CVAG Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF)

“Two years later, in 1989, the TUMF was established as a one-time impact fee charged on all new development occurring within the Coachella Valley. Monies collected through the TUMF program are applied to transportation-related capital facilities and infrastructure required to serve new growth in the region and are intended to compliment revenue generated through Riverside County's Measure A sales tax.”

“TUMF assessments are collected for specified, prioritized regional road improvements, as set out in the TPPS. In reliance on the anticipated TUMF assessments, CVAG has authorized the expenditures and obligations associated with the highest priority road projects. CVAG has established and administers the accounts required for the projects financed with TUMF funds.”

1989-07-01

“WHEREAS, the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) program was implemented July 1, 1989 to help fund construction of the regional system of highways and arterials in the Coachella Valley (the "Eastern Riverside County TUMF program);”

“5.0 Exemptions — Low Income Housing is EXEMPT from paying TUMF obligations.”

“Upon sufficient evidence that the building permit has been subsequently surrendered to the issuing jurisdiction, or is otherwise rendered void and of no effect, and provided that no action whatsoever has been undertaken pursuant to the permit, CVAG shall make refund of the full amount of the TUMF paid at permit issuance directly to the permittee. Said refund shall be without interest.”