Traffic Impact Fee (TIF)

Cars stuck in traffic

Background: 

In May 2022, the City Council adopted a traffic impact fee (TIF) in accordance with the Mitigation Fee Act. The TIF is a fee paid by new developments to help mitigate cumulative transportation impacts of development growth. TIF fees are currently applicable to single family residential, townhome, industrial, and distribution developments. The TIF is effective as of July 24, 2022.

The current TIF rates can be found on the City's Adopted Master Fee Schedule. 

Questions?  Please refer to the FAQ or contact the project team at tif@hayward-ca.gov

Documents: 

Multimodal Intersection Improvement Plan & Nexus Study

The Citywide Multimodal Improvement Plan (MIP) is a planning document that identifies measures to improve transportation conditions for multiple modes of transportation on the roadway network. 

May 24, 2022 - City Council

Adopt a Resolution Adopting the Traffic Impact Fee, Setting Initial Fee Rates for FY23, and Amending the FY23 Master Fee Schedule

May 17, 2022 - City Council

Traffic Impact Fees: Adoption of a Resolution Adopting a Nexus Study and Introduction of an Ordinance Adding Article 30 to Chapter 10 of the Hayward Municipal Code Regarding Traffic Impact Fees for Developers

May 3, 2022 - City Council

Proposed Traffic Impact Fee and Nexus Study

Apr. 14, 2022 - Planning Commission

Proposed Traffic Impact Fee and Nexus Study

Mar. 31, 2022 - Stakeholder Meeting

Introduce and receive community feedback on establishment of a Traffic Impact Fee on new development. The Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) would raise money to pay for improvements necessary to keep traffic moving and address increased roadway usage stemming from residential, commercial and industrial growth in the City.

Feb. 23, 2022 - Council Infrastructure & Airport Committee (formally Council Infrastructure Committee)

Review of Draft Traffic Impact Fee Recommendations

Feb. 9 2022 - Stakeholder Meeting

Introduce and receive community feedback on establishment of a Traffic Impact Fee on new development. The Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) would raise money to pay for improvements necessary to keep traffic moving and address increased roadway usage stemming from residential, commercial and industrial growth in the City.