What are construction fees?

The permit fees can be found in Chapter XII of the Revised General Ordinances.

NEW CONSTRUCTION AND ADDITIONS
Minimum Fee $50.00
Use Groups: B,H,I-1,2,4,M,E,R,1,2,3,4,5 U
(per cubic foot) $.038
Up to $50,000.00 $34.00
$50,000.01 to $100,000.00 $26.00
Over $100,000.00 $32.00
Use Groups: A-1,2,3,4,5,F-1,2,S-1, 2
(per cubic foot) $.021
Up to $50,000.00 $34.00
$50,000.01 to $100,000.00 $26.00
Over $100,000.00 $22.00
Deck or Balcony (all use groups)
Up to $50,000.00 $34.00
$50,000.01 to $100,000.00 $26.00
Over $100,000.00 $22.00
Fence (all use groups)
Up to $50,000.00 $30.00 per $1,000.00
$50,000.01 to $100,000.00 $23.00 per $1,000.00
Over $100,000.00 $19.00 per $1,000.00
Signs (all use groups) $65.00
Pylon
Up to 100 Square Feet $6.00
101 to 400 Square Feet $4.75
Over 400 Square Feet $3.50 per Square Foot for remaining feet
Wall or Ground
Up to 100 Square Feet $3.00
101 to 400 Square Feet $2.10
Over 400 Square Feet $1.40 per Square Foot for remaining feet
Pool: In-Ground (all use groups)
Less than or equal to 550 Square Feet $106.00
Greater than 550 Square Feet $210.00
Pool: Above-Ground (all use groups)
Less than or equal to 550 Square Feet $70.00
Greater than 550 Square Feet $140.00
Temporary Structures (all use groups) $129.00
Open Structural Towers
Up to $50,000.00 $34.00
$50,000.01 to $100,000.00 $26.00
Over $100,000.00 $22.00
REHABILITATION

Minimum Fee $50.00
Use Groups: B-E-H-1,2,3,4,5, I-1,2, 3, 4, M, R-1, 2, 4, U,C,A-1,2,3,4,F-1,S-1,2
Up to $50,000.00 $34.00
$50,000.01 to $100,000.00 $26.00
Over $100,000.00 $22.00
Roofing & Siding
Use Groups: R-3 and R-5 (only) $65.00
Roofing (all other use groups)
Up to $50,000.00 $34.00
$50,000.01 to $100,000.00 $26.00
Over $100,000.00 $22.00
Siding
Up to $50,000.00 $34.00
$50,000.01 to $100,000.00 $26.00
Over $100,000.00 $22.00
Retaining Wall (all use groups)
Class 3- Residential
Less than or equal to 550 Square Feet $106.00
Greater than 550 Square Feet $210.00
Other than Class 3 Residential
Up to $50,000.00 $34.00
$50,000.01 to $100,000.00 $26.00
Over $100,000.00 $22.00
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT $196.00

LEAD HAZARD ABATEMENT $176.00

RADON REMEDIATION

Up to $50,000.000 $34.00
$50,000.01 to $100,000.00 $26.00
Over $100,000.00 $22.00
DEMOLITION

Less than 5,000 Square Feet in Area and Over 30 Feet in Height $92.00
More than 5,000 Square Feet in Area and Over 30 Feet in Height $168.00
TANK REMOVAL

Use Groups: R-3 and R-5 $92.00
All other Use Groups $168.00
SOLAR PANELS (all use groups)

Minimum Fee $50.00
Up to $50,000.00 $34.00
Up to $50,000.01 to $100,000.00 $26.00
Over $100,000.00 $22.00
PLAN REVIEW: ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS AND NON-DEPLETABLE ENERGY SOURCE PROVISIONS OF ENERGY SUBCODE

Use Groups R-3 and R-5 $345.00
All other Use Groups $1,725.00

For more information please go to the Building Department page

Anthony Monguso, Construction Code Official
Annely I Gomez, Licensed Technical Assistant                                                                                                                                    Austin Urban, Office Assistant

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