Building permit fees provide for checking of plans and adequate field inspections of construction projects. Fees are collected based upon the valuation of the project and are calculated from the fee tables established by the California Building Code. The plan check portion of the fees is due at the time the plans are submitted for review and the building permit fees are due upon the issuance of the building permit.
Some fees are "flat rate" such as electrical, mechanical, plumbing and roofing. Other fees must be calculated. You may contact the Building and Safety Division for an estimated fee quote on your project. To receive an estimated fee quote, you must provide the project type, amount of square footage proposed and the estimated job cost (this includes labor and materials).
Development Fees
Some project types are required to pay a variety of development fees. These fees are mostly associated with new commercial and residential developments but may also be required by some residential remodels. If your project is required to pay development fees you can review the Development Impact Fee Brochure to obtain specific fee information. This brochure is intended to supply you with estimated fees to help you plan your project and is not intended to provide you with exact development costs. Some fees are paid directly to the City and some fees are paid to outside agencies. For a fee quote of development fees collected by the City, call (916) 727-4770. The agencies below collect their own fees and you should contact them directly for a fee quote. For outside agency fees, applicants must submit proof of payment prior to the issuance of a building permit.
Sewer fees
The City of Citrus Heights falls within the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District (SRCSD) and the Sacramento Area Sewer District (SASD). SRCSD collects fees for the maintenance and installation of sewer and wastewater lines. New residential and commercial projects are required to pay this connection fee. In addition, expanding a commercial use may also require the payment of additional fees. For a fee quote, contact the SRCSD at (916) 876-6063.
School fees
Commercial and residential construction projects greater than 500 square feet are required to pay a school impact fee as required by state law. When plans are submitted for review, the Building and Safety Division will provide the applicant a school fee impact form that indicates the square footage to be charged. The applicant will need to present the form to the San Juan Unified School District (SJUSD) and pay the required fees. The pink copy of the form will be collected by the Building Division prior to the issuance of your building permit. The current school fees are 2.14 per square foot for residential construction and .34 per square foot for commercial construction. For additional information, contact the San Juan Unified School District at (916) 971-7258.
Quimby Act park fees
The creation of new subdivision lots of 50 or fewer parcels are required to pay the Quimby Act Park Fee. The fees are paid to the Sunrise Recreation and Park District. Commercial subdivisions and condominium projects are exempt from the Quimby Act park fee. For more information, contact the Sunrise Recreation and Park District at (916) 725-PARK (1585).
Measure A fees
On November 2, 2004, the voters in Sacramento County approved an extension of the one-half of one percent Measure A transportation sales tax ("new Measure A"), to become effective on April 1, 2009, and approved the Measure A Expenditure Plan. Sacramento County Transportation (STA) Ordinance #04-01 requires each jurisdiction in the county to adopt the Measure A development impact fees as a condition of receiving the new Measure A sales tax proceeds consistent with the Measure A Mitigation Fee Program. Click here for fee requirements and additional information.
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