repairs, which can range from a few hundred dollars, up to tens of thousands of dollars in needed work. On top of that, the process requires various fees from the city, some of which are listed below:
- $47 application fee for exempt properties (see below)
- $184 application fee for non-exempt properties
- $187.80 encroachment permit fee for work in the public right-of-way (if cleanout at property line is installed by contractor or homeowner)
- $2,338 fee for City crews to install cleanout at property line (this does not include sidewalk repair)
- $889 for City crews to repair sidewalk after installation of cleanout
- $2,053 deposit for repair of "lower lateral" (from the property line to the sewer main) whenever a cleanout is installed at the property line (refundable if repairs are not required). This deposit will be required whether City crews or a contractor installs the cleanout.
If you have any questions regarding the process, or want more information on the fees you can always give me a call at (707) 616-8752, or visit the City of Arcata's website at: https://www.cityofarcata.org/689/Sewer-Lateral-Replacement
