Development Fees

New Development Projects > Fee Schedule

The following is a list of the typical fees associated with the new development of land. Developers should contact the District's Engineering Department to obtain the applicable fees for all projects.

Capital Improvement Fee

Palmdale Water District Capital Improvement Fee Schedule and Policy

Overview of Palmdale Water District Capital Improvement Fee Structure and Policies

Assessment Parity Charge

Assessment Parity Charges are based on the gross acreage of developments which have not been previously served and are assessed on the per acre rate for the project's elevation zone as follows:

Lake Drainage Fee

Lake Drainage Assessment Fees are based on the gross acreage of developments which have not been previously served lying within the boundary of land which conveys drainage or storm water run-off to Lake Palmdale . Said fees are assessed at a rate of $1,201.56 per acre.

Front Footage Fee

Front Footage Fees are collectable from developers whose projects propose subsequent connection to water mains constructed by others possessing an active Water Main Extension Reimbursement Agreement . Said fees are assessed along the entire portion of the project frontage which is available for subsequent connection at a rate of $4.00 per diameter inch foot of water main. Upon connection, said amounts are refundable to the Developer listed in the agreement.

Plan Check Fee

Residential: $0.50 per Lineal Foot + $40.00 per Lot

Commercial: $1.00 per Lineal Foot + $40.00 per Equivalent Unit + $250.00 per Sheet

Multi-Family: $1.00 per Lineal Foot + $25.00 per Dwelling Unit + $500.00 per Sheet

Inspection Fee

Residential: $2.00 per Lineal Foot + $160.00 per Lot

Commercial: $4.00 per Lineal Foot + $160.00 per Equivalent Unit + $1,000.00 per Sheet

Multi-Family: $4.00 per Lineal Foot + $100.00 per Dwelling Unit + $2,000.00 per Sheet

Construction Costs for Single Service Connection Installed by the District

Pipeline must be existing and eligible for connection. Fees listed below are in addition to the development fees associated with the applicable elevation zone.

*Effective Date for this current rate stucture is July 1, 2008.