Current state law exempts a Rancho Cordova ADU of 750 sq ft or less from impact fees, while the City's older FAQ says less than 750. Folsom Cordova Unified publishes a school rate for larger ADUs in its Rancho Cordova area; other fee totals need confirmation.
Last verified 2026-10-18. Rules change; the City of Rancho Cordova planning desk has the final word (916-851-8700).
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Rancho Cordova's ADU FAQ prints a City impact-fee exemption for ADUs less than 750 sq ft. Government Code section 66311.5(c)(1), shown above, now exempts 750 sq ft or less. Confirm the City's bill at exactly that size.
City of Rancho Cordova ADU FAQ, impact fees; Gov. Code 66311.5(c)(1)Folsom Cordova Unified's fee page lists a residential rate for its Rancho Cordova area, effective April 16, 2026, and excludes ADUs of 500 sq ft or less. Use the published rate shown above for an estimate only after confirming the district serving the lot.
Folsom Cordova Unified School District, Development Impact FeesAsk the City of Rancho Cordova planning desk before you rely on these.
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Government Code section 66311.5(c)(1) exempts an ADU with 750 sq ft of interior livable space or less. The City's ADU FAQ still says less than 750 sq ft, so ask Planning to apply the current state-law boundary.
Folsom Cordova Unified School District lists the residential rate shown above in its Rancho Cordova area, above its 500 sq ft ADU exclusion. Confirm the district for the address before using that rate for a fee estimate.
Government Code section 66311.5(c)(1) gives the impact-fee exemption shown above. The Rancho Cordova area research did not confirm a City permit total or parcel-specific water and sewer charges; ask the City and utilities for their estimates.
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