What Are Virginia Impact Fees?
Virginia funds growth primarily through cash proffers negotiated during rezoning (Va. Code § 15.2-2303), road impact fees authorized for certain localities (§ 15.2-2317 et seq.), and water/sewer availability fees charged by county service authorities — often the largest single line item.
Northern Virginia and the Richmond suburbs carry the state's most substantial proffer and availability charges. Virginia figures on impactfees.org are model estimates for early feasibility; proffers are case-by-case, so treat any per-unit figure as a planning benchmark.
Virginia 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 134 Virginia counties and independent cities:
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Major Virginia Markets
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Northern Virginia / Loudoun & Prince William
Data center and housing growth drive proffers and availability fees.
Arlington & Alexandria / Inside the Beltway
Infill carries utility availability charges and negotiated obligations.
Richmond / Henrico & Chesterfield
County availability fees and cash proffers shape suburban costs.
Virginia Beach / Hampton Roads
HRSD and city utility charges lead one-time costs.
Fredericksburg / Spotsylvania & Stafford
I-95 corridor growth supports proffers and water/sewer fees.
How the Calculator Works
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