and tiered by unit living area; $794 for the canonical 1,000–1,249 sq ft unit. Effective for permits on or after 4/1/2017; a 2.25% county service charge applies.
    $794.00
  • Educational System Impact Fee (MF - all sizes)
    Sarasota County School Board
    Sarasota County Educational (School) Impact Fee: $774 per multifamily unit (flat, not size-tiered), applied countywide. Adjusted for inflation each January 1; a 2.25% county service charge applies.
    $774.00
  • Library Impact Fee (MF 1000-1249 sf/unit)
    Sarasota County
    Sarasota County Library Impact Fee (countywide, including municipalities), multifamily, per unit and tiered by unit living area; $537 for the canonical 1,000–1,249 sq ft unit. Effective for permits on or after 4/1/2017; a 2.25% county service charge applies.
    $537.00
  • General Government Impact Fee (MF 1000-1249 sf/unit)
    Sarasota County
    Sarasota County General Government Impact Fee (unincorporated county rate), multifamily, per unit and tiered by unit living area; $491 for the canonical 1,000–1,249 sq ft unit. Effective for permits on or after 4/1/2017; a 2.25% county service charge applies. Permits issued by a municipality pay a lower municipal-rate schedule.
    $491.00
  • Fire and Rescue Impact Fee (Sarasota County, MF)
    1,000-1,249 sq ft
    Sarasota County Fire and Rescue District
    Sarasota County Fire and Rescue Impact Fee, multifamily, $222 per unit (canonical 1,000–1,249 sq ft unit). The county Fire and Rescue District includes the City of Sarasota (1995 interlocal) and the unincorporated area; it is not charged in Venice or North Port, which run their own fire departments. Effective for permits on or after 4/1/2017; a 2.25% county service charge applies.
    $222.00
  • Law Enforcement Impact Fee (MF 1000-1249 sf/unit)
    Sarasota County
    Sarasota County Law Enforcement Impact Fee (unincorporated area only), multifamily, per unit and tiered by unit living area; $222 for the canonical 1,000–1,249 sq ft unit. Effective for permits on or after 4/1/2017; a 2.25% county service charge applies.
    $222.00
  • EMS / Ambulance Impact Fee (Sarasota County, MF)
    Sarasota County Ambulance District
    Sarasota County Ambulance/EMS Impact Fee: $48 per multifamily unit (flat, not size-tiered), charged countywide including all municipalities via the countywide Ambulance District. A 2.25% county service charge applies; the amount is reviewed annually before the county budget.
    $48.00
Total (unincorporated Sarasota County): $13,724.00
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Sarasota County Public Utilities Sarasota County (unincorporated) Sarasota County Sarasota County School Board Sarasota County Fire and Rescue District Sarasota County Ambulance District

Where in Sarasota 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 Sarasota County$585,550.00this pageIncludes unconfirmed fees
North Port$751,698.00Includes unconfirmed feesSarasota$624,042.50Includes unconfirmed feesVenice$536,900.00Includes unconfirmed fees

Unincorporated Sarasota County: Commercial Impact Fees

Commercial development in unincorporated Sarasota County pays $11.71 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced August 14, 2026).

For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $585,550.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Mobility Fee (Sarasota County, Commercial) ($9.21/sq ft), Justice Facilities Impact Fee (Sarasota County, Commercial) ($1.32/sq ft) and General Government Impact Fee (Sarasota County, Commercial) ($0.81/sq ft).

Wastewater Capacity Fee (Sarasota County Public Utilities) and Water Capacity Fee (Sarasota County Public Utilities) are set by the utility and not published online. EMS / Ambulance Impact Fee (Sarasota County, Commercial) and Fire and Rescue Impact Fee (Sarasota 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.

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

View the full Sarasota County impact fee schedule
Water$0.00
Sewer$0.00
City$0.00
  • City/Municipal Impact Fees (Sarasota County - Unincorporated, Commercial)
    N/A - Unincorporated
    $0.00
County$11.71/sq ft
Total (unincorporated Sarasota County): $11.71/sq ft (≈ $585,550.00 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Sarasota County Public Utilities Sarasota County
Fees flagged "Requires confirmation" have no confirmed published amount. Confirm them with the jurisdiction or utility before budgeting.

Where in Sarasota 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 Sarasota County$108,850.00this pageIncludes unconfirmed fees
North Port$332,873.00Includes unconfirmed feesSarasota$253,442.50Includes unconfirmed feesVenice$101,350.00Includes unconfirmed fees

Unincorporated Sarasota County: Industrial Impact Fees

Industrial development in unincorporated Sarasota County pays $2.18 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced August 14, 2026).

For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $108,850.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Mobility Fee (Sarasota County, Industrial) ($1.79/sq ft), Justice Facilities Impact Fee (Sarasota County, Industrial) ($0.20/sq ft) and General Government Impact Fee (Sarasota County, Industrial) ($0.13/sq ft).

Wastewater Capacity Fee (Sarasota County Public Utilities) and Water Capacity Fee (Sarasota County Public Utilities) are set by the utility and not published online. Fire and Rescue Impact Fee (Sarasota County, Industrial) and EMS / Ambulance Impact Fee (Sarasota 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.

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

View the full Sarasota County impact fee schedule
Water$0.00
Sewer$0.00
City$0.00
  • City/Municipal Impact Fees (Sarasota County - Unincorporated, Industrial)
    N/A - Unincorporated
    $0.00
County$2.18/sq ft
Total (unincorporated Sarasota County): $2.18/sq ft (≈ $108,850.00 at 50,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Sarasota County Public Utilities Sarasota County
Fees flagged "Requires confirmation" have no confirmed published amount. Confirm them with the jurisdiction or utility before budgeting.

Where in Sarasota 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 Sarasota County$160,600.00this pageIncludes unconfirmed fees
North Port$352,823.00Includes unconfirmed feesSarasota$289,042.50Includes unconfirmed feesVenice$146,650.00Includes unconfirmed fees

Unincorporated Sarasota County: Office Impact Fees

Office development in unincorporated Sarasota County pays $6.42 per square foot in impact fees (rates sourced August 14, 2026).

For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to at least $160,600.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.

The largest line items are Mobility Fee (Sarasota County, Office) ($4.99/sq ft), Justice Facilities Impact Fee (Sarasota County, Office) ($0.76/sq ft) and General Government Impact Fee (Sarasota County, Office) ($0.47/sq ft).

Wastewater Capacity Fee (Sarasota County Public Utilities) and Water Capacity Fee (Sarasota County Public Utilities) are set by the utility and not published online. EMS / Ambulance Impact Fee (Sarasota County, Office) and Fire and Rescue Impact Fee (Sarasota 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.

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

View the full Sarasota County impact fee schedule
Water$0.00
Sewer$0.00
City$0.00
  • City/Municipal Impact Fees (Sarasota County - Unincorporated, Office)
    N/A - Unincorporated
    $0.00
County$6.42/sq ft
Total (unincorporated Sarasota County): $6.42/sq ft (≈ $160,600.00 at 25,000 sq ft)
Sources last checked Official fee schedules:Sarasota County Public Utilities Sarasota County
Fees flagged "Requires confirmation" have no confirmed published amount. Confirm them with the jurisdiction or utility before budgeting.

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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.

If you're still asking what are impact fees, start with our guide to the definition, common categories, and legal basis.

Sarasota County impact fee FAQs

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

A new single-family home in unincorporated Sarasota County pays $22,198.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced August 14, 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 Sarasota County?

Multifamily development in unincorporated Sarasota County pays $13,724.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced August 14, 2026). Rates inside city limits depend on the municipality. Pick your city on this page.

How much are commercial impact fees in Sarasota County?

Commercial development in unincorporated Sarasota County pays $11.71 per square foot in impact fees, at least $585,550.00 for a 50,000 sq ft building. 4 additional fees have no published standard amounts and are not included, so the full cost may be higher; verify before budgeting.

Do cities in Sarasota County charge their own impact fees?

Yes. Every incorporated city applies its own fee schedule. 3 of 3 cities in Sarasota 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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