Fairhope, AL
Prototype: 2,000 sq ft single-family detached, 3 bed / 2 bath, 3/4-inch water meter, 400 sq ft garage.
Not included: Fairhope AL: city impact fees single-family $9,237 (Ord. 1817, Dec 2024), water SDC $2,700 + tap $1,000 (1" meter, Ord. 1867, eff. Aug 1 2026), sewer SDC $7,460 (1" meter size, Ord. 1868), building permit 5.00/1000 on computed $380,268 plus plan review, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and sewer tap inspection (Ord. 1844, Oct 2025). NOT included: sewer installation tap (low-pressure tap $750 only if low-pressure service; owner builds gravity service line), security/structured wire $25, temporary electric $25, gas permit (Gas Dept), 3/4-inch meter option for previously approved homes, 2026 amendments for sewer SDC 3/4" ($4,476). Gas permit and trades fees per the 2025 ordinance. 2026-11-09 lane B.
Water/sewer provider:
| Line | Printed rate | Prototype | Receipt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire impact fee, single-family (R-3) fire | $895 per housing unit | $895 | Printed Effective 2024-12-19 Source · Ordinance 1817 (adopted Dec 19 2024), Exhibit A Impact Fee Schedule, Single Family (R-3) fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 2e71cd34aad8 |
| Police impact fee, single-family (R-3) police | $1,353 per housing unit | $1,353 | Printed Effective 2024-12-19 Source · Ordinance 1817 (adopted Dec 19 2024), Exhibit A Impact Fee Schedule, Single Family (R-3) fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 2e71cd34aad8 |
| Parks and recreation impact fee, single-family (R-3) parks | $3,228 per housing unit | $3,228 | Printed Effective 2024-12-19 Source · Ordinance 1817 (adopted Dec 19 2024), Exhibit A Impact Fee Schedule, Single Family (R-3) fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 2e71cd34aad8 |
| Transportation impact fee, single-family (R-3) transportation | $3,761 per housing unit | $3,761 | Printed Effective 2024-12-19 Source · Ordinance 1817 (adopted Dec 19 2024), Exhibit A Impact Fee Schedule, Single Family (R-3) fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 2e71cd34aad8 |
| Water system development charge, 1" meter water | $2,700 per connection (1" meter, minimum new residential size) | $2,700 | Printed Effective 2026-08-01 Source · Ordinance 1867, Sec. 21-32(c) connection fees, 1-inch residential meter (minimum new size) fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 eca9e47f487c |
| Water installation (tap) fee, 1" meter water | $1,000.00 per connection; charged if no existing service | $1,000 | Printed Effective 2026-08-01 Source · Ordinance 1867, Sec. 21-32(c) connection fees, 1-inch residential meter (minimum new size) fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 eca9e47f487c |
| Sewer system development charge, 1" water meter size sewer | $7,460 per connection | $7,460 | Printed Effective 2026-08-01 Source · Ordinance 1868, Sec. 21-52(b) SDC wastewater, 1-inch meter fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 f58e139788d6 |
| Building permit permit · computed | $5.00 per $1000 of project value (min $100) valuation $380,268 (ICC 175.92 x 2,000 + 71.07 x 400) | $1,901.34 | 5.00 x 380.268 = 1,901.34 Effective 2025-10-13 Source · Ordinance 1844, Sec. 7-7 New Construction Permit Fees, Residential (adopted Oct 13 2025) fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 12ce3b2f23af |
| Plan review fee permit | $75.00 flat | $75 | Printed Effective 2025-10-13 Source · Ordinance 1844, Sec. 7-7 New Construction Permit Fees, Residential (adopted Oct 13 2025) fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 12ce3b2f23af |
| Electrical permit fee permit | $75.00 flat, new construction | $75 | Printed Effective 2025-10-13 Source · Ordinance 1844, Sec. 7-7 New Construction Permit Fees, Residential (adopted Oct 13 2025) fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 12ce3b2f23af |
| Plumbing permit fee permit | $75.00 flat, new construction | $75 | Printed Effective 2025-10-13 Source · Ordinance 1844, Sec. 7-7 New Construction Permit Fees, Residential (adopted Oct 13 2025) fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 12ce3b2f23af |
| Mechanical permit fee permit | $75.00 flat, new construction | $75 | Printed Effective 2025-10-13 Source · Ordinance 1844, Sec. 7-7 New Construction Permit Fees, Residential (adopted Oct 13 2025) fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 12ce3b2f23af |
| Sewer tap inspection fee permit | $25.00 flat, residential | $25 | Printed Effective 2025-10-13 Source · Ordinance 1844, Sec. 7-7 New Construction Permit Fees, Residential (adopted Oct 13 2025) fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 12ce3b2f23af |
| Total listed | $22,623.34 |
Fee-change calendar
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