Developer Fees
Developer Fees
The Glendale Unified School District, as authorized under California Government Code, collects school developer fees on new residential and commercial construction projects. These fees help offset the cost of providing school facilities to serve students generated by new development. The State-approved and District-approved rates are $5.38 per square foot for Residential Development, $0.87 per square foot for Commercial/Industrial Development, and $0.14 per square foot for Commercial Self-storage Properties.
For residential projects, fees are applied only when there is an increase in “assessable space” of 500 square feet or more. Assessable space refers to the enclosed, habitable building area of a residential structure, generally space used for living, sleeping, eating, and cooking. For commercial projects, fees are applied per law.
|
Building Type |
Fee per Sq. Ft.* |
Example |
Notes |
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Residential – Single Family |
$5.38 |
3,500 sq. ft. home = $18,830 |
Applies to new construction |
|
Residential – Multi-Family |
$5.38 |
10,000 sq. ft. unit = $53,800 |
Applies to apartments, condos, etc. |
|
Accessory Dwelling Unit less than 500 sq. ft. |
$0.00 |
499 sq. ft. ADU = $0 |
Gov. Code §65995.1(f), SB543 |
|
Accessory Dwelling Unit equal to or more than 500 sq. ft. |
$5.38 |
963 sq. ft. ADU = $5,180.94 |
Gov. Code §65995.1(f), SB543 |
|
Commercial / Industrial |
$0.87 |
10,000 sq. ft. retail = $8,700 |
Applies to all nonresidential development |
|
Residential additions less than 500 sq. ft. |
$0.00 |
$0 |
Exempt per Gov. Code §65995(b)(3) |
|
Commercial self-storage units |
$0.14 |
10,000 sq. ft. = $1,400 |
Only for commercial self-storage buildings |
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* subject to change per State Allocation Board and GUSD Board Resolution |
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Based on the above, developers are required to pay the Glendale Unified School District a fee prior to the issuance of a building permit. Upon completion of all requirements, the Glendale Unified School District will issue a Certificate of Compliance. All fees are to be made payable to Glendale Unified School District.
Office: 223 North Jackson Street, Room 301, Glendale, CA 91206
Developer Fee Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Contacts: Lizett La Torre, 818-241-3111, ext. 1359
Developer Fees:
- Residential: $5.38 per square foot
- Commercial: $0.87 per square foot
- Self-Storage: $0.14 per square foot
Resolution No. 21 - Board approved on February 21, 2026
Developer Fee Justification Report
Board Policy 7211 – Developer Fees