Residential Damage Charges
About residential damage charges
At UC Santa Cruz, residents are responsible for any damage or excessive cleaning beyond normal wear and tear. Following your move-out inspection—or any other time damage is discovered—we’ll assess charges based on the type and extent of the work required.
You won’t be billed for normal wear-and-tear or for issues documented on your move-in inspection form. If you encounter maintenance issues while living in university housing, please submit a CruzFix request immediately, and our maintenance staff will handle all necessary repairs.
Residential Damage Charges 2025-26
If your final inspection identifies cleaning needs, repairs, or replacements, the following rates will apply:
| Cleaning | Charge |
|---|---|
| Carpet charge due to excessive stains | Full cost of labor & materials |
| Curtain charge due to excessive soil or staining | Full cost of labor & materials |
| Tier 1 Residence Halls – significant cleaning required | $28/hr/student up to $61/hr/worker |
| Tier 2 Residence Halls – extensive cleaning required | $28/hr/student up to $61/hr/worker |
| Tier 3 Residence Halls – no cleaning done by resident | $28/hr/student up to $61/hr/worker |
| Tier 1 Apartments – significant cleaning required | $28/hr/student up to $61/hr/worker |
| Tier 2 Apartments – extensive cleaning required | $28/hr/student up to $61/hr/worker |
| Tier 3 Apartments – no cleaning done by resident(s) | $28/hr/student up to $61/hr/worker |
| Carpet charge due to excessive stains | Full cost of labor & materials |
| Damages | Charge |
|---|---|
| Skilled Crafts – PPDO Staff | $119/hr/worker up to $213/hr/worker |
| Skilled Crafts Student – Minimum | $18/hr/worker |
| Staff Response – SBMW | $35.13/hr/SBWM |
| Staff Response – Student Worker | $16.50/hr/student up to $17.50/hr/student |
| Adhesive – remove double stick tape | No separate charge by Facilities – remove (falls into painting/wall repair) |
| Adhesive – remove duct tape and adhesive residue | No separate charge by Facilities – remove (falls into painting/wall repair) |
| Burn damage (cigarettes, incense, etc.) | Full cost of labor & materials |
| Burn / smoke damage (fire incident) | Full cost of labor & materials |
| Carpet – full replacement (major damage-irreparable) | Full cost of labor & materials |
| Curtain – sliding glass door (irreparable damage) | Full cost of labor & materials |
| Curtain or shade – replace (irreparable damage) | Full cost of labor & materials |
| Damage caused by Service or Support Animal | Full cost of labor & materials |
| Door – missing room number plaque or peep hole | Full cost of labor & materials |
| Door – closet – reinstall | Full cost of labor & materials |
| Door – repaint | $140 per side |
| Door – sliding glass – frame damage | Full cost of labor & materials |
| Door – sliding glass – glass replacement | Full cost of labor & materials |
| Door – sliding glass – screen – rescreen | Full cost of labor & materials |
| Furniture move – not in proper room | $70 per hour |
| Furniture – reassemble bed (disassembly not authorized) | $70 per hour |
| Wall – remove anchors | $70 / hour + materials |
| Wall – glow-in-the-dark stickers | $70 / hour + materials |
| Wall – paint ceiling | $70 / hour + materials |
| Wall – paint full room | $70 / hour + materials |
| Wall – paint full wall | $70 / hour + materials |
| Wall – posting board replacement | $70 / hour + materials |
| Wall – repair due to excessive damage (dart holes, etc.) | $70 / hour + materials |
| Lock and key | Charge |
|---|---|
| Lock out | $35/incident after 3 requests (per year) |
| Lost key – apt. front door or Res Hall room | $140 – $420/incident (cost to Facilities from Lock Shop) |
| Lost key – res building or apt. bedroom | $100/incident |
| Furniture and fixture replacement | Charge |
|---|---|
| Bed frame parts missing, misc. | $50 – $309 (depends on part being replaced) |
| Bed frame replacement | $309 |
| Bookshelf | $113 |
| Chair | $135 |
| Computer hub | $40 |
| Desk | $248 |
| Desk pedestal | $163 |
| Dresser | $248 |
| Light fixture lens | $52 |
| Mattress | $178 |
| Mirror | $204 |
| Smoke alarm | $147 |
| Trash can – bedroom | $47 |
| Recycle bin | $30 |
| Wardrobe cabinet | $573 |
| Coffee table | $187 – $215 (depends on style/composition) |
| Couch – 3-cushion | $798 – $1,027 (depends on style/composition) |
| Couch – 2-cushion | $582 – $782 (depends on style/composition) |
| Dining table | $293 |
| End table | $181 – $209 (depends on style/composition) |
| Floor lamp | $120 |
| Lounge chair | $461 – $558 (depends on style/composition) |
| Door closer | $240 minimum |
| Table lamp | $120 |
| Thermostat | $175 |
| Trash can – kitchen | $85 |
| Vacuum cleaner | $230 |
| Miscellaneous | Charge |
|---|---|
| Failure to file check out paperwork | $100 |
| Late move-out | $100 per day |
| Misc. hourly labor charge | $70 per hour |