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Developer Fees

In 1986, the California Legislature authorized AB 2926, which allows school districts to levy impact or developer fees on residential and commercial/industrial development for the purposes 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 facilities 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
 
Developer Fees for the Chowchilla Union High School District are paid in the District Office. For your convenience, below is a list of necessary documents needed to facilitate the Certificate of Payment.  
 
If you have any questions regarding developer fees, and/or to make an appointment, please call (559) 665-3662
 
Developer Fee Rates - 
  • Residential/Additions/Remodels     $2.07 per square foot (Effective 05/23/2025)
  • Commercial/Industrial Construction     $0.34 per square foot (Effective 05/23/2025)
  • Rental/Self Storage Facilities    $0.10 per square foot (Effective 05/23/2025)
  • School Impact Mitigation Agreements    $2.19 per square food (Effective 09/26/23) [Temporary Reduction-5yrs]
 
Documents Needed - 
  • City/County Permit
  • Floor Plans
  • Other Misc. paperwork (i.e. Demo permit if removing old structure)
 
**PLEASE NOTE**
Per the District's agreement with the local Elementary School Districts (Chowchilla Elementary School District and Alview-Dairlyand Union School District), the high schools share of the developer fees collected is 40%.  Please remember to visit the appropriate Elementary School District to pay their share of developer fees as well.