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Fee schedules are used to calculate the amount needed to pay for services for a proposed project. The fees vary depending on the size and complexity of your project. The Development Services Department also collects fees on behalf of other City departments and government entities.
For more or more information about individual fees, please refer to Information Bulletins or the individual fee schedules below.
Available Payment Methods
- Online Payments:
Customers are encouraged to make online payments by e-check or credit card. Bank and processing fees apply. There are no minimum or maximum credit card transaction amounts when making payments online. - Onsite Payments:
- Customers can drop check payments into the payment drop-off safe located on the first-floor lobby of the downtown Development Services Center during business hours. All payments must be made out to “City Treasurer.”
- Customers can also request a Payments appointment to make credit card or check payments in person at the Development Services Center. With in-person payments, the minimum credit card transaction amount is $10, and the maximum is $99,999.99. Payments with an "SAP Invoice Number" are not accepted here. Instead, these invoices can be paid with the City Treasurer; Learn more.
Fee Reminders
- Water and Sewer Invoices
Water and sewer invoices must be paid in-person with a scheduled Payments appointment and reflect the same date as the appointment. Invoices without the correct date will require staff to generate a new invoice, which may exceed the 15-minute appointment time. When this occurs, customers will be required to wait in the lobby until a new invoice is generated and the corresponding payment is processed. - Development Impact Fees (DIF)
In-person payments of DIF must be paid with a check, money order or a cashier's check made out to “City Treasurer” onsite.
Fee Schedule for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing/Gas Permits
This information bulletin explains the process and fees associated with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) permits. Separate building and MEP permits are required for all non-residential and Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) construction.
Revised
Permit Records and Mapping Information
This bulletin describes the types of records maintained by the Development Services Department and how to obtain copies of those records.
Revised
This informational bulletin explains how school fees are assessed for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Revised
Fee Schedule for Construction Permits-Structures
This Information Bulletin lists the fees collected by the City of San Diego for construction permits for structures (building permits). Also listed are some, but not all, fees that may be required from agencies other than the City of San Diego.
Revised
Grading/Public Right-of-Way Permits and Mapping Actions
This Information Bulletin lists fees and deposits for Grading Permits, Public Right-of-way Permits and mapping actions. For project submittal information, see Project Submittal Manual, Sections 3 and 5.
Revised
Fee/Deposit Schedules for Development & Policy Approvals/Permits
This information bulletin (IB) lists fees and deposits for discretionary and policy approvals.
Revised
Fee Schedule for Fire Permit Fees
This Information Bulletin lists the fees collected by the City of San Diego for construction permits for fire protection systems, including fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and kitchen hood suppression systems.
Revised
Requirements for Inclusionary Affordable Housing
This bulletin summarizes the City of San Diego’s Inclusionary Affordable Housing Ordinance. For more details, please see San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 14, Article 2, Division 13
Revised
To pay your invoice, select your permit below.
For construction changes, select the associated permit below.
- Building
- Demolition
- Engineering
- Fire - Alarms, Kitchen Hoods, Suppression Systems, Underground Fire Services
- News Rack
- Plan (required) Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
- Preliminary Review
- Residential Rooftop-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
- Signs
- Simple (No-plan) Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
- Traffic Control
- Transportation
