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If you would like to apply for a permit, please access theREVISED_Permit Application_03.17.2026 then:
- Fill out and return application to our office by mail or in person
- Wait for a determination on total amount owed
- Pay that amount by mail or in person
- Wait for Codes Enforcement to approve the permit
- Receive approved permit by mail or pick up in person
- Begin your project!
Building Permits & Fees
| Total Valuation | Fee |
|---|---|
| Total Valuation $0.00 - $15,000 | Fee $35 for first $2000 plus $5 for each additional $1000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $15,000 |
| Total Valuation $15,001 - $50,000 | Fee $105 for first $15,000 plus $5 for each additional $1000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $50,000 |
| Total Valuation $50,001 - $100,000 | Fee $280 for first $50,000 plus $4 for each additional $1000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $100,000 |
| Total Valuation $100,001 - $500,000 | Fee $480 for first $100,000 plus $3 for each additional $1000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $500,000 |
| Total Valuation Over $500,000 | Fee $1680 for first $500,000 plus $2 for each additional $1000 or fraction thereof |
Other Fees
- Moving of Building Structure: $40.00
- Demolition of Building Structure: $100.00
Mechanical Permits and Fees
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Permit Issuing Fee | $10.00 |
| Up to five (5) tons | $5.00 |
| For each additional ton over the first five (5) tons | $2.00 |
| Heat Pump Only, Issuing Fee | $10.00 + $1 for each $50,000 BTU or fraction thereof |
| New duct work in excess of 30" when pipe is 12" in diameter or less | $10.00 Issuing Fee |
| Inspection heating, ventilation, duct work, air conditioning& refrigeration system | $10.00 for first $1000 or fraction thereof, of the valuation of the installation plus $2 for each additional $1000 or fraction thereof. |
| Reinspection Fee | $5.00 |
| Temporary Operation Inspection Fee: If the system is not approved for temporary operation on the first preliminary inspection, the usual reinspection fee will be charged for each subsequent inspection. | $5.00 |
All buildings except 1/2 family dwellings, where self-contained, air conditioned units of less than two tons are to be installed, the fee charged shall be that for the total cost of all units combined.
Plumbing Permits & Fees
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Permit Fee, Issuing | $5.00 |
| Each fixture or device (add) | $1.50 |
| Sewer line or septic tank or interceptor (add) | $7.50 |
| Water Line | $7.50 |
| Each Reinspection (add) | $10.00 |
Electrical Permits & Fees
Residential and Single Phase Commercial
- When service work is not involved - $5.00/ea
- When service work is involved including a new service or changing or enlarging an existing service and includes any other work done behind the service as part of the job - $0.10 per amp
Industrial and Three-phase Commercial
- When service is not involved - 1/2 of 1% of estimated job costs up to a maximum of $0.25 per amp rating at the existing service entrance with a minimum of $10.00
- When service work is involved including installing a new service or changing or enlarging an existing service and will include any work to be done behind the service as part of the job - $0.25 per amp
Reinspection (no fault of the City) - $10.00
If any person commences any electrical work where a permit is required without first obtaining such a permit, the fee provided for by this schedule will be doubled.
Planning & Zoning and Zoning & Appeals Fees
| Annexations / Zoning Requests | Fee |
|---|---|
| Residential | $105 + $11.50 per lot (maximum $1,230) |
| Planned Development | $120 + $11.50 per lot (maximum $2,260) |
| Commercial / Industrial | $180 + $17.50 per acre (maximum $2,370) |
| Zoning Amendment Request | Fee |
|---|---|
| Residential | $105 + $11.50 per lot (maximum $1,230) |
| Planned Development | $120 + $11.50 per lot (maximum $2,260) |
| Commercial / Industrial | $180 + $17.50 per acre (maximum $2,370) |
| Board of Zoning Appeals Request | Fee |
|---|---|
| Residential | $105 + $11.50 per lot (maximum $1,230) |
| Planned Development | $120 + $11.50 per lot (maximum $2,260) |
| Commercial / Industrial |
$180 + $17.50 per acre (maximum $2,370) |
| historic preservation commission request | Fee |
|---|---|
| Residential | $105 + $11.50 per lot (maximum $1,230) |
| Planned Development | $120 + $11.50 per lot (maximum $2,260) |
| Commercial / Industrial |
$180 + $17.50 per acre (maximum $2,370) |
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