Fee Guide Portola Meadows

Welcome to Portola Meadows! 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 $52 per applicant
Security Deposit 1 Month's Rent
(refundable)
First Month's Rent (lease holder portion of base rent)
(lease holder portion of base rent)
Holding Fee $300 per unit
Amount applied to deposit upon move in.
Pet Fees $50
(If pets are allowed, if pet fees applies it is non-refundable)**
Utility Billing Fee $15 one-time at move-in
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)

Base Rent (lease holder portion of base rent)
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 $4.75 Billing Fee
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
Damage Waiver (in lieu of renter's insurance) $12-15/Mth - in lieu of H04 renter's insurance policy
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.

AppFolio Free ACH - eCheck/ACH $0 Per Transaction
AppFolio Free ACH - Debit Card $9.99 Per Transaction
AppFolio Free ACH - Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) 2.99% Per Transaction
AppFolio Free ACH - MoneyGram $3.99 Per Transaction
(Up to $2,999.99)

Late Fees $40
Attorney Fees $0 - $1800 Per Occurrence
Lease Cancellation Fee 2 Month's Rent
Cleaning and Damage Fees Varies
Key Fob Replacement $50
NSF Fee $25
Key Replacement $5
Lock Change Fee $25