Building Permit Fees
For all items inspected for a Building Permit, the applicant must provide four sets of plans, application, approved zoning compliance, and a non-refundable deposit of $225.00. Fees are due and payable upon receipt of approved plans or notice during construction.
Part 1 - Plan Examination Fee
Plan examination fee will be assessed according to the following schedule and will cover the cost of plan review by the plan examiner:
| Fee | Township Administration Fee |
|---|---|
| $75.00 / Hour | $200.00 |
Part 2 - Permit Fees
New Building, Additions, and Renovations
- Permits for new buildings, additions, and renovations to existing buildings shall be issued to include only the work shown on the approved plans or specifications.
- Fees for the new buildings, additions and/or renovations to existing buildings shall be based on floor or surface area to be computed as follows:
- All floor or surface areas including garage, and basement and floors measured to the outside dimensions at each floor level.
- Crawl spaces and attic areas shall not be included.
- In buildings or areas where there are not walls, the area enclosed by the outside dimensions of the supporting columns shall be included.
- In buildings or area where a roof is supported by a single row of columns, the horizontal projected area of the roof shall be included.
- Square footage fee schedule applies to area of work for addition and renovation projects.
| Type | Base Price | Price for Each 100 Square Foot | Township Administration Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $250.00 | $9.00 | $200.00 |
| Electrical | $250.00 | $5.45 | $200.00 |
| Sprinkler/Fire-suppression | $250.00 | $5.45 | $200.00 |
| HVAC / Refrigeration | $250.00 | $5.45 | $200.00 |
| Fire Alarm | $250.00 | $5.20 per device | $200.00 |
Minor (Minimum) Permit Fee
Renovation in area less than 100 s.f. for building or where a limited amount of work is to be performed for.| Type | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Structural | (Less than 100 s.f.) | $200.00 |
| Signs | Includes foundation, electrical and final inspection | $150.00 |
| Electric | Less than 6 fixtures/devices | $150.00 |
| HVAC | Less than 6 fixtures/devices or tying into existing ductwork | $150.00 |
Part 3 - Miscellaneous Fees
| Name | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Occupancy (Commercial) A requested inspection for the purpose of checking for compliance with; or changing the use group or occupancy of an existing commercial building with no work proposed which would otherwise require a building permit | $250.00 | |
| Annual Inspections Where an inspection is required by the State, the County or the Township | $200.00 | |
| After-Hours Inspections Per hour and per inspector | $250.00 / Hr. | |
| Penalty Fee Assessed when building, electrical, heating or refrigeration work commences without a permit. | Permit fee x 2 | |
| Re-inspection Per occurrence | $150.00 | |
| Inspection Card Replacement of card | $50.00 | |
| Transfer Per permit, per transfer | $200.00 | |
| Permit Renewal After one – year | $300.00 | |
| Preliminary Plan Review Per hour | $100.00 | |
| Variance | $200.00 | |
| Temporary Electric Service | $150.00 | |
| Any and all applicable Sate Fees | TBD | |
| Certificate of Occupancy | Final certificate is due and payable with Commercial building permit fee | $75.00 |
| 60 Day Temporary Certificate of Occupancy | $500.00 | |