El Monte's code says City impact fees apply to an ADU from 750 sq ft, but the published sources here do not establish a local impact-fee dollar total. The City publishes school fees for ADUs over 500 sq ft and a building permit fee formula based on valuation.
Last verified 2026-10-18. Rules change; the City of El Monte Building & Safety Division has the final word ((626) 580-2050).
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El Monte Municipal Code 17.110.030(S)(1) directs owners to pay applicable parks, traffic, water and sewer impact fees for an ADU of 750 sq ft or larger. The City's cited materials do not establish the dollar amounts for a particular lot.
El Monte Municipal Code 17.110.030(S)(1)Government Code 66311.5(c)(1) bars impact fees on an ADU with 750 sq ft of interior livable space or less. The City code's '750 or larger' wording and the state text differ at exactly 750 sq ft, so confirm that boundary with Building & Safety.
California Government Code 66311.5(c)(1)Ask the City of El Monte Building & Safety Division before you rely on these.
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El Monte Municipal Code 17.110.030(S)(1) says applicable City impact fees begin at 750 sq ft. Government Code 66311.5(c)(1) bars them through 750 sq ft of interior livable space, so the two sources differ at exactly 750 sq ft; confirm that case with Building & Safety.
For an initial school-fee estimate, the City's FY 2026/2027 Building Permit Fee Schedule lists a residential range of $3.36-$3.43 per sq ft for projects over 500 sq ft, varying by district. The district must confirm the charge.
For an initial fee estimate when valuation exceeds $100,000, the City's FY 2026/2027 Building Permit Fee Schedule lists a base $2,413.35 plus $12.49 for each additional $1,000 or fraction. Standard plan check adds 85% of the permit fee, with a listed minimum; the City must confirm the total.
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