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Rates and Exemptions

What projects need CDDD Deposits?

All projects requiring a building permit (under Chapter 24.02 of San José Municipal Code) also require a CDDD Deposit. These include residential and non-residential:

  • New construction projects
  • Alteration projects
  • Demolition projects

Which projects are exempt from the Deposit Requirement?

  • Work for which only a plumbing, electrical, or mechanical permit is required
  • Seismic tie-down projects
  • The installation or replacement of shelves
  • Installation of pre-fabricated patio enclosures and covers where no foundation or other structural building modifications are required
  • Installation of pre-fabricated accessories such as signs or antennas where no structural building modifications are required
  • All new roofs and roofing projects with tear-off
  • Installation of swimming pools and spas

The exemption applies to:

  • The area to be excavated
  • Any pad area for pool/spa equipment in excess of 16 sq. ft.

The exemption does not apply to other related construction or alterations for other pool and spa equipment or accessories or other portions of the project.

How is my deposit calculated?

Building Segment

Deposit per Sq. Ft.

Minimum Valuation

Maximum Sq. Ft. Subject to Deposit

Residential new construction

$0.20

$115,000

125,000 detached
100,000 attached

Non-residential new construction

$0.10

$135,000

25,000 commercial
75,000 industrial

Residential alterations

$1.16

$2,000

None

Non-residential alterations

$0.35

$5,000

None

Residential demolition

$0.35

$5,000

None

Non-residential demolition

$0.10

None

None

 

Flat Rate

   

Roof project with tear-off

None

None

None

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Your deposit is determined by the size and type of project.

 

 

Last Modified Date: 1/7/2009

 
 

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