Fees

Building Permit Fees - Effective January 1, 2019

 
NO FEES ARE REFUNDABLE OR TRANSFERABLE 
Building Permit fees are based on the total estimated cost of construction of all labor and materials to complete the project. Including any and all subcontractors, regardless if they are required to obtain additional permits and fees.

Permit	Cost
New & Existing Structures:	$15 per $1,000 of estimated cost of project
Minimum Fee for  Projects	$350 minimum fee for commercial / industrial projects $150 minimum fee for residential projects
Demolition Permit	$250 Minimum Fee $15 per $1,000 of estimated cost of project
Foundation Permit Only	$15 per $1,000
Occupancy Permit	$150 residential $150 commercial
Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove	$75

Work started without a permit will be charged triple the regular fee. Re-inspection of work not ready or not up to code requirements will be charged a $100 fee in advance.

Miscellaneous Permits

Permit	Cost
Sign Permits	16 square feet $100 17-36 square feet $125 37-59 square feet $150 60 square feet $175
Yard Sale	$5 per day
Temporary Structures	$150
Carnivals	$350
Real Estate Signs (Yearly)	$150
Grandfather Lot Fee	$300

Plumbing & Gas Permit Fees

Gas Permits

Permit	Cost
Hot Water Tank	$50
New Residential Structures	$75 for first fixture $6 for each additional fixture
Existing Residential Structures	$75 for first fixture $6 for each additional fixture
New Commercial Structures	$100 for first fixture $8 for each additional fixture
Existing Commercial Structures	$100 for first fixture $8 for each additional fixture

Plumbing Permits

Permit	Cost
Single Fixtures	$75
Hot Water Tanks	$50
New Residential Structures	$75 for first fixture $8 for each additional
Existing Residential Structures	$75 for first fixture $8 for each additional
Commercial & industrial	$100 for first fixture $8 for each additional fixture
Sewer-Related Permit	$50
Outdoor Irrigation Systems	$75

Electrical Permit Fees

Residential Electrical Permit Fees

Permit	Cost
New Structures	$240
Existing Structures: (Requiring only 1 inspection)	$80
*Minimum Fee For Residential Permit (Requiring 2 inspections)	$150

Note: *Minimum fee for residential permit includes service change, temporary service, or miscellaneous wiring requiring one inspection.

Commercial Electrical Permit Fees

Permit	Cost
New Structure Fee	2% of total cost of electrical work
*Existing Structure	$150 Minimum fee and 2% of electrical cost if over $10,000
Yearly Maintenance Permit Fee	$250
Minimum Fee	$150 Includes jobs requiring only one inspection.

Note: *Existing structure includes jobs requiring more than one inspection.

Contact

Please call 978-250-5225 if you need help pricing a permit.