Fees

Cost Structure Information


Many permit fees are based on construction cost estimates. All values of construction costs will be based on labor and material calculations. These calculations will be determined by the Building and Code Enforcement Department. For additional information, contact the department at (203) 854-7755. (updated 2-1-2021)
 

Building Permit Fees

  • Commercial building permit:

    $20 plus $0.26 State Education Fee per every $1,000 spent on labor and materials (minimum of $150)  $50 Certificate of Occupancy fee  Pools, Roofs/Siding - see above.

  • Residential building permit:

    $18 plus $0.26 State Education Fee 
     per every $1,000 spent on labor and materials (minimum of $100)     $25 Certificate of Occupancy fee  Pools, Roofs/Siding - see above.

  • State education building permit:

    $0.26 per $1,000 spent (commercial or residential)
  

Electrical, Plumbing, & HVAC Permits Fees

  • Residential:

    Those not included in building permit fees are $18, plus an education fee of $0.26 for every $1,000 spent (minimum $100)
    Compliance Letter $25

  • Commercial:

    Those not included in building permit fees are $20, plus an education fee of $0.26 for every $1,000 spent (minimum $150)
    Compliance Letter $50

Penalties & Off-Hour Inspection Rates

 

  • Weekend and off-hour inspections:

    $250 per inspector

  • Work started before issuance of permits:

    (per building official approval only) results in a minimum fine of $500 and a maximum fine of $1,000
  

Certificate of Occupancy Fees

 

  • Copy of Certificate of Occupancy:

    $20 (certified other than owner)

  • Permit for walk-through inspection:

    $100

  • Reactivation of expired permit:

    Varies  

Miscellaneous Permits

  

  • Building Board of Appeals:

    $60 

  • Corporation Maintenance Permit:

    $0.002 per square foot for qualified corporations

  • Sewers:

    Minimum fee of $100

  • Temporary structures permit (tents, etc.):

    Minimum fee of $75 each structure   

Signage Fees

 

  • All signs per $1,000 value:

    $20 (minimum sign permit fee of $100)

  • Annual renewal:

    $50

  • Certificate of Compliance:

    $25 for single and two family, $50 Commercial

  • Erector's license:

    $75

  • State education fee:

    $0.26 per every $1,000 spent (commercial or residential)
 

Demolition

  

  • Each $1000 of Construction:

    $25

  • Minimum demolition fee:

     $125

  • Certificate of Occupancy fee:

    $50

  • Moving a building: 

    $300
    No state education fee  
  

Research

  

  • $ .50 per copy – 8 ½ x 11
  • $1.00 per copy – 11x17
  • $10.00 per copy – building plans copied off site
  • $10.00 per certified copies
  • Residential Fees are based on 1 and 2 Family only