Government Code Section 65995 and California Education Code Section 17620 allows school districts to levy fees on residential and or commercial/industrial construction projects within a school district’s boundaries.  The State Allocation Board (SAB) sets the per-square-foot Level I school impact fees (“Developer Fees”) every two (even) years at its January meeting.  
 

Current Rates: Effective June 13, 2022

An increase in Level 1 school impact (Developer Fees), authorized by the  California State Allocation Board on February 23, 2022, was approved by the  Carlsbad Unified School District’s Board of Trustees on April 13, 2022. 

Residential Construction: $4.79/square foot 

Commercial/Industrial Construction: $0.78/square foot 

Hotel/Motel Construction: $0.78 

Rental Self-Storage Construction: $0.05
 

School Facilities Fee Justification Report 2022

School fees are determined based on the square footage of all new construction and additions on residential and commercial property falling within the Carlsbad Unified School District boundaries.  Any new additions or construction less than 500 square feet is not subject to a fee; however a Certificate of Compliance (B-34 form) is required.

Fees may be paid by cash or check at the Carlsbad Unified School District Office, 6225 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA.  Please make checks payable to Carlsbad Unified School District (CUSD).  The District Office Summer Hours are Monday - Thursday 7:30 - 12:30 and 2:00 - 4:30 excluding District holidays. 

For additional questions or concerns:  (760) 331-5000

For questions regarding Mello-Roos:  (866) 807-6864 Willdan Financial Hotline

*Fees are subject to change.