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All new residential, commercial, industrial construction and/or 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.

Disclaimer: Fees are subject to change. Please contact the District for most current fees. Returned checks are assessed a $25 processing fee and a cashier's check or money order must be presented for payment.

Government Code Sections 65995, Education Code Section 17620 and Assembly Bill 2926, also known as the "1986 School Facilities Legislation," granted school districts the right to levy fees to offset the impacts of school facilities from new residential and commercial industrial developments.

Residential Additions Less than 500 Square Feet

Developer fees are charged on residential additions only if the resulting increase in assessable space exceeds 500 square feet. Therefore, there is an exemption for school fees for any additions equal to or less than 500 square feet.

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

ADUs less than 500 square feet are exempt. Anything above 500 square feet will be charged the entirety of the square footage.

Senior Citizen Housing

Government Code Sections 65995.1 and 65995.2 provides that school districts may only charge the commercial/industrial fee for qualified senior citizen housing. If the development is later converted to another type of use, Government Code Section 65995.1(c) states that the Level II (if currently being levied by the school district or the Level I), may be charged at the time of conversion minus any school fees previously paid. Four types of senior citizen housing qualify for this special treatment: (1) Senior citizen housing development projects described in Civil Code Section 51.3 (One resident is at least age 55 plus other restrictions); (2) A "residential care facility for the elderly" as described in Health and Safety Code Section 1569.2(k) (residents age 60 and over plus other restrictions); (3) A "multilevel facility for the elderly "as described in Government Code Section 15432(d)(9) (residents age 62 and older plus other restrictions); and (4) A mobile home development limited to older persons as described in the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (age varies by program; generally age 55 or 62). Residences that do not meet these standards should be charged the regular residential fee rates. School districts should also require proof from the developer that the project qualifies as senior citizen housing in the form of CC&Rs.

Churches and Religious Organizations

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65995(d), school districts may not levy school fees on any facility used exclusively for religious purposes and exempt from property taxation under California law.