What Are Minnesota Impact Fees?
Minnesota cities charge park dedication fees under Minn. Stat. § 462.358 and fund regional wastewater through the Met Council's sewer availability charge (SAC), layered with city water/sewer access charges (WAC/city SAC) and trunk area charges. Broad road impact fees lack enabling authority, so streets are funded through assessments and trunk fees.
Twin Cities suburban growth corridors carry the state's most structured charge stacks. Minnesota figures on impactfees.org are model estimates for early budgeting — SAC determinations and trunk charges are parcel-specific, so verify with each city and the Met Council.
Minnesota figures are illustrative estimates from our statewide cost model — calibrated to local construction costs and community size — rather than verified fee schedules. Use them for early budgeting and site comparison, and see our methodology for how estimates are built.
Counties Covered
Our calculator covers all 87 Minnesota counties:
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Major Minnesota Markets
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Minneapolis / Hennepin
Met Council SAC and city access charges anchor one-time costs.
Saint Paul / Ramsey
SAC plus city connection charges shape redevelopment budgets.
Lakeville & Woodbury / Dakota & Washington
Growth suburbs layer trunk area, park dedication, and access fees.
Rochester / Olmsted
DMC-era growth supports utility availability and park charges.
Duluth / St. Louis
Utility connection charges lead; formal impact fees are limited.
How the Calculator Works
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- Get an instant breakdown — Water, sewer, road, park, school, and fire fees by category — verified where researched, clearly-labeled estimates where not.