Guide · schedules checked Nov 8, 2026
Indiana impact fees by county
As of Nov 9, 2026, Groundwork has the published fee schedule for 5 jurisdictions in Indiana, each from the jurisdiction's own document. For one new single-family home, the 5 impact fee schedules in force run from $2,710 for Town of Whitestown to $6,029 for City of Carmel. Indiana cities, towns and counties may charge impact fees on new development, such as park and road fees, under the state's impact fee law (IC 36-7-4-1300 and following); an impact fee ordinance expires five years after it takes effect unless it is replaced.
Fees on one new single-family home
Status on Nov 9, 2026. A per-square-foot tax is shown with its total for a 2,000 sq ft home.
| Who charges it | One new home | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of WhitestownImpact fee | $2,710 | In force on Mar 12, 2025 | Source |
| City of CarmelImpact fee | $6,029 | In force on Nov 8, 2026 | Source |
| City of FishersImpact fee | $3,513 | Adopted Oct 11, 2021 | Source |
| City of NoblesvilleImpact fee | $4,373 | From Nov 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2027 | Source |
| City of WestfieldImpact fee | $3,626.15 | From Jul 8, 2026 to Jul 7, 2027 | Source |
A county or city not named on this page is not tracked yet, which does not mean it charges nothing.
What each figure covers
- Town of Whitestown: Park impact fee for a new single-family home on one lot, paid with the building permit (two-family $2,060 per unit).
- City of Carmel: Park and Recreation Impact Fee (PRIF) for a new single-family home, paid at the building permit; the city's water connection fee ($3,821) and Carmel sewer connection fee ($1,911) are separate.
- City of Fishers: Park and recreational impact fee per single-family dwelling unit, due when the structural building permit is issued (multi-family $2,108 per unit).
- City of Noblesville: Park and recreation impact fee per single-family dwelling unit from November 1, 2026 ($4,246 the year before; $4,504 from November 1, 2027); the city's road impact fee ($618 per 24-hour trip from November 1, 2026) is set per trip and not included.
- City of Westfield: Park infrastructure impact fee per dwelling unit, July 8, 2026 to July 7, 2027 (the schedule rises each July 8: $3,555.05 the year before, $3,698.67 the year after).
The law
Indiana cities, towns and counties may charge impact fees on new development, such as park and road fees, under the state's impact fee law (IC 36-7-4-1300 and following); an impact fee ordinance expires five years after it takes effect unless it is replaced.
Every figure is the jurisdiction's own published schedule, linked in its row; confirm with the jurisdiction before you rely on it. Florida: Florida impact fees by county.
Questions
Does Indiana charge impact fees on a new home?
Indiana cities, towns and counties may charge impact fees on new development, such as park and road fees, under the state's impact fee law (IC 36-7-4-1300 and following); an impact fee ordinance expires five years after it takes effect unless it is replaced. Whether a home pays, and how much, depends on the county, city or utility; the table lists each schedule Groundwork has checked.
Which Indiana jurisdiction in the table charges the most?
Of the 5 impact fee schedules in force on Nov 9, 2026, City of Carmel is highest, at up to $6,029 for one new single-family home; source: City of Carmel Department of Community Services: Permit Requirements (Building Permit, Residential, New Single Family Home).
Do I pay these fees when I buy vacant land?
No. They are due while a new home is built: at the building permit in most places, before the certificate of occupancy in some, and a utility fee when the home connects to water and sewer. They belong in the cost of building, not the land price.
Does a county missing from the table charge nothing?
Not necessarily. A county or city that is not listed has not been checked yet; ask its building or planning department.