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Permit Fees

This Page Was Last Updated: 04/13/99

Building Permits:

bulletNew Construction including additions, alterations, repairs $12.00/$1000 valuation, minimum $30.00
bulletDemolition/moving of structures 12.00/1000 valuation, minimum 30.00
bulletSigns - including cost of installation 6.00/100 valuation, minimum 30.00
bulletFoundation only, based on valuation of entire job
bulletWhere a certificate of use/occupancy is required, the fee is included in permit price for all new work.
bulletCertificate of use/occupancy for existing structure 30.00
bulletPermit Renewal 30.00/year
bulletPermit Extension for which work has not begun within six months of date issued. 30.00/six month extension
bulletRe-issuance of lost permit card 30.00
If plan review by outside consultants is deemed necessary, the cost shall be paid for by applicant, with no adjustment to the permit fee.
bulletMicrofilming Fee: In addition to any permit fee, an additional fee of 10.00 will be charged for any permit application which includes a plan submittal.

Electrical Permits:

bullet$25.00/$1000 valuation, or any portion thereof, up to the first $10,000
bullet$10.00/$1000 valuation for that portion of valuation over $10,000
bullet$30.00 minimum
bulletElectrical Maintenance Permits (Annual per building) 150.00
bullet(Required for business having a licensed electrician in their employ for maintenance purposes.)

Plumbing/Gas/Mechanical Permits:

bulletMinimum fee for first fixture, appliance, or device 30.00
bulletEach additional fixture, appliance, or device (EXCEPT sprinkler heads) 7.00
bulletSprinkler heads 2.00/head, minimum 30.00
A minimum filing fee of $30.00 shall be charged for the first item on the permit, regardless of whether it is a plumbing, gas, or mechanical permit. The remaining fixtures, appliances, and/or devices, if any, shall be tabulated at the above rate per item.
For fee purposes, sprinkler connections, standpipes, hose connections, etc. shall be counted the same as fixtures ($7.00 each) and sprinkler heads shall be charged at $2.00 each.
In addition, the Building/Inspection Department issues the "Required Minimum Inspections and Certifications for Specified Use Groups" as prescribed by state law and set forth in Table 108, p. 7 of the State Building Code.