Estimated Permit Fees
New Individual and Second Dwelling Units Connected to Private Septic & Well
(See Reverse for New Accessory Structures)
All fees listed below are estimates and will vary depending on location and other factors. Actual fees for your project may differ.
All fees apply to new individual residential wood frame structures classified as “very good” construction. Additional fees will apply
if additional permits are required. Subdivision projects usually require specific development agreements.
These fees are valid 07/05/2017 – 12/31/2017
Single Family Dwelling
(1500 S.F. + 400 S.F. GARAGE)
Plan Check (1)
Landscape Plan Check (2)
Building Permit (3)
Green Building
CA Building Standards Admin (4)
Address Assignment
Plan Administration Fee
Tech Enhancement Fee
Septic System Permit (5)
Well Permit
Fire Sprinklers (6)
Driveway Encroachment (7)
Park Mitigation (8)
Traffic Mitigation (8) (9)
School Mitigation (10)
Affordable Housing Fee (11)
Total:

$2,904
393
4,603
0
9
75
690
48
2,619
675
788
0
3,678
7,388
4,000
8,022
$35,891

Single Family Dwelling
(3000 S.F. + 400 S.F. GARAGE)

to

$620

to
to
to
to

4,240
1,080
1,182
1,619

to

7,000

to $43,551

Single Family Dwelling
(2000 S.F. + 400 S.F. GARAGE)
Plan Check (1)
Landscape Plan Check (2)
Building Permit (3)
Green Building
CA Building Standards Admin (4)
Address Assignment
Plan Administration Fee
Tech Enhancement Fee
Septic System Permit (5)
Well Permit
Fire Sprinklers (6)
Driveway Encroachment (7)
Park Mitigation (8)
Traffic Mitigation (8) (9)
School Mitigation (10)
Affordable Housing Fee (11)
Total:

$3,355
393
5,510
0
11
75
826
48
2,619
675
788
0
3,678
7,388
5,000
14,898
$45,264

Plan Check (1)
Landscape Plan Check (2)
Building Permit (3)
Green Building
CA Building Standards Admin (4)
Address Assignment
Plan Administration Fee
Tech Enhancement Fee
Septic System Permit (5)
Well Permit
Fire Sprinklers (6)
Driveway Encroachment (7)
Park Mitigation (8)
Traffic Mitigation (8) (9)
School Mitigation (10)
Affordable Housing Fee (11)
Total:

$4,249
393
7,340
0
16
75
1,101
48
2,619
675
788
0
3,678
7,388
8,000
24,431
$60,801

to

$620

to
to
to
to

4,240
1,080
1,182
1,619

to 12,000
to $69,460

Accessory Dwelling Unit
(840 S.F. + 240 S.F. CARPORT)

to

$620

to
to
to
to

4,240
1,080
1,182
1,619

to

8,000

to $52,923

Plan Check (1)
Landscape Plan Check (2)
Building Permit (3)
Green Building
CA Building Standards Admin (4)
Address Assignment
Plan Administration Fee
Tech Enhancement Fee
Septic System Permit (5)
Well Permit
Fire Sprinklers (6)
Driveway Encroachment (7)
Park Mitigation (8)
Traffic Mitigation (8) (9)
School Mitigation (10)
Zoning Permit
Total:

$2,166
393
2,593
0
5
75
389
48
2,619
675
788
0
3,678
3,694
2,500
652
$20,274

to

$620

to
to
to
to

4,240
1,080
1,182
1,619

to
4,000
to
1,221
to $27,003

(1) Plan Check includes site review, drainage review and fire plan check. Additional fees may apply.
(2) Landscape Plan Check Fee pursuant to Ordinance 6150 effective July 1, 2016
(3) Building permit fee includes all Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved fees.
(4) California Building Standards Administration Fee ($1.00 per every $25,000 in valuation) pursuant to SB 1473 effective January 1, 2009.
(5) The higher fee for a non-standard system includes an operational permit.
(6) Fire Sprinklers fees do not apply on new manufactured homes when the installation is done by the manufacturer.
(7) Driveway Encroachment includes $500 bond returned at final.
(8) Park and Traffic fees are collected for first time single family dwellings, not on replacement residences.
(9) Traffic fees change January 1st every year.
(10) School fees vary by school district.
(11) Unless exempted pursuant to Sonoma County Code 26-89-040, Affordable Housing fees change January 1st every year.
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 Estimated Permit Fees
New Accessory Structures Connected to Private Septic & Well
(See Reverse for New Individual and Second Dwelling Units)
All fees listed below are estimates and will vary depending on location and other factors. Actual fees for your project may differ.
All fees apply to new individual residential wood frame structures classified as “very good” construction. Additional fees will apply
if additional permits are required. Subdivision projects usually require specific development agreements.
These fees are valid 07/05/2017 – 12/31/2017
Barn on Slab
(24’ x 40’ = 960 S.F.)

Two Car Garage
(24’ x 24’ = 576 S.F.)
Plan Check (1)
Landscape Plan Check (2)
Building Permit (3)
CA Building Standards Admin (4)
Plan Administration Fee
Tech Enhancement Fee
Septic Clearance
Zoning Clearance
Driveway Encroachment (7)
Fire Services Review (6)
Total:

$651
393
707
1
106
48
104
153
0
788
$2,951

to

$439

to
1,619
to
1,182
to $5,299

Plan Check (1)
Landscape Plan Check (2)
Building Permit (3)
CA Building Standards Admin (4)
Plan Administration Fee
Tech Enhancement Fee
Septic Clearance
Zoning Clearance
Driveway Encroachment (7)
Fire Services Review (6)
Total:

$651
393
632
1
95
48
104
153
0
788
$2,865

to

$439

to
1,619
to
1,182
to $5,213

(1) Plan Check includes site review, drainage review and fire plan check. Additional fees may apply.
(2) Landscape Plan Check Fee pursuant to Ordinance 6150 effective July 1, 2016
(3) Building permit fee includes all Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved fees.
(4) California Building Standards Administration Fee pursuant to Senate Bill 1473 effective January 1, 2009.
(5) Driveway Encroachment includes $500 bond returned at final.
(6) Fire Services Review is required on all accessory structures based on square footage of 640 or 1,000
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 Estimated Permit Fees
New Individual and Second Dwelling Units Connected to Public Sewer & Water
(See Reverse for New Accessory Structures)
All fees listed below are estimates and will vary depending on location and other factors. Actual fees for your project may differ.
All fees apply to new individual residential wood frame structures classified as “very good” construction. Additional fees will apply
if additional permits are required. Subdivision projects usually require specific development agreements.
These fees are valid 07/05/2017 – 12/31/2017
Single Family Dwelling
(3000 S.F. + 400 S.F. GARAGE)

Single Family Dwelling
(1500 S.F. + 400 S.F. GARAGE)
Plan Check (1)
Landscape Plan Check (2)
Building Permit (3)
Green Building
CA Building Standards Admin (4)
Address Assignment
Plan Administration Fee
Tech Enhancement Fee
Sewer/Sanitation Connect (5)
Water Connect (6)
Fire Sprinklers (7)
Driveway Encroachment (7)
Park Mitigation (9)
Traffic Mitigation (9) (10)
School Mitigation (11)
Affordable Housing Fee (12)
Total:

$2,904
393
4,603
0
9
75
690
48
2,000
4,000
788
0
3,678
7,388
4,000
8,022
$38,598

to

$620

to 13,712
to 10,000
to
1,182
to
1,619

to

7,000

to $61,943

Single Family Dwelling
(2000 S.F. + 400 S.F. GARAGE)
Plan Check (1)
Landscape Plan Check (2)
Building Permit (3)
Green Building
CA Building Standards Admin (4)
Address Assignment
Plan Administration Fee
Tech Enhancement Fee
Sewer/Sanitation Connect (5)
Water Connect (6)
Fire Sprinklers (7)
Driveway Encroachment (7)
Park Mitigation (9)
Traffic Mitigation (9) (10)
School Mitigation (10)
Affordable Housing Fee (12)
Total:

$3,355
393
5,510
0
11
75
826
48
2,000
4,000
788
0
3,678
7,388
5,000
14,898
$47,970

Plan Check (1)
Landscape Plan Check (2)
Building Permit (3)
Green Building
CA Building Standards Admin (4)
Address Assignment
Plan Administration Fee
Tech Enhancement Fee
Sewer/Sanitation Connect (5)
Water Connect (6)
Fire Sprinklers (7)
Driveway Encroachment (7)
Park Mitigation (9)
Traffic Mitigation (9) (10)
School Mitigation (10)
Affordable Housing Fee (12)
Total:

$4,249
393
7,340
0
16
75
1,101
48
2,000
4,000
788
0
3,678
7,388
8,000
24,431
$63,507

to

$620

to 13,712
to 10,000
to
1,182
to
1,619

to 12,000
to $87,853

Accessory Dwelling Unit
(840 S.F. + 240 S.F. CARPORT)

to

$620

to 13,712
to 10,000
to
1,182
to
1,619

to

8,000

to $71,315

Plan Check (1)
Landscape Plan Check (2)
Building Permit (3)
Green Building
CA Building Standards Admin (4)
Address Assignment
Plan Administration Fee
Tech Enhancement Fee
Sewer/Sanitation Connect (5)
Water Connect (6)
Fire Sprinklers (7)
Driveway Encroachment (7)
Park Mitigation (9)
Traffic Mitigation (9) (10)
School Mitigation (10)
Zoning Permit
Total:

$2,166
393
2,593
0
5
75
389
48
1,600
4,000
788
0
3,678
3,694
2,500
652
$22,581

to

$620

to 10,970
to 10,000
to
1,182
to
1,619

to
4,000
to
1,221
to $42,084

(1) Plan Check estimate includes site review, drainage review and fire plan check. Additional fees may apply.
(2) Landscape Plan Check Fee pursuant to Ordinance 6150 effective July 1, 2016
(3) Building permit fee includes all Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved fees.
(4) California Building Standards Administration Fee ($1.00 per every $25,000 in valuation) pursuant to SB 1473 effective January 1, 2009.
(5) Sewer fees vary by sewer district. Accessory Dwelling Unit calculated at 0.8 ESD.
(6) Public Water fees vary by water district, mutual or private system.
(7) Fire Sprinklers fees do not apply on new manufactured homes when the installation is done by the manufacturer.
(8) Driveway Encroachment includes $500 bond returned at final.
(9) Park and Traffic fees are collected for first time single family dwellings, not on replacement residences.
(10) Traffic fees change January 1st every year.
(11) School fees vary by school district.
(12) Unless exempted pursuant to Sonoma County Code 26-89-040, Affordable Housing fees change January 1st every year.
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 Estimated Permit Fees
New Accessory Structures Connected to Public Sewer & Water
(See Reverse for New Individual and Second Dwelling Units)
All fees listed below are estimates and will vary depending on location and other factors. Actual fees for your project may differ.
All fees apply to new individual residential wood frame structures classified as “very good” construction. Additional fees will apply
if additional permits are required. Subdivision projects usually require specific development agreements.
These fees are valid 07/05/2017 – 12/31/2017
Two Car Garage
(24’ x 24’ = 576 S.F.)
Plan Check (1)
Landscape Plan Check (2)
Building Permit (3)
CA Building Standards Admin (4)
Plan Administration Fee
Tech Enhancement Fee
Zoning Clearance
Driveway Encroachment (7)
Fire Services Review (6)
Total:

Barn on Slab
(24’ x 40’ = 960 S.F.)

$651
393
707
1
106
48
153
0 to $1,619
394 to
1,182
$2,453 to $4,861

Plan Check (1)
Landscape Plan Check (2)
Building Permit (3)
CA Building Standards Admin (4)
Plan Administration Fee
Tech Enhancement Fee
Zoning Clearance
Driveway Encroachment (7)
Fire Services Review (6)
Total:

$651
393
632
1
95
48
153
0 to $1,619
394 to
1,182
$2,367 to $4,774

(1) Plan Check includes site review, drainage review and fire plan check. Additional fees may apply.
(2) Landscape Plan Check Fee pursuant to Ordinance 6150 effective July 1, 2016
(3) Building permit fee includes all Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved fees.
(4) California Building Standards Administration Fee pursuant to Senate Bill 1473 effective January 1, 2009.
(5) Driveway Encroachment includes $500 bond returned at final.
(6) Fire Services Review is required on all accessory structures based on square footage of 640 or 1,000
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