Building Permit Fees

Building Permit Fees

Fees are subject to change upon Council approval. Please check with office for most current fees/rates.

Building Permit Fees
 
Eff. 10/1/2023- Fees double if started without a permit
New Commercial & Institutional $ 0.25 per s.f., minimum $100
New Residential $ 0.20 per s.f., minimum $75
Commercial Remodel or Alterations $ 0.20 per s.f., minimum $75
Commercial Roof Permit $ 75
Residential Remodel or Alterations $ 0.15 per s.f., minimum $50
Demolition $ 50
House Moving $ 100 plus police and utility costs
Dirt Moving Permit $ 25/acre, minimum $25
Accessory Building/Structure $ 0.10 per s.f., minimum $50
Accessory Building/Structure Trade $ 0.06 per s.f., minimum $25 per trade
Plan Review (New Commercial) $ 150 
Plan Review (Commercial Remodel) $ 75 (lease space up to 1500 sq. ft.)
Plan Review (Commercial Remodel) $ 100 (over 1500 sq. ft.)
Plan Review (Residential Remodel) $ 37.50
Plan Review (New Residential) $ 50
Plan Review (Commercial updates after plans issued) $ 10 per page
Plan Review (Commercial Roof) $ 75
Plan Review by Third Party Actual cost + 10% administrative fee
Engineer's Review Actual cost + 10%
Foundation Repairs $ 50 with Engineer Design
Certificate of Occupancy Fee (Commercial) $ 155 (Fire CO fee included)
Certificate of Occupancy Fee (Residential) $ 5
Inspection Fee- Customer Service Building Safety Market rate + 10% administrative fee
Re-Inspection Fee  $ 75
Customer Service Inspection $ 105
Customer Service Re-Inspection $ 105
Inspection of building by Third Party Actual cost + 10% administrative fee
Clean and Show $ 75

Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Permit Fees
Eff. 10/1/2023- Fees double if started without permit

New Single Family Residential     $0.08 per s.f., minimum $ 50
Residential Remodel        $0.06 per s.f., minimum $ 40                               
New or Remodel Commercial or Institutional    $0.08 per s.f., minimum $ 50                  
Solar Panel Permit $0.08 per s.f. of panel, minimum $50

Sign Permit Fees
Wall/pole/monument sign < 50 s.f. $ 35
Wall/pole/monument sign 51-100 s.f. $ 60
Wall/pole/monument sign >100 s.f. $ 75
Billboards, Single Face $ 150
Billboards, Double Face $ 300
Temporary Banners $ 25
Hanging Sign $ 25
Illuminated Sign Fee $ 50
Sign Structure Demolition $ 50

Other Permit Fees
Garage / Estate Sales $5 
  $2.50 for each add'l sign
Boat Permit (obtain at Police Department) $5/day or $25/year
Swimming Pools $150 
Irrigation $100
Parking Lots $5 per 1000 sq. ft., Min. $50
Fences (all) $40
Flatwork (driveways, walks, non-load bearing concrete patio) $50
Cell Towers, Masks, Poles $1.00 per foot, Min. $500
Flood Plain Development $50
Fuel Tank  $100
Water Well  $100
Mobile or Manufactured Home (set-up) $100
Motorized Personal Transportation Device $25 per location
Carnival or Fairs $50
Special Event $50
Tent Permit $50
Amusement Building $50
Utility Work Fee $75
Contractor Registration (required annually) $0 (yes $0)
Code Enforcement Administration $100

FEES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED OR TRANSFERRED AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

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