Developer Fees

Purpose Statement
To provide clear, effective, and efficient procedures to process contracts for services and support to advance learning and operational excellence within our schools and the district. 

Background
In 1986, the California Legislature authorized school districts to levy school impact or developer fees on residential and commercial/industrial development for the purpose of funding the construction or reconstruction of school facilities.  The basis of the school facilities legislation is the relationship between new development, and the impact on school districts to provide adequate school facilities for the student population new development generates.  The authority for the District's assessment of developer fees is set forth in Education Code Section 17620.

Current Fees

 **Construction of new “residential units” (single-family detached, single-family attached, manufactured homes and mobile-homes, condominiums, multi-family housing, including apartments, residential hotels and ADU’s) and additions or remodels of existing residential units resulting in an “increase of assessable space” equal to or greater than a net of 500 square feet.

Exemptions

• Residential construction <500 sq. ft.
• Development used exclusively for religious purposes, private schools, or government owned/occupied property.

Developer Fees may be paid in person or by mail

3.   Once payment is received by VUSD we will sign and email the Certificate of Compliance/Project Information Sheet to the email address provided.

Board Reports/Publications

• 2021-22 Annual Developer Fee Report
• 5-Year Developer Fee Report 2017-2022
• Developer Fee Justification Study