Jobs Requiring a Permit & Fees
The following is a table summarizing the projects where a permit is needed and the applicable fee. Typically, any project that intends to construct, alter, enlarge, repair, remove, demolish or change the occupancy of a building, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system, or any other work covered by the International Building Code, must apply to this office for a permit.
Any landscape or grading project needs to be reviewed and approved by this office.
When in doubt, please call!
| Jobs Requiring a Permit | Fee | Applications |
|---|---|---|
Demolition of any structure | $50-$100 | |
New House (minus electrical, plumbing and heating) | 1% of cost of construction + $50 application fee | |
Electrical | 1% of cost of construction + $50 application fee | Electrical Permit Application |
Plumbing | 1% of cost of project + $50 application fee | |
Heating (oil, gas) | 1% of cost + $50 application fee | |
Septic System installation | $50 | |
Driveway permit is obtained from Public Works | $cost? | Call Public Works. 964-5300 |
Fences | 1% of cost + $50 application fee | |
Swimming Pools | 1% of cost + $50 application fee | |
Decks and Patios | 1% of cost + $50 application fee | |
Sheds | 1% of cost + $50 application fee | |
Generators | (also need electrical permit and gas permit) 1% of cost + $50 application fee | Generator Permit Application |
Stone walls | 1% of cost + $50 application fee | |
Roof (new, repairs, or replace) | 1% of cost + $50 application fee | |
Other structures such as tennis courts, basketball courts | 1% of cost + $50 application fee |