Board approves increase in developer fees for new construction

What happened

The Board approved Resolution #26-27 raising school facility developer fees to $5.38/sq ft for residential and $0.87/sq ft for commercial/industrial construction (district collects 70% per its Acalanes fee-sharing agreement), effective 60 days after the August 17, 2026 approval date.

Why it matters to families

This raises costs on new residential and commercial development in the district and increases dedicated facilities funding, a material fiscal and policy change affecting developers and future facilities revenue.

The evidence

"The new rate proposed is $5.38 per square foot for residential construction and $0.87 per square foot for commercial/industrial construction... The new developer fee rates will be assessed sixty (60) days from the Board approval date, which is August 17, 2026... Motion Carried 5-0"

The source