Information on Permit Fees
Building Permit Fees
- Permit fees are payable at the time of permit issuance.
- Fees are based on total value of construction (not on the cost) as determined by the building department.
- Work done without a permit shall be double (2X) the original fee.
- The fee is based on the value of the entire project, including trades.
- Construction costs are rounded to the next highest whole $1000 (i.e. $10,200 = $11,000)
- A copy of the signed contract must be provided if the project is subject to HIC registration.
- Fees are not refundable once the permit has been issued.
New construction, additions, alterations, repairs and demolition —$15/$1,000 (one and two-family), $20/$1000 (other than 1 or 2 family).
Residential Cluster Development – $20/$1000 (more than 2 homes)
Occupancy permit—$125
Temporary occupancy permit—$50.00
Re-inspection fee $75
Renewal of expired permit – $125/year
Replacement of Lost or Damaged Permit Card – $30
Electrical Permit Fees
- The inspector of wires shall approve all fees. Fees shall be made by check or money order.
- Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable, except int he case of a contractor change.
- Permits are void after one year.
- Final cost affidavits shall be submitted prior to final inspections or electrical installations with fees $2000 or greater.
- The inspector of wires may use methods including, but not limited to, R.S. Means, other cost estimating publications, and/or signed contracts to confirm the cost.
- Work done without a permit shall be double (2X) the original fee.
Certificate of insurance, workers’ compensation insurance affidavit and proof of license must be included with each application for a permit to perform electrical work.
$25/$1000 of the estimated cost of electrical work. Includes labor, equipment and materials (residential). $35/$1000 of the estimated cost of electrical work. Includes labor, equipment and materials (commercial).
$10 per panel for solar installations
$75 minimum residential fee, $125 minimum commercial fee
$75 re-inspection fee for work not complete
ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL PERMIT
Category/Fee
First 100,00 s.f. or less – $250
Each additional 100,000 s.f. or fraction thereof – $100
Remainder over 1,000,000 – $800
Plumbing and Gas Permit Fees
$15 per fixture or $50 (whichever is greater) – residential. $17 per fixture or $125 (whichever is greater) – commercial.
$50 Re-inspection fee if work not up to code
Fines: Any work started without obtaining a permit or proper notification to the inspector shall be subject to permit fee being doubled.
Sheet Metal Permit Fees
$15/$1000 for 1 and 2-family dwellings
$20/$1000 for other than 1 or 2 family dwellings (minimum fee: $75)
Additional Building Permit Fees
After hours inspections – $100 Residential (1 and 2 Family)/$250 an hour for Commercial
Annual Billboard Fee Digital – $20,000-$25,000 per year based on location
Annual Billboard Fee Static – $15,000 per year
Family Accessory Living Area (FALA) annual fee – $75
Fire Alarm/Suppression System – $2.00/$1000
Signs – $17/$1000
Temporary Signs – $100
Temporary Structures, Tents – $75