Federal Way, WA
Prototype: 2,000 sq ft single-family detached, 3 bed / 2 bath, 3/4-inch water meter, 400 sq ft garage.
Impact fees verified. Not a full total. Impact fees verified plus permit fees. Included: Federal Way traffic impact fee (2026), park impact fee (per sq ft on 2,000 sq ft) with 5% administrative fee, surface water SDC, school impact fee ($0 in the schedule), building permit on computed $380,268 valuation, flat mechanical and plumbing fees, SBCC surcharge and automation fee. The fee schedule columns read 2025 Fee and 2026 Proposed Fee; the 2026 column is used. Missing: water and sewer connection (Lakehaven Water and Sewer District or other districts, no amount stored), South King Fire fee (Section Five not read), school fee beyond the schedule, digitizing fee. Searched 2026-11-09.
Water/sewer provider: City of Federal Way (surface water; water and sewer by districts)
| Line | Printed rate | Prototype | Receipt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic impact fee, single family (detached) per dwelling, 2026 transport | $8,358.00 per dwelling | $8,358 | Printed (2025 fee $8,138.21) Effective 2026-01-01 Source · City of Federal Way 2026 Fee Schedule (2026 Proposed Fee column; page images read visually), Section Thirteen p.10 fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 4431beca6446 |
| Park impact fee, all other residential dwelling types, $1.68 per sq ft x 2,000 sq ft (minimum $1,045, maximum $5,248) parks · computed | $1.68 per sq ft per sq ft | $3,360 | 1.68 x 2,000 = $3,360 Effective 2026-01-01 Source · City of Federal Way 2026 Fee Schedule (2026 Proposed Fee column; page images read visually), Section Thirteen p.10 fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 4431beca6446 |
| City administrative fee 5% on traffic and park impact fees admin · computed | 5% of impact fees | $585.90 | 0.05 x ($8,358 + $3,360) = $585.90 Effective 2026-01-01 Source · City of Federal Way 2026 Fee Schedule (2026 Proposed Fee column; page images read visually), Section Thirteen p.10 fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 4431beca6446 |
| Surface water system development charge, single family (detached) per dwelling stormwater | $1,271.51 per dwelling | $1,271.51 | Printed Effective 2026-01-01 Source · City of Federal Way 2026 Fee Schedule (2026 Proposed Fee column; page images read visually), Surface Water p.12 fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 4431beca6446 |
| School impact fee, single family residence (Federal Way Public Schools) school | $0 per dwelling | $0 | Printed as $0 for 2026 Effective 2026-01-01 Source · City of Federal Way 2026 Fee Schedule (2026 Proposed Fee column; page images read visually), p.10 fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 4431beca6446 |
| Building permit, Valuation Table A, $100,000.01-$500,000 tier: $2,343.58 for first $100,000 plus $13.17 per additional $1,000 or fraction, valuation $380,268 permit · computed | $2,343.58 for first $100,000, plus $13.17 per additional $1,000 valuation | $6,044.35 | $2,343.58 + 281 x $13.17 = $6,044.35 on computed valuation $380,268 (ICC BVD R-3 V-B 175.92 x 2,000 + U V-B 71.07 x 400) Effective 2026-01-01 Source · City of Federal Way 2026 Fee Schedule (2026 Proposed Fee column; page images read visually), Section Three p.2 fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 4431beca6446 |
| Mechanical permit and plan review, new single-family residence flat fee, 2026 permit | $544 per residence | $544 | Printed Effective 2026-01-01 Source · City of Federal Way 2026 Fee Schedule (2026 Proposed Fee column; page images read visually), Section Three C p.2 fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 4431beca6446 |
| Plumbing permit and plan review, new single-family residence flat fee, 2026 permit | $544 per residence | $544 | Printed Effective 2026-01-01 Source · City of Federal Way 2026 Fee Schedule (2026 Proposed Fee column; page images read visually), Section Three D p.2 fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 4431beca6446 |
| State Building Code Council (SBCC) surcharge, residential building permit permit | $6.50 per permit | $6.50 | Printed Effective 2026-01-01 Source · City of Federal Way 2026 Fee Schedule (2026 Proposed Fee column; page images read visually), Section Three I fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 4431beca6446 |
| Automation fee, greater of $43 or 5% of the permit fee permit · computed | 5% of the permit fee of permit fee | $302.22 | 0.05 x $6,044.35 = $302.22 Effective 2026-01-01 Source · City of Federal Way 2026 Fee Schedule (2026 Proposed Fee column; page images read visually), Section Three I fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 4431beca6446 |
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