{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"65940.2","citation":"Gov. Code, § 65940.2","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 7. PLANNING AND LAND USE [65000. - 66499.58.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-7"},{"name":"DIVISION 1. PLANNING AND ZONING [65000. - 66345.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-7/division-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4.5. Review and Approval of Development Projects [65920. - 65964.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-7/division-1/chapter-4.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Applications for Development Projects [65940. - 65945.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-7/division-1/chapter-4.5/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 752, Sec. 1.   (AB 3012)   Effective January 1, 2025.","effective":"2025-01-01","html":"<p>(a) A city or county that has an internet website shall make a fee estimate tool that the public can use to calculate an estimate of fees and exactions for a proposed housing development project available on its internet website. A city or county may choose the format of the fee estimate tool.</p><p>(1) The fee estimate tool shall calculate an estimate of fees for a proposed housing development project, including, but not limited to, the following:</p><p>(A) A fee or charge described in the Mitigation Fee Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/gov/66000\">66000</a>), Chapter 6 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/gov/66010\">66010</a>), Chapter 7 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/gov/66012\">66012</a>), except Section <a href=\"/gov/66013\">66013</a>, Chapter 8 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/gov/66016\">66016</a>), and Chapter 9 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/gov/66020\">66020</a>)).</p><p>(B) In-lieu fees for affordability requirements.</p><p>(C) A construction excise tax.</p><p>(D) In-lieu fees for a requirement that the housing development project provide public art.</p><p>(E) In-lieu fees for dedications of parkland imposed pursuant to Section <a href=\"/gov/66477\">66477</a>.</p><p>(F) A special tax levied on new housing units pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/gov/53311\">53311</a>) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5).</p><p>(2) A city or county shall not be responsible for the accuracy of the estimate provided by the fee estimate tool. A city or county may include a disclaimer regarding the accuracy of the estimate calculated on its internet website under this section.</p><p>(b) (1) A city or county with a population of greater than 500,000 shall meet the requirements of this section on or before July 1, 2031.</p><p>(2) A city or county with a population of 500,000 or fewer shall meet the requirements of this section on or before July 1, 2032.</p><p>(c) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:</p><p>(1) “Affordability requirement” means a requirement imposed as a condition of a development of residential units, that the development include a certain percentage of the units affordable for rent or sale to households with incomes that do not exceed the limits for moderate-income, lower income, very low income, or extremely low income households specified in Sections <a href=\"/hsc/50079.5\">50079.5</a>, <a href=\"/hsc/50093\">50093</a>, <a href=\"/hsc/50105\">50105</a>, and <a href=\"/hsc/50106\">50106</a> of the Health and Safety Code.</p><p>(2) “Housing development project” means a use consisting of any of the following:</p><p>(A) Residential units only.</p><p>(B) Mixed-use developments consisting of residential and nonresidential uses with at least two-thirds of the square footage designated for residential use.</p><p>(C) Transitional housing or supportive housing.</p>","text":"(a) A city or county that has an internet website shall make a fee estimate tool that the public can use to calculate an estimate of fees and exactions for a proposed housing development project available on its internet website. A city or county may choose the format of the fee estimate tool. (1) The fee estimate tool shall calculate an estimate of fees for a proposed housing development project, including, but not limited to, the following: (A) A fee or charge described in the Mitigation Fee Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 66000), Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 66010), Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 66012), except Section 66013, Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 66016), and Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 66020)). (B) In-lieu fees for affordability requirements. (C) A construction excise tax. (D) In-lieu fees for a requirement that the housing development project provide public art. (E) In-lieu fees for dedications of parkland imposed pursuant to Section 66477. (F) A special tax levied on new housing units pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 53311) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5). (2) A city or county shall not be responsible for the accuracy of the estimate provided by the fee estimate tool. A city or county may include a disclaimer regarding the accuracy of the estimate calculated on its internet website under this section. (b) (1) A city or county with a population of greater than 500,000 shall meet the requirements of this section on or before July 1, 2031. (2) A city or county with a population of 500,000 or fewer shall meet the requirements of this section on or before July 1, 2032. (c) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) “Affordability requirement” means a requirement imposed as a condition of a development of residential units, that the development include a certain percentage of the units affordable for rent or sale to households with incomes that do not exceed the limits for moderate-income, lower income, very low income, or extremely low income households specified in Sections 50079.5, 50093, 50105, and 50106 of the Health and Safety Code. (2) “Housing development project” means a use consisting of any of the following: (A) Residential units only. (B) Mixed-use developments consisting of residential and nonresidential uses with at least two-thirds of the square footage designated for residential use. (C) Transitional housing or supportive housing.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/applications-for-development-projects-65940-2","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}