City
Program Scope
Deferral Period
Eligible Uses
Security
Key Takeaways
Cotati, CA
Impact and capacity fee deferral (SB 937)
Up to 2 years
All uses, including water & sewer
Recorded agreement
Small city model; short-term deferral minimizes fiscal risk.
Modesto, CA
Water, wastewater, capital facilities fee deferral
Up to 5 years
Commercial, multifamily
Covenant recorded
Closely aligns with Fort Bragg’s proposed structure.
Anaheim, CA
Impact fee deferral
Until Certificate of Occupancy
Commercial & residential
Recorded covenant
Integrates fee deferral with broader business assistance.
Roseville, CA
Development fee & extended deferral program
Up to 3 years (1 year post-CO)
Broad eligibility
Recorded agreement
Offers flexible timelines; useful model for tiered deferrals.
Folsom, CA
Code-authorized deferrals/waivers
Varies
Discretionary
By agreement
Demonstrates legal codification as a best practice.