Agenda 11/10/2025 Item #16D 1 (Authorize staff to charge an administrative fee associated with Impact Fee Deferral Applications)11/10/2025
Item # 16.D.1
ID# 2025-4532
Executive Summary
Recommendation to approve and authorize staff to charge an administrative fee associated with Impact Fee Deferral
Applications to offset the cost of staff time associated with processing applications and ongoing compliance monitoring.
OBJECTIVE: To further the County’s strategic plan objectives by supporting comprehensive affordable housing
opportunities through the County’s Impact Fee Deferral Program.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Impact Fee Deferral Program, authorized by Collier County’s Land Development Code
under Chapter 74, Article IV (§ 74-401) allows the county to defer impact fee payments for new owner-occupied or
rental housing units that qualify as affordable (targeting households up to specified income levels) until triggering events
occur (such as sale, refinance, or loss of homestead exemption for owner-occupied units, or up to 10 years for rentals,
with potential extensions by the Board). This deferral is formalized through an impact fee deferral agreement, recorded
before issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The program is also codified in Collier County Ordinance 2018-28, which
outlines eligibility requirements, deferral terms, and application procedures.
The County’s Impact Fee Deferral application fee has not been updated in more than 20 years. The current application
fee is for owner-occupied applications and currently there is no associated fee for multifamily rental applications.
The current $350 application fee applies only to owner-occupied units and does not account for the administrative effort
required to manage multifamily rental developments, which presently have no associated fee. To ensure the program
remains sustainable and equitable, it is recommended that the owner-occupied fee be increased to $500 per unit and that
a new fee structure be established for multifamily rentals at $100 per unit, capped at $5,000 per development. This
adjustment recognizes the additional staff time and resources necessary to process, monitor, and record agreements for
larger projects while keeping fees reasonable to support affordable housing production. By updating the fee schedule,
the County will better align costs with workload, while maintaining consistency with the goals of the Land Development
Code and Board resolutions governing the Impact Fee Deferral Program.
Staff have revised the application to be more user-friendly for homeowners and developers. The revised online
application will simplify the process for applicants, making it easier to complete and submit. Developers of owner-
occupied units will continue to be held to no more than 50 deferrals in a developer’s name at one time. Once a home is
sold, the deferral will be transferred into the homeowner’s name.
This item is consistent with the Collier County strategic plan objective to support comprehensive affordable housing
opportunities.
FISCAL IMPACT: Based on historical data, the increase of the current application fee of $150 for owner-occupied
units is estimated to generate an additional $15,000 annually. The new fee for multifamily rental developments ($100
per unit, capped at $5,000) is expected to generate $5,000 in annual revenue. Fees will be deposited in Affordable
Housing Fund (1077), Affordable Housing Plan Project 50137.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Impact fees that are deferred for affordable housing units allow Collier
County to enhance the development of affordable housing for very-low, low and moderate-income residents as required
in the Housing Element of the County’s Growth Management Plan.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: I am advised by staff that the cost of the proposed fee reflects the administrative costs
incurred. With that noted, this item is approved for form and legality and requires a majority vote for Board action. -
JAK
RECOMMENDATION(S): To approve and authorize staff to charge an administrative fee associated with Impact Fee
Deferral Applications to offset the cost of staff time associated with processing applications and ongoing compliance
monitoring.
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11/10/2025
Item # 16.D.1
ID# 2025-4532
PREPARED BY: Prepared by: Lisa N. Carr, Supervisor-Grants, Community and Human Services Division
ATTACHMENTS:
1. IMPACT FEE APPLICATION
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A.Program Overview Case Id:
Name:
Address:
A. Program Overview
Please provide the following information.
COLLIER COUNTY
IMPACT FEE DEFERRAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
APPLICATION FOR
SINGLE FAMILY AND MULTI FAMILY
Household Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Income $95,520 $109,080 $122,760 $136,320 $147,240 $158,160 $169,080 $180,000
HOMEOWNER/DEVELOPER OWNER- Single Family unit-GUIDELINES
What is a first-time home buyer?
All homebuyers must have not owned a home for at least three (3) years.
What if I am a developer/owner?
You may have up to 50 impact fee deferrals at one time in a company name. Once a lien agreement is re-recorded and
assigned to the new homebuyer, the developer may add another deferral, but never more than 50 outstanding single-
family agreements at one time.
Are there any restrictions concerning the location of the property?
No. The only criterion is that the property must be located in Collier County.
Are there residency requirements?
Yes. You must show proof of United States residency with an original one of the following documents: United States
Passport, Certificate of United States Citizenship, Certificate of Naturalization, Permanent Resident Card with
photograph or original or certified copy of a birth certificate issued by a state, county, municipal authority or outlying
possession of the United States bearing an official seal.
Can I apply for the deferral program now?
Yes, you may apply to the Collier County Community and Human Services Division. Funds are available on a first come,
first served basis, and are limited by the amount of money available through the program. There is a $500.00
application fee per applicant
So, what's the catch?
The “catch” is that you must occupy the home as your permanent residence. Deferrals are due upon the refinance of
2025 Income Limits
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the first mortgage, sale of the home, or loss of homestead exemption. The entire amount is due and payable at that
time along with five percent interest per year capped at 25% of the total lien amount.
Are there limits to the amount of monthly payment?
The monthly mortgage payment, including taxes and insurance, must not exceed 30 percent of that amount which
represents the percentage of the median annual gross income for the applicable household; unless the first mortgage
holder deems the household can afford mortgage payments in excess of the 30 percent benchmark.
What should I take to the Collier County Community and Human Services Division when I apply for my deferral?
You must have a building contract and financial commitment contingent upon receiving an impact fee deferral or
building plans to be able to secure a building permit, and the financial resources to be able to secure a mortgage loan
commitment.
Are rent to own homes included?
Yes, as long as the title passes within 24 months.
Who pays to record the lien?
The applicant/builder/developer will pay the recording fees at the time of recording.
What other information should I be aware of?
All assisted properties must obtain and maintain homestead status; otherwise, the lien amount will become due and
payable. Regulations governing the deferral program can be found in Section 74.401 of the Collier County Code of
Ordinances, available at collier.gov.
DEVELOPER/OWNER - Multi-Family units-GUIDELINES
How many rental units can I have deferred?
A multi-family project is limited to a maximum of 225 rental units and a $100.00 fee per unit-maximum $5,000.00 fee.
Is there an affordability period?
The developer/owner agrees that the Rental units shall remain affordable and shall be offered at rental rates in
accordance with the standards set forth in the Impact Fee Ordinance for the term of thirty (30) years after issuance of
the certificate of occupancy.
What are the Terms of Deferral? The developer agrees that the term of the requirement to pay the PROJECT’s impact
fees will be deferred for ten (10) years from the date of the execution of the impact fee deferral agreement by the
County, unless otherwise extended by the Board of County Commissioners. The Developer must comply with all the
terms of Chapter 74 of the Code of Laws and Ordinance during the term.
Are there any monitoring requirements? Annual Compliance Affidavit. Annually, the OWNER of the Rental Unit shall
provide to the Collier County Community and Human Service Division an affidavit attesting to compliance with the
affordable housing qualification criteria and standards set forth in the Impact Fee Ordinance. Community and Human
Services will annually monitor the development to ensure compliance with rental rates, occupancy requirements and
income.
Who pays to record the lien?
The developer will pay the recording fees at the time of recording.
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Who do I call if I have questions about the impact fee deferral program?
Collier County Community and Human Services Division
3339 East Tamiami Trail
Building H, Suite 213
Naples, Florida 34112
Phone (239) 252-4663
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