(a) Construction Costs.
(1) Building permit fees are based on project construction cost unless specifically noted. The current Square Foot Construction Cost Table established by the International Code Council, Inc., including any Cost Table updates thereafter, is used for construction cost verification and is incorporated by reference as though fully stated herein. All fees are rounded to the nearest dollar.
(2) Square foot construction cost not covered in the referenced Square Foot Construction Cost Table such as additions, alterations, interior build-outs, rehabilitation projects and block grants are as follows:
A. Commercial/Industrial 30% of Group Table
B. Residential $40.00/sq ft
C. Separate Residential Rough $30.00/sq ft
D. Separate Residential Finish $30.00/sq ft
E. Attached Garage See Utility Group in Table
F. Detached accessory structures $30.00/sq ft
G. Carport-One & Two Family $20.00/sq ft
H. Carport-multiple unit structure $1,000.00 each parking unit
I. Decks $30.00/sq ft
J. Above Ground Swimming Pools $15.00/sq ft
K. In-Ground Swimming Pools $30.00/sq ft
L. Miscellaneous Determined by The Building Department
(b) Administrative Fees.
(1) Building Contractor Registration $15.00
(2) Application Fee $100.00
(For new homes and commercial / industrial projects or as determined by the Building Official.)
(3) Renewal of Expired Permits. Every permit issued shall become invalid, unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. Expired permits may be renewed for not more than 180 days at 50% the original permit fee. Renewal fee may be waived at the discretion of the Building Official. The extension shall be requested in writing with justifiable cause demonstrated.
(4) Refunding Cancelled Permits. Requests for permit cancellation must be made in writing stating the reason for request. Seventy-five percent of the permit fee shall be refunded provided no inspections have occurred. Twenty-five percent shall be retained for administrative service.
(5) Abandoned Projects. All fees and bonds for abandoned projects are not refundable. Abandoned projects are projects where work has not occurred or scheduled within 180 days. Bonds are refundable upon permit renewal.
(6) Additional Inspection/Re-inspection Fees. A fee of fifty-five dollars ($55.00) may be charged when, in the opinion of the Building Official or his designee, the job was not accessible or ready for inspection as scheduled, work was performed in phases, the permit holder schedules an inspection without completion of a previous violation notice or work is started prior to obtaining necessary permits as required by the applicable code.
(7) Fees That Are Not Refundable. Application, plan review and minimum permit fees.
(8) Minimum Permit and Inspection Fee. A fee of fifty-five dollars ($55.00) is the minimum for all trades unless noted otherwise.
(9) Construction Board of Appeals Fees.
A. Single-family residential (first item) $150.00
B. Multi-family residential and non-residential (first item) $250.00
C. Each additional item on same application $50.00
(c) Plan Review Fees-Residential. Unless specifically stated elsewhere in this schedule, plan review fees are as follows:
CONSTRUCTION COST | BUILDING PLAN REVIEW FEE | |
(1) | $0 - $1,000 | $50 minimum |
(2) | $1,000 - $10,000 | $50 plus $10/$1,000 or part thereof over $1,000 |
(3) |
$10,000 - $100,000 | $140 plus $3/$1,000 or part thereof over $10,000 |
(4) |
$100,000 - $500,000 | $410 plus $3/$1,000 or part thereof over $500,000 |
(5) | Over $500,000 | $1,610 plus $3/$1,000 or part thereof over $500,000 |
(6) | Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing plan review fee shall be 25% of the Building plan review fee for each trade when required. | |
(d) Plan Review Fees-Commercial/Industrial. Unless specifically stated elsewhere in this schedule, plan review fees are as follows:
CONSTRUCTION COST | BUILDING PLAN REVIEW FEE | |
(1) | $0 - $500,000 | $0.0013 of construction cost but not less than $100. |
(2) | over $500,000 | $650 plus 0.0003 of construction cost over $500,000. |
(3) | Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing plan review fee shall be 25% of the Building plan review fee for each trade. | |
(e) Building Permit Fees.
(1) Residential - New One and Two Family.
CONSTRUCTION COST | PLAN REVIEW FEE | |
A. | $0 - $10,000 | $300 minimum |
B. | over $10,000 | $300, plus $5/$1,000 or part thereof over $10,000 |
(2) Residential - New Multiple Family.
CONSTRUCTION COST | PLAN REVIEW FEE | |
A. | $0 - $10,000 | $300 minimum |
B. | over $10,000 | $300, plus $4/$1,000 or part thereof over $10,000 |
C. | Multiple Family | Construction cost to be divided by the number of units; Minimum $300 fee applies to each unit. |
(3) Residential - Additions, Alterations, Block Grants and Rehabilitation Projects.
CONSTRUCTION COST | PLAN REVIEW FEE | |
A. | $0 - $1,000 | $100 minimum |
B. | over $1,000 | $100, plus $5/$1,000 or part thereof over $1,000 |
(4) Residential Accessory Structures.
BUILDING PERMIT FEE | PLAN REVIEW FEE | ||
A. | Garages/Sheds & similar structures | ||
up to 600 sq ft | $90 | $55 | |
over 600 sq ft | $110 | $55 | |
B. | Pool House | $110 | $55 |
C. | Decks, Gazebos & Arbors | $110 | $55 |
(5) Residential Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs.
BUILDING PERMIT FEE | PLAN REVIEW FEE | ||
A. | Above Ground | $60 | $55 |
B. | In-ground | $160 | $55 |
C. | Hot Tub | $60 | $55 |
(6) Residential Concrete.
BUILDING PERMIT FEE | PLAN REVIEW FEE | ||
BUILDING PERMIT FEE | PLAN REVIEW FEE | ||
A. | Garage & Basement Slabs | $110 | None |
B. | Porches | $110 | None |
C. | Flatwork with footings for future structure | ||
up to 600 sq ft | $60 | $55 | |
over 600 sq ft | $80 | $55 | |
D. | Approach | $60 | None |
E. | Sidewalk | $60 | None |
F. | Screen Wall | $110 | $55 |
G. | Mobile Home Piers | $60 | None |
(7) Residential Demolition.
BUILDING PERMIT FEE | PLAN REVIEW FEE | ||
A. | Dwellings (including mobile homes): | ||
all accessory structures must be removed along with dwelling | $160 + $20 for each accessory structure | None | |
B. | Dwelling Additions | $110 | None |
C. | Accessory structure | $110 | None |
D. | In-ground swimming pools | $110 | None |
(8) Residential Miscellaneous.
BUILDING PERMIT FEE | PLAN REVIEW FEE | ||
BUILDING PERMIT FEE | PLAN REVIEW FEE | ||
A. | Antennas | $110 | None |
B. | Awnings | $110 | None |
C. | Basement Egress Window | $110 | None |
D. | Basement/Foundation Repair (Engineers signed & sealed drawing may be req’d.) | $110 | None |
E. | Basement Water Proofing | $110 | None |
F. | Fence | $60 | None |
G. | Solar Panel Install (elec. permit also req’d.) | $110 | $55 |
H. | Daycare Inspection | $60 | None |
I. | Mobile Homes | $100 | None |
J. | Moving of Dwellings: | Fees calculated same as for new dwellings. | |
K. | Re-Roof | $110 | None |
L. | Temporary Structure. 180 days | $60 + $60 app. fee | None |
(Limited to one 180-day renewal at $60. Township Board approval required thereafter.) | |||
M. | Minimum Building Permit Fee for unlisted projects | $60 + determined at review | |
(9) Commercial/Industrial - New Stand-Alone Structures Including Communication Towers.
CONSTRUCTION COST | PLAN REVIEW FEE | |
A. | $0 - $10,000 | $300 minimum |
B. | $10,001 - $25,000,000 | $300, plus $4/$1,000 or part thereof over $10,000 |
C. | Over $25,000,000 | $100,260, plus $2/$1,000 or part thereof over $25,000,000 |
D. | Multiple Units | Construction cost to be divided by the number of units. Minimum $300 fee applies to each unit. |
(10) Commercial/Industrial - Additions, Alterations and Interior Build-Outs.
CONSTRUCTION COST | PLAN REVIEW FEE | |
A. | $0 - $10,000 | $300 minimum |
B. | $10,001 - $25,000,000 | $300, plus $4/$1,000 or part thereof over $10,000 |
C. | Over $25,000,000 | $100,260, plus $2/$1,000 or part thereof over $25,000,000 |
(11) Commercial/Industrial - Miscellaneous.
BUILDING PERMIT FEE | PLAN REVIEW FEE | ||
BUILDING PERMIT FEE | PLAN REVIEW FEE | ||
A. | Antennas (signed/sealed drawings required) | $110 | None |
B. | Awnings (signed/sealed drawing required for Awnings over 10 sq ft) | $4/sq ft or $165 max. calculated from plan view | None |
C. | Concrete-minor miscellaneous | $110.00 | None |
D. | Concrete-Screen Wall | $165 | $55 |
E. | Demolition | $330 | None |
F. | Fence | $60 | None |
G. | Flag Poles (signed/sealed drawing required) | $110 | None |
H. | Re-Roof (signed/sealed drawing/specs. may be required) | $165 | None |
I. | Temporary Structure. 180 days | $60 + $60 app. fee | None |
(Limited to one 180-day renewal at $50. Township Board approval required thereafter.) | |||
J. | Township Certification | $240 | None |
(Includes all trades and required Township Departments.) | |||
K. | Min. Bldg. Permit Fee. Unlisted projects | $110 + Determined at review | |
L. | Food Truck Location Permit | ||
The following fees shall apply to Food Truck Location Permits by the Building Department: | |||
1. Initial Review | $75 | ||
2. Renewal of previous approval in following year of same location | $50 | ||
M. | Festival Permit (requires Board approval and does not require an electrical permit) | $110 | $50 |
(12) Signs.
BUILDING PERMIT FEE | PLAN REVIEW FEE | ||
A. | Permanent | $110 | None |
B. | Sign Foundation | $60 | None |
(signed/sealed drawings required for pylon & lawn sign foundation.) | |||
C. | Real Estate Development | $110 | None |
D. | Temporary/Special Event | $50 | None |
(f) Cash Deposits/Bonds.
(1) With the exception of fences, sidewalks, approaches, temporary structures, mobile homes and Township certifications building permit bonds are required for all permits as follows:
A. Residential - One and Two Family. $300.00 per unit. Ten percent shall be retained per unit for administrative service.
B. Residential - Multiple Family. $300.00 per unit. Not to exceed $1,000.00 per building. Ten percent shall be retained per unit or building, if applicable, for administrative service.
C. Residential - Additions/Alterations. $50.00.
D. Residential - Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. $1,000.00. Ten percent shall be retained for administrative service.
E. All other residential building permits require a $50.00 bond except as noted in item (1). No fees shall be retained provided all project requirements are met prior to permit expiration and all required inspections are requested by the permit holder.
F. Commercial - New Stand-Alone Structures. $1,000.00 per structure/building. Ten percent shall be retained for administrative service.
G. Industrial - New Stand-Alone Structures. $2,000.00 per structure/building. Ten percent shall be retained for administrative service.
H. Commercial/Industrial Additions. $300.00. Ten percent shall be retained for administrative service.
I. All other commercial/industrial building permits require a $50.00 bond except as noted in item (1). No fees shall be retained provided all project requirements are met prior to permit expiration and all required inspections are requested by the permit holder.
J. Signs.
1. Permanent. $50.00. No fees shall be retained provided final inspection is obtained prior to permit expiration.
2. Sign Foundation. $50.00. No fees shall be retained provided final inspection is obtained prior to permit expiration.
3. Real Estate Development. $500.00. No fees shall be retained provided sign is removed prior to permit expiration.
4. Temporary/Special Event. $200.00. $100.00 forfeited if sign is not removed within 24 hours of permit expiration. $200.00 forfeited if sign is not removed after 24 hours.
K. Additional fees or bonds may be required by other Township Departments or under other ordinances.
L. Bonds are released to the permit holder of record upon written request and satisfactory project completion as determined by the Building Department. Expiration of permit and inability of permit holder to obtain required inspections may result in bond forfeiture as determined by the Building Official. Failure to provide written request for bond release within 180 days after issuance of a clear Certificate of Occupancy, if applicable, or final Building Department inspection/approval may result in bond forfeiture.
NOTE: All fees in subsections (g), (h), and (i) were increased by 10% and rounded up or down to the nearest dollar.
(g) Electrical Permit Fees.
(1) Contractor Registration/License Renewal $15.00
(2) Application Fee (nonrefundable) $55.00
(3) Service
A. 200 amps, or less $17.00
B. 200 to 600 amps $28.00
C. 600 to 800 amps $33.00
D. 800 to 1200 amps $39.00
E. over 1200 amps $55.00
F. Temporary Service $33.00*
(4) Circuits $6.00*
(5) Lighting Fixtures/Ceiling Fans 1 to 25 - $28.00 min. +
$4.00 ea. additional 25 or part thereof*
(6) Swimming Pools fees for subsections (2), (4) and (15)*
(7) Hot Tubs-may need subsection (20) fees for subsections (2), (4) and (15)*
(8) Data/Telecommunication Outlets
A. 1 - 19 devices $6.00/each
B. 20 - 300 devices $120.00
C. Over 300 devices $330.00
(9) Heating and Air Conditioning
A. HVAC Unit-residential/commercial $50.00!
B. Furnace-residential/commercial $50.00!
C. Air conditioning-residential/commercial $50.00!
D. Baseboard heater or similar unit-each baseboard or unit $4.00!
(10) Power Outlets-water heaters, ranges, dryers etc. $11.00*
(11) Signs
A. Each sign and separate symbol/logo $22.00
B. Neon-each 25 feet or part thereof $22.00
(12) Feeders-Bus Ducts, etc.
A. First 50 feet $11.00
B. Each additional 50 feet or fraction thereof $4.00
(13) Motor Units
A. Up to 20 H.P. or K.V.A. $13.00 first mtr. $7.00 ea. add. mtr.
B. 21 to 50 H.P. or K.V.A. $15.00 first mtr. $11.00 ea. add. mtr.
C. Over 50 H.P. or K.V.A. $22.00 first mtr. $13.00 ea. add. mtr.
(14) Fire Alarms
A. up to 10 devices $55.00
B. 11 to 20 devices $110.00
C. over 20 devices $100 plus $6.00 ea.
(15) Underground Conduit Cable, etc. $50.00*
(16) X-Ray Units $28.00*
(17) Generator/Solar Panel Install/ EV Charger $44.00
(18) Mobile/Pre-manufactured Home (see subsection (21)) $55.00
(19) Information/Special Inspection/Violation Repairs $55.00
(20) Additional/Re-inspection $55.00
(21) Mobile/Pre-manufactured Home Unit Site
A. When installing a site service in a park, the permit application must include the application fee, service, plus the number of park sites.
B. When setting a HUD mobile home in a park, a permit must include the application fee and a mobile/premanufactured home install (subsections (2) and (18)). This shall be done by a licensed electrical contractor.
C. When setting a HUD mobile home or pre-manufactured home on private property, a permit must include the application fee, service and feeder and any new circuits. (subsections (2), (3), (4) & (12))
! - Additional inspection fee required for commercial units only
* - Requires additional inspection fee (Building Official may require an additional inspection for items without *)
(h) Mechanical Permit Fees.
(1) Contractor Registration $15.00
(2) Application Fee (nonrefundable) $55.00
(3) Residential
A. Heating System (new structures only) Includes ductwork $72.00*
B. Replacement Furnace, HWC or AC with electrical reconnection $72.00
C. Gas Burner (including water heater, pool heater*, generator*) $39.00
D. Dryer Vent $6.00
E. Ductwork Alteration $28.00*
F. Boiler - includes electrical reconnection
Private residences and apartments with less than 6 families
All other shall be installed by a licensed boiler installer $66.00
G. Hydronic Piping $33.00*
H. Solid Fuel/Gas Logs etc. $33.00*
I. Chimney-Factory Built/Vent Kit $28.00
J. Gas Piping: each unit $28.00*
K. Gas piping-each opening $6.00*
L. Air Conditioner/HVAC $66.00
M. Heat Pumps/Mini Split $66.00
N. Bath/Kitchen Air Exhaust $33.00*
O. Humidifier/Electronic air cleaner $17.00
P. Fire Suppression System $44.00
(4) Commercial/Industrial
A. Heating System (new structures only) Includes ductwork $83.00*
B. Furnace, HWC or Roof-Top HVAC unit replacement. Includes
electrical reconnect $83.00
C. Ductwork Alteration $39.00*
D. Fire Dampers 1 to 5 $28.00 + $6.00 ea. additional*
E. Unit Heaters/Tube Heaters $33.00
F. Restroom Exhaust Fans $33.00*
G. Gas Piping: each unit $28.00*
Gas Piping: each opening $6.00*
H. Hydronic Piping $39.00*
I. Hood Exhaust $30.00*
J. Make-up Air Unit $50.00*
K. VAV (variable air valve) Boxes/Reheat Coil 1 to 5 $28.00 + $6.00 ea. additional*
L. Refrigeration $39.00
M. Chiller $72.00
N. Cooling Towers $72.00
O. Fire Suppression System $44.00
(5) Mobile/Pre-manufactured Home $55.00
(6) Information/Special Inspection $55.00
(7) Additional/Re-inspection $55.00
* Requires final inspection fee (Building Official may require a final inspection for items without *)
(i) Plumbing Permit Fees.
(1) Contractor Registration $15.00
(2) Application Fee (nonrefundable) $55.00
(3) Fixtures, floor drains, special drains, water connected
appliances, domestic water treatment and filtering
equipment only (see list of fixtures below in subsection (19)) $6.00 each*
(4) Stacks
(soil, waste, vent and conductor revent/mechanical unit) $6.00 each*
(5) Sewage Ejectors, Sumps, Sub-soil drains $22.00*
(6) Water Service
A. Less than 2" $6.00*
B. 2" to 6" $28.00*
C. Over 6" $55.00*
(7) (Reserved)
(8) Sewers (sanitary, storm or combined)
A. Less than 6" $6.00*
B. 6" and over $28.00*
(9) Traps, Interceptors/Separators $33.00 each*
(10) Water Distributing Pipe System
A. 3/4" water distribution pipe $6.00*
B. 1" water distribution pipe $11.00*
C. 1 1/4" water distribution pipe $17.00*
D. 1 1/2" water distribution pipe $22.00*
E. 2" water distribution pipe $28.00*
F. Over 2" water distribution pipe $33.00*
(11) Reduced pressure zone back-flow preventer
Special fixture-Second water meter $44.00
(12) Medical Gas System $50.00*
Applicant must also complete subsection (18) for estimated
additional inspections
(13) Water Heater $39.00
(14) Swimming Pools
A. Hose bib vacuum breaker $6.00
(15) Repiping $44.00*
(16) Mobile/Pre-manufactured Home $55.00
(17) Information/Special Inspection $55.00
(18) Additional Inspection/Re-inspection $55.00
(19) Fixtures, Drains, and Water Connected Appliances each item $6.00*
More specifically, but not exclusively, described as the following:
Acid Waste Drain
Autopsy
Bathtub
Bed Pan Washer
Bidet
Carbonated Beverage Dispenser- Water Connection
Condensate Drain
Dental Chair Water Connection
Dishwasher
Drinking Fountain
Embalming Table
Emergency Eye-Wash
Emergency Shower
Floor Drain
Garbage Grinder
Hose Bib
Humidifier
Lavatories
Laundry Tray
Roof Drain
Safe Waste
Shower Trap
Sink (all types)
Slop Sink
Special Fixture
Sprinkler Irrigation System Connection
Sterilizer-Water Connected
Urinal
Washing Machine
Water Closet
Water Softener
Water Outlet or Connection to Filters
Water Outlet or Connection to Heating System
Water Outlet or Connection to any Make-up Water Tank $6.00
* - Requires final inspection fee (Building Official may require a final inspection for items without *)
(j) Residential Rental Registration and Inspection.
(1) Single-Family - includes registration and inspection $110.00/house
(2) Duplex (two-family) - includes registration and inspection $220.00/building
If owner occupies one dwelling of a two-family unit, property is registered as a single-family unit.
If duplex is located on two separate parcels, property is registered as two single-family units.
(3) Multiple Units as follows:
Number of Dwelling Units in Building | Registration Fee Per Building | Number of Units to be Inspected | Inspection Fee | Total Fees |
Number of Dwelling Units in Building | Registration Fee Per Building | Number of Units to be Inspected | Inspection Fee | Total Fees |
1-5 | $110.00 | 1 | $50.00 | $160.00 |
6-10 | $110.00 | 2 | $100.00 | $210.00 |
11-15 | $110.00 | 3 | $150.00 | $260.00 |
16-20 | $110.00 | 4 | $200.00 | $310.00 |
21-25 | $110.00 | 5 | $250.00 | $360.00 |
26-30 | $110.00 | 6 | $300.00 | $410.00 |
31-35 | $110.00 | 7 | $350.00 | $460.00 |
36-40 | $110.00 | 8 | $400.00 | $510.00 |
41-45 | $110.00 | 9 | $450.00 | $560.00 |
46-50 | $110.00 | 10 | $500.00 | $610.00 |
51-55 | $110.00 | 11 | $550.00 | $660.00 |
56-60 | $110.00 | 12 | $600.00 | $710.00 |
61-65 | $110.00 | 13 | $650.00 | $760.00 |
66-70 | $110.00 | 14 | $700.00 | $810.00 |
71-75 | $110.00 | 15 | $750.00 | $860.00 |
76-80 | $110.00 | 16 | $800.00 | $910.00 |
81-85 | $110.00 | 17 | $850.00 | $960.00 |
86-90 | $110.00 | 18 | $900.00 | $1,010.00 |
91-95 | $110.00 | 19 | $950.00 | $1,060.00 |
96-100 | $110.00 | 20 | $1,000.00 | $1,110.00 |
Buildings with more than 100 dwelling units shall have 20% of the total inspected and be calculated as such.
(4) All dwelling units to be inspected shall be selected by the Code Official.
(5) Violations discovered, by the Building Code Official, during the inspection in a particular building may necessitate additional dwelling units inspections. This is at the sole discretion of the Building Official.
(6) Re-inspection fees for all units are $55. A fee of $55 may be charged when, in the opinion of the Building Official or his designee, the job was not accessible, the job was not ready for inspection as scheduled or the owner or representative schedules an inspection without completion of a previous violation notice.
(7) Failure to apply to re-register an expired rental license within 45 days of expiration may result in a $50 administrative fee.
(k) Certificate to Cultivate Marihuana.
(1) Initial Application/Inspection Fee $200.00
(2) Renewal Application/Inspection Fee $100.00
(Res. Unno. Passed 12-12-94; Ord. Unno. Passed 5-21-01; Res. Unno. Passed 7-30-01; Res. Unno. Passed 4-11-05; Res. Unno. Passed 4-25-05; Res. Unno. Passed 5-23-05; Res. Unno. Passed 9-12-05; Res. Unno. Passed 3-13-06; Res. Unno. Passed 1-26-09; Res. Unno. Passed 7-13-09; Res. Unno. Passed 3-27-17; Unno. Res. Passed 3-19-18. Revised 6-2019; Res. Unno. Passed 7-15-19; Res. Unno. Passed 4-25-22; Res. Unno. Passed 7-25-22; Res. Unno. Passed 6-12-23; Res. Unno. Passed 7-31-23.)