Fee Guide Santa Fe at Cottonwood

Welcome to Santa Fe at Cottonwood! We prioritize transparency about the fees you may encounter as a resident to help you choose a home that fits your budget. Below, you'll find a clear list of initial and monthly costs that are in addition to the base rent. Our goal is to make your living experience enjoyable and financially manageable. Please review these fees to understand your potential financial commitments fully.

These fees are typically due at the time of move-in or as part of the initial leasing process
Application Fee $50.00 Per applicant (age 18 and up)
Non-refundable
Security Deposit $400.00-1 month of rent
(refundable)
First Month's Rent Market rent amount pro rated at move in
(lease holder portion of base rent)
Admin Fee $99.00/per unit-special normally $399.00
(if fee applies it is non-refundable)*
Pet Fees $300/per cat and $360/per Dog
(If pets are allowed, if pet fees applies it is non-refundable)**
Pet Deposit $100.00/per pet
(If pets are allowed, deposit is refundable)***
Utility Billing Fee $25.00/one-time at move-in
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)

These are recurring fees that will be part of your regular payments each month. Some may be paid with rent while others could be paid directly to the utility provider or outside third party
Base Rent Your rent amount
Water Based on formula; ratio billing and usage
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
Sewer Based on formula; ratio billing and usage
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
Trash Based on formula; ratio billing and usage
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
Electric Based on usage
Paid directly to provider
Gas Based on usage
Paid directly to provider
Internet Based on usage
Paid directly to provider
Cable Based on usage
Paid directly to provider
Telephone Based on usage
Paid directly to provider
Utility Fee $6.50 Billing Fee
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
Pest Control Fee $2.00 Per Unit
(if applicable; may be billed by 3rd party)
CAM Fee Based on formula
(if applicable)
Parking Fee (Reserved or Covered) $30.00 Per Covered Space
(if applicable)
Pet Rent/Fee $45.00 per pet per month
(if applicable)
Real Estate Tax $16.00 Per Unit
(if applicable)
Storage Rent/Fee 0.00 Per Space
(if applicable)
Damage Waiver (in lieu of renter's insurance) $13/Mth - in lieu of H04 renter's insurance policy
Note: Some regular, required monthly charges such as utilities may be based upon actual usage and/or seasonal variable rates and will vary from month to month.

These are optional fees you may choose to add to your lease.
Covered or Reserved Parking $30.00 Per Space
(if applicable)
Homebuyers Program $500 one time fee upon lease renewal
Only at lease renewal/fulfill 90 days of lease, terminate with 30 day notice with proof of purchase
How to Budget Your Monthly Costs

To calculate your estimated monthly cost, simply:

  1. Add your Base Rent to the required fees listed above.
  2. Choose any Optional Costs that you may wish to add.
  3. The total will be your monthly fixed cost.

Note: Some charges vary and are not a fixed amount.

Implementation Fee $10/One-time
(if applicable, select communities)
eCheck/ACH $3.99 Per Transaction
Debit Card $6.99 Per Transaction
Mobile Check Deposit $2.99 Per Transaction
(if applicable, select communities)
Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) 3.5% Per Transaction + $2.99 Per Transaction
MoneyGram $3.95 Per Transaction
Prisma Digital Wallet $3.99 Per Transaction

Implementation Fee $10/One-time
(if applicable, select communities)
eCheck/ACH $0 Per Transaction
Debit Card $6.99 Per Transaction
Mobile Check Deposit $2.99 Per Transaction
(if applicable, select communities)
Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) 3.5% Per Transaction + $2.99 Per Transaction
MoneyGram $3.95 Per Transaction
Prisma Digital Wallet $3.99 Per Transaction

Late Fees 10% of rent amount
Service of Notice Fees $35.00 Per Notice
Month to Month Fees $500/Month
Short Term Rental Fee $300/Month
Transfer Fee $400/One-time Per Occurrence
Attorney Fees $50/Per Occurrence
Lease Cancellation Fee 2 months of Market Rent in addition to a 60 day notice
Cleaning and Damage Fees Varies
Key Fob Replacement $50/Per FOB