Lake Butler impact fees by project type
Lake Butler: Single-Family Impact Fees
A new single-family home in Lake Butler pays $1,935.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 18, 2026). Every line item is levied at the municipal or utility level.
The largest line items are Sewer Capacity/Tap Charge (City of Lake Butler) ($1,284.00) and Water Capacity/Tap Charge (City of Lake Butler) ($651.00).
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- Water Capacity/Tap Charge (City of Lake Butler)$651.00City of Lake ButlerCity of Lake Butler water capacity/tap charge: $651 per residential equivalent unit (REU) for a connection inside the city (a single-family home = 1 REU); $814 per REU outside the city limits. A separate irrigation connection is $455.70. REUs are computed per the Florida Rural Water Association study.
- Sewer Capacity/Tap Charge (City of Lake Butler)$1,284.00City of Lake ButlerCity of Lake Butler sewer capacity/tap charge: $1,284 per residential equivalent unit (REU) for a connection inside the city (a single-family home = 1 REU); $1,604 per REU outside the city limits. REUs are computed per the Florida Rural Water Association study.
- Municipal Impact Fees (City of Lake Butler) — none$0.00City of Lake ButlerThe City of Lake Butler levies no municipal development impact fees (no parks, police, fire, or transportation impact fee). Its only development-related utility charges are the water and sewer capacity/tap charges under Code Chapter 58.
- County Impact Fees (Union County, in Lake Butler) — none adopted$0.00Union CountyUnion County has not adopted any development impact fees, so no county impact fee applies in Lake Butler.
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Lake Butler: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in Lake Butler pays $1,935.00 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 18, 2026). Every line item is levied at the municipal or utility level.
The largest line items are Sewer Capacity/Tap Charge (City of Lake Butler, MF) ($1,284.00) and Water Capacity/Tap Charge (City of Lake Butler, MF) ($651.00).
View the full Lake Butler impact fee schedule
- Water Capacity/Tap Charge (City of Lake Butler, MF)$651.00City of Lake ButlerCity of Lake Butler water capacity/tap charge is $651 per residential equivalent unit (REU) inside the city, $814 per REU outside. A multifamily project pays for the number of REUs it represents, determined per the Florida Rural Water Association REU study; the figure shown is one REU.
- Sewer Capacity/Tap Charge (City of Lake Butler, MF)$1,284.00City of Lake ButlerCity of Lake Butler sewer capacity/tap charge is $1,284 per residential equivalent unit (REU) inside the city, $1,604 per REU outside. A multifamily project pays for the number of REUs it represents, determined per the Florida Rural Water Association REU study; the figure shown is one REU.
- Municipal Impact Fees (City of Lake Butler, MF) — none$0.00City of Lake ButlerThe City of Lake Butler levies no municipal development impact fees. Its only development-related utility charges are the water and sewer capacity/tap charges under Code Chapter 58.
- County Impact Fees (Union County, in Lake Butler, MF) — none adopted$0.00Union CountyUnion County has not adopted any development impact fees, so no county impact fee applies in Lake Butler.
Where in Union County are you building?
Each jurisdiction applies its own fee schedule. Pick yours.
Lake Butler: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in Lake Butler pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $1,935.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 18, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $1,935.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
Water Capacity Fee (City of Lake Butler) — 1 REU and Sewer Capacity Fee (City of Lake Butler) — 1 REU 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.
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- Water Capacity Fee (City of Lake Butler) — 1 REU$651.00 one-timeRequires confirmationWater capacity/installation charge, shown as the inside-city rate for one Residential Equivalent Unit (REU). The outside-city rate is $814 per REU. Nonresidential projects are billed per REU, and a building's REU count is set by the utility's adopted equivalency study, so the total capacity charge scales with the project's assessed demand.
- Sewer Capacity Fee (City of Lake Butler) — 1 REU$1,284.00 one-timeRequires confirmationSewer capacity/hookup charge, shown as the inside-city rate for one Residential Equivalent Unit (REU). The outside-city rate is $1,604 per REU. Nonresidential projects are billed per REU, and a building's REU count is set by the utility's adopted equivalency study, so the total capacity charge scales with the project's assessed demand.
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Where in Union 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-time water/sewer connection charges only; no per-sq-ft impact fee schedule sourced for that jurisdiction. = one or more fees are unconfirmed or have no published amount; the figure shown may not be the complete cost.
Lake Butler: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in Lake Butler pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $1,935.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 18, 2026).
For a 50,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $1,935.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
Water Capacity Fee (City of Lake Butler) — 1 REU and Sewer Capacity Fee (City of Lake Butler) — 1 REU 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.
View the full Lake Butler impact fee schedule
- Water Capacity Fee (City of Lake Butler) — 1 REU$651.00 one-timeRequires confirmationWater capacity/installation charge, shown as the inside-city rate for one Residential Equivalent Unit (REU). The outside-city rate is $814 per REU. Nonresidential projects are billed per REU, and a building's REU count is set by the utility's adopted equivalency study, so the total capacity charge scales with the project's assessed demand.
- Sewer Capacity Fee (City of Lake Butler) — 1 REU$1,284.00 one-timeRequires confirmationSewer capacity/hookup charge, shown as the inside-city rate for one Residential Equivalent Unit (REU). The outside-city rate is $1,604 per REU. Nonresidential projects are billed per REU, and a building's REU count is set by the utility's adopted equivalency study, so the total capacity charge scales with the project's assessed demand.
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Where in Union 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-time water/sewer connection charges only; no per-sq-ft impact fee schedule sourced for that jurisdiction. = one or more fees are unconfirmed or have no published amount; the figure shown may not be the complete cost.
Lake Butler: Office Impact Fees
Office development in Lake Butler pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $1,935.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees (rates sourced July 18, 2026).
For a 25,000 sq ft building, that comes to about $1,935.00. The calculator below adjusts to your exact square footage.
Water Capacity Fee (City of Lake Butler) — 1 REU and Sewer Capacity Fee (City of Lake Butler) — 1 REU 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.
View the full Lake Butler impact fee schedule
- Water Capacity Fee (City of Lake Butler) — 1 REU$651.00 one-timeRequires confirmationWater capacity/installation charge, shown as the inside-city rate for one Residential Equivalent Unit (REU). The outside-city rate is $814 per REU. Nonresidential projects are billed per REU, and a building's REU count is set by the utility's adopted equivalency study, so the total capacity charge scales with the project's assessed demand.
- Sewer Capacity Fee (City of Lake Butler) — 1 REU$1,284.00 one-timeRequires confirmationSewer capacity/hookup charge, shown as the inside-city rate for one Residential Equivalent Unit (REU). The outside-city rate is $1,604 per REU. Nonresidential projects are billed per REU, and a building's REU count is set by the utility's adopted equivalency study, so the total capacity charge scales with the project's assessed demand.
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Where in Union 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-time water/sewer connection charges only; no per-sq-ft impact fee schedule sourced for that jurisdiction. = one or more fees are unconfirmed or have no published amount; the figure shown may not be the complete cost.
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How impact fees work in Florida
Florida impact fees are one-time charges on new development, governed by Section 163.31801, Florida Statutes (the Florida Impact Fee Act). The statute requires fees to be based on the most recent and localized data, spent on the infrastructure category they were collected for, and adopted by ordinance.
Since 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.
Lake Butler impact fee FAQs
What are the total impact fees for a single-family home in Lake Butler, Florida?
A new single-family home in Lake Butler pays $1,935.00 per unit in combined impact fees (rates sourced July 18, 2026).
How much are commercial impact fees in Lake Butler?
Commercial development in Lake Butler pays no per-square-foot impact fees, but owes $1,935.00 in one-time water and sewer connection fees. This figure includes amounts that have not been confirmed with the jurisdiction; verify before budgeting.
Does Lake Butler charge its own impact fees?
Yes. Lake Butler levies its own municipal impact or utility fees. Union County does not currently add county-level impact fees inside Lake Butler. The schedule on this page shows every fee that applies to development in Lake Butler.
Can Florida impact fees increase at any time?
No. Section 163.31801, Florida Statutes limits increases to 50% at most, phased in over two to four years, unless the local government makes extraordinary-circumstances findings and approves the increase by at least a two-thirds vote.
Fee amounts on this page are compiled from official published schedules and are provided for planning purposes only. Rates change, and project specifics (unit size, meter size, location within special districts) can alter what applies. Always verify current fees with the jurisdiction and utility before relying on them.
Compare unincorporated rates and every other city on the Union County impact fees page.