Developer Fees

Background

All new residential, commercial and industrial construction and/or an addition of covered or enclosed space are subject to the collection of developer fees. This fee is determined by the square footage of assessable space, which is measured from the perimeter of the structure.

Level I  Fees are statutory fees assessed to new residential construction, any residential additions over 500 square feet, Accessory Dwelling Units and to all commercial development and redevelopment projects. Please visit our FAQs for additional details.

Exemptions from fees are provided for by Government Code on certain structures, including structures that are tax exempt and used exclusively for religious purposes, private full-time day schools as described in Education Code Section 48222, and structures owned and occupied by a governmental agency. If you are replacing a structure destroyed by a disaster, you may be exempt from fees.

Effective Rates (per square foot, as of Monday, 12/19/2022):

Residential
Level 1	$4.79

Maximum School Fee Per Square Foot of
Commercial Industrial Development (CID)

CID Lead Use Category	Maximum School Fee
Retail and Service	$0.78
Office	$0.78
Research and Development	$0.78
Industrial / Warehouse / Manufacturing	$0.78
Hospitals	$0.78
Hotel/Motel	$0.505
Self-Storage	$0.029

 

Disclaimer: Fees are subject to change. Please contact the District for most current fees. The date stated on the Certificate of Compliance determines the applicable fee amount

If you are developing commercial, industrial, or residential sites within District boundaries, please follow the steps outlined below.