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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
*New fee rate in effect starting July 1st 2020*
This information bulletin explains the process and fees associated with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) permits.
Revised July 2020
Fee Schedule For Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing/Gas Permits
This informational bulletin describes the permitting process and fees for mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and gas permits.
Revised May 2019
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 September 2018
Master plan establishment for phased development of single dwelling/duplex units on single lots.
Revised July 2020
This informational bulletin explains how school fees are assessed for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Revised January 2020
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 July 2020
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
*New fee rate in effect starting July 2020*
Use this fee schedule to determine building permit and plan check fees.
Revised January 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 July 2020
Fee Schedule for Development Approvals/Permits
Lists fees and deposits for discretionary and policy approvals.
Revised July 2020
Pages
Is your invoice related to one of the following permits?
- News Rack
- Residential Rooftop-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
- Simple (No-plan) Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
- Traffic Control
- Transportation
- Construction Changes related to the above permits
- OR -
One of the following permits submitted on or after March 1, 2021?
- Demolition
- Fire - Alarms, Kitchen Hoods, Suppression Systems, Underground Fire Services
- Signs
- Plan (required) Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing