How much does a permit cost?

Permit Fee Schedule

Residential

  • $4 per $1000 of total construction costs (labor + materials) 
  • $50 base fee 
  • No plan review fee 

Commercial / Institutional (Based on Cost of Construction)

  • $250K or less: $3 per $1000 of total construction costs (labor + materials) 
    • $50 base fee 
    • Plan review fee*
  • $250K or greater: $5 per $1000 of total construction costs (labor + materials) 
    • $50 base fee 
    • Plan review fee

Plan Review Fee Schedule

  • Commercial Building Plan Review Fee- Under 250K= $125 Flat Rate
  • Commercial Building Plan Review Fee- $250,001 up to $500k= $250 Flat Rate
  • Commercial Building Plan Review Fee- $500,001 up to $1 Million= $500 Flat Rate
  • Commercial Building Plan Review Fee- $1 Million and over= $1,000 Flat Rate

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1. When do I need a permit?
2. Is anything exempt from a permit?
3. How much does a permit cost?
4. Can a homeowner be their own Building Contractor?
5. How do I apply for a permit?
6. Where can I find the current codes?
7. What documents will I need to apply for a permit?
8. Can I apply for the permit before I have a general contractor for the job?
9. Can I apply for the permit for the general contractor?
10. Can the city do inspections with video?