Fees & Fee Estimates
Development Fees, Made Clear
Understand what to expect, how fees are structured, and get a tailored estimate for your project, before you submit plans.
Development fees vary based on your project type, size, location, and required improvements.
In Yuba County, fees are not one flat number. They are made up of several components tied to specific parts of your project.
These may include planning, building, impact, and utility-related fees, depending on the scope of development.
Planning & Entitlement Fees
Costs associated with zoning review, land use approvals, and environmental review (if required).
Building & Permit Fees
Plan check, permits, inspections, and construction-related approvals.
Development Impact Fees
Fees that support infrastructure such as roads, parks, public facilities, and services (may include outside agencies).
Utility & Infrastructure Fees
Water, wastewater, drainage, and other system-related costs (may include outside agencies).
Development fees in Yuba County include both County fees and fees from partner agencies. This page is designed to help you understand the full picture and access the most current fee schedules in one place.
Not sure where to start? The fastest way to understand your total cost is to request a comprehensive fee estimate.
These are fees managed by Yuba County departments and are typically required during planning, permitting, and construction.
- Community Development & Services Agency (CDSA) Fee Schedules
- Yuba County Planning Fees: Applies to land use approvals such as subdivisions and use permits (when required based on zoning). Want to check your development zoning – check zoning using Gridics.
- Planning Fees – updated annually on July 1st
- Yuba County Building Department Fees: Covers plan check, permits, and inspections for construction.
- Building General Fees – updated annually on July 1st
- Building Construction Fees – Updated annually on July 1st
- Environmental Health Fees: Applies to food facilities, septic systems, medical waste, hazardous materials, and public water systems.
- Environmental Health Fees – Updated annually on _________
- Public Works Fees: Includes grading, encroachment permits, and improvement plan review and inspection.
- Public Works Fees – Updated annually on _________
These fees support infrastructure such as roads, public facilities, and services, and are typically based on project type and size. Because impact fees vary by location and improvement area, the most accurate way to understand them is through a comprehensive fee estimate.
Examples include:
- Yuba County Impact Fee Escalation Table – Updated annually on July 1st
- South Yuba Transportation Improvement Authority (SYTIA) – outside agency impact fee that is invoiced with your Building Permit. Updated annually on ________
- Plumas Lake Specific Plan / North Arboga Study Area Road Fee – Updated annually on ________
- Three Rivers Levee Improvement Authority (TRLIA) – outside agency impact fee that is invoiced with your Building Permit. Updated annually on _______
These fees are required by outside agencies and vary depending on your project location.
- School Fees: Generally charged on a square foot basis.
Fees required for connection to municipal water, sewer, and/or flood protection, required in areas covered by a utility district.
- Linda County Water District
- Olivehurst Public Utility District (OPUD)
- Reclamation District 784 (RD 784) – updated annually ________
- Feather River Air Quality Management District (FRAQMD)
The total cost of development depends on several key factors:
- Project type (industrial, commercial, residential)
- Building size and site conditions
- Infrastructure needs (water, sewer, roads)
- Required improvements and off-site work
Because every project is different, the most accurate way to understand your costs is through a review of the complete construction plan set.
We understand the value of an estimate in the early stage of development, so Yuba County offers comprehensive fee estimates to give you a clear picture of development costs early in the process.
Instead of reviewing multiple fee schedules across departments and agencies, we coordinate internally to provide a consolidated estimate tailored to your project.
A comprehensive estimate provides a high-level summary of expected development fees based on your project details. It will include:
- County planning and building fees
- Development impact fees
- Utility and infrastructure-related costs
- Coordination with applicable outside agencies
This estimate helps you evaluate feasibility, plan budgets, and move forward with confidence.
Important Note: Estimates are based on the information provided and are intended for planning purposes only. Final fees are determined through formal review and permitting processes.
Request a Comprehensive
Fee Estimate
Submit your project details and our team will prepare a customized preliminary estimate to support your planning and decision-making.
Prefer to talk it through?
Contact Economic Development directly.
(530) 635-5028
economicdevelopment@yuba.gov