Residential Fee Deferral
SCC Chapter 16.120 - Enacted 1997

The Residential Fee Deferral Program encourages the construction of residential developments in the County of Sacramento.

What County Impact Fees may be deferred?

• Antelope Fee Program (Roadway and Park)
• Vineyard Fee Program (Roadway, Park, Library and Transit)
• Sacramento County Transportation Development Fee Program (Roadway and Transit)

Application and Security Requirements:

Requires an application, execution and recording of an agreement against the property, and payment of 10% of fees.

Download Residential Fee Deferral Application and Recordable Agreement (County) - PDF

Download Residential Fee Deferral Application and Recordable Agreement (SASD) - PDF

Download Residential Fee Deferral Application and Recordable Agreement (SRCSD) - PDF

Fee Deferral Period, Fee Increases and Interest Penalties:

• Fees for single family homes are deferred to the close of escrow for each lot or 15 months from date of issuance of permits, whichever is less.
• Fees for multi-family residential projects may be deferred to the close of permanent loan financing or 15 months from date of issuance of permits, whichever is less.
• Fees deferred shall be paid at the rates applicable at the time of payment and are, therefore, subject to any rate increase/decrease adopted during the deferral period. 
• Interest penalties apply if deferred fees are not paid within the maximum fee deferral period.

Application Fees:

• Requires a non-refundable administrative processing fee of $275.00 per building permit.