Colorado Development Impact Fees by City (2026)
Development impact, water/sewer connection, and mitigation fees across 7 Colorado jurisdictions — normalized per dwelling unit so you can compare them directly.
7
Jurisdictions
$38,504
Median per home
impact + connection
$83,007
Highest
Castle Rock
$14,732
Lowest tracked
Colorado Springs
Colorado jurisdictions ranked by fee burden
Total fees per single-family detached home, highest first.
| # | Jurisdiction | Per single-family home | Total / home | / MF unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castle Rock Douglas County | $83,007 | ||
| 2 | Parker Douglas County | $60,940 | ||
| 3 | Aurora Arapahoe County | $38,660 | ||
| 4 | Fort Collins Larimer County | $38,504 | ||
| 5 | Denver Denver County | $36,930 | ||
| 6 | Commerce City Adams County | $25,561 | ||
| 7 | Colorado Springs El Paso County | $14,732 |
How development impact fees work in Colorado
Colorado is a home-rule state, so impact/development fees vary widely by municipality. A large share of the cost is utility 'tap fees' or 'plant investment fees' (PIFs) for water and sewer connection, which are often the single biggest line item.
Colorado does not levy school impact fees; school capital is addressed through land dedication and bonds instead. Water and sewer are frequently provided by separate special districts with their own tap-fee schedules.
Colorado impact fees — FAQ
- Which Colorado city has the highest development impact fees?
- Castle Rock currently has the highest total at about $83,007 per single-family home among the Colorado jurisdictions in ImpactFeeAtlas.
- What's the typical impact fee for a home in Colorado?
- The median total across tracked Colorado jurisdictions is about $38,504 per single-family home (impact + water/sewer connection fees).