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Fees

PERMITS VALID FOR 12 MONTHS

Residential - one or two family dwellings

Site Built  
Habitable areas (finished spaces) $0.07 per SF
Unfinished basements, attached garages $0.05 per SF
Indiana Modulars, HUD Sectionals $0.05 per SF
Unfinished basements, attached garages $0.05 per SF
Singlewide Mobile Homes $50.00 each
Foundation permits only $50.00 each
Interior remodeling or alterations of existing $0.05 per SF
one or two family dwellings $50.00 min.
Additions to existing one or two family dwellings $0.07 per SF
$50.00 min.
Unattached garages, accessory buildings or storage buildings $0.05 per SF
$40.00 min.
Swimming pools, fireplaces, carports, mfg sheds and all other improvements other than living areas $40.00 each
Decks, porches and awnings $30.00 each
Decks, porches, awnings that are installed at the time of new construction $10.00 each

Industrial - Commercial
Foundation Only $100.00 each

Commercial: 
New Construction, Additions

$0.07 per SF
$50.00 min.
Remodel $0.05 per SF
$50.00 min.
Commercial Swimming Pools $200.00 each
Commercial storage tanks for combustible or flammable liquids or gases $50.00 each
Occupancy Permits, required for all the above $10.00 each

Electrical Fees
Service Inspections $25.00 each
Existing residential electrical package; includes service, rough-in and final inspections $50.00 each
Commercial electrical $50.00

Miscellaneous
Communication towers $200.00 each
Mobile home inspections required by Zoning $30.00 each
ADD: for out of county inspections, $30.00 per hour plus $0.30 per mile. (Min. of 2 hours)
Inspections not required by permit $50.00 per hr


Reinspection Fees

1st trip
2nd trip
3rd and subsequent trips
$25.00
$30.00
$50.00 each

Renewals
Stick Built $50.00
All others $25.00

Penalties
Work without a permit Triple fee
Occupancy before final inspection $100.00
Failure to comply $100.00 per day

 

 
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