The record
“Capacity fees ensure new development or existing users requiring increased system capacity pay their fair share of the costs associated with the facilities.”
“SEWER — "The table below identifies the Sewer Capacity Fees to be paid for each new Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) connected to the District's wastewater (sewage) collection and treatment system.”
“SEWER geography — "There are four sewer service divisions within the District - the Regional, Canyon Lake, Southern Division (California Oaks) and Horsethief Canyon." (§ 2401, citation "(M-4757, R-23-11-01)") and "The fee varies by the wastewater system that serves the development." (§ 2408)”
“§ 2308. Water Capacity Fees. (R-11-05-05, R-13-06-01, R-15-07-03, R-17-07-02, R-18-09-01, R-19-08-01, R-21-06-05, R-21-06-06, R-22-06-03, R-23-06-03)”
“§ 2308. Water Capacity Fees. (R-11-05-05, R-13-06-01, R-15-07-03, R-17-07-02, R-18-09-01, R-19-08-01, R-21-06-05, R-21-06-06, R-22-06-03, R-23-06-03)”
“All applicable water and sewer capacity fees shall be paid prior to connection to the District's water system.”
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, the agency that levies it
“ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT Sewer Connection Fees Effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027”
“In cases where a meter exists, having been installed pursuant to these regulations and capacity fees paid therefor, and a second meter is installed off of the same lateral for the sole purpose of landscape irrigation, capacity fees shall not be required for the second meter installation, provided that no additional demand for capacity results from the second meter installation.”
“Capacity fees are non-transferable, once paid for; capacity shall remain with the property.”
“Documented by the sequence of the District's own schedules: "ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT Sewer Connection Fees Effective January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026" (Single Family Regional 13,288.00 / Horsethief 19,250.00)”
Every published rate
Every rate below applies to single-family detached.
| Applies to | Basis | Effective | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Districtwide - water capacity is keyed to meter size only | |||
| 3/4" meter | per connection | 1 Jan 2026 | $26,505 |
| Horsethief Area | |||
| this home | per connection | 1 Jul 2026 | $20,941 |
| Regional Area | |||
| per connection | 1 Jul 2026 | $14,703 | |
2 superseded rates on file for this fee and are not shown: they are kept so a figure quoted from an older schedule can still be traced.