Collier County Approves Incremental Increase in Water and Wastewater Impact Fees

Collier County commissioners approved a phased increase in water and wastewater impact fees over the next three years, based on a study indicating an 80.5% increase is necessary to fund capacity expansions for the county’s water-sewer district.

The new ordinance, if adopted, will implement the first phase of fee hikes on December 1, 2024, with subsequent increases in December 2025 and December 2026.

A public hearing for this ordinance will be conducted later this year​.

The proposed fee increases have stirred significant discussions, especially regarding their potential impact on new homebuyers and developers. Currently, the new fees for single-family homes over 1,500 square feet would be approximately $6,470 for water and $5,614 for sewer, totaling $12,084. Homes under 1,500 square feet would have a reduced fee structure. This decision comes as a balance between funding necessary infrastructure expansions and mitigating financial pressures on new developments and homebuyers.

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