Building Permit Fees

Housing License (Annual)

Fees outlined in LCO §1306.44.

There shall be a limit of $3,500 for any occupied structure for which a single license has been issued.

Dwelling TypeFee
Non-Owner-Occupied Condominium Units$45.00
Rooming House (containing two or more tenants)$60.00/rooming unit
Non-owner-occupied one-or two-family structures$75.00/rooming unit
Three-family dwellings (non-owner-occupied)$60.00/rooming unit
All other occupied structures$45.00/rooming unit

Vacant Property (Annual)

Fees outlined in LCO §1306.44.

ItemFee
Vacant Housing Structures$200.00/structure
Vacant commercial or mixed-use building$200.00/structure

Nuisance Structure Monitoring (Annual)

Fees outlined in LCO §1306.441.

ItemFee
Nuisance Structure Monitoring (annual)$1,000.00

Non-Compliance

Fees outlined in LCO §1306.441.

ItemFee
Housing and vacant property (within 30 days)$25.00/dwelling
Vacant property more than 30 days after vacancy$50.00/dwelling
Expired housing and vacant property$50.00/dwelling

Building Permits

Fees outlined in LCO §1309.02.

ItemFee
New buildings & structures-Residential
  • $200.00/first $1,000 valuation
  • 1% of remaining valuation
New buildings & structures -Commercial, industrial, retail, mercantile, assembly or apartment house use
  • $200.00/first $1,000 valuation
  • 2% valuation between $1,000-$500,000
  • 1% of remaining valuation
New additions or alterations-Residential changing the height, area, classification or grade of building
  • $30.00/first $1,000 valuation
  • 1% of remaining valuation
New additions or alterations-Commercial, industrial, retail, mercantile, assembly or apartment house use
  • $30.00/first $1,000 valuation
  • 2% valuation between $1,000-$500,000
  • 1% of remaining valuation
Garage-detached
  • $75.00 up to 480 sq. ft. aggregate floor area
  • $10.00 each additional 100 sq. ft.
Garage pad-foundation only$35.00
Structural changes, remodeling or fire repair-Residential
  • $30.00/first $1,000 valuation
  • 1% of remaining valuation
Structural changes, remodeling or fire repair-Commercial, industrial, retail, mercantile, assembly or apartment house use
  • $30.00/first $1,000 valuation
  • 2% valuation between $1,000-$500,000
  • 1% of remaining valuation
Demolition-Residential 1-2 family garage, accessory structure or part of a structure$50.00
Demolition any other structure$200.00
Moving building or structure$300.00
Tool shed or other accessory building$50.00

Plumbing Permit

Fees outlined in LCO §1309.03.

For each plumbing permit for new work, alteration or repair, there will be a minimum charge of $30.00 to which there shall be added all other plumbing and/or sewer charges.

ItemFee
Lavatories, sinks, laundry trays, bathtubs, showers, standpipes, combination fixtures, urinals, floor drains, area drains, yard drains, refrigerator drains, dishwasher, sterilizers, dental chairs, water filters, ejector, sump pumps, garbage grinders, grease interceptor, each three feet or fraction thereof of gang shower length, per each unit:$3.00
Each inside leader$3.00
Hot water storage tanks – 150 gal. or less$5.00
Hot water storage tanks – 300 gal. or less$8.00
Hot water storage tanks over 300 gal.$10.00
Each drain or sewer per 100 ft. aggregate length or part thereof$10.00/6” or less
$15.00/8” or less
$20.00 10” or less
$25.00 12” or less
Gas piping$5.00/outlet
Outdoor sprinkler head$5.00/each
Air admittance valve$10.00/each
Portable water piping per 100 ft aggregate length or part thereof (excluding service line governed by the Water Department)$10.00

Electrical Permits

ItemFee
Each 120 volts receptacle$3.00
Each fixture outlet$3.00: 120 volts
$12.00: in excess of 120 volts
Motors, transformers, generators, batteries, rectifiers, electrostatic filters and other power distribution and connections (3412 BTU=1KW+1.341 HP)$10.00: 1/4 HP or less
$15.00: 1/3 HP or less
$20.00: 7/8 HP or less
$25.00: over 5 HP
X-ray machines or equipment$50.00
Corrections or alterations$20.00
Panel, services, related equipment, and disconnects$50.00
Low voltage smoke and/or fire alarm systems$50.00
Generator-natural gas or diesel (does not include plumbing line)$80.00

Heating and Air Conditioning Permits – Residential

ItemFee
Heating Systems$40.00/each unit new, replacement
or additional
Heating system – solar/geothermalNo fee
Air conditioning unit$40.00/unit
$25.00 New rough in/rework ductwork
$40.00/gas fireplace
$20.00/energy vent type damper
$40.00/residential heat pump
$25.00 Gas heater/pool heater

Heating and Air Conditioning Permits – Commercial/Industrial

ItemFee
Heating systems (each new, replacement or additional unit)
  • 150,000 BTU/hr. heat input or less: $40.00
  • 150,000-300,000 BTU/hr.
  • heat input: $50.00
  • 300,000-600,000 BTU/hr. heat input: $60.00
  • Over 600,000: $70.00
Commercial heat pump
  • $70.00
  • $50.00 New rough in/rework ductwork
  • $25.00 Gas heater/pool heater
  • $25.00 Gas fireplace
Solor heat/geothermalNo fee
Air conditioning-water cooling tower$100.00 each
Air conditioning-chiller type
  • $40.00 each up to 5 ton capacity
  • $50.00 each 5-10 ton capacity
  • $60.00 each 10-25 ton capacity
  • $75.00 each over 25 ton capacity

Commercial Kitchen

ItemFee
Commercial Kitchen Hood
  • Commercial Hood type 1 with grease duct (does not include suppression): $150.00
  • Commercial Hood type II with grease duct: $100.00
  • MUA/Makeup Air Unit: $15.00

Sign Permits

ItemFee
Permanent Sign$30.00 plus $2.00 per sq. ft. of visible copy
Temporary$15.00

Storage Tanks

ItemFee
Underground
  • Up to 3,000 gal.: $25.00
  • 3,000-5,000 gal.: $30.00
  • 5,000-12,000 gal.: $35.00
  • 12,000-20,000 gal.: $55.00
Aboveground$25.00 base fee plus $10.00 for each 1,000 gallons
Removal of underground and Aboveground tanks$10.00 each

Surfacing and Resurfacing of Driveways and Lots

  • $30.00 for the first 1000 square feet
  • $15.00 for each additional 500 square feet

Additional Inspections

These fees are not applicable to homeowner permits.

  • $75.00 for a requested inspection where work is found to be incomplete or in need of corrections, or where a special (not routine) inspection is requested

Certificate of Occupancy or Code Compliance

  • Residential Inspection: $50.00
  • Commercial Inspection: $75.00

Plans Examiner

Commercial

  • $200 plus $5.00 per square foot
  • 100% of original fee resubmittals

Residential

  • $25.00

Contractor Registration

  • $75.00
  • $150.00 if work starts before permit is issued

Architectural Board of Review Application

  • Residential: $25.00
  • Commercial: $50.00

Condominium Development Inspection

  • $20.00 for each condominium
    • No other incidental fees charged to the conversion condominium development under the Building Code)

Paint Removal and Exterior Surface Cleaning

  • $15.00

Engineering Review Fee – Subdivisions

  • $1,000 each
  • $2,500 each – additional re-review of plan submission shall be charged $25% of the review fee per submittal.

Storm Water Management

ItemFee
Review fee1
  • $750: less than 8,000 sq. ft.
  • $2,500: 8,000-43,559 sq. ft.
  • $5,000: 1 to 5 acres
  • $500.00 per whole acre or part thereof over 5 acres
Reserve deposit for inspection during construction2
  • $1,000: less than 8,000 sq. ft.
  • $5,000: 8,000-43,559 sq. ft.
  • $10,000: one to 5 acres
  • $1,000 per whole acre or part thereof over 5 acres
Annual post-construction BMP inspection per site
  • $0: less than 8,000 sq. ft.
  • $350: 8,000-43,559 sq. ft.
  • $500: 1 to 5 acres
  • $500 per whole acre or part thereof over 5 acres
Performance Bond or Cash or Certified Check Deposit
  • $0: less than 8,000 sq. ft.
  • $5,000: 8,000-43,559 sq. ft.
  • $10,000: 1 to 5 acres
  • $5,000 per whole acre or part thereof over 5 acres
Hourly inspection rate per site during construction$100/hour
Personnel hourly Rate3
  • $100.00 City Engineer
  • $90.00 Project Manager
  • $70.00 GIS or engineering technician Consultant or representative/Actual cost plus $25.00 per invoice

1 Additional re-review of plan submission shall be charged 25% of the review fee per submittal.

2 Funds shall be withdrawn from the reserve deposit. The reserve deposit shall not fall below 50% of the original deposit until the project is completed.

3 Reviews and consultations: the city may consult with the local County SWCD, state and federal agencies and other technical experts as necessary. Any costs associated with such consultations may be assessed to the applicant or its designee.