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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 triple when work is commenced before obtaining a permit.
- Permit fees are double when applicant requests an expedited permit review.
- $150 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: $0.44 per square foot with a minimum cost of $150
- Plan Review Fee: $150
- State Seal: $45
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $341 per dwelling unit
Additions or Alterations
Application
- Permit Fee: $0.44 per square foot with a minimum cost of $150
- Plan Review Fee: $75
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $118 per dwelling unit
Residential - Multi-Family (3+ Units)
New Construction
Application
- Permit Fee: $0.44 per square foot with a minimum cost of $150
- Plan Review Fee: $150 with a State Review and $250 without a State Review
- Property Records Maintenance Fee:
3 Units: $1023
4+ Residential Condo Units: $593 plus $148 per unit
4+ Multi-Family Residential Units: $593 plus $74 per unit
Additions or Alterations
Application
- Permit Fee: $0.44 per square foot with a minimum cost of $150
- Plan Review Fee: $71 with a State Review and $143 without a State Review
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $115 per unit
Commercial, Industrial and Institutional
New Construction
Application
- Permit Fee: $0.78 per square foot with a minimum cost of $150 and a maximum cost of $59,315
- Plan Review Fee: $150 with a State Review and $250 without a State Review
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $0.44 per square foot with a minimum cost of $702
Additions
Application
- Permit Fee: $0.78 per square foot with a minimum cost of $150 and a maximum cost of $59,315
- Plan Review Fee: $150 with a State Review and $250 without a State Review
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $0.44 per square foot with a minimum cost of $210
Alterations
Application
- Permit Fee: $0.78 per square foot with a minimum cost of $150 and a maximum cost of $59,315
- Plan Review Fee: $150 with a State Review and $250 without a State Review
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $0.44 per square foot with a minimum cost of $140
Shell Only
Application
- Permit Fee: $0.44 per square foot with a minimum cost of $150 and a maximum cost of $59,315
- Plan Review Fee: $150 with a State Review and $250 without a State Review
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $0.44 per square foot with a minimum cost of $140
Original Tenant Build Out
Application
- Permit Fee: $0.44 per square foot with a minimum cost of $150 and a maximum cost of $59,315
- Plan Review Fee: $150 with a State Review and $250 without a State Review
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $0.44 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 and Re-Roof
Re-Roof Permit (All Re-Roofing)Online Application | Fillable Application
- Permit Fee: $75
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $50
Re-Siding Permit
Application
- Permit Fee: $75
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $50
Window/Door Replacement Permit
Application
- Permit Fee: $75
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $50
Wooden Patio Deck Permit
Application
- Permit Fee: $75
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $75
- Plan Review Fee: $75
Gazebo/Pergola Permit
Application
- Permit Fee: $75
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $75
- Plan Review Fee: $75
Swimming Pool Permit
Application
- Permit Fee: $75
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $50
- Plan Review Fee: $75
Residential Yard Shed Permit
Application
- Permit Fee: $75
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $75
- Plan Review Fee: $75
Detached Residential Garage Permit
Application
- Permit Fee: $150
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $75
- Plan Review Fee: $75
Fence Permit
Online Application | Fillable Application
- Permit Fee: $75
- Plan Review Fee: $75
Demo/Razing Permit (Residential and Commercial)Application
- Permit Fee: $75
- Property Records Maintenance Fee: $50
Solar Panels Permit
Application
- Permit Fee: $71
- Plan Review Fee: Residential: $23, Commercial: $143
Miscellaneous
Airport Height Permit
Application
- Permit Fee: $75
Antenna PermitApplication
- Permit Fee: New: $3000; Co-Location: $500
Parking Lot Permit
Application
- Permit Fee: $75
- Plan Review Fee: $75
Land Disturbance Permit
Application
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Permit Fee:
Up to 0.5 acre site with slope not greater than 20%: $88
Sites greater than 0.5 acre or greater than 20% slope: $176
Land Use Permit
- Fee: $75
Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance
- Fee: $75
Trade Permits
- Permit fees are triple when work is commenced before obtaining a permit.
- $150 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 $40 $801 to $2,000 $63 $2,001 to $3,000 $118 $3,001 to $4,000 $142 $4,001 to $5,000 $166 $5,001 to $6,000 $178 $6,001 to $7,000 $202 $7,001 to $8,000 $214 $8,001 to $9,000 $238 $9,001 to $10,000 $261 $10,001 to $50,000 $283 plus $8.90 for each addition $1,000 or fraction thereof $50,001 or greater $555 plus $5.55 for each addition $1,000 or fraction thereof - Records Maintenance Fee (additions and alterations only):
Residential and Multi-Family Dwellings: $25 per unit
Commercial and Industrial Buildings: $50
Plumbing
Online Application | Fillable Application
- Permit Fee:
Valuation of Work Fee Up to $2,000 $42 $2,001 to $5,000 $42 plus $29 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof $5,001 to $10,000 $178 plus $20 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof $10,001 to $50,000 $283 plus $9.34 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof $50,001 or greater $596 plus $16 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof - Flat Rate Fees (no records maintenance fees required):
New Sewer Connection: $58
New Sewer Relay: $46
New Water Connection: $58
New Water Relay: $46
Cut and Cap: $42 - Records Maintenance Fee (additions and alterations only):
Residential and Multi-Family Dwellings: $25 per unit
Commercial and Industrial Buildings: $50
HVAC/Mechanical
1 & 2 Family Replacement
Online Application | Fillable Application
- Permit Fee:
Furnace Replacement: $50
Central Air Replacement: $50 - Records Maintenance Fee: $25 per unit
HVAC/Mechanical Permit
Online Application | Fillable Application
- Permit Fee:
Valuation of Work Fee Up to $5,000 $72 $5,001 to $10,000 $72 plus $9.34 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof $10,001 and up $72 plus $7.20 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof after $5,000 - Plan Review Fee: $42
- Records Maintenance Fee (additions and alterations only):
Residential and Multi-Family Dwellings: $25 per unit
Commercial and Industrial Buildings: $50
