Washington County impact fees by project type
Where in Washington 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 Washington County: Single-Family Impact Fees
A new single-family home in unincorporated Washington County pays $1,153.57 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 18, 2026). All of it is levied by Washington County.
The largest line items are County Road Impact Fee (Washington County) ($972.00), County Fire Protection Impact Fee (Washington County) ($106.59) and County EMS Impact Fee (Washington County) ($74.98).
View the full Washington County impact fee schedule
- Water Service (Unincorporated Washington County)$0.00N/A — private wellsWashington County operates no county water utility, so there is no county water connection or impact fee; development in the unincorporated county typically relies on private wells. A parcel next to a municipal system may connect and would pay that town's fees plus any out-of-city surcharge.
- Sewer Service (Unincorporated Washington County)$0.00N/A — private septicWashington County operates no county sewer utility, so there is no county sewer connection or impact fee; development in the unincorporated county typically relies on private septic. A parcel connecting to a nearby municipal system pays that town's fees plus any out-of-city surcharge.
- Municipal Impact Fees (Unincorporated Washington County)$0.00N/A (unincorporated)The unincorporated area levies no municipal impact fees. Washington County's EMS, Fire, and Road impact fees apply and are listed as separate County records.
- County Road Impact Fee (Washington County)$972.00Washington County Board of County CommissionersWashington County Road impact fee: $972.00 for a detached single-family dwelling, in the unincorporated area. The county publishes only the single-family detached rate; other land-use rates are set in its Appendix D schedule. A home replacing a structure removed within the prior seven years pays no fee.
- County Fire Protection Impact Fee (Washington County)$106.59Washington County Board of County CommissionersWashington County Fire Protection impact fee: $106.59 per dwelling unit, flat, in the unincorporated area. A home replacing a structure removed within the prior seven years pays no fee. Current for 2026.
- County EMS Impact Fee (Washington County)$74.98Washington County Board of County CommissionersWashington County Emergency Medical Services impact fee: $74.98 per dwelling unit, a flat rate with no housing-type tiers, applied countywide including within municipalities. Charged at building permit for new construction and mobile homes; a home replacing a structure removed within the prior seven years pays no fee. Current for 2026.
Where in Washington 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 Washington County: Multifamily Impact Fees
A new multifamily unit in unincorporated Washington County pays at least $181.57 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 18, 2026). All of it is levied by Washington County.
The largest line items are County Fire Protection Impact Fee (Washington County, MF) ($106.59) and County EMS Impact Fee (Washington County, MF) ($74.98).
County Road Impact Fee (Washington County, MF) is set by the county and has no published standard rate. Contact the levying jurisdiction or utility to verify before budgeting; it is not included as a dollar figure here.
View the full Washington County impact fee schedule
- Water Service (Unincorporated Washington County, MF)$0.00N/A — private wellsWashington County operates no county water utility, so there is no county water connection or impact fee; multifamily development in the unincorporated county typically relies on private wells or connection to an adjacent municipal system, whose fees (plus any out-of-city surcharge) would apply.
- Sewer Service (Unincorporated Washington County, MF)$0.00N/A — private septicWashington County operates no county sewer utility, so there is no county sewer connection or impact fee; multifamily development in the unincorporated county typically relies on private septic or connection to an adjacent municipal system, whose fees (plus any out-of-city surcharge) would apply.
- Municipal Impact Fees (Unincorporated Washington County, MF)$0.00N/A (unincorporated)The unincorporated area levies no municipal impact fees. Washington County's EMS, Fire, and Road impact fees apply and are listed as separate County records.
- County Fire Protection Impact Fee (Washington County, MF)$106.59Washington County Board of County CommissionersWashington County Fire Protection impact fee: $106.59 per dwelling unit (flat, charged per multifamily unit), in the unincorporated area. Current for 2026.
- County EMS Impact Fee (Washington County, MF)$74.98Washington County Board of County CommissionersWashington County Emergency Medical Services impact fee: $74.98 per dwelling unit, charged per multifamily unit (flat, no housing-type tiers), countywide including within municipalities. Charged at building permit. Current for 2026.
- County Road Impact Fee (Washington County, MF)Requires confirmationWashington County Board of County CommissionersWashington County publishes only a single-family detached road impact fee rate; the multifamily rate (set by land-use category in the county's Appendix D schedule) is not published, so no county road impact fee amount is established for multifamily development.
Where in Washington 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.
Unincorporated Washington County: Commercial Impact Fees
Commercial development in unincorporated Washington County pays no per-square-foot impact fees (rates sourced July 18, 2026).
Sewer Service (Unincorporated Washington County) and Water Service (Unincorporated Washington County) are set by the utility and not published online. County Fire Protection Impact Fee (Washington County, Commercial), County Road Impact Fee (Washington County, Commercial), and County EMS Impact Fee (Washington 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 Washington County impact fee schedule
- Water Service (Unincorporated Washington County)Requires confirmationN/A — private wellsMost new development in unincorporated Washington County uses private wells; the County operates no potable-water utility. A parcel adjacent to a municipal system (such as Chipley) may connect and pay that provider's fee plus a 25% out-of-jurisdiction surcharge.
- Sewer Service (Unincorporated Washington County)Requires confirmationN/A — private septicUnincorporated Washington County has no central sewer system; new development typically uses private septic. A parcel connecting to a municipal system (such as Chipley) pays that provider's fee plus a 25% out-of-jurisdiction surcharge.
- Municipal Impact Fee (Washington County - Unincorporated, Commercial)$0.00N/A (unincorporated)
- County Fire Protection Impact Fee (Washington County, Commercial)Requires confirmationWashington County Board of County CommissionersWashington County assesses road, fire, and EMS impact fees on new commercial development, but has adopted a published fee schedule for residential development only; a nonresidential rate schedule is not currently published.
- County Road Impact Fee (Washington County, Commercial)Requires confirmationWashington County Board of County CommissionersWashington County assesses road, fire, and EMS impact fees on new commercial development, but has adopted a published fee schedule for residential development only; a nonresidential rate schedule is not currently published.
- County EMS Impact Fee (Washington County, Commercial)Requires confirmationWashington County Board of County CommissionersWashington County assesses road, fire, and EMS impact fees on new commercial development, but has adopted a published fee schedule for residential development only; a nonresidential rate schedule is not currently published.
Where in Washington 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.
Unincorporated Washington County: Industrial Impact Fees
Industrial development in unincorporated Washington County pays no per-square-foot impact fees (rates sourced July 18, 2026).
Sewer Service (Unincorporated Washington County) and Water Service (Unincorporated Washington County) are set by the utility and not published online. County EMS Impact Fee (Washington County, Industrial), County Road Impact Fee (Washington County, Industrial), and County Fire Protection Impact Fee (Washington 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 Washington County impact fee schedule
- Water Service (Unincorporated Washington County)Requires confirmationN/A — private wellsMost new development in unincorporated Washington County uses private wells; the County operates no potable-water utility. A parcel adjacent to a municipal system (such as Chipley) may connect and pay that provider's fee plus a 25% out-of-jurisdiction surcharge.
- Sewer Service (Unincorporated Washington County)Requires confirmationN/A — private septicUnincorporated Washington County has no central sewer system; new development typically uses private septic. A parcel connecting to a municipal system (such as Chipley) pays that provider's fee plus a 25% out-of-jurisdiction surcharge.
- Municipal Impact Fee (Washington County - Unincorporated, Industrial)$0.00N/A (unincorporated)
- County EMS Impact Fee (Washington County, Industrial)Requires confirmationWashington County Board of County CommissionersWashington County assesses road, fire, and EMS impact fees on new commercial development, but has adopted a published fee schedule for residential development only; a nonresidential rate schedule is not currently published.
- County Road Impact Fee (Washington County, Industrial)Requires confirmationWashington County Board of County CommissionersWashington County assesses road, fire, and EMS impact fees on new commercial development, but has adopted a published fee schedule for residential development only; a nonresidential rate schedule is not currently published.
- County Fire Protection Impact Fee (Washington County, Industrial)Requires confirmationWashington County Board of County CommissionersWashington County assesses road, fire, and EMS impact fees on new commercial development, but has adopted a published fee schedule for residential development only; a nonresidential rate schedule is not currently published.
Where in Washington 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.
Unincorporated Washington County: Office Impact Fees
Office development in unincorporated Washington County pays no per-square-foot impact fees (rates sourced July 18, 2026).
Sewer Service (Unincorporated Washington County) and Water Service (Unincorporated Washington County) are set by the utility and not published online. County EMS Impact Fee (Washington County, Office), County Road Impact Fee (Washington County, Office), and County Fire Protection Impact Fee (Washington 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 Washington County impact fee schedule
- Water Service (Unincorporated Washington County)Requires confirmationN/A — private wellsMost new development in unincorporated Washington County uses private wells; the County operates no potable-water utility. A parcel adjacent to a municipal system (such as Chipley) may connect and pay that provider's fee plus a 25% out-of-jurisdiction surcharge.
- Sewer Service (Unincorporated Washington County)Requires confirmationN/A — private septicUnincorporated Washington County has no central sewer system; new development typically uses private septic. A parcel connecting to a municipal system (such as Chipley) pays that provider's fee plus a 25% out-of-jurisdiction surcharge.
- Municipal Impact Fee (Washington County - Unincorporated, Office)$0.00N/A (unincorporated)
- County EMS Impact Fee (Washington County, Office)Requires confirmationWashington County Board of County CommissionersWashington County assesses road, fire, and EMS impact fees on new commercial development, but has adopted a published fee schedule for residential development only; a nonresidential rate schedule is not currently published.
- County Road Impact Fee (Washington County, Office)Requires confirmationWashington County Board of County CommissionersWashington County assesses road, fire, and EMS impact fees on new commercial development, but has adopted a published fee schedule for residential development only; a nonresidential rate schedule is not currently published.
- County Fire Protection Impact Fee (Washington County, Office)Requires confirmationWashington County Board of County CommissionersWashington County assesses road, fire, and EMS impact fees on new commercial development, but has adopted a published fee schedule for residential development only; a nonresidential rate schedule is not currently published.
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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.
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Washington County impact fee FAQs
What are single-family impact fees in Washington County, Florida?
A new single-family home in unincorporated Washington County pays $1,153.57 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 18, 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 Washington County?
Multifamily development in unincorporated Washington County pays at least $181.57 per unit in impact fees (rates sourced July 18, 2026). One additional fee has no published standard amount and is not included, so the full cost may be higher; verify before budgeting. Rates inside city limits depend on the municipality. Pick your city on this page.
How much are commercial impact fees in Washington County?
Unincorporated Washington County does not currently levy impact fees on commercial development.
Do cities in Washington County charge their own impact fees?
Yes. Every incorporated city applies its own fee schedule. 1 of 5 cities in Washington 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.