Impact Fees & Schedules

Rancho Peñasquitos Library

Properties and land being developed in the City of San Diego are assessed an amount for public facilities. The assessment is determined by the type, size, and location of the development for the permit being issued. Monies collected are placed in a City special fund by community, to be used solely for those major public facilities shown in the financing plan for each community.

In addition to the information provided below, please be sure to visit your community for additional community-specific fees that may also apply.

• Facilities Benefit Assessments (FBA)
  A Facilities Benefit Assessment (FBA) generally provides 100% of funds for public facilities projects which service a designated area of benefit and are identified in the Public Facilities Financing Plan (PFFP). The dollar amount of the assessment is based upon the cost of each public facility equitably distributed over a designated area of benefit in the community planning area. Fees will be paid on the actual development when permits are issued. More info, fees & schedule (PDF: 152K)
  
• Development Impact Fees (DIF)
  Within urbanized communities which are near buildout, Development Impact Fees (DIF) are collected to mitigate the impact of new development through provisions of a portion of the financing needed for public facilities identified in the Public Facilities Financing Plan (PFFP) and to maintain existing levels of service for that community. Upon determination of the area of benefit and community buildout population, the estimated cost to construct the facilities is divided amongst residential and nonresidential development. More info, fees & schedule (PDF: 152K)
  
• Housing Impact Fees (HTF)
  These fees are deposited into the San Diego Housing Trust Fund to meet, in part, affordable housing needs in San Diego. The fees are collected for non-residential development and must be paid prior to the issuance of building permits. More info, fees & schedule (PDF: 152K)
  
• School Impact Fees
  For information on School Impact fees in the San Diego Unified School District area, please call Leigha Cook at (858) 637-6202