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GENERAL INFORMATION - DISTRICT SCHOOL FEES   (updated 3/07)
On February 27, 2007, the Governing Board of the Cajon Valley Union School District held a Public Hearing and approved a Resolution accepting the School Facilities Needs Analysis (SFNA) report establishing Level 2 Alternative School Facilities Fees in accordance with Government Code Section 65995 and Education Code Section 17620.  Per adoption of the the Resolution, school facilities fees will be assessed as follows:

Statutory Level 1 fees will remain unchanged at $.26 per square foot for all commercial & industrial construction.
 
Alternative Level 2  fees will remain unchanged at $2.87 per square foot of habitable area for all residential construction.

All fees are calculated per square foot of assessable space determined by the local building department for all commercial/industrial and residential construction.  Fees are due prior to the issuance of a building permit.

The following forms, generated by the County of San Diego or City of El Cajon, must be submitted with payment to Cajon Valley Union School District:

If your project is within the County of San Diego - Required Agency Clearances, DPLU #510
If your project is within the City of El Cajon - Certificate of Compliance

NOTE - School fees are not considered a tax exemption, however, you may want to consult with your tax advisor or CPA for additional information.

Exemptions
Demolitions
Refunds
 
CONTACT Sue Miller, Planning Technician
(619) 588-3676
(619) 441-7898 FAX
miller@cajonvalley.net
OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION 165 Roanoke Road  (former Ballantyne School)
El Cajon
Map  (Adobe/PDF format - 268KB)

FEE CALCULATIONS
 

Residential Construction:        $2.87 per sq foot
Commercial Construction:        $.26 per sq foot   

METHOD OF PAYMENT

Personal or Business Checks - Acceptance & Identification Requirements
Money Order
Cashier Check

Please make all checks payable to CVUSD

**Sorry - no cash or credit cards**

FORMS Application for Refund of School Fees
Application for Exemption from School Fees
(Adobe/PDF format)

Exemptions

Projects that total 500 square feet or less are exempt from school fees.  Non-habitable areas such as agricultural buildings, barns, or personal storage may be exempt from school fees. Other exemptions may include religious facilities, and federal, state, or local government facilities.  Reconstruction of destroyed or damaged buildings may also be exempt.  For additional information review the Application for Exemption from School Fees or contact our office.

Demolitions

You may receive square footage credit if a building has been demolished in relation to the planned new construction.  To receive credit you must submit the following:

Proof that the building has been demolished.
Copy of the Residential Building Record obtained from the Tax Assessor's office located at 200 S. Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, (619) 401-5700.

Refunds

An Application for Refund of School Fees should be submitted, along with documentation stating the reason for the refund request, to the Long-Range Planning Department.  If your project has been abandoned/canceled, please submit a statement or computer printout from the City of El Cajon or County of San Diego building department stating that the project has been abandoned/canceled.  Please note that a 3% processing fee may be deducted from your refund under Education Code 17624. 

CEDAR FIRE INFORMATION   (updated 02/06)
In October 2003, the Cedar Fire destroyed many homes within the Crest and Blossom Valley areas.  If you are planning to rebuild your home, you may be subject to school fees or an exemption.  Please read the following information:

      Rebuilding Your Home After The Cedar Fire   (Adobe/PDF format)
      District Boundary Map (Adobe/PDF format)
      Application For Exemption From School Fees (Adobe/PDF format)
 




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