PLANNING FOR GROWTH: CITY OF DAYTONA BEACH REVIEWING IMPACT FEES
As Daytona Beach continues to grow and develop, city officials are working to ensure that the infrastructure and public services needed to support new development keep pace. To that end, the city conducted a comprehensive review of its impact fees, which help pay for the additional police, fire, parks and general government facilities required by new growth.
The existing impact fees were adopted in 2006, and in the nearly two decades since, Daytona Beach has seen significant growth and made major investments in public infrastructure. The city is seeking to update its fee structure to better reflect current and future needs.
WHAT ARE IMPACT FEES?
Impact fees are one-time charges assessed on new residential and commercial construction to help cover the cost of expanding public infrastructure and capital equipment. These fees do not pay for ongoing maintenance or replacement of existing assets. Instead, they ensure new development pays its fair share of the costs associated with expanding essential public services, including:
- Police facilities and vehicles
- New fire stations and apparatus
- Park and recreation improvements
- General government buildings and services
- Mobility and transportation projects
Municipal Impact Fee Summary – 2,000-2,999 sf single-family home
Description | Existing | Proposed increase | $ Difference | % Difference |
Police | $410 | $627 | $217 | 52.9% |
Fire | $241 | $852 | $611 | 253.5% |
Parks and Recreation | $1,747 | $1,993 | $246 | 14.1% |
General Government | $749 | $720 | ($29) | -3.9% |
Mobility/Transportation | $380 | $936 | $556 | 146.3% |
Total | $3,527 | $5,128 | $1,601 | 45.4% |
By modernizing these fees, the city is planning responsibly while protecting quality of life, maintaining public safety and preserving parks and recreational space as the community expands. Two public workshops are scheduled to discuss the circumstances necessitating increased impact fees. The informational sessions will allow residents, developers and stakeholders to learn more about the proposed changes and ask questions.
No formal action will be taken during the workshops.
Workshop schedule:
- Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
Schnebly Recreation Center, Auditorium
1101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach - Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 5 p.m.
Yvonne Scarlett-Golden Cultural and Educational Center,
Multipurpose Room
301 1000 Vine St., Daytona Beach
Accessibility: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations to participate in the workshops should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 386-671-8023 at least three days prior to the scheduled meeting.
City commissioners may consider adopting an updated impact fee ordinance at their June 4 meeting, with a final vote at their June 18 meeting. If new impact fees are established, there is a 90-day waiting period before their effective date. If approved by the City Commission in June, the new impact fees would be effective by mid-September.
View the Impact Fee FAQ Onesheet for a quick, clear breakdown of what’s changing and why it matters.