| ~ Permits & Inspections ~ | |||
| NC State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies Section 206.1 Permit required | |||
| Permits are required for all work, Building Code, Div. 3, Permits, Section 4.56-4.75 | |||
| General | Fee | ||
| Penalty for work started before obtaining a permit | Double Permit Fee | ||
| ~ Working without a permit~ *** Max $600.00 Residential / Max $1,000.00 Commerical*** | |||
| Administrative fee added to all permits issued | $40.00 | ||
| Technology Fee added to all permits issued | $5.00 | ||
| Minimum Inspection Fee | $75.00 | ||
| Refund - Administrative and Technology Fees retained if permit is canceled before construction begins. If project and construction has started, all fees are retained. | |||
| NC BUILDING CODE PLAN REVIEW | Fee | ||
| (Does not apply to 1-2 Family Structures) | |||
| <2500 sq. ft. * | $200.00 | ||
| 2501 s.q. ft. - 5000 sq. ft. (per trade)* | $100.00 | ||
| 5001 sq. ft. - 10000 sq. ft. (per trade)* | $150.00 | ||
| 10000+ sq. ft.* (per trade)9 | $200.00 | ||
| Condo/Apartment (per unit) | $75.00 | ||
| Townhomes (per unit) | $100.00 | ||
| *may vary based upon occupancy & use | |||
| Cell Tower | $250.00 | ||
| Solar $10.00 per MW* | $100.00 | ||
| Electrical ~ | |||
| Commercial ~ Based on Cost ($5.00 per $1,000) if not included in Building Permit | $5.00 per $1,000.00 | ||
| Commercial ~ | Minimum | $150.00 | |
| Commercial- when project cost paid in building permit | $150.00 | ||
| Residential ~ Rough in and Final | $150.00 | ||
| Temporary Pole ~ 100 Amp | $75.00 | ||
| Temporary Main Power ~ Application Required | $75.00 | ||
| Miscellaneous Permit ~ Per Inspection | $75.00 | ||
| Additional Inspections | $75.00 | ||
| Mechanical ~ HVAC & FUEL GAS | Fee | ||
| Commercial ~ Based on Cost ($5.00 Per $1,000.00) if not included in Building Permit | $5.00 per $1,000.00 | ||
| Commercial ~ Minimum | $150.00 | ||
| Commercial - When project cost paid in building permit | $150.00 | ||
| Residential ~ Rough In and Final | $150.00 | ||
| Miscellaneous Permit ~ Per Inspection | $75.00 | ||
| Additional Inspections | $75.00 | ||
| HVAC Change Out ~ Per Inspection for first unit | $75.00 | ||
| each additional unit | $25.00 | ||
| Plumbing ~ | Fee | ||
| Commercial Based on Cost ($4.00 Per $1,000.00) | |||
| Commercial ~ Minimum | $150.00 | ||
| Commercial - When project cost paid in building permit | $150.00 | ||
| Residential ~ Rough In and Final ~ New Construction for houses on slabs add inspection fee for Plumbing Slab inspection | $150.00 | ||
| Miscellaneous Permit ~ Per Inspection | $75.00 | ||
| Additional Inspections | $75.00 | ||
| Building ~ | Fee | ||
| Building fees are based contracts or the following calculation values: the greater of the contact value or calculated value shall be used to determine all fees. | |||
| Residential 1 and 2 Family Dwellings ~ Heated sqft * ICC value + unheated sqft * $45.00 = Value | Based on value chart | ||
| Other than 1 and 2 Family Dwellings Sqft * ICC value / 1000 * 4 = Value Minimum Sqft | Minimum | $150.00 | |
| 1 and 2 Family Decks, Patios, Porches, Storage Buildings & Detached Garages built on site ~ Unheated sqft * $45 = value | Based on value chart | ||
| Masonry Fireplace - $5,000 added to value of house | |||
| Pre-Fabricated Fireplace - $2,500 added to value of house | |||
| Permit Fees After Construction Value Has Been Determined | |||
| Value | Fee | ||
| Up to $6,000.00 | $70.00 | ||
| $6000.01 - $10,000.00 | $80.00 | ||
| $10,000.01 - $15,000.00 | $90.00 | ||
| $15,000.01 - $ 20,000.00 | $100.00 | ||
| $20,000.01 - $25,000.00 | $120.00 | ||
| $25.000.01 - $35,000.00 | $150.00 | ||
| $35,000.01 - $50,000.00 | $180.00 | ||
| $50,000.01 - $75,000.00 | $170.00 | ||
| $75,000.01 and Over | $210 + $5.00/ $1000 or portion thereof | ||
| Masonry Fireplace ~ $5,000 added to value of house | |||
| Pre-Fab Fireplace or Wood Stove ~ $2,500 added to value of house | |||
| Mobile Home Setup ~ Plus Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical and Driveway: | |||
| Single Wide | $300.00 | ||
| Double Wide | $400.00 | ||
| Triple Wide | $500.00 | ||
| Modular Units ~ Plus Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical and Driveway | $400.00 | ||
| ~ Plus Additional Inspection Fees for Onsite work Based on Cost/Value | |||
| Relocated House ~ Basic Fee for Footing and Foundation | $350.00 | ||
| Remodeling ~ $60.00 sq ft (sq ft x $60.00 = value | Minimum | $150.00 | |
| Prebuilt Storage Building ~ Flat Fee 1 Inspection <401 sqft | $75.00 | ||
| >400 sqft Building fee schedule | |||
| Bulkhead ~ Flat Fee per Inspection | $75.00 | ||
| Demolition ~ Flat Fee ~ Residential 1-2 Family | $75.00 | ||
| Commercial | $200.00 | ||
| Docks or Piers ~ Flat Fee per inspection | $75.00 | ||
| Ramps ~ | |||
| Residential Ramp ~ ADA Compliant ~ Zoning and Building Permit Required | Fee Waived | ||
| Non- Residential Ramp ~ ADA Compliant ~ Commercial Permit required ~ Based on value ~ $45/sqft ~ Zoning Permit Required | Minimum | $150.00 | |
| Swimming Pools ~ | |||
| Residential ~ In Ground & On Ground Flat Fee + Electrical ~ Does Not Include Decks | $150.00 | ||
| Commercial ~ Flat Fee + Electrical & Plumbing | $300.00 | ||
| Miscellaneous | Fee | ||
| Stop Work Order Place/Removal Fee | $75.00 | ||
| Re-Inspection Fee ~ All Trades (First re-inspection fee included with all permit fees) Excludes work not ready re-inspections - Fee shall apply | $75.00 | ||
| Before/After Hours Inspection Fee: All trades (per hour) (2 hour minimum) | $100.00 | ||
| Contractor Change | $40.00 | ||
| Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (1-2 Family) | $125.00 | ||
| Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (Non 1-2 Family) | $200.00 | ||
| Certificates of Occupancy (not permit related) | $100.00 | ||
| Punch List Inspection Fee (applied when more than 4 violations found on an inspection site visit) Reinspection Fee also applies | $125.00 | ||
| Fee Schedule Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 ~ Approved by BOC | |||
Photo by Tanja Pigott