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Childcare Impact Fee

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CIF

On April 27, 2021, the City Council adopted the Childcare Impact Fee (CIF) as outlined in Santa Cruz Municipal Code (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: $0.607 per sq. ft., with a max of 614 sq. ft. per dwelling unit of $373
  • Residential Use - Multi-Family: $0.455 per sq. ft. 
  • Commercial Use - Retail: $1.657 per 1,000 sq. ft. 
  • Commercial Use - Office: $1.928 per 1,000 sq. ft. 
  • Commercial Use - Industrial: $0.769 per 1,000 sq. ft. 
  • Commercial Use - Hotel: $0.585 per 1,000 sq. ft. 

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. The City is making the report available to the public:

  • Public Counters: The report is accessible at the public counters of the Departments of Planning and Community Development, Fire, and Police, starting November 22, 2024, until the end of January 2025.
  • 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 upcoming City Council meeting will be on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

The Development Impact Fee Annual Reports for the CIF, as well as the Public Safety Impact Fees (PSIF) coordinated by the Police and Fire Departments, are available below: 

For more information on CIF, please contact the Viviane Pearson at vpearson@santacruzca.gov.