These can be paid online via e-permits or in person. To pay in person, make checks payable to "Manager of Finance."
For greater detail on how project valuations are determined, please download the Admin 138 building code policy(PDF, 162KB) or consult the International Code Council's latest building valuation data.
| Valuation of Work |
Permit Fee |
Plan Review Fee |
| $1.00 to $500.00 |
$20.00 |
0 |
| $501.00 to $2,000.00 |
$35.00 |
0 |
| $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 |
$35.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $8.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 |
50% |
| $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 |
$220.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $8.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 |
50% |
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
|
$420.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 |
50% |
| $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 |
$770.00 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 |
50% |
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00
|
$3,010.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00 |
50% |
| $1,000,001.00 and over |
$5,385.00 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof |
50% |
Special Permit Modifications
| Additional Fees |
Applies to Plan Review & Permit Fees |
| Two-phase construction permits |
Fee + 25% |
| Three or more phase construction permits |
Fee + 50% |
| Fee Reductions |
Applies to Plan Review & Permit Fees |
| Solar panel or photovoltaic project (this only applies to the solar panel portion of the project when additional scope is part of the project) |
$50 flat fee, all projects |
Same Day Plan Review Fees
Plan review of Commercial and Residential Same-Day permits shall be charged at a rate of 20% of the Permit Fee, with a minimum charge of $100 for all projects valued over $2,000.00.
Inspection Fees
Permit fees provide for the customary inspections only. Reinspection, inspections conducted outside of normal business hours, and miscellaneous, non-customary inspections required by the Agency shall be charged at the rate of $100.00 per hour of inspection. Inspections conducted outside of normal business hours shall be pre-paid and incur a two-hour minimum charge.
Other Building Department Fees
| Administrative Action |
Fee |
| Deferred submittals |
$125.00 per hour of review
In addition, if the deferred submittal increases the project valuation beyond what was specified in the original permit application, building permit fees will be assessed on the amount of the increase. |
| Application for consideration of Alternate Materials, Methods, or Equipment |
$125.00 per hour of review, 2 hour minimum |
| Renewal of Alternate Materials, Methods, Equipment (every 3 years) |
$125.00 per hour of review, 2 hour minimum |
| Application for consideration of Administrative Modification |
$125.00 per hour of review, 2 hour minimum |
| Application for Board of Appeals Hearing |
$250.00 |
| Permit Change of Contractor |
$100.00 |
| Replacement of Contractor’s Drawing Set |
$5.00 per page |
| Change of Name – License or Certificate |
$25.00 |
| Duplicate License / Certificate |
$10.00 |
| Permit Correction (Address) |
$25.00 |
| Temporary Certificate of Occupancy |
$200.00 |
| Certificate of Compliance |
$25.00 |
| Duplicate Certificate of Occupancy / Compliance |
$25.00 |