Escondido, CA
Prototype: 2,000 sq ft single-family detached, 3 bed / 2 bath, 3/4-inch water meter, 400 sq ft garage.
Not included: Included: valuation permit (city multipliers, $425,088), plan check, state surcharges, MEP inspection fees, planning and fire review, processing and fire inspection fees, water connection (1-inch), SDCWA capacity charge, wastewater connection, regional and local traffic, public facility, park, drainage and other flat fees from the July 21, 2026 Fee Guide and its detached single-family example. Not included: region of influence infrastructure deposit $1,500 (only in that region), SMIP, green building and other valuation-based small fees (general plan update, building technology, art in public places), water meter purchase, disabled access surcharge 10%, school fees (district), business enhancement zone or other fee reductions, third party review. Fees in effect at permit issuance apply. Searched 2026-11-09.
Water/sewer provider: City of Escondido (water, wastewater); San Diego County Water Authority (capacity charge)
| Line | Printed rate | Prototype | Receipt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permit fee (valuation-based, Table 3-A) permit · computed | $1,760.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $11.44 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof percent of valuation | $5,489.44 | City valuation $425,088 (city multipliers: 2,000 sq ft x ($189.08 + $5.34 + $7.19) + 400 sq ft garage x ($49.33 + $5.34)); 326 additional $1,000 units x 11.44 + 1,760.00 = 5,489.44. Uses the city own multipliers, not the Padstake $380,268 Effective 2026-07-21 Source · City of Escondido Fee Guide for Development Projects, updated July 21, 2026, Table 3-A fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 c7dbc87ac91c |
| Plan check fee permit · computed | 75% of Building Permit Fee percent of permit fee | $4,117.08 | 75% x 5,489.44 = 4,117.08 Effective 2026-07-21 Source · City of Escondido Fee Guide for Development Projects, updated July 21, 2026, Processing Fees fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 c7dbc87ac91c |
| State energy regulation plan check surcharge permit · computed | 20% of Plan Check Fee percent of plan check fee | $823.42 | 20% x 4,117.08 = 823.42 Effective 2026-07-21 Source · City of Escondido Fee Guide for Development Projects, updated July 21, 2026, Plan check surcharges fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 c7dbc87ac91c |
| State energy regulation inspection surcharge permit · computed | 20% of Building Permit Fee percent of permit fee | $1,097.89 | 20% x 5,489.44 = 1,097.89 Effective 2026-07-21 Source · City of Escondido Fee Guide for Development Projects, updated July 21, 2026, Building permit surcharges fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 c7dbc87ac91c |
| Mechanical, electrical and plumbing inspection fees permit · computed | .10% of Building Permit Fee (per each category) 10% of permit fee x 3 trades | $1,646.83 | 3 x 10% x 5,489.44 = 1,646.83 Effective 2026-07-21 Source · City of Escondido Fee Guide for Development Projects, updated July 21, 2026, Building permit surcharges fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 c7dbc87ac91c |
| Planning Division building plan review fee, single family dwelling permit | $1,880 (RES) flat | $1,880 | Printed Effective 2026-07-21 Source · City of Escondido Fee Guide for Development Projects, updated July 21, 2026, Processing Fees fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 c7dbc87ac91c |
| Fire Department building plan review fee, 2,001-5,000 sq ft permit | $349 flat, by building area | $349 | Printed (2,000 sq ft heated + 400 garage = 2,400) Effective 2026-07-21 Source · City of Escondido Fee Guide for Development Projects, updated July 21, 2026, Fire Department - Building Plan Review Fee fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 c7dbc87ac91c |
| Building permit processing fee permit | $73.00 flat | $73 | Printed (Example #1 single-family dwelling) Effective 2026-07-21 Source · City of Escondido Fee Guide for Development Projects, updated July 21, 2026, Example #1 fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 c7dbc87ac91c |
| Fire Department inspection fee permit | $388.00 flat | $388 | Printed (Example #1 single-family dwelling) Effective 2026-07-21 Source · City of Escondido Fee Guide for Development Projects, updated July 21, 2026, Example #1 fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 c7dbc87ac91c |
| Water connection fee, detached single-family (minimum 1-inch meter for fire sprinklers) water | $7,930.00 per dwelling | $7,930 | Printed (Example #1) Effective 2026-07-21 Source · City of Escondido Fee Guide for Development Projects, updated July 21, 2026, Example #1 fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 c7dbc87ac91c |
| SDCWA capacity charge, 1-inch water meter water | $10,182.00 per meter, paid at meter purchase | $10,182 | Printed (Example #1) Effective 2026-07-21 Source · City of Escondido Fee Guide for Development Projects, updated July 21, 2026, Example #1 fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 c7dbc87ac91c |
| Wastewater connection fee sewer | $7,500.00 per EDU (250 GPD) | $7,500 | Printed Effective 2026-07-21 Source · City of Escondido Fee Guide for Development Projects, updated July 21, 2026, Example #1 fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 c7dbc87ac91c |
| Traffic fee regional (RTCIP), single-family dwelling transportation | $3,109.88 per dwelling | $3,109.88 | Printed Effective 2026-07-21 Source · City of Escondido Fee Guide for Development Projects, updated July 21, 2026, Traffic Fee Regional fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 c7dbc87ac91c |
| Traffic fee local, single-family dwelling transportation | $4,191.77 per dwelling | $4,191.77 | Printed (Example #1) Effective 2026-07-21 Source · City of Escondido Fee Guide for Development Projects, updated July 21, 2026, Example #1 fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 c7dbc87ac91c |
| Public facility fee, single-family dwelling general | $4,969.99 per dwelling | $4,969.99 | Printed Effective 2026-07-21 Source · City of Escondido Fee Guide for Development Projects, updated July 21, 2026, Example #1 fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 c7dbc87ac91c |
| Park fee, single-family dwelling parks | $6,986.29 per unit | $6,986.29 | Printed Effective 2026-07-21 Source · City of Escondido Fee Guide for Development Projects, updated July 21, 2026, Park Fee fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 c7dbc87ac91c |
| Drainage facilities fee, single-family dwelling stormwater | $1,136.12 per unit | $1,136.12 | Printed Effective 2026-07-21 Source · City of Escondido Fee Guide for Development Projects, updated July 21, 2026, Drainage Facilities Fee fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 c7dbc87ac91c |
| Citywide facilities plan reimbursement fee general | $58.00 per dwelling | $58 | Printed Effective 2026-07-21 Source · City of Escondido Fee Guide for Development Projects, updated July 21, 2026, Example #1 fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 c7dbc87ac91c |
| CATV fee general | $10.00 flat | $10 | Printed (Example #1) Effective 2026-07-21 Source · City of Escondido Fee Guide for Development Projects, updated July 21, 2026, Example #1 fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 c7dbc87ac91c |
| Total listed | $61,938.71 |
Fee-change calendar
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