Multifamily Fee Survey 2017

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1 Multifamily Fee Survey 2017 The SDCAA s annual Multi-Family Fee Survey is intended to track the latest fees assessed by cities and the county on multifamily properties in the San Diego Region. In May, the County of San Diego and all cities in the San Diego Region received surveys asking about each jurisdiction housing stock, and information on current sewer, trash, and water rates for multifamily properties, and if there will be changes in the rates beginning in Fiscal Year beginning July 1 or Calendar Year beginning January 1. The responses on teh following pages were submitted by all of the cities in the region. Please note that the information is accurate as of the printing of this publication, but may be subject to change. Did you know... SDCAA s Value Solutions insurance program brokered by Successful Solutions features group medical, dental, retirement plans, workers compensation and liability insurance offerings. To learn more about the insurance program, offerings, information on Medical and workers comp insurance visit sdcaabenefits.org Uniting Talent with Opporty To view a resume or post a job listing, visit the Career Center, under the Services tab of SDCAA.com > On Site Manager > Leasing Agent > Leasing Manager > Property Manager > Assistant Manager > Resident Relations > Regional Property Manager > Asset Manager > Director of Property Management > Senior Property Manager > HR Assistant > Porter Housekeeper/Groundskeeper > Maintenance Technician > Maintenance Supervisor August 2017 RentalOwner 23

2 Carlsbad Carlsbad s web address is Members can visit the city s Contact Us website to their questions and general inquiries about city fees and services. : The city s estimated population is 113,725, data came from the CA Department of Finance, E-5 City/County Population Estimates, January 1, Carlsbad has an estimated 46,566 total housing s; approximately 15,889 are rental s, and 583 s are Section 8 as of June 1, The data does not specify if rental s are detached or attached. The data source comes from the California s Department of Finance, January 1, 2017 and The U.S. Census Bureau s American Commy Survey Estimate D. Business License Fee Rental Property: Carlsbad charges a business fee for rental properties. The fee is based on gross receipts, paid per each $1,000 of gross sales per year plus a $25 base fee. The minimum amount for each business license is $31. The revenue collected from the fees go towards the city s General Fund. The City of Carlsbad Wastewater provides sewer throughout the city with exception of the southern and southeast areas of the city, which is either provided by the Leucadia or Vallecitos Water Districts. For calendar year , the current rate for the City of Carlsbad will remain at $3.29 per per of water used for Multifamily, and at $27.81 for single family per used; the fee is $41.72 for a single-family home with a second. Leucadia s Residential wastewater service charge is $ per Equivalent Dwelling Unit per year or approximately $28.64 per month (semiannual fee of $156.22). The fee is based on Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs) and is a fixed rate. The fees is added to the property tax bill. The District s new Capacity Fee is $4,006 as of April 13, 2016 per Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU). The capacity fee is a one-time charge for any new connections to the district sewer system. For the Vallecitos Wastewater District, monthly Sewer Service Fee remains at $38.99 for single-family residential, $35.09 for multifamily residential, and $31.19 for mobile homes. Sewer rates are based on usage and can be charged monthly, twice annually, or annually. VWD does not provide information if customers with irrigation meters can deduct irrigation water usage from sewer pass-through charges. Rates are adjusted at the end of each calendar year, the most recent rate took effect on January 30, It is possible that the City Council could raise rates again, but that has not been decided at this time. Irrigation Unit Allotments (Dec-May) (June-Nov) 5/ / ½ " " Carlsbad Municipal Water District serves most of the city; however, southern areas of the city could be in the Olivenhain or Vallecitos Water Districts (please see below). Multifamily properties are assessed two fees; a water delivery fee based on meter size, and a 3-tier water usage fee based on s of water used. Rates are assessed each calendar year, new rates went into effect January 1, 2017; rates for FY are reflected below. The water district has a Mandatory Use Ordinance, which requires use of recycled water for irrigation where recycled water is available. Carlsbad does not charge for submetering. The Carlsbad Municipal Water District, and the Olivenhain and Vallecitos Water Districts provide water services to the City of Carlsbad. s are determined by water meter size and water usage. Carlsbad Municipal Water District Monthly Delivery Multifamily 2017 Single-Family 2017 Rates Rates Tier 1 (0-5 s $3.77 Tier 1 (0-10 s) $3.84 Tier 2 (6-10 s) $4.55 Tier 2 (11-18 s) $4.57 Tier 3 (11+ u nits) $6.80 Tier 3 (19+ s) $6.82 Monthly Base Rate 2017 Rate 2017 Rate 5/8 $ $ ¾ $ $ $ $ ½ $ $1, $ $1, ½ $ Monthly Base Rate - Recycled Water 2017 Rate 2017 Rate 5/8 $ $ ¾ $ $ $ $ ½ $ $1, $ $1, ½ $ Carlsbad Continued from page RentalOwner August 2017

3 Vallecitos Water District Customers in the Vallecitos Water District (VWD) pay combined charges from the VWD, San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA), and the Metropolitan Water District (MWD). The MWD/CWA Standard Water Commodity Rate took effect January 1, Other charges were last changed in January or July 2015 (see below) Ready-to-Serve (July 1, 2015) VWD MWD/CWA 5/8 $18.42 $13.00 ¾ $22.39 $ $31.95 $ $95.87 $ $ $ $ $ Non-Drought Rate Structure per Unit (Jan 1, 2017) Standard Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 Commodity Rate VWD (0.47) $0.57 $1.78 $3.86 MWD/CWA $3.55 $3.55 $3.55 $3.55 Total $3.08 $4.12 $5.33 $7.41 Ready-to-Serve is a fixed monthly charge to cover administrative and operational costs. In addition, there is a Pumping for certain for commies and neighborhoods in the district. The Non- Drought tier rate is determined about the meter size and the number of s used by the property (1 equals 748 gallons). For more information on pumping charges,, and pricing tiers, please visit: Customer Type Base Rate Level 1/ Watch Level 2/Alert Level 3/ Critical Level 4/ Emergency 0-6 Units $2.53 $2.53 $2.66 $2.27 $ Units $4.21 $4.43 $4.63 $5.27 $ Units $4.77 $5.23 $5.96 $7.15 $8.34 Over 80 Units $5.33 $6.13 $6.66 $8.00 $10.67 F. Trash Information Carlsbad s waste hauler is Waste Management (WM), which has an exclusive franchise agreement with the city; the current contract expires June 30, On July 1, 2017, trash rate for three-yard bins increased to $ and to $21.04 for 64 or 96 gallon bins. The billing cycle is every 30 days; trash pick up is once a week Monday through Thursday depending on address. For a complete pricing for 2-6 cubic yard bins and pick-up schedules, please call Waste Management at (760) G. Recycling Information State law requires that all businesses that generate more than 4 cubic yards of waste and multi-family properties that have five or more s are required to participate in the city s recycling program. The charge for recycling for multifamily properties using a three-yard bin increased from $77.61 to $78.60 effective July 1, H. Inspection Information Carlsbad does not perform inspections through the Housing and Neighborhood Services Division. But, the County of San Diego s Health Department does perform sample inspections on hotels and some rentals, and the city is required to inspect Section 8 housing according to federal regulations. Olivenhain Water District The rates below became effective March 31, Rates are set on Voluntary Watch/Level 1, rates as follows: OMWD System Access 5/8" $ /4" $ $ ½ $ $ ½ $ " $ " $ BILL HOWE Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Bill Howe Plumbing We Know Howe! Our Kitchen & Tub Drains Start at Only Commercial & Residential Jetter Service Sewer Camera Service Repairs Re-Pipes New Installation Toilets Faucets Water Heaters Slab Leaks $77.00 Sewer Pipe Lining Pipe & Leak Location Back Flow Certification Bill Howe August 2017 RentalOwner 25

4 Chula Vista Chula Vista s Website is Members can contact certain departments via at departments/contact-us. Chula Vista s estimated population is 267,917 according to the CA State Department of Finance, E-5 Report City/County Population and Housing Estimates, January 1, Chula Vista has an estimated 83,406 attached and detached housing s; of that, 31,322 are rental s, and 3,020 are Section 8 s (Source: U.S. Census Bureau s American Commy s Survey, ). D. Business License and/or Fee Chula Vista does require properties to have a business license, but property owners should contact a Business License Representative at (619) or CVLicenses@chulavistaca.gov for other taxes and fee. Revenue collected from the fees go towards the city s General Fund and the State of California. E. Sewer Rates The City of Chula Vista provides its own sewer service; sewer fees are charged in three ways. 1) Residents within the Otay Water district are charged monthly, 2) residents in the Sweetwater Authority district either are charged a) bi-monthly through the City of Chula Vista s Finance Dept, b) or charged annually through their county tax bill. 3) Residents within the Cal America district pay through their property tax bill. Sewer rates are determined by usage and meter size. Customers that have irrigation meters may deduct irrigation water usage from sewer pass-through charges, but must submit an application for a variance and obtain approval from the city. Sewer rates increased for FY , and will increase again in the next fiscal year. Sewer Rate schedule for Multifamily Dwellings are as follows: Monthly Fixed Service FY 2016/ 17 FY 2017/ 18 FY 2018/ 19 Single Family $12.32 $13.67 $ /8 $11.62 $12.97 $14.53 ¾ $11.62 $12.97 $ $21.66 $24.72 $ ½ $38.41 $44.32 $ $58.49 $67.82 $79.68 Volume per Residential FY 2016/ 17 FY 2017/ 18 FY 2018/ 19 Single-Family $4.07 $4.19 $4.26 Multi-Family $4.13 $4.25 $4.32 Mobile Homes $4.13 $4.25 $32 F. Water Rates The Otay Water and Sweetwater Authority provide water service to the city. Customers in both districts pay fixed and variable rates. Multifamily properties in the Otay Water District currently pay a flat-rate commodity charge; rates increased on January 1, Schedule of water rates are posted below: Otay Water District Multifamily Residential Water Rates Number of Units Rate per Unit or more ¾ - 1 $5.68 $5.74 $ ½ - 2 $5.68 $5.74 $ or larger $5.68 $5.74 $5.81 Single-family Residential Water Rates Number of Units Rate per Unit or more $2.53 $3.95 $5.13 $7.90 Sweetwater Authority Apartments or multifamily properties located in the Sweetwater Authority territory pay a flat rate commodity, a Bi-monthly Readiness to Serve Rate Rate Fixed Systems charge, rate block charge, and other pass through surcharges from the San Diego County Water Authority. Multifamily properties pay a commodity charge of $5.93 HCF (Hundred Cubic Feet), plus the Bi-Monthly Readiness charge depending on the property s meter size, and a rate block charge according to its usage. For more information, please visit: sweetwater.org/236/rates Bi-Monthly Readiness to Serve Rate Unit Rate Block (HCF) 5/8 $ $ $3.86 1" $ $ $ ½ $ $ $ $ $ or more 3 $ $6.90 G. Trash Rate Information Chula Vista uses Republic Services for its trash services, which has an exclusive franchise contract until June 30, The monthly charge for 3-yard bin price increased to $ for pickup once a week effective July 1, State law requires multifamily properties with 5 or more s to recycle if it produces 4 or more cubic yards of trash a week. The rate is charged per for each complex that utilizes commercial bin services, $2.33 each. If they have residential cart service for each then they are charged the residential rate based upon the size of the trash container they select. The last rate increase was July 1, 2016 at $2.29/. J. Inspections Chula Vista has an annual rental inspection program. Housing inspections are conducted every 3-5 years to verify that rental properties meet the minimum requirements of the Uniform and California Housing Code. The program is funded by an annual inspection fee and the business license fee. City does perform Fire Safety inspections and Code Violations inspections on rental housing if a complaint is filed. Annual Inspection Fees 3-6 s $ s $ s $ or more s $312 + $7.13 per over 15 s 26 RentalOwner August 2017

5 Coronado Coronado s website is and members may the city s external at cm@coronado.ca.us The city s population is 24,543 (Source: California Department of of Finance E-5 County/Cities Population and Housing Estimates, January 1, 2017). The city s total number of housing s is 9,711, with 3,788 of those s identified as rental s; the data comes from CA Dept. of Finance E-5 County/Cities Population and Housing Estimates, January 1, According to last year s information, Coronado has 17 Section 8 s. D. Business Licenses & Fees Rental properties are required to pay a pro-rated fee based on the quarter of the year that the application has been filed. The fee schedule is as follows, fees apply to all businesses except contractors), and are based on annual gross receipts: IF ANNUAL GROSS RECEIPTS ARE: Less than $15,000 $15,000 but less than $49,999 FULL YEAR TAX 4/1-12/31 TAX AMT 7/1-12/31 TAX AMT $25.00 $18.75 $12.50 $ /1-12/31 TAX AMT $50.00 $37.50 $25.00 $12.50 $50,000 or more $87.00 $65.25 $43.50 $21.75 City of Coronado collects and San Diego Metro treats sewage water. Multifamily properties pay an annual flat charge; changes in rates are made annually. Ratepayers with irrigation meters cannot deduct irrigation water usage from sewer pass-through charges. The city completed a rate study in 2015 for the next five fiscal years. On July 1, 2017, sewer service charge for single family properties increased to $45.33, and will increase to $48.75 in FY Multifamily property sewer service fee rose to $36.26 on July 1, 2017 and the rate will increase to $39.00 beginning July 1, Residential Customers Monthly Service Change Up to 59.8 CGL $ /8 x ¾ $7.24 the next 52.4 CGL $ ¾ $10.86 The next CGL $ $18.10 Over CGL $ ½ $36.20 For a complete listing of charges, other fees, and rates, please visit; water-rates/san-diego-district Cal-American s Utility Commission determines the rates. Coronado doesn t require multifamily properties to use recycled water and it does not charge for submetering. EDCO Disposal, Inc. is the city s waste hauler, has an exclusive franchise agreement and an evergreen contract that is reviewed annually by the city. The monthly charge for weekly 3-yard bin pick-up for multifamily properties remains at $109.09/month. Rate increases are reviewed annually by the city council. On July 1, the rate for single-family residential service increased to $13.51 per month, the rate increased to $9.02 a month for multifamily curbside service. Coronado requires multifamily properties to recycle according to state law. The rate for multifamily properties for weekly threeyard bin service is $ Recycling rates are reviewed along with trash rates once per year. There is no scheduled increase until the rates are reviewed. I. Inspection Information Coronado does not have a mandatory program for rental housing. City performs fire safety inspections for complexes 12 s or more. Code violation inspections for any rental housing stock are conducted when a complaint has been made; there are no additional costs or fees for inspections. F. Water Rates California American Water (Cal-AM) is responsible for Coronado s water service. Residential customers pay a monthly charge for their meters and a base usage rate, rates became effective January 27, August 2017 RentalOwner 27

6 Del Mar The city s website is members can questions to Citymanager@delmar.ca.us The city s population is 4,297 according to the California Department of Finance Population and Housing Estimates, Jan 1, 2017 The CA Department of Finance says the city has an estimated total of 2,606 housing s; 951s are identified as rentals. The city did not provide the number of Section 8 s.7 D. Business License Fee for Rental Properties Rental properties must pay a business license fee, which is determined on gross receipts. See below for fee schedule: Business Fees for Rental Properties First $15,000: $30.00 Next $100,000 x.80/1,000 Next $10,000 x 1.20/1,000 Next $100,000 x.70/1,000 Next $300,000 x.90/1,000 Next $100,000 x.50/1,000 Next $100,000 x.80/1,000 Next $100,000 x.30/1,000 E. Sewer Rates City of Del Mar provides its sewer service. Multifamily properties are billed bi-monthly and pay a Service Fee plus a Commodity Rate, which is determined by meter size and volume used. Customers with irrigation meters may not deduct water usage from sewer pass-through charges. No rate changes until January See sewer rate fee schedule below: Commodity Rate/Volume ($$ per HCF) Jan 2017 Jan 2018 Jan 2019 Single Family $6.38 $6.54 $6.71 Multi-family $6.38 $6.54 $6.71 Multifamily Service for Wastewater (Monthly) Jan 2017 Jan 2018 Jan /8 $45.05 $46.19 $47.34 ¾ $67.58 $69.27 $ $ $ $ ½ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ City of Del Mar provides water service. Bill charges are based on water meter size and monthly service charges. Single and multifamily customers pay a monthly commodity charge per according to their pricing tier. Monthly Usage Rate per Unit; 1 Unit = 100 cubic feet (HCF) or 748 gallons. Water service is billed bi-monthly. s from the MWD, CWA, and the City of San Diego are passed through to the city s customer. Del Mar does not require recycled water, and current and pending rate increases are provided in the charts below. A complete list of water charges can be found at ca.us/465/utility-rates. Single-Family Residential Multifamily Residential Clean Water Program Rates Current Rate Jan 2018 Jan 2019 Jan 2020 $19.98 $22.04 $24.02 $ /8 $19.98 $22.04 $24.02 $25.04 ¾ $31.24 $34.44 $37.25 $ $49.98 $55.10 $60.02 $ ½ $93.70 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Monthly Current Rate Jan 2018 Jan 2019 Jan /8 $53.08 $56.27 $59.64 $63.22 ¾ $79.62 $84.40 $79.62 $ $ $ $ $ ½ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $1, $1, $1, $1, $1, Commodity Rate/Volume Single Volume Current CY 2018 CY 2019 CY 2020 Family Rate Tier s $3.96 $4.20 $4.45 $4.72 Tier s $5.11 $5.41 $5.74 $6.08 Tier s $7.63 $8.09 $8.57 $9.08 Multifamily Tier s $3.42 $3.63 $3.85 $4.08 Tier s $3.92 $4.40 $4.67 $4.95 Tier s $5.39 $6.05 $6.41 $6.80 H. Trash Information Coast Waste Management is the city s waste hauler, it has an exclusive franchise with the city; end of contract was not specified. Trash collection is Monday through Friday; each area is assigned trash pickup a particular day of the week. Service ranges from 96 gallon bin up to 7 yard bins are available for multifamily. Trash pickup is charged monthly, customers can request pick up from 1 to 6 times a week. Multifamily properties receive a bundled service (waste and recycling) for weekly pick up; bundled service rate for a 3 yard bin is $739.69/month for multifamily properties. To get a price quote, member can contact Waste Management at (866) or cssandiego@wm.com, or visit residential/multi-rates.jsp I. Recycling Rate Information The city requires that multifamily complexes with 5 s or more to recycle its waste. Complexes can request a split 3 cubic yard bin or separate bin for recyclables from Waste Management. Recycling service is bundled with regular waste pick up. Multi-family rate for 3 yard bin is $ for pick up once a week, members may contact Waste Management at (866) J. Inspections Del Mar does not require mandatory inspection, fire and code enforcement inspections are only performed if based on a complaint 28 RentalOwner August 2017

7 El Cajon The city s website is members may go to the city s Contact Us webpage at The population is estimated at 102,803 based on information from the California Department of Finance Population and Housing Estimates, Jan 1, City has 36,046 housing s courtesy of the CA Dept. of Finance Population and Housing Estimates, Jan 1, ,688 of those s are attached and detached rental s, information comes from US Census Fact Finder, and American Commy Survey 5-Year Estimate. There are approximately 3,011 Section 8 Units in the city. D. Business License Fee Rental owners must pay a business license tax if they are operating two or more s in the city. The base fee is $41 plus another $20 per. Revenues collected go towards the city s General Fund. Helix Water District Helix Water District Fee Fee 5/8 $47.07 ¾ $ $ ½ $ $ Padre Dam Municipal Water District Fixed Regular Commodity Rates 5/8 $29.75/ monthly Tier 1 $6.61/ HCF 3/4 $29.75/ monthly Tier 2 $7.19/ HCF 1 $42.90/ monthly Tier 3 $8.04/ HCF 1 ½ $63.65/ monthly HCF = 100 cubic feet Tier 4 $8.67/ HCF Commodity Rates Single-Family Homes 0-14 s $4.42 per s $5.21 per 35+ s $6.53 per Multi-Family Homes 1 Unit = 748 gallons $5.04 per City of El Cajon for wastewater uses the City of San Diego s Metropolitan Wastewater District for treatment and transportation. The rates are charged bi-monthly and based on flat fees and usage. Multifamily and single-family properties pay a base charge of $5.65 and a per water usage charge. Rate study was being conducted to determine if a rate increase is necessary, no proposed increase was introduced at the time this survey was published. See current rates below Customer Classification rate as of July 1,2016 Type of charge Base of 1 of water usage Single Family $5.65 $4.49 Multifamily with no $5.65 $3.92 irrigation meter Multifamily with irrigation meter $5.65 $4.49 Visit for complete rate schedule. City contracts and has an exclusive contract with Waste Management which expires on December 31, Members are asked to contact Waste Management at (800) Yes, multifamily properties are required to recycle according to state law. Recycling rate for a three-yard bin is $55.85 for weekly pick-up service. There are no changes excepted for FY 2016/17. Inspections are mandatory for properties with affordable housing agreements. The city conducts of inspections for code compliance complaints and for fire safety. The Helix Water District covers most of El Cajon with rest of the city receiving water service by the Padre Municipal Water District. Properties in the Helix Water District are charged according to size of water meter and water usage, ratepayers in the Padre Dam Municipal Water District also pay a meter fee charge and commodity rate. Helix Water District ratepayers are billed bi-monthly, rates listed below went into effect March 1, Water rates for Padre Dam customers went into effect on February 1, City of El Cajon does not require use of recycled water and there is no submetering charge for multifamily properties. August 2017 RentalOwner 29

8 Encinitas City s website is the city s external addresses are planning@encinitasca.gov or council@encinitasca. gov. Enicintas population is 62,288 according to information from the CA Dept. of Finance Population and Housing Estimates, January 1, The city has 26,349 housing s, 8,026 of those s are rentals (Source: SANDAG and U.S. Census Bureau s American Commy Study, ). The city has approximately 108 Section 8 s. D. Business License Fees There is no fee for rental properties with leases longer than 30 days. There is an initial permit fee of $150 for short-term vacation rentals with leases less than 31 days; the annual renewal permit fee is also $150. Short term rentals are also charged a 10% tax based on rent collected. Fees collected from short-term rentals are used for beach sand transfers and long term are used for processing fees. The City of Encinitas, the Cardiff Sanitary Division, Encinitas Sanitary Division, and the Leucadia Wastewater District (LWD) provide sewer services to the city, each district sets their own rates. Rates set by Cardiff and Encinitas districts are based on usage, Leucadia uses a flat rate. Encinitas does not allow rental properties to deduct pass-through charges for irrigation meters. Below are the sewer rates for multifamily and single-family residences as of June 30, 2017: Single Family Encinitas Sanitary Division Group 1 Residential Fixed HCF Rate New Connections Median $34.97 $5.19 $88.70 $ Trailer Park $34.97 $5.19 $88.70 $223.68/ Multifamily 5/8" $34.97 $5.19 $88.70 $223.68/ 3/4" $52.45 $5.19 $88.70 $223.68/ 1" $87.42 $5.19 $88.70 $223.68/ 1 1/2" $ $5.19 $88.70 $223.68/ 2 $ $5.19 $88.70 $223.68/ 3 $ $5.19 $88.70 $223.68/ Single Family Cardiff Sanitary Division Group 1 Residential Fixed HCF Rate New Connections Median $44.00 $5.14 $94.90 $ Trailer Park $44.00 $5.14 $94.90 $370.44/ Multifamily 5/8 $44.00 $5.14 $94.90 $355.73/ ¾ $66.00 $5.14 $94.90 $370.44/ 1 $ $5.14 $94.90 $370.44/ 1 ½ $ $5.14 $94.90 $370.44/ 2 $ $5.14 $94.90 $370.44/ 3 $ $5.14 $94.90 $370.44/ Leucadia Wastewater District (LWWD) The current Residential Wastewater Service is $ ($28.6/ month) per Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU); customers pay their bill semi-annually with their tax bill. Residential s pay a one-time capacity fee of $4, at the time of building permit. The City of Encinitas has two water districts, San Dieguito Water District (SDWD) serves the western area, and the Olivenhain Municipal Water District (OMWD) serves the eastern area of the city; ratepayers pay a combination usage and fixed fees and other pass through charges. Water rates for both districts are as follows: San Dieguito Water District (effective January 1, 2017) San Dieguito Water District Customer Rate Block Rate Class (Tier) Single Family Tier $2.81 Tier $4.46 Tier $5.51 Tier $6.28 Multifamily Tier $2.91 Tier $4.46 Tier $5.51 Tier $ RentalOwner August 2017

9 Bi-Monthly Fixed s Water Service SDCWA Infrastructure Fire Line/ 5/8 ¾ $39.82 $5.74 $ $58.63 $8.83 $ ½ $ $16.56 $ $ $28.70 $ $ $52.99 $ $ $90.52 $ $ $ $ $1, $ $ = 100 Cubic Feet, or 748 gallons Olivenhain Water District (effective March 31, 2017) The Olivenhain Water District is in a Watch/Level 1 Voluntary as of March 21, Rates are as follows: Monthly OMWD System Access Monthly Monthly 5/8" $ $ ½ $ ¾ $ $98.26 The city s waste hauler is EDCO which has an exclusive franchise agreement with the city, the agreement expires August Members are encouraged to call EDCO for a service quote at (760) Multifamily properties are required to recycle in accordance with state law. Members are asked to contact EDCO. Encinitas does have mandatory inspections for certain types of rental housing. The City performs Fire Safety inspections for complexes with 6 s or more. All Section 8 s in the city are inspected annually, with more frequent inspections happening after tenants move out. Code Enforcement inspections of s and complexes do occur after a complaint is filed or on a case by case basis. SDCWA Infrastructure Access 5/8 $2.87 ¾ $ $ ½ $ $ ½ $ Unit = 748 gallons = 100 cubic feet. For more information, please visit: The city s Water Code Sections and allow both SDWD and OMWD to provide and sell recycled water within its service area. Water Code Section 13500, et seq., establishes a State policy to encourage the use and sale of recycled water. Per SDWD Ordinance and OMWD Ordinance 173, all customers and property served by the Districts shall be required to utilize recycled water where recycled water is determined to be available. SDWD and OMWD do not require submetering and not add a separate charge; SDWD does permit submetering by private means. Recycled Water Rates (Monthly ) Service 1 $ ½ $ $ $ $ $ For more information, please visit: aspx?page=199 Did you know... SDCAA Partners with the San Diego Employers Association. Have an HR Question? SDEA is your one stop resource for al of your HR needs. Visit or call to receive an exclusive SDCAA discount, let them know that you are an SDCAA member. Discounts: Owners = 20% Managers = 15% and Supplier discount = 10% To learn more about SDEA member benefit visit August 2017 RentalOwner 31

10 Escondido The city s official webpage is members can visit the city s Contact Us webpage at org/contact-us.aspx to city departments and officials. City s estimated population is 151,492, information comes from the California Department of Finance, E-5 Housing/population estimate, January 1, 2017 Escondido has 48,463 housing s, 20,965 are attached and detached rental s; information was taken from the U.S Census. The city has 1,284 Section 8 s. D. Business License Fee Properties with 3 or more rental s are required to obtain a business license. The fee is based on the gross receipts of the business seen below. Revenue from the fee go towards the city s General Fund. Fees $0 - $45,000 $45 minimum $45,001 - $50,000 $ of amount in excess of $45,000 $51,000 - $100,000 $ of amount in excess of $50,000 $100,001 - $150,000 $ of amount in excess of $150,000 $150,001 - $200,001 $ of amount in excess of $200,000 Escondido s Wastewater Division handles its sewer services. The multifamily rate is a fixed fee set at $20.91/month fixed plus a usage rate based on the customer s winter water use December to March. All residential customers pay a monthly fixed charge of $20.91/month, single family customers pay a wasteflow charge of $4.08 per 1,000 gallons; multifamily pays $3.38 per 1,000 gallons, and mobile homes $2.24 per 1,000 gallons. Fees took effect on March 1, Most customers are billed monthly; however, there are some 4,500 customers that are billed bi-monthly. Customers with irrigation meters may deduct irrigation water usage from sewer pass-through charges only if the meter is designated irrigation only. City of Escondido provides water services except for city residents who receive their service from Rincon del Diablo. Customers pay fixed charge based on meter size, usage, access, and other variable charges. Rates for residential properties effective March 1,2017 are below: Customer Class Cost per 1,000 gallons Single-Family Tier 1 0 7k gallons $5.61 Tier 2 >7 15k gallons $7.30 Tier 3 >15k or more gallons $8.98 Multifamily Tier 1 0-5k gallons $5.58 Tier 2 >5 7k gallons $7.21 Tier 3 >7k or more gallons $8.76 City of Escondido Rate Total Water Service * 5/8 ¾ $32.44 $37.77* 1 $50.91 $59.44* 1 ½ $96.96 $112.95* 2 $ $178.99* 3 $ $378.72* 4 $ $673.72* 6 $1, $1,455.68* *Includes City of Escondido, Metropolitan Water District, San Diego County Water Authority readiness and infrastructure charges. Recycled Water is not mandated, but can be purchased. Ratepayers pay a commodity usage charge and monthly meter charge. Rates effective March 1, 2017 are below. Recycled Water Cost per 1,000 gallons Monthly Monthly Commodity Rate $3.85 1" $50.91 Agricultural Rate $ ½" $ ½ 2" $ " $ " $ " $1, Members can visit Escondido s Residential User s page for a complete listing of potable, recycled, and wastewater rates and fees, Escondido permits submetering provided that is done privately by the property owner, but billing by the city is only done on a single (main) meter. Escondido Disposal, Inc. (EDI) is responsible for the city s waste hauling services. EDI has an Exclusive Franchise Agreement that does not expire; it is an evergreen contract. Members should contact EDI at (760) or info@escondidodisposal.com for rates and delivery. EDI has the option to submit for annual incremental increases which is subject to a detailed approval process. Escondido does mandate multifamily properties recycle according to State Law (AB 341 & AB 1826). Members are asked to contact EDI for types of service and rate information. City does mandatory inspections on deed-restricted affordable housing s which are performed every 1-3 years depending on the program. Fees were approved in 2016 for recent projects: $125/ 1-10 s; $175/ s; $400/26+ s. The Fire Department performs mandatory inspection of all apartments annually. The inspection fee depends on the number of s. In 2016, the fee was $91 for 3-10 complexes, $151 for s, s is $211, s is $241 and 100 or more s is $282. Multifamily properties also must submit annually a smoke alarm and carbon monoxide test log. 32 RentalOwner August 2017

11 Imperial Beach Imperial Beach s website is Members can their questions to the City Manager s office at CityManager@imperialbeach.gov or contact their city council members Imperial Beach s approximate population is 27,510, source is the California Department of Finance, E-5 Housing/Population estimate, dated Jan. 1, 2017 City has 9,942 housing s, but did not specify of how many rental s it might have, but the city has 99 Section 8 s. Housing information came from the American Commy Survey D. Business Licenses Rental properties must obtain a business license. Base fee is $40 plus per and a $20 and fire safety fee. Members are advised to call for more information. Fees collected go towards the city s general fund. City of Imperial Beach is in charge of sewer services. The city s Sewer Division also contracts with the City of San Diego Metropolitan Sewage System for treatment of the city s wastewater. Rates are charged on an annual basis based on meter size and water usage. The city adopted a five-year sewer rate study in May Multifamily properties pay a base rate of $4.46/HCF. Customer Classification Single Family (5/8 ) Base Sewer Fee ($/Year) Sewer Rates ($/HCF) Multifamily Sewer Rate ($/HCF) Rates changes FYE FYE 2017 FYE 2018 FYE 2019 FYE 2020 FYE 2021 $ $ $ $ $ $4.46 $4.17 $4.98 $5.25 $5.40 $4.46 $4.17 $4.98 $5.25 $5.40 Water Service is provided by CalAmerican San Diego County. s are based on meter size and volume usage. Complete description of rates can be found at (619) ; rates are follows. Residential Customers Monthly Service Change Up to 59.8 CGL $ /8 x ¾ $7.24 the next 52.4 CGL $ ¾ $10.86 The next CGL $ $18.10 Over CGL $ ½ $36.20 EDCO is the city s waste hauler. It is an evergreen contract and will remain in perpetuity until the city terminates the contract. Members are asked to contact EDCO at (619) Multifamily properties are required to participate in the city s recycling program. Members need to contact EDCO for more information. No, there are no mandatory inspections for rental properties; but, city s Fire Marshall does conduct inspections for fire safety, and code enforcement does do inspections based on complaints. Base Sewer Rate FYE 2017 FYE 2018 FYE 2019 FYE 2020 FYE /8 x ¾ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ ½ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $1, $1, $1, $1, $1, $1, $2, $2, $2, $2, $3, $5, $5, $5, $5, RentalOwner August 2017

12 La Mesa : La Mesa s website is members can visit La Mesa s staff directory webpage, aspx, for a list of phone numbers and addresses. Le Mesa s population is 60,286 with the data obtained from CA Department of California s E-5 City/County Population and Housing Estimates, dated January 1, La Mesa has a total of 26,759 housing s, which includes 14,313 detached and attached rental s and 328 Section 8 Units. The information was acquired from the city s 2012 General Plan. D. Business License Tax Property owners must obtain a business license, the base rate is $ s, $5 per additional. Revenue from the fee goes towards the city s General fund. City of La Mesa handles its sewer service. Multifamily base fee charge and volume usage fee per Hundred Cubic Feet (HCF) based on the Winter Water Average (WWA). Rate is charged annually and added to the property tax roll. Irrigation only meters are subject to verification are exempt from sewer billing. Combined meters are charged based on the WWA. Multifamily and single family residence are charged the same rate. The bimonthly rate is $29.18, plus $3.44 per HCF. Helix Water District is the water provider. Regular meters are assessed bi-monthly, and customers pay a fixed meter charge plus a commodity charge based on water usage. Multifamily properties do have to purchase recycled water, and the city does not have a charge for submeters. Water rates for all residences are as follows, the most rate change went into effect on March 1, Billing Commodity Rates 5/8" $47.07 Single-Family Homes 3/4" $ s $4.42 per 1" $ s $5.21 per 1 1/2" $ s $6.53 per 2" $ Multi-Family Homes $5.04 per 1 Unit = 748 gallons Visit Helix Water District for a complete list of fees. EDCO Disposal Corporation is the city s waste hauler. EDCO has an exclusive evergreen Franchise contract and there s no expiration date. Members must call EDCO for pricing and delivery options at (619) There is a proposed rate increase for FY 2017/18 and 2018/19; residential service will increase from $19.77 to $20.33, and Commercial Service for 3 yard-bin weekly pickup will increase from $ to $ if approved by the city. The city does have a mandatory recycling program. Members must contact EDCO for pricing. Not certain if there will be rate increases for FY 2017/18. There are no mandatory inspections for multifamily properties. The city contracts with San Diego County s Department of Environmental Health. The city s fire department does perform fire safety inspections. Code violation inspection are done by the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and are complaint driven. Lemon Grove Lemon Grove s website is members may contact city staff using the city s staff directory available online at The city s population is 26,860 based on 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data. Lemon Grove has a total of 8,868 housing s; 5,193 are single family s and 3,556 are multifamily s. Information comes from the San Diego County s 2016 Inventory of Parcels. Lemon Grove has 422 Section 8 s. D. Business License Taxes Business license is required for rental properties with 3 or more s. The license is $30 plus an additional $3.00 per. Fees collected go towards the City s General Fund. Lemon Grove Sanitation District provides the city s sewer services. Multifamily properties pay an annual flat rate of $ per Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) and are assessed with property taxes. Property owners with irrigation meter may not deduct from sewer pass through charges. There are no rate increases expected at this time. F. Water Rates The Helix Water District provides the city s water service. The multifamily rate is $5.04 per (748 gallons). Customers are charged a fee on water usage and fixed rate based on meter size. New rates went into effect March 1, 2017 (See below). Multifamily properties are not required to use recycled water. There is no submetering charge; the water district does not read water submeters. Billing Commodity Rates 5/8" $47.07 Single-Family Homes 3/4" $ s $4.42 per 1" $ s $5.21 per 1 1/2" $ s $6.53 per 2" $ Multi-Family Homes $5.04 per 1 Unit = 748 gallons Visit Helix Water District for a complete list of fees. The city contracts with EDCO for waste hauling service. EDCO has an exclusive franchise contract, the contract does not expire, but it is reviewed each year. Trash pickup is typically Monday through Friday, but condominium and apartment owners can request weekend pickup for 3-cubic yard bins. Member should contact EDCO at (619) for rates and delivery. Trash recycling for multifamily properties is mandatory. Members should contact EDCO for more information. I. Inspection Information Lemon grove does not have a mandatory rental inspection program. However, the city does perform annual fire safety inspections, the inspection fee is included with the business license fee. August 2017 RentalOwner 35

13 National City National City s website is members can visit to obtain telephone numbers and s of city departments and staff. National City s population is 58,582, the source came from SANDAG and 2010 U.S. Census. The city has 16,762 housing s, which includes 11,414 rental s and 1,114 Section 8 s. D. Business License Tax Rental property owner must pay a business tax. Fees collected go to the city s General Fund. The base fee begins at $50 plus a $15 per fee (1-4 s); $75 plus gross rate for 5-30 s, $100 plus gross rate for ; and, $150 plus gross rate for 61 or more s, including. Gross Rate Tax $20k - $99k Base + $60 $100k - $299 Base + $200 $300k - $599 Base + $450 $600k $899k Base + $750 $900k - $1,499k Base + $1,175 $1,500k - $2,499k Base + $2,000 $2,500k - $3,499k Base + $3,000 $3,500k - $4.499k Base + $4,000 $4,500 or more Base + $5,000 The San Diego Metropolitan Wastewater Department handles the city s sewer services. Sewer fee is a flat rate billed annually on the property tax. Only commercial property customers may deduct water usage from sewer pass-through fees. Current rate for multifamily properties is $ There will be no rate increase in FY 2017/18. Bi-Monthly Readiness Serve Rate for Fixed Systems 5/8 $ $ ½ $ $ ½ $ $ $ $ $ Rate Block Per Unit 0-10 s $ s $ s $ and above $6.90 For listing of all rates, please visit: EDCO Disposal Corporation is the city s waste hauler and has an exclusive franchise agreement with the city. There is no expiration date on the contract, the agreement is renewed/reviewed annually; existing contract is valid for 5 years. Beginning June 6, 2017, rates will increase by 51 cents a for the monthly rate for weekly pickup of 3-yard trash bin H. Recycling Recycling is mandatory for multifamily properties Please contact EDCO at (619) , or visit EDCO s website at There is a planned increase in the recycling fee, please contact EDCO for more information a. No, the city does not have a mandatory inspection program b. Yes, the city inspects Section 8 s at least once a year, inspections for code violations are complaint driven. City s water service is operated by the Sweetwater Authority. Water rates are based on fixed and variable charges, below is a partial list of rates. Customers also must pay for San Diego County Water Authority Pass-Through surcharge based on meter size. Rates were last updated on September 1, There is no proposed rate increased in FY There is no recycled water requirement, members should contact the Sweetwater Authority at for submeters Our Services: Asphalt Repair, Patching & Crack Seal Asphalt Removal & Replacement All types of Slurry Seals, Pavement Coatings & Striping ADA Compliance Serving all of Southern California since 1981! amspaving.com License # RentalOwner August 2017

14 Oceanside The city s website is Members may contact city staff through the city s website at ci.oceanside.ca.us/contact/default.asp. The city s population is 187,086 according to SANDAG and U.S. Census 2010 data. Oceanside has a total of 64,758 housing s; 24,543 are attached and detached rental s and 1,574 Section 8 s. D. Business Licenses Oceanside charges a fee on rental properties with 5 or more s. Properties are charged a $25 base fee plus gross receipts tax of 0.50 per $1,000 with $50 minimum tax. The funds collected are applied to the city s General Fund. E. Sewer Information The City of Oceanside s Water Utilities Department operates the city s sewer services. The city charges monthly flat charge and a usage charge. New sewer rates became effective January 1, Single family residential charge is $20.25 per dwelling. Multifamily charge is $10.44 per. There is a $6.77 per account customer charge for both single and multifamily residences. Wastewater flow charges are as follows: Wastewater Flow Rate Winter Quarter Avg. Low Flow $ s Medium Flow $33.93 >5 10 s High Flow $59.50 >10 or more s There is Wastewater Flow/ Strength for multifamily properties, fees are based on flat fee of $4.40 multiplied by the percentage of consumption. For properties with separate meter, the fee is $4.40 x 90% of consumption. For properties with a separate irrigation meter is $4.40 x 75% of consumption. City of Oceanside Water Utilities Department handles the city s water services. Residences pay a fixed and variable rate, and a readiness and infrastructure pass-through charges. City does not require multifamily properties to use recycled water, submetering is recognized by the city. The newest rates took effect on January 1, Multifamily and Single family rates are as follows: Water Consumption Multifamily (per dwelling ) 0-7 s $2.45 per 8 or more s $2.98 per Single Family 0-13 s $2.45 per 14 or more s $3.06 per 5/8 ¾ Water Service MWD Multifamily SDWCA s Water Service MWD SDCWA $21.62 $2.05 $ $ $51.25 $ $48.85 $5.13 $ $ $ $ ½ $94.22 $10.25 $ $1, $ $ $ $16.40 $ $2, $ $ $ $30.75 $ /8 ¾ Water Service MWD Single-family SDWCA s Water Service MWD SDCWA $15.20 $2.05 $ $97.24 $16.60 $ $32.77 $5.13 $ $ $30.75 $ ½ $62.08 $10.25 $ $ $51.25 $48.22 Waste Management operates the city s trash and recycling programs, which has an exclusive contract with the city, current contract expires December 31, The monthly charge for weekly pickup of 3-yard recycling bin is $49.54, rate change became effective on January 1, 2017 H. Recycling Program Oceanside requires multifamily property to recycle as required by state law. for weekly pickup of a 3-yard recycling bin y is $ Fees may increase again this calendar year, rates are based on the Consumer Price Index. Oceanside does require inspection of Section 8 s when applying for recertification, there is no charge for inspections. City performs code violation inspections when complaint is filed. Did you know... SDCAA has a bookstore through Amazon? The SDCAA Bookstore carries: Books on property management and investing Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detection Devices Files and Cabinets Property Advertising Signs and much more. Visit the SDCAA bookstore at August 2017 RentalOwner 37

15 Poway Poway s website is The city does not have an external , but members can visit the city s website at poway.org/513/contact-us to view the city staff directory. The city s population is 50,074. Data comes from the California Department of Finance E-5 City/ County Population and Housing, 1/1/2016. Poway has 16,684 housing s, which includes 4,128 rental s (1,441 attached, and 2,687 detached s). Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau s American Commy and California Department of Finance, Finance E-5 City/ County Population and Housing, 1/1/2016 Survey. Poway has 60 Section 8 s. D. Business License Tax City of Poway does not charge a business tax for rental properties. E. Sewer Rates City of Poway provides the city s sewer service. Multifamily and Mobile Home properties pay a Commodity Rate charge bi-monthly, the current rate is family is $3.72 and estimated sewer flow based on 85% of bimonthly water use (75% if a separate landscape meter does not exist). For single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums, the bi-monthly charge is $ Residential properties also pay a commodity rate categorized into 7 tiers according to water use, see below. 1 equal to hundred cubic feet (HCF), or 748 gallons. Commodity Rate Jan Tier Water Use Current 1 (0-5 s) $ (6-12 s) $ (13-19 s) $ (20-26 s) $ (27-37 s) $ (38-50 s) $ (51 + s) $ Customers with irrigation meters may deduct from sewer pass through charges. Customers should call Water & Sewer Department for more information at There are no rate changes expected in Calendar Year F. Water Rates The City of Poway manages the city s water service. Ratepayers pay fixed charges based on meter size and a commodity rate charge for each of water used. Effective January 1, 2017, the Water Commodity rate for Multifamily rate increased to $5.05 per (1 = 748 gallons). Current rates do not reflect new drought rules or rates. Fixed s were also increased the same effective date, see below. Complete listing of charges and fees are available at Fixed s Effective Jan. 1, 2017 Rate Rate 5/8 and ¾ $ $ $ $ ½ $ $1, $ $1, Poway does not require multifamily properties to use recycled water and does not charge for submetering. EDCO Waste & Recycling is the city s waste hauler and it has an exclusive franchise contract. The current monthly charge for weekly pickup of a three-yard trash bin is $ for solid waste, and $131.94/month for green waste which took effect on July 1, 2017 until June 30, Multifamily recycling is mandatory in Poway and requires separation of recyclables, collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclables. Effective July 1, 2017, the recycling charge for multifamily properties for weekly pick up of a three-yard bin is $ No rate increase is expected at this time. Poway does not perform mandatory inspections for rental s, but it does perform fire inspections. Fire inspection is as follows: 1-14 s: $82, re-inspection is $38; s: $153, $64 for re-inspections. Complexes with more than 50 s, fee for each additional 50 s is $153, $64 for re-inspections. The County s Housing Authority performs annual compliance inspections for affordable s with agreements. Inspections for Code Compliance violations are complaint driven. Did you know... SDCAA Partners with the San Diego Employers Association. Have an HR Question? SDEA is your one stop resource for al of your HR needs. Visit or call to receive an exclusive SDCAA discount, let them know that you are an SDCAA member. Discounts: Owners = 20% Managers = 15% and Supplier discount = 10% To learn more about SDEA member benefit visit 42 RentalOwner August 2017