The record
“A capacity charge is a fee assessed to new development to ensure growth pays for growth (pursuant to Prop 218 & the Mitigation Fee Act). Ensures equitable recovery of capital costs incurred by the District to provide future customers with adequate capacity”
“Distribution of the funds generated by the capital improvements shall be directed to the EID for regional water system capital improvements, and to the city for water system capital improvements.”
“Within thirty (30) days after the close of each calendar quarter, the City shall submit a written report notifying the District of all new or enlarged water connections in the City's service area during the prior quarter.”
2016-05-24 (City CIC rates; effective 2016-07-25) — EID pass-through component most recently reset 2026-02-10
“The fees for City Water CIC and Sewer, found on page 2 of this document, were approved under Resolution 8414 on May 24, 2016 by the City of Placerville's City Council. These fees came into effect on July 25, 2016.”
Resolution No. 8414 (City water CIC) / Resolution No. 9499 (EID pass-through FCC component, 2026)
“The fees for City Water CIC and Sewer, found on page 2 of this document, were approved under Resolution 8414 on May 24, 2016 by the City of Placerville's City Council. These fees came into effect on July 25, 2016.”
other: with the water connection charge, before the building/water permit is issued
“In addition to the normal water connection charge, there shall be a capital improvement charge which shall be paid at the same time as the connection charge is paid.”
City of Placerville — collects both components
“The City also collects a Facility Capacity Charge (FCC) on behalf of El Dorado Irrigation District (EID) for new water connections.”
“CITY - EID 2026-2029 FCC: STEPPED INCREASES — Provides for a gradual stepped increase each of the next four years. Agreement is Effective through 2029, until re-negotiated, or a new FCC Study is undertaken." with table "2026 $23,362 13% 33.7% / 2027* $24,824 10% 27.3% / 2028* $27,009 9% 20.8% / 2029* $29,195 8% 14.5%”
Every published rate
Every rate below applies to single-family detached.
| Rate | Basis | Effective | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| this home | per connection | 11 Apr 2026 | $6,867 |
3 superseded rates on file for this fee and are not shown: they are kept so a figure quoted from an older schedule can still be traced.