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Castro Valley Unified School District

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Developer Fees

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.

  • Notice of Public Hearing – Developer Fees

    The Governing Board of the Castro Valley Unified School District will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on March 11, 2026, to consider a resolution to implement school facilities (developer) fees in accordance with Education Code Section 17620.

    Date: March 11, 2026
    Time: 6:00 p.m.
    Location: District Office Board Room
    4400 Alma Avenue, Castro Valley, CA

    Information regarding the cost of school facilities and services, as well as other available revenue sources (including the General Fund), will be available for public review at the District Office beginning February 27, 2026.

    For questions, please contact Suzy Chan at schan@cv.k12.ca.us

     

    Residential

    • Level 1 (additions >500 sq. ft.)                                                        $5.38

    Commercial / Industrial

    • Any square footage                                                                         $0.87

    Exemptions

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

     

  • Residential

    • Level 1 (additions >500 sq. ft.)                                                        $5.17

    Commercial / Industrial

    • Any square footage                                                                         $0.84

    Exemptions

    • Residential construction <500 sq. ft.
    • Development used exclusively for religious purposes, private schools,

               or government owned/occupied property 

     

  • Residential

    • Level 1 (additions >500 sq. ft.)                                                        $4.79

    Commercial / Industrial

    • Any square footage                                                                         $0.78

     
    Exemptions

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

     

     

For more Developer Fee information, or to schedule an appointment to pay your fees, contact Elisabeth Dickerson in the Business Office at 510-537-3000 ext. 1223 or via email at edickerson@cv.k12.ca.us

Appointments are necessary to pay Developer Fees.

Checks are payable to Castro Valley Unified School District. Fees totaling over $5,000 are to be paid by cashier's check.