Summary
The proposed fee study would cut most small homeowner permit fees — bathroom remodels drop 60% — while raising fees on large new construction by about 12-13%. Even with the increase, Fairfield's fees stay well below most nearby cities except Vacaville.
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Last discussed Mar 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
A 2,500-square-foot home permit would rise from about $6,500 today to roughly $7,600 under the proposal; most small homeowner permits would drop by half or more.
Homeowners doing small projects like water heater or solar permits see lower fees; the building division gets funding to maintain fast service levels.
Developers of large new residential and commercial projects will pay roughly 12-13% more in permit fees.
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