Building Permit Fee Estimator
This page is a guide to estimate fees for your project. Please be aware that your calculations may not include all relevant fees for your specific project. The Building Department will calculate fees during the permit's review. Applicants pay fees at the time of building permit issuance. The Building Department will contact you after plan review is complete and give you the total amount due for fees.
Next, click on this Building Permit Fee Worksheet to calculate the fee based on the valuation.
To calculate the amount of use tax owed on a project, first determine the valuation of the project. Divide the valuation by two, and multiply that amount by 4.25%.
Plan review fees are calculated at 65% of the building permit fee.
Application Deposit
A non-refundable $500.00 deposit is required for all new residential construction and any commercial remodel or tenant finish. A non-refundable $1,500 deposit is required for any new commercial construction. The deposit is due at the time of application. The deposit will be applied to plan review fees at time of permit issuance.
Click on the appropriate link below for your project type. However, be aware that the fees for each subdivision are different. It is important to contact the building department for accurate information for your project.
Calculating the Building Permit Fee, Plan Review Fee, and Use Tax
First, you need to know the valuation of a project, which is determined by this ICC Building Data Worksheet.Next, click on this Building Permit Fee Worksheet to calculate the fee based on the valuation.
To calculate the amount of use tax owed on a project, first determine the valuation of the project. Divide the valuation by two, and multiply that amount by 4.25%.
Plan review fees are calculated at 65% of the building permit fee.