Building permit fees are determined by Cost of Construction method. Cost of Construction is multiplied by the Permit Fee Multiplier, (presently $5.00 per $1,000.00). The Cost of Construction is determined by the use of the following formula developed by the International Code Council (ICC) and updated twice yearly. The use of this formula will ensure uniform estimated construction costs for all types of structures.
Building Permit Fee = Gross Area x Cost Construction x Permit Fee Multiplier
(See example below.)
Building Permits |
Permit Fee |
New Construction / Additions / Alterations |
$5.00 per $1000.00 const. cost (min. $35) |
Accessory buildings / Sheds |
$5.00 per $1000.00 const. cost (min. $35) |
Barns / Garages |
$5.00 per $1000.00 const. cost (min. $35) |
Chimney / Fireplace |
$25.00 |
Coal / Pellet / Woodstoves |
$25.00 (initial installation) |
|
$15.00 (re-certification) |
Decks |
$ 5.00 per $1000.00 const. cost (min. $35) |
Demolition Residential |
$35.00 |
Commercial |
$45.00 |
Accessory building |
$25.00 |
Fences (greater than 6' in height) |
$25.00 (100' or less) |
|
$35.00 (greater than 100') |
Moving / Dwelling or Commercial |
$300.00 |
Other |
$35.00 |
Porches |
$5.00 per $1000.00 const. cost (min. $35) |
Roofing / Siding / Windows |
$25.00 |
Signs |
$25.00 |
Swimming Pool |
$35.00 (inground) |
|
$25.00 (above ground) |
Work started before obtaining required building permit or consent of the Building Commissioner will be assessed the above fees doubled.
Example: A single-family dwelling consisting of a two-story colonial with attached garage, farmers porch and rear deck.
Use Group: R3 Type of construction: 5B Height: 2 stories Area 1st story: 1,000 sq. ft. Area 2nd story: 1,000 sq. ft.
Basement: 1,000 sq. ft. non-insulated Garage: 550 sq. ft. Porch: 240 sq. ft. Deck: 144 sq. ft.
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Gross Area From plans |
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Cost of Construction from table |
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Permit Fee Multiplier Cost per Thousand |
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Gross Area: |
Residential 2 stories x 1,000 sq. ft. |
Residential = |
2,000 |
X |
95.91 |
X |
.005 |
= |
959.10 |
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Non-Insulated basement 1,000 sq. ft. |
Basement = |
1,000 |
X |
15.00 |
X |
.005 |
= |
75.00 |
|
Garage 550 sq. ft. |
Garage = |
550 |
X |
37.34 |
X |
.005 |
= |
102.69 |
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Porch 240 sq. ft. |
Porch = |
240 |
X |
20.00 |
X |
.005 |
= |
24.00 |
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Deck = 144 sq. ft. |
Deck = |
144 |
X |
15.00 |
X |
.005 |
= |
10.80 |
|
Permit Fee (whole dollar Amt.) |
1172.00 |
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