Central Unified School District proposes higher fees on new home and apartment construction to offset the number of new students and the resulting need for more classrooms. The Level 2 fees would increase from $5.16 to $5.20 per square foot. For a 2,000-square-foot home, the buyer would pay an extra...
Lawmakers Eye Limits on Local Housing Project Fees
In the latest bid to combat California’s affordable housing crisis, state lawmakers on Monday announced a package of bills to limit development fees that can add tens of thousands of dollars to the price of a new home. However, local governments depend heavily on the fees, which typically are used...
Central Unified Mulls Lowering Fees for New Home Construction
The cost of new homes built in Central Unified School District is likely to go down slightly. The Central Unified board on Tuesday will vote on lowering developer fees that are collected to help pay for new schools. If the board approves the change, Central's fees would be $5.16 per...