What does a sewer lateral certificate cost?
Last updated 2026-10-13. Checked against the official sources listed at the end of this page.
Reviewed by East Bay Sewer Inspection staff
EBMUD's own fees are published; contractor work (camera inspection, repair or replacement) is priced by each contractor and varies with lateral length, depth, access, method (trenchless vs open trench) and city permits, so get at least two written bids.
| EBMUD fee (effective July 1, 2026) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Compliance Certificate (includes one verification test) | $407 |
| Extra lateral or verification test | $140 per lateral |
| Inspection rescheduling (late reschedule, not ready, failed test) | $140 |
| Time Extension Certificate | $142, plus a $4,500 refundable deposit |
| HOA / over 1,000 ft oversight | $566 |
Source: EBMUD PSL Program Fees and Inspection Fee Guidelines, checked 2026-10-13. City sewer or encroachment permits are extra; check with your city.
Which East Bay cities require a sewer lateral certificate?
Oakland, Alameda, Albany, Emeryville, Piedmont, El Cerrito, Kensington and Richmond Annex are in the EBMUD Regional PSL program. Berkeley runs its own separate program.
All cities · Oakland · Alameda · Albany · Emeryville · Piedmont · El Cerrito · Berkeley (separate program)
Sources
- EBMUD PSL Program Fees (eastbaypsl.com)
- Inspection Fee Guidelines (eastbaypsl.com)