Developer Fees / School Impact Fees
NUSD collects school impact fees (a.k.a., developer fees) on new residential and commercial construction within District boundaries (coterminous with the City of Newark boundaries).
The NUSD Board of Education, at its meeting held on April 7, 2022, approved Resolution 2021.22.34 which states these fees effective June 6, 2022 to the present:
- $4.79 per square foot for new residential habitable space.
- $0.78 per square foot for new commercial and industrial.
- $0.07 per square foot for mini storage.
Adoption of New Development School Impact Fees Effective June 15, 2024
At the District's regular board meeting held on April 16,2024, the governing board of the Newark Unified School District approved Resolution 2023.24.31 adopting alternative school facilities fees pursuant to Government Code section 65995.5 ("SB 50") which states these fees become effective June 15, 2024:
- $5.17 per square foot for new residential habitable space.
- $1.78 per square foot for new commercial and industrial.
- $0.06 per square foot for mini storage.
Posted: April 17, 2024
Notice of Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Adoption of a Developer Fee Justification Study
and the Increase of the Statutory School Fee
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Governing Board of the Newark Unified School District will hold a public hearing and consider input from the public on the proposed adoption of a Developer Fee Justification Study for the District and an increase in the statutory school facility fee (“Level I Fee”) on new residential and commercial/industrial developments as approved by the State Allocation Board on January 24, 2024. The adoption of the Study and the increase of the Level I Fee are necessary to fund the construction of needed school facilities to accommodate students due to development.
Members of the public are invited to comment in writing, on or before April 16, 2024, or appear in person at the hearing at 7:00 PM on April 16, 2024, at the following location:
Newark Unified School District – Boardroom 5715 Musick Ave Newark, CA 94560Materials regarding the Study and the Level I Fee are on file and are available for public review at the District Business Office located at 5715 Musick Ave, Newark, CA.
Posted: March 27, 2024
NUSD is a “Level 1” school district. Fees are raised once every two years. NUSD will be eligible to raise its fees is January of 2024.
Per Government Code § 65995: “The amount of the limits set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be increased in 2000, and every two years thereafter, according to the adjustment for inflation set forth in the statewide cost index for class B construction, as determined by the State Allocation Board at its January meeting, which increase shall be effective as of the date of that meeting.”
The procedure
Individuals submitting plans to the City of Newark shall be directed to the NUSD Business Office to meet with the Administrative Assistant to pay these fees.
The fees are based on the square footage listed in the “PLAN CHECK COMMENTS” letter issued by the City of Newark (Building Inspection Division). A copy of this City document must be submitted to NUSD at the time of fee payment.
Additions or reconstruction over 500 square feet to an existing single family dwelling must pay these fees. Fees must be paid on the total square footage of the addition (not just on the square footage over 500) per California Education Code § 17620 (a)(1)(C)(i).
NUSD will require a Certificate of Compliance (triplicate) form to be filled-out and signed at the time of fee payment.
Credit cards not accepted; checks or money orders only.
Please contact the Administrative Assistant to schedule an appointment for payment of fees.
Jodi Croce
Administrative Assistant – NUSD Business Services
5715 Musick Avenue / Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4115
jcroce@newarkunified.org
RESOLUTION
NUSD Developer Fee Increase Resolution 2021.22.34
ANNUAL ACCOUNTING
NUSD Developer Fees Accounting 2019-20 reconciliation
NUSD Developer Fees Accounting 2018-19 reconciliation & 5 year report
JUSTIFICATION STUDIES
NUSD 2020 Developer Fee Justification Study