Sewer Impact Fee

“To provide, in conjunction with the Sewer Rates, Billing, and Collection Section in Parts 2 and 3 and Sewer Impact Fees Section in Parts 2 and 3, for the equitable distribution of the cost of construction, operation, maintenance, and improvement of the SacSewer sewer system;”

“All users of a sewer facility owned, maintained, or operated by SacSewer must pay an amount determined by SacSewer for the planning, design, and construction of SacSewer's sewer collection system. Impact fees consist of three components 1) SacSewer Project Costs, 2) Developer Project Costs, and 3) SacSewer Development Review and Administration Costs. Project Costs are costs to design and construct trunk-sized facilities. SacSewer Development Review and Administration Costs are associated with reviewing applications, fees, sewer studies, improvement plans, construction submittals, and other development related documents, and administering the trunk reimbursement program.”

“The sewer impact fee charged is based on the category of user, discharge flow, ESDs, or parcel net acreage, as well as the location of each parcel served or to be served within the SacSewer service area. SacSewer service area is divided into two geographical areas: the Infill area and the Expansion area. Each parcel is located within the Infill area or Expansion area as identified in the SacSewer Collection System Infill/Expansion Area Map found in Section 12.”

2026-06-17

“On a motion by Director Rosario Rodriguez, seconded by Director Pat Hume, the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted by the Board of Directors of the Sacramento Area Sewer District, State of California, at a regular Board meeting thereof, this 17th day of June, 2026, by the following vote, to wit:”

SacSewer Ordinance SDI–0084 (adopted by the SacSewer Board of Directors)

“On a motion by Director Rosario Rodriguez, seconded by Director Pat Hume, the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted by the Board of Directors of the Sacramento Area Sewer District, State of California, at a regular Board meeting thereof, this 17th day of June, 2026, by the following vote, to wit:”

at building permit

“Sewer impact fees for single-family residential users are due and payable prior to issuance of a building permit.”

Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer), the agency that levies it

“A sewer impact permit is issued when a sewer impact fee is collected. To obtain a sewer impact permit, the owner of the parcel or an authorized representative must complete, sign, and return all required documents. All required fees must be paid before SacSewer will issue a sewer impact permit.”

“Only a qualified residential project with at least 10% of its units as affordable rents or affordable housing costs for very low income households, as so indicated by a certification letter, is eligible for a waiver of any of the fees enumerated in this Ordinance. Such fees will be waived in an amount proportional to the percentage of units affordable to very low income households.”

“Parcels for which sewer impact fees have been paid, partially waived, or completely waived, will be granted Sewer Impact Fee Credit (credit) toward future parcel development. Credits will be given based on the current dollar values of an ESD, acre, or flow as applicable for each type of User.”

“SacSewer introduced the 2026 ordinance amendments on May 27, 2026, for Board consideration. The Board adopted the Ordinance on June 17, 2026. The SacSewer Ordinance became effective July 17, 2026 (30 days after adoption), with rate and fee changes effective September 1, 2026 (more than 60 days after adoption).”