| Permit Fees - 2% State of Virginia Levy is added to the total price of each permit. |
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| Residential: Building Permit Fees, R-3, R-4, & R5 |
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New Dwellings (Use Group R)- Includes: Living spaces, garages (attached or detached), carports, porches, decks, structural patios, basement (finished or unfinished), finished habitable attic space.
- NOTE: No charge for unfinished attic space, crawlspaces, entry porches 25 sq. ft. or less, non-structural patios.
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$ .15 / sq. ft.
$ 100.00 minimum fee |
Additions to Dwellings (Use Group R)- Includes: Living spaces, garages (attached or detached) carports, enclosed porches, sunrooms, pool houses, any enclosed habitable or occupied space.
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$ .15 / sq. ft.
$ 75.00 minimum fee |
New Accessory Structures- Includes: Decks, detached sheds (exceeding 150 sq. ft.), structural slabs, patios, gazebos, basements, areaways, retaining walls (4 ft. or higher), chimneys and fireplaces and any accessory structure not exempt by VUSBC.
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$ .15 / sq. ft.
$ 50.00 minimum fee |
Alterations to Dwellings (Use Groups R3, R4, R5)
- Includes: Living space, garages (attached or detached), carports, basements, habitable attics, porches, decks, any habitable or occupied space.
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$ .15 / sq. ft.
$ 75.00 minimum fee |
| Residential: Electrical Permit Fees, R-3 and R-4 | |
| New Installations: |
| 100-200 AMP Service |
$ 50.00 |
| 201-400 AMP Service |
$ 70.00 |
| 401-600 AMP Service |
$ 80.00 |
| Upgrade Installations: |
| Upgrade Service Only |
$ 50.00 |
| Upgrade Services with Rewire | Same as New |
| Temporary Service on Pole |
$ 30.00 |
| Permanent Service on Pole | Same as New |
| Limited Electrical Work (w/ Building Permit): |
| Base Fee |
$ 30.00 |
| Fixture Outlets | $ 1.00 / ea. |
| Miscellaneous: |
| Miscellaneous Electrical Work | $ 30.00 |
| Swimming Pool (In-Ground) |
$ 50.00 |
NOTE: Areas not covered by this fee schedule will be charged at 0.5% of the contract cost not to exceed $ 250.00.
| Residential: Mechanical Permit Fees, R-3 and R-4 | |
| All Heating Systems (Electric, Gas, Fuel, Oil, Wood, Coal, Solar, etc.): |
| Equipment and Duct Work |
$ 50.00 / system |
| Equipment Only |
$ 40.00 / unit |
| Duct Work Only (w/ Building Permit) |
$ 30.00 |
| Appliance Installation with LPG or Natural Gas: |
| Gas Service |
$ 40.00 |
| Units or Appliances | $ 5.00 / ea. |
| Tanks: |
| Underground LP Gas Tanks (Any Size) |
$ 35.00 / tank |
| Above-ground LP Gas Tanks (Any Size) |
$ 35.00 / tank |
| Underground Fuel Oil Tanks (Any Size) |
$ 35.00 / tank |
| Above-ground Fuel Oil Tanks (Any Size) |
$ 35.00 / tank |
| Remove Underground Tank (Any Size) |
$ 35.00 / tank |
| Additional Removal (Any Size) |
$ 10.00 / tank |
| Minimum Permit (Tank Only) |
$ 35.00 |
NOTE: Areas not covered by this fee schedule will be charged at 0.5% of the contract cost not to exceed $ 250.00.
| Residential: Plumbing Permit Fees, R-3 and R-4 | |
| New Construction: |
| Base Fee |
$ 40.00 |
| Bathrooms |
$ 10.00 / ea. |
| Ground-Works |
$ 10.00 |
| Water and/or Sewer Lateral (without New Construction) |
$ 50.00 |
| Well (Includes Electrical Permit and requires Health Dept. approval) |
$ 40.00 |
| With New Construction |
$ 20.00 |
<Fire Suppression (NFPA 13R & 13D)
Base Fee
Plus - Tanks and/or Pumps
Sprinkler Heads |
$ 50.00
$ 25.00
.50 each |
| Misc Plumbing Work : |
| Limited Plumbing Work (With Building Permit | $ 40.00 |
| Base Fee | $ 10.00 |
| Plumbing Fixtures | $ 5.00 / ea. |
| Replacing or Repairing Fixtures or Electric Water Heaters | No Charge |
NOTE: Areas not covered by this fee schedule will be charged at 0.5% of the contract cost not to exceed $ 250.00.
| Industrialized Buildings: Modular Homes (Sealed by DHCD) | |
| Third Party Inspection Seal |
$ 100.00 |
| Unfinished Areas (Exclude Unfinished Attics) |
$ .15 / sq. ft. |
| Finished Areas (All Habitable Space) |
$ .15 / sq. ft. |
| Decks or Porches |
$ .15 / sq. ft. |
| Electrical Service |
$ 50.00 |
| Plumbing |
$ 40.00 |
| Mechanical (Heating and/or A/C) * |
$ 50.00 |
| Gas Service |
$ 40.00 |
| Well |
$ 20.00 |
| For Additions or Alterations | See Residential Building Permit Fees |
* When installed on site and with active building permit.
NOTE: No charge for unfinished attic space, crawlspaces, entry porches 25 sq. ft. or less, or non-structural patios.
| Manufactured Home: Mobile Home (Sealed by HUD) | |
Single Wide (One Section)- Includes: Electrical service, plumbing connection
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$ 75.00 |
Double Wide (More Than One Section)- Includes: Electrical service, plumbing connection
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$ 100.00 |
| Extra Fees: |
| Gas Service |
$ 40.00 |
| Mechanical (Heating and/or AC) * |
$50.00 |
| Well |
$ 20.00 |
| For Additions or Alterations | See Residential Building Permit Fees |
* When installed on site and with active building permit.
Manufactured Home: Transportable in one or more sections; is 8 body feet or more in width and 40 body feet or more in length in the traveling mode, or is 320 or more square feet when erected on site.
NOTE: No charge for crawlspaces, entry porches 9 sq. ft. or less, or non-structural patios.
| Miscellaneous Residential Permit Fees | |
| Demolition |
$ 50.00 |
| Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (60 Days) |
$ 50.00 |
| Re-Inspection |
$ 50.00 |
| Renewal of Permit |
$ 50.00 |
| Septic System Application Fee (After 11/19/91) | $ 50.00 |
| Residential Towers / Antennas & Wind Turbines |
$ 50.00 |
| Administrative Fee |
$ 20.00 minimum |
| Hourly Rate for Research (FOIA) | $ 30.00 / hr. |
| Plan Review Fee (Optional as Needed) |
$ 50.00 |
| Alarm System |
$ 40.00 |
| Returned Checks "UCF" |
$ 35.00 |
| Swimming Pool (Private Use Only): |
| In-ground Pool (Add Electrical Permit) |
$ 75.00 |
| Above-ground Pool (Includes Electrical Permit) |
$ 40.00 |
| Zoning Residential Permit: |
| New Dwelling and Additions to Dwelling (Anything Detached Over 150 sq. ft.) |
$ 100.00 |
| Detached Structures (Under 150 sq. ft.) |
$ 35.00 |
| Inspection Prior to Issuance of Permit | $ 50.00 |
| Appeals Board Application Fee |
$ 125.00 |
NOTE: Areas not covered by this fee schedule will be charged at 0.5% of the contract cost not to exceed $ 250.00.
| Commercial: Building Permit Fees, All Use Groups Except R-3 and R-4 | |
| Commercial, Industrial, Institutional: |
| New Construction |
$ .20 / sq. ft. |
| Additions |
$ .20 / sq. ft. |
| Alterations | 1% of Cost |
| Minimum Permit Fee | $ 75.00 |
| Tenant Fit-Out |
$ 100.00 |
| Change of Use |
$100.00 |
| Government Buildings, Schools, Churches: |
| New Construction |
$ .10 / sq. ft. |
| Additions |
$ .10 / sq. ft. |
| Alterations | 1% of Cost |
| Minimum Permit Fee | $ 75.00 |
Alteration permit fee not to exceed $750.00 per building.
Cost = fair market price on contract price on construction cost only.
| Commercial: Electrical Permit Fees, All Use Groups Except R-3 and R-4 | |
| New Installation (Base Fee): |
| 0-400 AMP Service |
$ 50.00 |
| 401-800 AMP Service |
$ 70.00 |
| 801-1200 AMP Service |
$ 80.00 |
| 1201& Greater Services |
$ 100.00 |
| Service Upgrade |
Refer to New Services Fees |
| Add miscellaneous fees (below) to base fee (above) for total permit cost. Minimum Permit Fee is $50.00 |
| Receptacles, Lights, and Switches | $ .25 ea. |
| Circuits | $ 1.00 ea. |
| Motors | $ 10.00 ea. |
| Electric Baseboard Units |
$ 10.00 ea. |
| Electric Water Heater | $ 15.00 ea. |
| Refrigeration / Freezer Units | $ 15.00 ea. |
| A/C and Heating Units | $ 15.00 ea. |
| Transformers | $ 15.00 ea. |
| Sub-Panels |
$ 25.00 ea. |
| Generators |
$ 25.00 ea. |
| Swimming Pool (Includes Equipment) |
$ 100.00 / pool |
| Signs & Billboards |
$ 50.00 / sign |
| Temporary Pole Service (For Construction) |
$ 30.00 |
| Permanent Pole Service | See New Installation |
| Outside Pole Lights (Includes Footer Inspection) |
$ 50.00 per pole |
| Plug-In Type Appliances and Equipment | No Charge |
| Special Inspection |
$ 50.00 |
| Fire Alarm System |
$50.00 |
| Pull Stations | $ 3.00 / ea. |
Installations not referenced above will be charged 1% of the cost, not to exceed $750.00.
Cost = fair market price or contract price on the electrical cost only.
| Commercial: Mechanical Permit Fees, All Use Groups Except Use "R-5" |
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| Mechanical Permit (New Installations or Replacements): |
Heating or Cooling Systems
- Includes: Heat pumps, A/C units, refrigeration units, chillers, furnaces, boilers, solar, geo-thermal and required duct work and exhaust venting.
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$ 75.00 / ea. |
Heating or Cooling Units- Includes: Small appliances such as: ceiling or wall heaters, pre-fab fireplaces, gas logs, log lighters, wood or pellet stoves, pool heaters, commercial dryers, and required exhaust venting.
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$ 50.00 / ea. |
| Gas Service |
$ 40.00 |
| Add Per Connection | $ 5.00 / ea. |
| Medical Gas Service |
$ 40.00 per type |
| Tanks (Install or Remove): |
| Above and Below Ground |
$ 50.00 |
| Each Additional Tank | $ 10.00 |
| Commercial Kitchen Hood System: |
| Minimum Permit Fee |
$50.00 |
| Hood |
$ 50.00 / ea. |
| Fire Suppression System |
$ 50.00 / ea. |
| Fire Suppression (NFPA 13, 13R, 13D): |
| Base Fee |
$100.00 |
| Tanks and/or Pumps |
$ 50.00 |
| Sprinkler Heads | $ .50 / ea. |
| Elevators, Escalators, Dumbwaiters, Hoist, Cranes | $ 75.00 |
Installations not referenced above will be charged 1% of the cost, not to exceed $750.00.
Cost = fair market price or contract price on the mechanical cost only.
| Commercial: Plumbing Permit Fees, All Use Groups Except Use "R-5" |
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| Plumbing Permit (Base Fee for New Construction and Additions) |
| One Story Building |
$ 50.00 |
| Two or More Floors |
$ 75.00 |
| Add miscellaneous fees (below) to base fee (above) for total permit cost. |
| Minimum Permit Fee |
$50.00 |
| Water Lateral (w/o New Construction) |
$ 50.00 |
| Sewer Lateral (w/o New Construction) |
$ 50.00 |
| Fixtures, Appliances, Equipment, Devices, or Drain Which Connect to Water Supply or Waste Lines | $ 5.00 / ea. |
| Well (Includes Electrical Permit and requires Health Dept.) |
$ 40.00 |
| Well with New Construction | $20.00 |
| Special Inspection |
$ 50.00 |
| Sewer Pump Station (without building) | $50.00 each |
| Solar Panels (for heat, boilers, hot water, or etc.) |
$ 50.00 |
Installations not referenced above will be charged 1% of the cost, not to exceed $750.00.
Cost = fair market price or contract price on the plumbing cost only.
| Commercial: Miscellaneous Permit Fees, All Use Groups Except Use "R-5" |
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| Alarm System | $ 50.00 |
| Annual Building Permit (Approved by Building Code Official) | $ 100.00 |
| Asbestos Removal | $50.00 / building |
Certificate of Occupancy & Use
Existing Building or Structure
Temporary Occupancy Permit (30 Days) |
$100.00
$100.00 |
| Demolition | $ 75.00 |
| Inspection Prior to Issuance of Permit | $ 50.00 |
| Plans Review (over 5,000 sq. ft.)(Optional of additions and alterations) | $ 5 per sheet |
| Re-Inspection | $ 50.00 |
| Renewal of Permit | $ 50.00 |
| Re-Roof | $ 75.00 per building |
| Re-Siding | $ 75.00 per building |
| Returned Checks "UCF" | $ 35.00 |
| Signs and Billboards (Plus electrical fees) | $ 50.00 per sign |
| Special Inspection Request | $ 50.00 |
| Swimming Pool | $ 100.00 per pool |
| Tents (over 900 sq. ft.) | $ 75.00 |
| Temporary Construction Trailer (Plus electrical service fees) | $ 75.00 per trailer |
| Temporary Sales Trailer (single or double wide units)(Plus electrical service fees) | $ 75.00 per trailer |
Towers, Antennas, Wind Turbines, & etc.
New Communication Equipment Only (Plus square footage or equipment building & electrical fees) |
$ 100.00 per structure
$75.00 |
| Zoning Permit (Commercial, industrial, & etc.) |
$200.00 |
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