Developer Fees
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, pursuant to Government Code 65995.
Fees
Effective July 1, 2023 pursuant to the 2022 KSD Fee Justification Study:
Residential - $4.79
Commercial - $0.78
Payment of Developer Fees
- Email plans to admin@kentfieldschools.org. Please ensure the plans include the property's owner, address and parcel number.
- Following review of the plans you will be notified of the fee amount, if any, and process for payment and pick up of Certificate of Compliance.
Annual Accounting of Developer Fees can be found on the Financial Information page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are fee amounts calculated? Fees are charged on each square foot of new/additional living space. If the addition is less than 500 square feet, the project is exempt from fees. If the addition is 500 square feet or more, fees will be due for the entire addition. For example, if a residential addition is 750 square feet, fees will be due for 750 SF x $4.79. If the residential addition is 480 square feet, no fees will be due. If your project is below 500 square feet you will need to send plans as directed above to confirm that you are exempt from fees and obtain a Certificate of Compliance.
Do I have to pay if I am building or renovating a home but have no children? Fees are due solely based on square footage added to the property, so will apply regardless of whether children are living on the property.
Do I have to pay fees for the addition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)? Yes, square footage associated with an ADU is considered additional living space and subject to fees. Government Code Section 65852.2, effective January 1, 2020 amended the parameters by which a local agency, special district, or water corporation may levy fees on ADUs under 750 feet, however, school districts are not impacted by this new law because the statue expressly only applies to cities, counties, water districts, and special districts. School Districts do not fall into any of these categories. In addition, school districts are independently authorized to levy developer fees per Ed Code Section 17620. The ADU legislation does not modify, suspend, or mention Ed Section 17620, therefor does not restrict a school district's ability to levy fees on ADUs.