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Impact Fees

One-time infrastructure charges assessed at permit issuance.

Impact fees are one-time charges collected at permit issuance to offset the cost of public infrastructure — roads, schools, parks, water, and sewer capacity — required by new development. The fee schedule varies by jurisdiction and project type, and must be paid before a permit is released.

What they regulate

  • Transportation impact fees for road network capacity
  • School impact fees for new residential units
  • Park and recreation impact fees
  • Water and sewer capacity charges for new connections

What triggers their review

  • New residential or commercial construction
  • Additions that increase square footage or unit count
  • Change of use that increases trip generation or utility demand
Typical turnaround
Assessed at permit application; collected at permit issuance

What causes delays

  • —Fee calculation disputes requiring reassessment
  • —Credits for prior development on the same parcel
  • —Affordable housing exemption applications
  • —Multi-jurisdictional projects with overlapping fee schedules

How Cleard handles Impact Fees

  • Calculating estimated impact fees before permit submittal
  • Identifying available credits or exemptions
  • Coordinating impact fee payment with permit issuance to avoid delays

Trades that commonly need Impact Fees review

Home BuildersCommercial BuildersGeneral Contractors

Other agencies in the approval chain

Building DeptThe first stop for every permit.
Zoning / PlanningLand use approval before the permit.
DERMEnvironmental clearance for construction near sensitive areas.
WASD / UtilitiesWater and sewer clearance for new connections and modifications.
DOHHealth department approval for septic, pools, and food service.
SFWMD / ERPStormwater and wetland permitting for larger projects.
FDEP / CoastalState permits for construction near the coast and water.
ACOEFederal permits for work affecting navigable waters and wetlands.
HOA / ARBCommunity approval before the permit.
Fire MarshalFire code compliance review for commercial and multi-family.

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