Building Permit Fees

Single- & Two-Family New Construction

  • Single and two family new construction including additions, alterations, and repairs to existing buildings: $13 per $1,000 of estimated cost of construction
    • Minimum fee: $40
  • Preliminary permits for footing and foundation: $15 per $1,000 of estimated cost of construction
    • Minimum fee: $75

Three-Family & Above New Construction

  • Three-family and above, including commercial, new construction including additions, alterations, and repairs to existing buildings: $16 per $1,000 of estimated cost of construction, plus Plan Review Fees as follows:
    • Up to $500,000: $75
    • $500,000 to $1,000,000: $150
    • Over $1,000,000: $250
  • Minimum fee: $75

Certificate of Occupancy

  • Certificates of Occupancy for existing and new residential buildings:
    • Single-family dwelling: $75
    • Two-family dwelling: $95
    • Three-family dwelling: $115
    • Four-family dwelling and above: $75 per unit
  • Certificates of Occupancy for existing and new commercial buildings and retail buildings: $125
  • Temporary Certificates of Occupancy: $75 per month

Certificate of Inspection

  • Certificates of Inspection for buildings containing residential units:
    • Three-family dwelling: $115
    • Four-family dwelling and above: $135 plus $20 per every unit exceeding four
  • Certificates of Inspection for existing and new commercial buildings and retail buildings, and commercial and retail spaces within mixed use buildings: $125

Demolition

Demolition of Structure (except when ordered by Building Department):

  • Commercial Structure: $20 per $1000 of estimated cost of demolition
  • Residential Structure: $13 per $1000 of estimated cost of demolition

Other Fees

  • Inspection of Restrictive Covenant: $75
  • Moving of structures: $525
  • Removal of Work done Without Permit: $400
  • Request for legal zoning status on residential and commercial: $50 per address
  • Signs: Minimum Fee of $100 plus $5 for every $100 value of the sign
  • Swimming pools:
    • Above-ground: $85
    • In-ground: $200
  • Wood stoves: $75
  • Work Started Without Permit: Triple the fee