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Developer Fees

Overview
Government Code Section 65995 and California Education Code Section 17620 allow school districts to levy fees on residential and/or commercial/industrial projects within a school district's boundaries. The State Allocation Board (SAB) sets the per-square-foot Level 1 school impact fees every two years.  
 
Hours and Location
The Fiscal Services Department, located at 14901 S. Inglewood Avenue (behind Lawndale High School), is open for collections of Developer Fees Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, except when closed on District holidays. 
 
Form of Payment
Payment for Developer Fees may be made by cashier's check or money order.
 
Schedule of Fees
Centinela Valley collects and processes fees on behalf of Lawndale Elementary School District and Lennox School District, as follows:
 
Fees levied by Centinela Valley & Hawthorne School District
  • Residential Development $1.218 / Sq. Ft. ($3.48 x 35%)
  • Commercial/Industrial Development $0.196 / Sq. Ft. ($0.56 x 35%)
 
Fees levied by Centinela Valley & Lawndale Elementary School District
  • Residential Development $3.402 / Sq. Ft.
  • Commercial/Industrial Development $0.547 / Sq. Ft.
 
Fees levied by Centinela Valley & Lennox School District
  • Residential Development $3.48 / Sq. Ft.
  • Commercial/Industrial Development $0.56 / Sq. Ft.
 
Contact
[email protected]