ADU permit cost and fee breakdown in Victorville, California
GetYourPermit’s researched permit-fee range for a detached accessory dwelling unit in Victorville, with category estimates and direct reference links used in our investigation.
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ADU size
California prohibits development impact fees for ADUs of 750 sq ft or less, so the 749 / 750 / 751 steps are worth comparing.
Estimated total
GetYourPermit researched range at 750 sq ft
$2,264 – $8,264
This estimate combines our fee-schedule research and project-planning experience. Actual charges vary by parcel, plans, valuation, utilities, and outside agencies.
Typical planning amount
$6,114
Modeled at the 600 sq ft reference.
Where the money goes
These are fee components within the permit process, not separate approvals.
- Separate planning / zoning fee$0 – $450
Shown only where the City bills Planning or zoning review as a separate fee.
- Building plan check$763
The Building Division’s review of the drawings; part of the Building Permit process.
- Building permit issuance$1,361
The permit issuance charge; where plan check is bundled, the combined amount is carried here.
- Separate trade permits$0 – $500
Shown separately only where electrical, plumbing, or mechanical permits are billed outside a combination permit.
- School district fees$0 – $3,200
Possible school-district developer fees based on current thresholds and scope.
- Utility fees$0 – $1,500
Possible water, sewer, electrical, meter, or capacity-related charges.
- Processing, inspection & records$25 – $300
Fixed processing, inspection, records, and administrative charges.
- Surcharges, taxes & state fees$115 – $190
Percentage surcharges, construction taxes, and State-mandated charges.
The darker segment is the low end of the range; the full bar is the high end.
Published fee references
Plan check
Review of your drawings for code compliance.
| Fee | Amount | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family dwelling, duplex, or addition plan review | Verify on the City’s official website | Formula | Building Fees — ResidentialLocation: Page 1, Step 1, Single Family Dwelling / Duplexes / Additions, Plan Check fee columnConfirms: The current residential kit publishes a tiered square-footage plan-review formula for single-family dwellings, duplexes, and additions. |
Inspection
Field inspections during construction.
| Fee | Amount | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family dwelling, duplex, or addition inspection fee | Verify on the City’s official website | Formula | Building Fees — ResidentialLocation: Page 1, Step 1, Single Family Dwelling / Duplexes / Additions, Inspection fee columnConfirms: The current residential kit publishes a tiered square-footage inspection formula for single-family dwellings, duplexes, and additions. |
Technology & surcharges
Records, technology, and general plan surcharges.
| Fee | Amount | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology Fee | 4.6% formula | Formula | Building Fees — ResidentialLocation: Page 3, Step 3, Additional Fees — Technology FeeConfirms: The kit instructs applicants to multiply plan-review and building-permit fees by 4.6%. |
Surcharges, taxes & state fees
Percentage surcharges, construction taxes, and State-mandated charges.
| Fee | Amount | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Motion Instrumentation Program Fee | From $1 | Formula | Building Fees — ResidentialLocation: Page 3, Step 3, Additional Fees — Strong Motion Implementation Program FeeConfirms: The kit publishes the residential SMIP formula and minimum and directs use of the current August ICC valuation data. |
| California Green Building Fee | From $1 | Formula | Building Fees — ResidentialLocation: Page 3, Step 3, Additional Fees — Green Building FeeConfirms: The current residential kit publishes the SB 1473 valuation bands and the $1 increment above $100,000. |
These are estimates, not official fees
Use these figures for early budgeting only. They are not a quote, not a government fee determination, and not legal advice. Actual fees depend on your parcel, your plans, your construction valuation, your utility provider, and the fee schedule in force on the day your permit is issued. Confirm every number with Victorville before you commit money.
City reference pages for verification
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