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Building Permits:
Residential - Single Family, Duplex or Condo
Residential - Multi-Family (3+ Units)
Commercial, Industrial and Institutional
Accessory Structures
Sign Permit
Miscellaneous
Residential - Single Family, Duplex or Condo
Residential - Multi-Family (3+ Units)
Commercial, Industrial and Institutional
Accessory Structures
Sign Permit
Miscellaneous
Building Permits:
- Permit fees are double when work is commenced before obtaining a permit.
- Permit fees are double when applicant requests an expedited permit review.
- $60 re-inspection fee for missed appointments or extra inspection for non-compliance with inspector's orders (payable in full prior to re-inspection being performed.)
Residential - Single Family, Duplex or Condo
New Construction
Application
- Permit Fee: $0.42 per square foot with a minimum cost of $70
- Plan Review Fee: $56
- State Seal: $38
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $323 per dwelling unit
Additions or Alterations
Application
- Permit Fee: $0.42 per square foot with a minimum cost of $70
- Plan Review Fee: $22
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $112 per dwelling unit
Residential - Multi-Family (3+ Units)
New Construction
Application
- Permit Fee: $0.42 per square foot with a minimum cost of $70
- Plan Review Fee: $70 with a State Review and $140 without a State Review
- Property Records Maintenance Fee:
3 Units: $969
4+ Residential Condo Units: $562 plus $140 per unit
4+ Multi-Family Residential Units: $562 plus $70 per unit
Additions or Alterations
Application
- Permit Fee: $0.42 per square foot with a minimum cost of $70
- Plan Review Fee: $70 with a State Review and $140 without a State Review
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $112 per unit
Commercial, Industrial and Institutional
New Construction
Application
- Permit Fee: $0.74 per square foot with a minimum cost of $70 and a maximum cost of $56,237
- Plan Review Fee: $70 with a State Review and $140 without a State Review
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $0.042 per square foot with a minimum cost of $702
Additions
Application
- Permit Fee: $0.74 per square foot with a minimum cost of $70 and a maximum cost of $56,237
- Plan Review Fee: $70 with a State Review and $140 without a State Review
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $0.042 per square foot with a minimum cost of $187
Alterations
Application
- Permit Fee: $0.74 per square foot with a minimum cost of $70 and a maximum cost of $56,237
- Plan Review Fee: $70 with a State Review and $140 without a State Review
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $0.042 per square foot with a minimum cost of $140
Shell Only
Application
- Permit Fee: $0.42 per square foot with a minimum cost of $70 and a maximum cost of $56,237
- Plan Review Fee: $70 with a State Review and $140 without a State Review
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $0.042 per square foot with a minimum cost of $140
Original Tenant Build Out
Application
- Permit Fee: $0.42 per square foot with a minimum cost of $70 and a maximum cost of $56,237
- Plan Review Fee: $70 with a State Review and $140 without a State Review
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $0.042 per square foot with a minimum cost of $140
Sign Permit
Online Application | Fillable Application
- Permit Fee:
Off-Premise Signs: $40 plus $10 for each $1,000 of project value or part thereof
On-Premise Signs up to 30 sq. ft.: $40
On-Premise Signs over 30 sq. ft.: $40 plus $10 for each $1,000 of project value or part thereof - Plan Review Fee: $40
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $28
Accessory Structures
Re-Roof Permit
Online Application | Fillable Application
- Permit Fee: $42
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $28
Re-Siding Permit
Application
- Permit Fee: $0
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $0
Window/Door Replacement Permit
Application
- Permit Fee: $0
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $0
Wooden Patio Deck Permit
Application
- Permit Fee: $42
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $42
Gazebo/Pergola Permit
Application
- Permit Fee: $42
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $42
Swimming Pool Permit
Application
- Permit Fee: $42
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $28
Residential Yard Shed Permit
Application
- Permit Fee: $42
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $42
Detached Residential Garage Permit
Application
- Permit Fee: $70
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $42
Fence Permit
Online Application | Fillable Application
- Permit Fee: $42
Demo/Razing Permit
Application
- Permit Fee: $42
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $28
Solar Panels Permit
Application
- Permit Fee: $70
- Plan Review Fee: Residential: $22, Commercial: $140
Miscellaneous
Airport Height Permit
Application
- Permit Fee: $65
Parking Lot Permit
Application
- Permit Fee: $65
Land Disturbance Permit
Application
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Permit Fee:
Up to 0.5 acre site with slope not greater than 20%: $83
Sites greater than 0.5 acre or greater than 20% slope: $167
Land Use Permit
- Fee: $40
Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance
- Fee: $42
Trade Permits:
- Permit fees are double when work is commenced before obtaining a permit.
- $60 re-inspection fee for missed appointments or extra inspection for non-compliance with inspector's orders (payable in full prior to re-inspection being performed.)
Electrical
Online Application | Fillable Application
- Permit Fee:
Valuation of Work Fee Up to $800 $38 $801 to $2,000 $59 $2,001 to $3,000 $112 $3,001 to $4,000 $135 $4,001 to $5,000 $158 $5,001 to $6,000 $168 $6,001 to $7,000 $191 $7,001 to $8,000 $203 $8,001 to $9,000 $226 $9,001 to $10,000 $247 $10,001 to $50,000 $268 plus $8.44 for each addition $1,000 or fraction thereof $50,001 or greater $527 plus $5.27 for each addition $1,000 or fraction thereof - Records Maintenance Fee (additions and alterations only):
Residential and Multi-Family Dwellings: $14 per unit
Commercial and Industrial Buildings: $28
Plumbing
Online Application | Fillable Application
- Permit Fee:
Valuation of Work Fee Up to $2,000 $40 $2,001 to $5,000 $40 plus $27 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof $5,001 to $10,000 $168 plus $19 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof $10,001 to $50,000 $268 plus $8.86 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof $50,001 or greater $565 plus $15 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof - Flat Rate Fees (no records maintenance fees required):
New Sewer Connection: $55
New Sewer Relay: $44
New Water Connection: $55
New Water Relay: $44
Cut and Cap: $40 - Records Maintenance Fee (additions and alterations only):
Residential and Multi-Family Dwellings: $14 per unit
Commercial and Industrial Buildings: $28
HVAC/Mechanical
1 & 2 Family Replacement
Online Application | Fillable Application
- Permit Fee:
Furnace Replacement: $47
Central Air Replacement: $47 - Records Maintenance Fee: $14 per unit
HVAC/Mechanical Permit
Online Application | Fillable Application
- Permit Fee:
Valuation of Work Fee Up to $5,000 $68 $5,001 to $10,000 $68 plus $8.86 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof $10,001 and up $68 plus $6.82 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof after $5,000 - Plan Review Fee: $40
- Records Maintenance Fee (additions and alterations only):
Residential and Multi-Family Dwellings: $14 per unit
Commercial and Industrial Buildings: $28