School Facilities Fee (Level 1) - Lancaster SD

“With respect to only that portion of the Fund remaining unexpended at the end of the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year, the purpose of the fees is to finance the construction or reconstruction of school facilities necessary to reduce overcrowding caused by the development on which the fees were levied”

“Due to increased program demand or student growth, the following uses of developer fees are allowable: Construction or reconstruction of school facilities, costs associated with studies, findings and needs analysis for the determination of fees, 3% administration fee of the fees collected, refurbishing costs, classroom furniture and equipment.”

“Pursuant to Government Code Section 65995.5, the District may levy Alternative School Facilities Fees on Residential construction within the District in excess of those established in amounts specified in Government Code Section 65995 but must conduct and adopt a School Facilities Needs Analysis (SFNA) as one of the prerequisites.”

“States that fees are to be collected at the time of occupancy, unless the district can justify earlier collection. The fees can be collected at the time the building permit is issued if the district has established a developer fee account and funds have been appropriated for which the district has adopted a proposed construction schedule or plan prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy.”

Lancaster School District, the agency that levies it

“LANCASTER SCHOOL DISTRICT / DEVELOPER FEE CERTIFICATES / FISCAL YEAR - JULY 2024 - JUNE 2025”

“1. Exempts residential remodels of less than 500 square feet from fees. ... 8. Exempts from fees - development used exclusively for religious purposes, private schools, and government-owned development.”