Fee Guide Portola South Mountain

Welcome to Portola South Mountain! 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 $0-75/per applicant
Security Deposit $250- Month's Rent
(refundable)
Admin Fee $400 /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)**

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
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
Valet Trash Based on formula
(if applicable; may be billed by 3rd party)
Utility Fee $0-8.95 Billing Fee
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
Pest Control Fee Per Unit
(if applicable; may be billed by 3rd party)
CAM Fee Based on formula
(if applicable)
Parking Fee (Reserved or Covered) $15 per unit
(if applicable)
Pet Rent/Fee (If applicable, per pet)
(if applicable)
Real Estate Tax Per Unit
(if applicable)
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.
Garage Rent/Fee Per Space
(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.

Domuso Free ACH $0 Per Transaction
Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) 3.25% - Per Transaction
+ Convenience Fee of $2.95 Per Transaction
Certified Payments $3.99 Per Transaction
(Domuso Certified)
MoneyGram $3.95 Per Transaction
(Up to $6,500)

eCheck/ACH $1.99 Per Transaction
Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) 3.25% - Per Transaction
+ Convenience Fee of $2.95 Per Transaction
Certified Payments $3.99 Per Transaction
(Domuso Certified)
MoneyGram $3.95 Per Transaction
(Up to $6,500)

Late Fees $200 Initial $15 Daily
Service of Notice Fees $55 Per Notice
Month to Month Fees $300 Month
Transfer Fee $500 One-time Per Occurrence
Attorney Fees $300-$500/Per Occurrence
Lease Cancellation Fee $750 + 60 Day Notice
Cleaning and Damage Fees Varies
Key Fob Replacement $50-100/Per FOB