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City of Ontario DIF Update
The Ontario City Council on Tuesday, voted in support of an updated DIF Schedule with an effective date of July 1, 2025. The City has agreed to the following accommodations regarding the effective date of the ordinance. See Item 22 – Page 12 of the City Staff report for details. Click here and click here to see BIASC's comment letter.
Given the significance of the fee increase, the fees will be phased in over time:
- 50% of the fee increase will be effective July 1, 2025 and
- 50% of the fee increase will be effective July 1, 2026.
Please note the established “Safe Harbor” date of May 30, 2025 and May 30, 2026 respectively.
If you submit for your permit by May 30th, then you will pay the DIF Fees in effect at the time of your submittal regardless if you actually receive your permit after the July 1 effective date of the increased fees. Hence, you are safe from having to pay the increased fee even after the new fee schedule is in effect.
Importantly, you must have a complete submittal by May 30th, with the concurrence of the City that your submittal is complete, to be sure you qualify for Safe Harbor treatment.
Please note, as a general reminder, permits are good for one year from the date of issuance per current City of Ontario policy. For more information please contact Carlos Rodriguez at crodriguez@biasc.org
A special thanks to BIA members Richard Cisakowski, Jason Lee, Distinguished Homes and Sage McCleve, Lewis Op for their significant leadership in the fee review process with city staff.
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