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Flood Protection In-Lieu Fee

Levied by City of West Sacramento on new development in West Sacramento. Authorized under the Mitigation Fee Act - Gov. Code Sec. 66000 et seq. Collected other: prior to occupancy.

What one house pays

$3,162

For a typical home: a 2,000 sq ft detached house on a 0.13 acre lot, on a new subdivision lot — this fee varies by zone and house size, so see the full schedule below.

Share of West Sacramento's total
4%
Total one-time fees here
$86,648
Adjustment
Adjusts yearly · ENR construction cost index · January
what the document says

annual, ENR-CCI (20 cities), each January 1, by the ratio of the most recent July index

Next expected change
1 Jan 2027 rate on file is stale
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A scheduled adjustment has passed since this rate took effect

This fee escalates annually. The rate on file is effective 1 Jan 2025, and at least one adjustment has fallen due since. The current amount is probably different, and for an indexed fee almost certainly higher. The next change after that is expected 1 Jan 2027.

The figure is published as held rather than projected forward, because a number computed from an index is not a number quoted from an adopted schedule. It is flagged so you can check the agency's current schedule before relying on it.

The record

Why it exists

“The purpose of the flood in lieu impact fees is to help fund the local share of a $1.2 billion federally authorized flood control project that protects the City of West Sacramento.”

Development Impact Fees Annual Report with Five-Year Findings, fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, section B "3. Flood In-Lieu Impact Fee Fund", p.3 · source document ↗
What it pays for

“The city's cost share for the federal project includes improvements to the levees, the purchase of land for levee improvements and mitigation, relocations of existing structures, project design, engineering, construction management, and contingency costs. There are plans in the 2026 calendar year to spend the $1.5 million in -excess revenue for a mitigation endowment project.”

Development Impact Fees Annual Report with Five-Year Findings, FY ending June 30, 2025, section B "3. Flood In-Lieu Impact Fee Fund", p.3 · source document ↗
Where it applies

“1 Zone 1 includes the Triangle Area and Pioneer Bluff east of South River Road (high ground) and Zone 2 is the Southern area of the city that is not part of the Urban Infill Area a and Zone 3 is the Urban Infill Area per Resolution 24-20 (See Map attached).”

Book of Fees sheet "FLOOD PROTECTION IN-LIEU FEE", footnote 1 to section A. FEES, page 1 of 2, PDF p.52 · source document ↗
When it was adopted

2007-07-02 (effective date of Resolution 07-34)

“FLOOD PROTECTION IN-LIEU FEE | Resolution 07-34 ... Jul. 2, 2007 | Resolution 22-84 ... Sept. 19, 2022 | Resolution 23-38 ... June 7, 2023 | Resolution 24-20 ... July 1, 2024 | Inflationary Adjustment ... Jan. 1, 2025”

City of West Sacramento Book of Fees sheet "FLOOD PROTECTION IN-LIEU FEE", Description/Authority/Effective Date block, page 1 of 2, inside the Engineering Division fee schedule November 2025 (effective November 1, 2025), PDF p.52 · source document ↗
Who adopted it

Resolution 07-34

“FLOOD PROTECTION IN-LIEU FEE | Resolution 07-34 ... Jul. 2, 2007 | Resolution 22-84 ... Sept. 19, 2022 | Resolution 23-38 ... June 7, 2023 | Resolution 24-20 ... July 1, 2024 | Inflationary Adjustment ... Jan. 1, 2025”

City of West Sacramento Book of Fees sheet "FLOOD PROTECTION IN-LIEU FEE", Description/Authority/Effective Date block, page 1 of 2, inside the Engineering Division fee schedule November 2025 (effective November 1, 2025), PDF p.52 · source document ↗
When it is paid

other: prior to occupancy

“Chapter 15.50 of the City of West Sacramento Municipal Code provides that developers demonstrate that, prior to occupancy, new structures have two-hundred-year flood protection through either: (i) the construction of flood improvements or other mitigation measures beyond those otherwise required by the City's Flood Plan Management Ordinance (Title 18); or (ii) the payment to the City of an in-lieu fee.”

Book of Fees sheet "FLOOD PROTECTION IN-LIEU FEE", "Fee Schedule" opening paragraph, page 1 of 2, PDF p.52 · source document ↗
Who collects it

“Administered by the Finance Department”

Book of Fees sheet "FLOOD PROTECTION IN-LIEU FEE", page footer, pages 1 and 2 of 2, PDF pp.52-53 · source document ↗
Credits and offsets

“Chapter 15.50 of the City of West Sacramento Municipal Code provides that developers demonstrate that, prior to occupancy, new structures have two-hundred-year flood protection through either: (i) the construction of flood improvements or other mitigation measures beyond those otherwise required by the City's Flood Plan Management Ordinance (Title 18); or (ii) the payment to the City of an in-lieu fee.”

Book of Fees sheet "FLOOD PROTECTION IN-LIEU FEE", "Fee Schedule" opening paragraph, page 1 of 2, PDF p.52 — this is the document's own statement that construction of flood improvements is the alternative discharge; no separate credit, reimbursement or waiver clause is printed for this fee · source document ↗

Every published rate

Land useHouse sizeBasisEffectiveAmount
Zone 2 (Southern area of the city not part of the Urban Infill Area)
Single-family detached >2,500 sq. ft. per DU 1 Jan 2025 $4,391
the line this rate was read from

“A. FEES | Summary of Flood Protection In-Lieu Fees (2024) | Zone 1 | Zone 2 | Zone 3 ... Residential Per Dwelling Unit, Single-Family [2] ... >2,500 sq. ft. $871 $4,391 $1,756 ... [1] "Zone 1 includes the Triangle Area and Pioneer Bluff east of South River Road (high ground) and Zone 2 is the Southern area of the city that is not part of the Urban Infill Area and Zone 3 is the Urban Infill Area per Resolution 24-20 (See Map attached)." [2] Gross building square feet.”

City of West Sacramento Book of Fees, Flood Protection In-Lieu Fee Schedule (Municipal Code ch. 15.50), section "A. FEES", table "Summary of Flood Protection In-Lieu Fees (2024)", three zone columns · source document ↗
Single-family detached 1,101-2,500 sq. ft.this home per DU 1 Jan 2025 $3,162

“A. FEES | Summary of Flood Protection In-Lieu Fees (2024) | Zone 1 | Zone 2 | Zone 3 ... Residential Per Dwelling Unit, Single-Family [2] ... 1,101-2,500 sq. ft. $627 $3,162 $1,265 ... [1] "Zone 1 includes the Triangle Area and Pioneer Bluff east of South River Road (high ground) and Zone 2 is the Southern area of the city that is not part of the Urban Infill Area and Zone 3 is the Urban Infill Area per Resolution 24-20 (See Map attached)." [2] Gross building square feet.”

City of West Sacramento Book of Fees, Flood Protection In-Lieu Fee Schedule (Municipal Code ch. 15.50), section "A. FEES", table "Summary of Flood Protection In-Lieu Fees (2024)", three zone columns · source document ↗
Multi-family >900 sq. ft. per DU — $2,336
the line this rate was read from

“Multi-Family 4 | >900 sq. ft. | $198 | $2,336 | $934" (columns headed "Zone 1 1 Zone 2 1 Zone 3 1", under "Residential — Per Dwelling Unit")”

the levying document · source document ↗
Single-family detached <1,100 sq. ft. per DU 1 Jan 2025 $1,932
the line this rate was read from

“A. FEES | Summary of Flood Protection In-Lieu Fees (2024) | Zone 1 | Zone 2 | Zone 3 ... Residential Per Dwelling Unit, Single-Family [2] ... <1,100 sq. ft. $383 $1,932 $771 ... [1] "Zone 1 includes the Triangle Area and Pioneer Bluff east of South River Road (high ground) and Zone 2 is the Southern area of the city that is not part of the Urban Infill Area and Zone 3 is the Urban Infill Area per Resolution 24-20 (See Map attached)." [2] Gross building square feet.”

City of West Sacramento Book of Fees, Flood Protection In-Lieu Fee Schedule (Municipal Code ch. 15.50), section "A. FEES", table "Summary of Flood Protection In-Lieu Fees (2024)", three zone columns · source document ↗
Multi-family <900 sq. ft. per DU — $1,557
the line this rate was read from

“Multi-Family 4 | <900 sq. ft. | $132 | $1,557 | $622" (columns headed "Zone 1 1 Zone 2 1 Zone 3 1", under "Residential — Per Dwelling Unit")”

the levying document · source document ↗
Zone 3 (Urban Infill Area per Resolution 24-20)
Single-family detached >2,500 sq. ft. per DU 1 Jan 2025 $1,756
the line this rate was read from

“A. FEES | Summary of Flood Protection In-Lieu Fees (2024) | Zone 1 | Zone 2 | Zone 3 ... Residential Per Dwelling Unit, Single-Family [2] ... >2,500 sq. ft. $871 $4,391 $1,756 ... [1] "Zone 1 includes the Triangle Area and Pioneer Bluff east of South River Road (high ground) and Zone 2 is the Southern area of the city that is not part of the Urban Infill Area and Zone 3 is the Urban Infill Area per Resolution 24-20 (See Map attached)." [2] Gross building square feet.”

City of West Sacramento Book of Fees, Flood Protection In-Lieu Fee Schedule (Municipal Code ch. 15.50), section "A. FEES", table "Summary of Flood Protection In-Lieu Fees (2024)", three zone columns · source document ↗
Single-family detached 1,101-2,500 sq. ft. per DU 1 Jan 2025 $1,265
the line this rate was read from

“A. FEES | Summary of Flood Protection In-Lieu Fees (2024) | Zone 1 | Zone 2 | Zone 3 ... Residential Per Dwelling Unit, Single-Family [2] ... 1,101-2,500 sq. ft. $627 $3,162 $1,265 ... [1] "Zone 1 includes the Triangle Area and Pioneer Bluff east of South River Road (high ground) and Zone 2 is the Southern area of the city that is not part of the Urban Infill Area and Zone 3 is the Urban Infill Area per Resolution 24-20 (See Map attached)." [2] Gross building square feet.”

City of West Sacramento Book of Fees, Flood Protection In-Lieu Fee Schedule (Municipal Code ch. 15.50), section "A. FEES", table "Summary of Flood Protection In-Lieu Fees (2024)", three zone columns · source document ↗
Multi-family >900 sq. ft. per DU — $934.00
the line this rate was read from

“Multi-Family 4 | >900 sq. ft. | $198 | $2,336 | $934" (columns headed "Zone 1 1 Zone 2 1 Zone 3 1", under "Residential — Per Dwelling Unit")”

the levying document · source document ↗
Single-family detached <1,100 sq. ft. per DU 1 Jan 2025 $771.00
the line this rate was read from

“A. FEES | Summary of Flood Protection In-Lieu Fees (2024) | Zone 1 | Zone 2 | Zone 3 ... Residential Per Dwelling Unit, Single-Family [2] ... <1,100 sq. ft. $383 $1,932 $771 ... [1] "Zone 1 includes the Triangle Area and Pioneer Bluff east of South River Road (high ground) and Zone 2 is the Southern area of the city that is not part of the Urban Infill Area and Zone 3 is the Urban Infill Area per Resolution 24-20 (See Map attached)." [2] Gross building square feet.”

City of West Sacramento Book of Fees, Flood Protection In-Lieu Fee Schedule (Municipal Code ch. 15.50), section "A. FEES", table "Summary of Flood Protection In-Lieu Fees (2024)", three zone columns · source document ↗
Multi-family <900 sq. ft. per DU — $622.00
the line this rate was read from

“Multi-Family 4 | <900 sq. ft. | $132 | $1,557 | $622" (columns headed "Zone 1 1 Zone 2 1 Zone 3 1", under "Residential — Per Dwelling Unit")”

the levying document · source document ↗
Zone 1 (Triangle Area and Pioneer Bluff east of South River Road, high ground)
Single-family detached >2,500 sq. ft. per DU 1 Jan 2025 $871.00
the line this rate was read from

“A. FEES | Summary of Flood Protection In-Lieu Fees (2024) | Zone 1 | Zone 2 | Zone 3 ... Residential Per Dwelling Unit, Single-Family [2] ... >2,500 sq. ft. $871 $4,391 $1,756 ... [1] "Zone 1 includes the Triangle Area and Pioneer Bluff east of South River Road (high ground) and Zone 2 is the Southern area of the city that is not part of the Urban Infill Area and Zone 3 is the Urban Infill Area per Resolution 24-20 (See Map attached)." [2] Gross building square feet.”

City of West Sacramento Book of Fees, Flood Protection In-Lieu Fee Schedule (Municipal Code ch. 15.50), section "A. FEES", table "Summary of Flood Protection In-Lieu Fees (2024)", three zone columns · source document ↗
Single-family detached 1,101-2,500 sq. ft. per DU 1 Jan 2025 $627.00
the line this rate was read from

“A. FEES | Summary of Flood Protection In-Lieu Fees (2024) | Zone 1 | Zone 2 | Zone 3 ... Residential Per Dwelling Unit, Single-Family [2] ... 1,101-2,500 sq. ft. $627 $3,162 $1,265 ... [1] "Zone 1 includes the Triangle Area and Pioneer Bluff east of South River Road (high ground) and Zone 2 is the Southern area of the city that is not part of the Urban Infill Area and Zone 3 is the Urban Infill Area per Resolution 24-20 (See Map attached)." [2] Gross building square feet.”

City of West Sacramento Book of Fees, Flood Protection In-Lieu Fee Schedule (Municipal Code ch. 15.50), section "A. FEES", table "Summary of Flood Protection In-Lieu Fees (2024)", three zone columns · source document ↗
Single-family detached <1,100 sq. ft. per DU 1 Jan 2025 $383.00
the line this rate was read from

“A. FEES | Summary of Flood Protection In-Lieu Fees (2024) | Zone 1 | Zone 2 | Zone 3 ... Residential Per Dwelling Unit, Single-Family [2] ... <1,100 sq. ft. $383 $1,932 $771 ... [1] "Zone 1 includes the Triangle Area and Pioneer Bluff east of South River Road (high ground) and Zone 2 is the Southern area of the city that is not part of the Urban Infill Area and Zone 3 is the Urban Infill Area per Resolution 24-20 (See Map attached)." [2] Gross building square feet.”

City of West Sacramento Book of Fees, Flood Protection In-Lieu Fee Schedule (Municipal Code ch. 15.50), section "A. FEES", table "Summary of Flood Protection In-Lieu Fees (2024)", three zone columns · source document ↗
Multi-family >900 sq. ft. per DU — $198.00
the line this rate was read from

“Multi-Family 4 | >900 sq. ft. | $198 | $2,336 | $934" (columns headed "Zone 1 1 Zone 2 1 Zone 3 1", under "Residential — Per Dwelling Unit")”

the levying document · source document ↗
Multi-family <900 sq. ft. per DU — $132.00
the line this rate was read from

“Multi-Family 4 | <900 sq. ft. | $132 | $1,557 | $622" (columns headed "Zone 1 1 Zone 2 1 Zone 3 1", under "Residential — Per Dwelling Unit")”

the levying document · source document ↗

1 superseded rate on file for this fee and is not shown: they are kept so a figure quoted from an older schedule can still be traced.

About these figures

Quoted, not summarized. Every amount and fact on this page is copied from the official document it links to. If we couldn’t find something in a document, we leave it blank instead of guessing.

Before any discounts. Some fees offer credits, waivers or phase-ins. They’re listed above but not subtracted, because whether you qualify depends on your project.

Check the date. Fees change. This page shows what was in force on the date at the top, with a link to the document that set it, so you can confirm the current amount yourself. How all of this is put together.

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