Please find below our Schedule of Plan Check Fees (rates are effective as of November 1, 2014).
For your convenience a copy of the fees can also be downloaded here: Schedule of Plan Check Fees.pdf
SCHEDULE OF PLAN CHECK FEES
| CATEGORY | DEFINITION | FEES + SERVICES |
| CONCEPT REVIEW | Preliminary submittal for intended scope of work. The concept review fee will be applied towards any further plan check fees. | $100.00 |
| RENOVATION & MODERNIZATION | No added building square footage, building foundation, exterior walls remain intact. | $100.00 plan check (including 1 recheck, 1 site inspection); additions under 250 square feet will be considered renovations. |
| ADDITION + RENOVATION | Square footage added or reconstructed; at least 50% of final project comprised of existing building foundations and exterior walls. | $500 plan check (including 1 recheck, 1 site inspection) plus $0.075 per square foot; $200 per additional project recheck; if excavating, grading bond with HOA and 10% management fee. |
| REDEVELOPMENT | Majority of square footage added or reconstructed; less than 50% of final project comprised of existing building foundations and exterior walls. |
$1,000 plan check (including 1 recheck, 2 site inspections) plus $0.15 per square foot; $200 per additional project recheck; if excavating, grading bond with HOA and 10% management fee. |
| MANSION SURCHARGE | For total square footage of 10,000 feet or more; in addition to all other fees. | $0.10 per square foot |
GRADING BOND
For major grading projects where the City of Los Angeles will require a grading bond, a grading bond agreement with the SDHA will be required as well. The amount is typically equal to the amount issued by the City of Los Angeles, plus an additional 10% non-refundable management fee. A Grading Bond agreement letter and invoice will be issued separately from the Plan Check Fees.
