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Developer Fees/School Impact Fees
Corning Union Elementary School District (CUESD) collects developer fees (a.k.a., school impact fees) on new residential and commercial construction within the Corning City limits. Developer fees are also collected on additions and/or reconstruction to an existing single-family dwelling and commercial building that is 500 sq. ft. or more. Developer fee revenues are used to accommodate student growth within our boundaries.
The Procedure
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The Procedure
Individuals submitting plans to the City of Corning will then be directed to CUESD to pay these fees. The fees are based on the square footage listed in the letter issued by the City of Corning. A copy of this City document must be submitted to CUESD at the time of fee payment.
CUESD will complete a Certificate of Compliance upon payment of fees which is then taken back to the City as proof of compliance. The City will then issue your building permit.
Credit cards are not accepted, checks or money orders only.
| Fee Per Square Foot of Assessible Space | ||
| Residential | $4.79/sf | Per square foot of assessable space of new residential construction or additions of 500 square feet or more. No developer fees are due if the construction addition is 499 square feet or less |
| Commercial | $ .78/sf | |
| Storage | $ .08/sf |
- Developer FAQ's
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- ADU and JADU FAQs
Developer FAQ's
Q. How are developer fees calculated
A. Fees are calculated on the total number of livable foot space, times the per-square foot amount (see fee structure above).
Q. Do I have to pay developer fees for an addition to my residence?
A. Depends. If the addition is 499 square feet or less, no developer fees are owed. You are exempt. If the addition is 500 square feet or more, developer fees are owned for the entire addition. If you are converting “unlivable” space (such as a garage or basement) into livable space that is more than 500 square feet, this qualifies for fees.
Q. If my project is exempt from developer fees, do I still need to complete an application?
A. Yes, you must still complete an application with the district even when the addition is less than 500 square feet so the district can issue a certificate showing the addition is exempt.
Q. I don’t have any children. Do I still have to pay developer fees?
A. Yes. Developer fees apply even if you have no children because there will be an impact on the district if you sell to someone with children.
Q. Where do I go to pay developer fees?
A. You will go to the Corning Union Elementary School District Office located at 1005 Hoag Street, Corning, CA.
Q. I don’t live in the Corning City limits. Do I still have to pay developer fees and where do I go to pay the fees?
A. If you live outside the Corning City limits, but within in the Corning Elementary boundaries, you will go to Red Bluff High School to pay your developer fees. Red Bluff High collects all Tehama County (non-city) developer fees and apportions those fees to the appropriate school district.
Q. Do I have to pay developer fees to Corning High School as well?
A. No. Corning Elementary collects all developer fees within the city limits. 60% of fees collected go to Corning Elementary, 40% of fees go to Corning High School.
