Impact Fees for Properties in St Johns County, FL
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Designing a Residential Home to Save on Impact Fees
A custom designed home has many advantages including scaling home to the impact fees (see below).
Although your design should not be compromised, for such a large investment to save $3000 to $5000, it does fit into your overall budget and should be considered. If your a satisfied and ready to start the design process, please start here.
What is a Residential Impact Fee?
If you’re building your own home in St. Johns County, you’ll be faced with more than the cost of materials and labor. You’ll also be receiving a bill or two from your local government. One significant bill relates to the impact fee to which all developers are subject.
Below is an explanation of this impact fee for residential homes, the main residential lot restrictions imposed by the municipalities of St. Johns County and the City of St. Augustine, and the schedule of fees.
The prices of homes in St. Johns County, Florida, is pretty high compared to most other counties in north-east Florida. That’s not entirely surprising. The county is blessed with A-rated schools, a comparatively low crime rate, the beautiful historic city of St. Augustine, wonderful beaches, and a good road network. Consequently, it’s a popular place to live and work.
However, one other reason for the higher house prices is the impact fee imposed on developers (and then passed on indirectly to home buyers). Surrounding counties have lower or no impact fees, but St. Johns County uses a residential impact fee as a revenue-raising tool. It’s a way of getting builders to pay towards the county’s cost of growth.
Think about it. Each new development has an impact on regional infrastructure and services such as water and sewer networks, police and fire department services, schools and libraries, so it’s only natural that municipalities look for ways to cover the additional cost of having more residents. However, some in the housing industry worry that impact fees will price some homeowners out of St. Johns County.
Residential Impact Fees
Conditioned Square Feet
Fees are subject to change
St. Johns County’s Schedule of Fees and Services FY 2024
St. Johns County’s Website
Effective October 1, 2022 | |
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Under 800 | $10,467 |
801 – 1,250 | $13,796 |
1,251 – 1,800 | $15,673 |
1,801 – 2,500 | $19,520 |
2,501 – 3,750 | $24,242 |
3,751 – 5,000 | $27,274 |
5,001 and Over | $28,670 |
Effective October 1, 2021 | |
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Under 800 | $9,671 |
801 – 1,250 | $12,747 |
1,251 – 1,800 | $14,481 |
1,801 – 2,500 | $18,036 |
2,501 – 3,750 | $22,399 |
3,751 – 5,000 | $25,201 |
5,001 and Over | $26,490 |
Effective October 1, 2019 | |
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Under 800 | $8,998 |
801 – 1,250 | $11,860 |
1,251 – 1,800 | $13,475 |
1,801 – 2,500 | $16,781 |
2,501 – 3,750 | $20,841 |
3,751 – 5,000 | $23,446 |
5,001 and Over | $24,647 |
Effective January 1, 2019 | |
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Under 800 | $8,603 |
801 – 1,250 | $11,339 |
1,251 – 1,800 | $12,882 |
1,801 – 2,500 | $16,043 |
2,501 – 3,750 | $19,924 |
3,751 – 5,000 | $22,417 |
5,001 and Over | $23,564 |
Effective July 2, 2018 | |
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Under 800 | $6,811 |
801 – 1,250 | $9,161 |
1,251 – 1,800 | $10,610 |
1,801 – 2,500 | $13,214 |
2,501 – 3,750 | $16,600 |
3,751 – 5,000 | $18,542 |
5,001 and Over | $19,431 |
Effective February 4, 2016 | |
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Under 1800 | $9,770 |
Over 1800 | $13,952 |
Important Note:
You will need to call the correct building department to find out all the restrictions for your specific lot.
Important Note:
You will need to call the correct building department to find out all the restrictions for your specific lot.
Building Departments
- St Johns County Planning & Zoning
(904) 209-0675 - City of St. Augustine Planning and Building Department
(904) 825-1065 - St Augustine Beach Building Department
(904) 471-8758 - St. Johns County Floodplain Manager
(904) 209-0627 - St. Johns County Land Development Code
- City of St. Augustine Planning & Building
- St. Augustine Beach Building Department
The client is responsible for acquiring property restrictions from the proper building department.
Please make sure you call the correct department for your building site location.
Step | Steps to Permit | Who Does This |
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1 | House Plans | McConnell Custom Design |
2 | Truss Engineering | Contractor or Owner Builder |
3 | Structural Engineering | Contractor or Owner Builder |
4 | Permitting | Contractor or Owner Builder |