What Are New Jersey Impact Fees?
New Jersey channels development charges through specific statutes rather than a general impact fee act: off-site improvement contributions under the Municipal Land Use Law (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-42), statewide-standardized affordable housing development fees, and sewer/water connection fees capped by N.J.S.A. 40:14B-22.
Utility authority connection fees and the 1.5%–2.5% housing development fees are the most predictable line items across the state's 564 municipalities. New Jersey figures on impactfees.org are model estimates for early budgeting; confirm each authority's certified connection fee and municipal ordinance.
New Jersey 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 21 New Jersey counties:
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Major New Jersey Markets
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Newark / Essex
Redevelopment projects carry connection fees and negotiated obligations.
Jersey City / Hudson
High-rise growth pairs affordable housing fees with MUA charges.
Edison & New Brunswick / Middlesex
Central Jersey logistics growth drives sewer capacity charges.
Toms River / Ocean
Shore-area growth relies on MUA connection fees.
Cherry Hill / Camden
South Jersey suburbs layer CCMUA charges with local fees.
How the Calculator Works
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- We identify the jurisdiction — City, county, and state are resolved automatically.
- Get an instant breakdown — Water, sewer, road, park, school, and fire fees by category — verified where researched, clearly-labeled estimates where not.