Fee Guide Portola West McDowell

Welcome to Portola West McDowell! 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.

Application Fee $65/per applicant
(if fee applies it is non-refundable)
Security Deposit $200-1 Month's Rent
(refundable)
First Month's Rent Base rent amount or prorated if mid month move in
(lease holder portion of base rent)
Admin Fee $350/per unit
(if fee applies it is non-refundable)*
Holding Fee $50-$500/per unit
(if fee applies it is non-refundable)
Pet Fees $$300/per unit
(If pets are allowed, if pet fees applies it is non-refundable)**
Pet Deposit $300/per unit
(If pets are allowed, deposit is refundable)***
Utility Billing Fee $25/one-time set up fee on 1st bill + monthly service fee of $7.50
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
Real Estate Tax $15 per unit
(mandatory)
Parking Fee $25 per unit
(mandatory)
Parcel Locker Fee $15 per unit
(mandatory)
Liability Insurance $14 per unit
(mandatory if no renter insurance provided)

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 SRP
Paid directly to provider
Gas Based on usage
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
Utility Fee $7.50 Billing Fee
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
Pest Control Fee $2.50
(if applicable; may be billed by 3rd party)
CAM Fee Based on formula
(if applicable)
Parking Fee (Reserved or Covered) $25 per unit
(mandatory)
Pet Rent/Fee $35 for 1 pet/$65 for two
(if applicable)
Real Estate Tax $15.00
(mandatory)
Storage Rent/Fee Per Space
(if applicable)
Garage Rent/Fee Per Space
(if applicable)
Damage Waiver (in lieu of renter's insurance) $14/Mth - in lieu of H04 renter's insurance policy
(if applicable)
Washer/Dryer $35/Mth
Mandatory

Key FOB $25 Per FOB
(if applicable)
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

Late Fees $75 initial fee plus $15 daily late fee
Service of Notice Fees $50-$65 Per Notice
Month to Month Fees $350/Month
Short Term Rental Fee $100/Month
Transfer Fee $200-$500/One-time Per Occurrence
Attorney Fees $300-$500/Per Occurrence
Lease Cancellation Fee $750 fee
Key Fob Replacement $50/Per FOB
Monthly Concession Chargeback $75 if late