Facilities Development & Planning: Developer Fees

Note: The District will be closed for the entire week of Thanksgiving and will not be collecting developer fees.

Hours of Operation

Please note any observed holidays or planned furlough closures before visiting the District. If you need any additional information or assistance, please contact the Facilities Development & Planning Branch at (562) 997-7550.

Regular Collection Hours:
Monday thru Friday, 9am to 3pm

Holidays Observed:
July 4, 2011 (Independence Day)
August 29, 2011 (Admissions Day)
September 5, 2011 (Labor Day)
November 11, 2011 (Veterans Day)
November 24-25, 2011 (Thanksgiving)
December 26-27, 2011 (Christmas Holiday)
January 2, 2012 (New Year's Holiday)
January 16, 2012 (MLK Jr. Day)
February 13, 2012 (Lincoln Day)
February 20, 2012 (Washington Day)
May 28, 2012 (Memorial Day

Planned Furlough Closure Days:
TBD

Background

In order to obtain a building permit from the city, a Certificate of Compliance must be obtained from the District. This Certificate demonstrates that all school developer fees assessed to your project have been paid.

All new residential, commercial and industrial construction and/or an addition of covered or enclosed space is subject to the collection of developer fees. This fee is determined by the square footage of assessable space, which is measured from the perimeter of the structure.

Level I Fees are statutory fees assessed to residential additions over 500 square feet and to all commercial development and redevelopment projects.  

Level II Fees are alternative school fees assessed to new residential construction and residential redevelopment.

Exemptions from fees are provided for by Government Code on certain structures, including structures that are tax exempt and used exclusively for religious purposes, private full-time day schools as described in Education Code Section 48222, and structures owned and occupied by a governmental agency. If you are replacing a structure destroyed by a disaster, you may be exempt from fees.

Effective Rates (per square foot, as of 08/18/10):

 

Disclaimer: Fees are subject to change. Please contact the District for most current fees. The date stated on the Certificate of Compliance determines the applicable fee amount

If you are developing commercial, industrial, or residential sites within District boundaries, please follow the steps outlined below.

Before Visiting the District:

1. Make sure your property is within district boundaries by searching the School Finder.
2. Print and complete an application form for a Certificate of Compliance.
3. Apply to the city in which the development lies (Long Beach, Lakewood, Signal Hill, or Avalon) and obtain an official letter specifying the permitted square footage for your project, along with an official copy of the building plan.

At the District:

1. Bring the application form, authorized letter and an official copy of the building plan to the District (Directions ).
2. Pay the assessed fee (check or money order only) and obtain a Certificate of Compliance. Checks or money orders are made payable to “LBUSD Developer Fee Collector” (Returned checks assessed $25 processing fee).

After the District:

1. Return to the city with your Certificate of Compliance to receive a building permit (assuming all other city obligations have been met).

Further Information:

For more information on refunds, exemptions, and definitions, please read through the 2011 School Facility Fees Guide .

Related Reports:

• 2011 School Facility Needs Analysis (SFNA)
• 2010 Commercial Fee Justification Study
• 2010 Residental Fee Justification Study
• 2010 Annual and 5-Year Report
• School Fee Appeal/Protest Procedure