Childcare Impact Fee
On April 27, 2021, the City Council adopted the Childcare Impact Fee (CIF) as outlined in SCMC Chapters 18.48. These fees became effective on June 26, 2021. A Childcare Impact Fee is assessed in connection with the issuance of certain development permits in the City designated by City Council Resolution NS-29,812. The City’s General Plan calls for accessible, high-quality childcare facilities and services and includes objectives and policies to encourage an adequate and diverse supply of childcare facilities and services citywide and includes a Childcare Impact fee on new residential and nonresidential development due to its impacts on childcare needs.
Current Fees
- Residential Use - Single-Family: $0.633 per ft2, with a max of 614 ft2 at $388 per bedroom
- Residential Use - Multi-Family: $0.475 per ft2
- Commercial Use - Retail: $1.728 per ft2
- Commercial Use - Office: $2.009 per ft2
- Commercial Use - Industrial: $0.802 per ft2
- Commercial Use - Hotel: $0.610 per ft2
There are annual increases on January 1st by the Construction Cost Index (CCI) by the October rate of prior year, published by the Engineering News-Record (ENR).
Annual Reporting Requirements
As mandated by California Government Code Section 66006, the City is required to submit annual reports on development impact fees within 180 days of the fiscal year's end and available to the public:
- Public Counter: The report is accessible at the public counter of the Department of Planning and Community Development from November until January, annually.
- Notification: Individuals who have requested notification will receive a notice about the report and the upcoming City Council meeting at least 15 days prior to the meeting.
The annual reports are available here:
More information on past City Council meetings related to Childcare Impact Fee: