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Example Fees For Common PBES Projects
The following list includes examples for the average job values and correlating fees charged for common project types from 2020 to 2021. Each project type below provides an itemized pdf statement to give applicants an estimated cost of the permit fees (based on the fee schedule, effective July 2019). Examples are provided for informational purposes only; actual permit fees may vary based on the specific scope of each individual project.
*Failure to obtain an appropriate permit before the start of construction could result in a penalty of 400% of the building inspection fee. See example Alteration to Main Dwelling with Code Violation for penalty amount.
**Fire rebuilds may be eligible for a fee reduction. Visit Step 4: Obtain Permit for more information for fire rebuilds.
| Building - Residential Project Types | Average Job Value | Average Fees |
|---|---|---|
| New or Alteration to Electrical | $6,900 | $290 |
| Temporary Power Pole | $3,300 | $290 |
| Energy Storage System (Average 18 kW) | $28,000 | $770 |
| New or Alteration to Solar/Photovoltaic (Average 10.5 kW) | $40,000 | $450 |
| Generator | $20,000 | $1,050 |
| New or Alteration to Mechanical/HVAC | $14,000 | $290 |
| Water Heater Replacement | $3,500 | $184 |
| Roof Replacement (Avg. 2000 sq. footage) | $15,000 | $641 |
| Addition to Main Dwelling (Avg. 350 sq. footage) | $175,000 | $11,561 |
| Alteration to Main Dwelling | $40,000 | $1,795 |
| *Alteration to Main Dwelling with Code Violation | $40,000 | $5,655 |
| New Main Dwelling (Avg. 2800 sq. footage) | $784,000 | $45,322 |
| **Replace Main Dwelling for Fire Rebuild (Avg. 2800 sq. footage) | $784,000 | $11,162 |
| New Utility Building (Garage) | $50,000 | $2,885 |
| New Utility Building (Pool House/Yoga Studio) | $68,000 | $4,124 |
| New Shed/Storage Building | $19,000 | $1,291 |
| Retaining Wall | $30,000 | $1,757 |
| Gate / Fence | $20,000 | $1,545 |
| New Pool / Spa / Fountain | $52,000 | $2,367 |
| Building - Commercial Project Types | Average Job Value | Average Fees |
|---|---|---|
| New or Alteration to Electrical | $13,000 | $740 |
| Generator | $79,000 | $2,307 |
| New or Alteration to Solar/Photovoltaic (Avg. 45 KW) | $130,000 | $1,211 |
| Alteration to Commercial Building | $82,000 | $5,713 |
| New Utility Building to Commercial (Storage) | $105,000 | $9,120 |
| New or Alteration to Mechanical/HVAC | $56,000 | $1,243 |
| Roof Replacement | $56,000 | $1,583 |
| Planning Project Types | Average Fees |
|---|---|
| Administrative Permit for Signage/Entry Gate | $1,571 |
| Administrative Permit for Home Occupation | $160 |
| Pre-Application Meeting | $1,022 |
| Use Permit for Minor Modifications | $6,983 |
| Use Determination | $2,129 |
| Admin ViewShed | $2,446 |
| ECP Track I | $12,770 |
| ECP Track II (Replant) | $1,302 |
| Engineering Project Types | Average Fees |
|---|---|
| Grading - Exempted | $230 |
| Grading - Extension | $146 |
| Grading - Mass | $1,435 |
| Grading - Reservoir | $6,739 |
| Floodplain | $255 |
| Environmental Project Types | Average Fees |
|---|---|
| Sewage System / Tank Only | $383 |
| Sewage System / Repair | $1,064 |
| Sewage System / Sewer Line | $383 |
| Sewage System / ASTS New Install | $1,557 |
| Site Evaluation | $360 |
| Soil Borings | $265 |
| Water Wells / Class I | $547 |
| Water Wells / Well Destruction | $104 |
| Water Wells / Class I with Destruction | $547 |