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Development Services

Fees

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Fee schedules are used to calculate the amount needed to pay for services for a proposed project. The fees vary depending on the size and complexity of your project. The Development Services Department also collects fees on behalf of other City departments and government entities.

For more or more information about individual fees, please refer to Information Bulletins or the individual fee schedules below.

 Available Payment Methods

  • Online Payments:
    Customers are encouraged to make online payments by e-check or credit card.     Bank and processing fees apply. There are no minimum or maximum credit card transaction amounts when making payments online.
  • Onsite Payments:
    1. Customers can drop check payments into the payment drop-off safe located on the first-floor lobby of the downtown Development Services Center during business hours. All payments must be made out to “City Treasurer.” 
    2. Customers can also request a Payments appointment to make credit card or check payments in person at the Development Services Center. With in-person payments, the minimum credit card transaction amount is $10, and the maximum is $99,999.99. Payments with an "SAP Invoice Number" are not accepted here. Instead, these invoices can be paid with the City Treasurer; Learn more. 

 Fee Reminders

  • Water and Sewer Invoices
    Water and sewer invoices must be paid in-person with a scheduled Payments appointment and reflect the same date as the appointment. Invoices without the correct date will require staff to generate a new invoice, which may exceed the 15-minute appointment time. When this occurs, customers will be required to wait in the lobby until a new invoice is generated and the corresponding payment is processed.  
  • Development Impact Fees (DIF)
    In-person payments of DIF must be paid with a check, money order or a cashier's check made out to “City Treasurer” onsite.   

 

To pay your invoice, select your permit below.

For construction changes, select the associated permit below.

Was the application submitted on or after March 1, 2021?

Yes

No

Was the application submitted on or after July 19, 2021?

Yes

No

 

 

INFORMATION BULLETIN 103

PDF icon Fee Schedule For Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing/Gas Permits

This information bulletin explains the process and fees associated with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) permits.

Revised September 2022

INFORMATION BULLETIN 110

PDF icon Permit Records and Mapping Information

This bulletin describes the types of records maintained by the Development Services Department and how to obtain copies of those records.

Revised June 2022

INFORMATION BULLETIN 114

PDF icon How to Establish and Permit Master Plan Residential Phased Development for Single Dwelling/Duplex Units

Master plan establishment for phased development of single dwelling/duplex units on single lots.

Revised October 2022

INFORMATION BULLETIN 146

PDF icon School Fees

This informational bulletin explains how school fees are assessed for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

Revised April 2022

INFORMATION BULLETIN 177

PDF icon How to Obtain a Public Right-of-Way Permit for Traffic Control

This informational bulletin contains the permitting requirements and fees for Public Right-of-Way Permits for traffic control.

Revised September 2022

INFORMATION BULLETIN 222

PDF icon City of San Diego Standard Fences

This information bulletin provides prescriptive designs for the construction of masonry, chain link, or wood fences that are seven feet or less in height and solely supporting their self-weight.

Revised October 2020

INFORMATION BULLETIN 501

PDF icon Fee Schedule for Construction Permits-Structures

Use this fee schedule to determine building permit and plan check fees. 

Revised November 2022

INFORMATION BULLETIN 502

PDF icon Grading/Public Right-of-Way Permits & Mapping Actions

Lists fees and deposits for Grading Permits, Public Right-of-Way Permits and mapping actions.

Revised September 2022

INFORMATION BULLETIN 506

PDF icon Fee Schedule for Fire Fees

Use this fee schedule to determine the fire permit and plan check fees.

Revised September 2022

INFORMATION BULLETIN 536

PDF icon Wireless Communication Facilities (WCFs)

Describes procedures and permitting requirements for Wireless Communication Facilities (WCFs) and other FCC-authorized communication services.

Revised September 2022

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To pay your invoice, select your permit below.

For construction changes, select the associated permit below.

Was the application submitted on or after March 1, 2021?

Yes

No

Was the application submitted on or after July 19, 2021?

Yes

No