Statutory Fees (Printable)
Filing Applications for Water Rights and Protests of the Same
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| For examining and filing an application for a permit to appropriate water | $360.00* |
| For examining and filing an application for a permit to change the point of diversion, manner of use or place of use of an existing right | $240.00* |
| For examining and filing an application for a temporary permit to change the point of diversion, manner of use or place of use of an existing right | $180.00 |
| For reviewing a corrected application or map, or both, in connection with an application for a permit | $100.00 |
| For filing a secondary application under a reservoir permit | $300.00 |
| For examining and filing the application for an environmental permit | $180.00 |
| For filing any protest | $30.00 |
| * This fee includes the cost of publication, which is $50 | |
Issuing and Recording Water Right Permits or Certificates
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
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For issuing and recording each permit to appropriate water for any purpose (except for generating hydroelectric power which results in nonconsumptive -> plus $3 per acre-foot approved or fraction thereof. |
$360.00 |
| For issuing and recording each permit for additional rate of diversion from a well where no additional volume of water is granted |
$1,000.00 |
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For issuing and recording each permit to change an existing right whether temporary or permanent for any purpose (except for generating hydroelectric power that results in nonconsumptive use of the water or for watering livestock or wildlife which changes the point of diversion or place of use only ->plus $3 per acre-foot approved or fraction thereof. |
$300.00 |
| For issuing and recording each permit to change the point of diversion or place of use of an existing right whether temporary or permanent for irrigation purposes, a maximum fee of | $750.00 |
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For issuing and recording each permit to appropriate or change the point of diversion or place of use of an existing right only whether temporary or permanent for watering livestock or wildlife purposes ->plus $50 for each second-foot of water approved or fraction thereof. |
$240.00 |
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For issuing and recording each permit to appropriate or change an existing right whether temporary or permanent for water for generating hydroelectric power that results in nonconsumptive use of the water ->plus $50 for each second-foot of water approved or fraction thereof. |
$480.00 |
| For approving and recording a secondary permit under a reservoir permit | $540.00 |
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For issuing and recording an environmental permit -> plus $3 per acre-foot approved or fraction thereof. |
$180.00 |
| For issuing and recording a certificate upon approval of the proof of beneficial use |
$350.00 |
Filing Proofs of Completion, Beneficial Use, and Resumption of Use; Filing Applications for Extension of Time; and Reviewing Cancellation
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| For filing proof of completion of work | $60.00 |
| For filing proof of application of water to beneficial use | $60.00 |
| For filing proof of resumption of a water right | $360.00 |
| For filing any application for extension of time within which to file proofs of completion or beneficial use, for each year for which the extension of time is sought | $120.00 |
| For filing any application for extension of to prevent the working of a forfeiture, for each year for which the extension of time is sought | $120.00 |
| For reviewing a cancellation of a water right pursuant to a petition for review | $360.00 |
Examining and Filing Claims of Vested Rights (Proofs of Appropriation)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| For examining and filing any character of claim to water, except for watering livestock or wildlife | $120.00 |
| For examining and filing a proof of appropriation for watering livestock or wildlife | $60.00 |
Filing and Examining Title Documents
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
|
For filing and examining a Report of Conveyance -> plus $20 per conveyance document. |
$120.00 |
| For filing any other instrument | $10.00 |
Reviewing Subdivision Maps
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
|
For reviewing each tentative subdivision map -> plus $1 per lot. |
$180.00 |
| For reviewing and approving each final subdivision map | $120.00 |
Filing and Examining Well Drilling Forms
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
|
For filing and examining a request for a waiver in connection with an application to drill a well |
$120.00 |
| For filing and examining a notice of intent to drill a well | $25.00 |
| For filing and examining an affidavit to relinquish water rights in favor of use of water for domestic wells | $300.00 |
Dam Safety
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| For examining and acting upon plans and specifications for construction of a dam | $1,200.00 |
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For storage approved under a dam permit for privately owned nonagricultural dams which store more than 50 acre-feet -> plus $1.25 per acre-foot storage capacity paid annually. |
$480.00 |
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For flood control detention basins -> plus $1.25 per acre-foot storage capacity. |
$480.00† |
| † This fee includes the cost of inspection and must be paid annually. |
Project for Recharge, Storage and Recovery of Water
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| For examining and filing an application for a permit to operate a project for recharge to, storage in, and recovery of water from an underground source | $2,500.00 |
Miscellaneous Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
|
For the first page for making a copy of any document recorded or filed in his office -> for each additional page |
$1.00 $0.20 |
| For certifying to copies of documents, records or maps, for each certificate | $6.00 |
| For each copy of any full-size drawing or map | $6.00 |
| For each color copy of any full-size drawing or map (2’ x 3’) | $12.00 |
| For colored plots | $10.00 |
| When fees are not specified, the State Engineer shall collect the actual cost of the work. |