Sewer Construction Permits

To request a sewer construction permit, fill out a Sewer Permit Request Letter and email it to permits@cupertinosanitarydistrict.org.

To confirm an address is serviced by the District, or for questions, call us at (408) 253-7071.

Pool Discharge Permits

Do not drain your pool into the storm drain. Pools must be dechlorinated and properly drained into the sewer system with District approval and monitoring.

Click here to obtain a pool discharge permit. Once completed, email it to permits@cupertinosanitarydistrict.org.

Call us (408) 253-7071 to get more information on the necessary steps to drain your pool.

Discharge Permits

For all other discharge permit requests, fill out a discharge application and email it to permits@cupertinosanitarydistrict.org.

Sewer Permit Fees

Cupertino Sanitary District requires fees to be paid for all sewer-related construction or repairs done within the District's boundaries. These fees are separate from the City permit fees and must be paid BEFORE any sewer work is to begin.

SEWER SYSTEM CONNECTION PERMIT FEE:

All connection permit fees regardless of classification or uses

$600.00 per new connection

Other connection fees/charges may apply and will be determined after plan review.

SEWER SYSTEM DISCONNECTION PERMIT FEE:

The fee for a disconnection permit is $250.00 for each lateral.

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION, ENGINEERING, AND INSPECTION FEES:

Uses/Categories	Amount
Any owner-initiated project where sewer main is proposed within public street or public utility/sewer easement and/or as determined by the District that the Installers’ Agreement is required for the project.	As specified in the Installer’s Agreement
Plan Check Fee Lateral Plan Check Grease Control Device Plan Check	$300 $800
Inspection Fees Lateral connection to existing lateral with new cleanout with CCTV included (2 inspection visits) Lateral connection to existing lateral with existing cleanout to District Standard with CCTV included (1 inspection visit) New lateral installation with CCTV included (3 inspection visits) Grease Trap inspection (1 inspection visit) Grease Interceptor/Oil Separator inspection (2 inspection visits) Re-inspection beyond above inspection visits:  Re-inspection fee must be paid prior to final approval.	$400 $300 $800 $300 $600 $200/visit

For other uses/categories not included above, District Manager-Engineer will estimate the fee based on level of effort required for full cost recovery.  All administration, engineering, and inspection fees are non-refundable, unless an installers’ agreement specified the terms of the administration, engineering, and inspection fees.

To pay sewer permit fees:

• Pay by credit card over the phone (Visa or Mastercard, only) by calling (408) 253-7071.
   
• Mail a check, made payable to Cupertino Sanitary District, to the District office located at 20863 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Suite 100, Cupertino, CA 95014. Be sure to include the City Building Permit Number in the memo.

The District office is open to visitors Monday - Friday, between 10 am - 3 pm, but checks can be placed in our mail slot located at the backdoor of our office any time. Mail is checked regularly.