FL Impact Fee Development Charge
FL impact fees: $5K-$30K+ residential/unit, $-15/SF commercial. Varies by county (high: Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach; low: rural). Paid at permit issuance. Exemptions: affordable housing (waived/reduced), government (exempt), credits (build infrastructure), and deferrals (to CO). Live Local Act incentives. Recent (2021 amendment): limited increases to 12.5%/year (25% extraordinary), rational nexus required, and most recent data.
Cost Impact
- $5K-$30K+/unit residential
- $-15/SF commercial
- Paid at permit
Exemptions
- Affordable housing
- Government exempt
- Credits, deferrals
Recent Changes
- 12.5%/year cap (2021)
- Rational nexus
- Most recent data
Related Terms
Barnes Walker Zoning
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Florida Law Reference
Fla. Stat. Ch. 163, Part II (Community Planning Act)
Requires local governments to adopt comprehensive plans and land development regulations governing zoning, density, and permitted land uses.
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