The DIF Deferral Program applies to residential and non-residential development city-wide to provide developers the option to defer City of Ontario DIF for a maximum period of two (2) years from the effective date of a DIF Deferral Agreement or until a final inspection is requested for the first unit or building within a construction phase(s), whichever occurs first.
The DIF Deferral Program shall be limited to only City of Ontario DIF and any other fees assessed at building permit issuance (e.g. IEUA fees, school fees, etc.) shall remain in full force and effect and not subject to deferment. DIF for the Species, Habitat Conservation, and Open Space Mitigation category is excluded from the deferral option and shall continue to be due and payable upon the issuance of a grading permit.
In order to qualify for the DIF Deferral Program, developers shall be required to submit a completed application, pay the applicable administration fee, and enter into a DIF Deferral Agreement with the City of Ontario, which will be recorded on the property to secure the developer’s payment of DIF.
Please note, the amount of DIF due and payable to the City will be determined in accordance with the DIF schedule in effect at the time of payment and not at the time of building permit issuance. In no case shall a final inspection occur nor shall a certificate of occupancy be issued for any unit or building within the construction phase(s) unless and until all DIF fees due to the City of Ontario for such phase(s) have been paid.
For more information email DIF@ontarioca.gov.