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Fees
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.
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 January 2022
Master plan establishment for phased development of single dwelling/duplex units on single lots.
Revised January 2022
This informational bulletin explains how school fees are assessed for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Revised April 2022
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 March 2022
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
Fee Schedule For Construction Permits-Structures
Use this fee schedule to determine building permit and plan check fees.
Revised January 2022
Fee Schedule For Construction Permits-Structures
Use this fee schedule to determine building permit and plan check fees.
Revised July 2021
Fee/Deposit Schedule for Grading/Public Right-of-Way Permits & Mapping Actions
Lists fees and deposits for Grading Permits, Public Right-of-Way Permits and mapping actions.
Revised February 2022
Fee Schedule for Development Approvals/Permits
Lists fees and deposits for discretionary and policy approvals.
Revised January 2022
Development Permits Appeal Procedure
Appeal procedure for Development Permits processed in accordance with Processes Two, Three and Four.
Revised April 2022
Pages
To pay your invoice, select your permit below.
For construction changes, select the associated permit below.
- Building
- Demolition
- Engineering
- Fire - Alarms, Kitchen Hoods, Suppression Systems, Underground Fire Services
- News Rack
- Plan (required) Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
- Preliminary Review
- Residential Rooftop-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
- Signs
- Simple (No-plan) Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
- Traffic Control
- Transportation
