Impact Fees

To ensure that new development in the city pays its fair share towards funding affordable housing, transportation improvements, and capital facilities, certain developments must pay impact fees as part of their building permit process. Fee amounts are based on the date when a complete Building Permit Application is submitted.

Determine Impact Fees for Your Project

Reports and Studies

5-Year Impact Fee Review and Update Reports City of Oakland Impact Fee Reports Impact Fee Nexus Studies & Economic Feasibility Study

Codes and Regulations

Forms and Waivers

Please use the forms below to request a reduction or waiver of impact fees. Any questions should be directed to Susan Olson, Administrative Analyst, at solson@oaklandca.gov or (510) 238-4797.

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Types of Projects Subject to Impact Fees:

  • Affordable Housing Impact Fees
    • New housing units (including single-family, townhome, multi-family, live/work, and work/live units)
  • Transportation and Capital Improvements Impact Fees
    • New housing units (including single family, townhome, multi-family, live/work, and work/live units)
    • New nonresidential projects
    • Nonresidential projects with additional floor area
    • Nonresidential projects with a "Change and Intensification of Use"
  • Jobs/Housing Impact Fees (for projects that are 25,000 square feet or greater)
    • New nonresidential buildings or additions for office or warehouse projects
    • Nonresidential projects with a "Change and Intensification of Use" to an office or warehouse
    • A nonresidential building that is vacant for a year or more that obtains a building permit for an office or warehouse activity
  • School Fees
    • (Residential = $4.08 per sf and Commercial = $0.66 per sf)

For more information on Permit Fees contact the following:

  • Planning Permit Fees, contact the Zoning Hotline at (510) 238-3911
  • Building Permit Fees, typically a rough estimate is 4 - 6% of the project evaluation, for more detailed information visit the Building Permit Counter at 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Second Floor, Suite 2114, Oakland.
  • New meter water fees outlined on EBMUD's website.