Santa Clara to add transaction fees for online permit-related payments

The City of Santa Clara will begin charging transaction fees for credit card, debit card, and electronic check payments related to Building, Planning, Public Works, and Fire department fees starting July 1, city officials announced earlier this month. 

Under the new policy, credit and debit card payments will incur a fee of 2.65% of the total transaction amount, while e-check payments made through bank accounts will be charged a flat $1 fee per transaction.