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Friday, January 17, 2025

Sumter County’s new road impact fees to take effect Jan. 1

Effective Jan. 1, road impact fees will increase for new development in Sumter County.

These one-time fees are assessed at the issuance of new building permits and help fund essential infrastructure improvements, such as new roads, additional lanes, and intersection upgrades required to support community growth.

New Impact Fee Rates for Residential Development will be as follows:

Detached single-family home: $2,999

Attached single-family and multi-family (three floors or less): $2,150

Multi-family (low-rise less than three floors): $2,150

Multifamily (mid/high rise more than three floors): $1,596

Mobile home park: $1,101

Detached home in retirement community: $1,094

Attached home in retirement community: $621

Impact fees for business developments will also increase. These fees apply only to new development and will not affect existing homeowners or businesses.

For a full list of impact fees, visit www.sumtercountyfl.gov/roadimpact

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