Building Permit Fees

For a summary of estimated fees associated with a given permit, please see below. The following sample fees are Examples Only. Actual fees may vary based upon valuation of project, number of fixtures included, and services required. Electronic forms of payment are accepted with a 3% service charge. You will need to have the permit and plans on site before the start of any work.

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Grading Permit

Grading permits are based on the amount of material moved. When submitting a grading application, these amounts must be included on the plan to determine the permit fees.

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New Commercial

This example is a proposal to construct a Tenant Retail Building (shell only) for a 16,949 square feet, 2 bath, valued at $1,500,000:

Permit Component	Fee Amount
Building Permit Fee	$8,320.78
Plan Review Fee	$5,408.51
WA State Building Surcharge	$25
Water Connection Fee	$1,620
Water Plant Investment Fee (PIF) (based on water meter size)	$806
Sewer Connection Fee	$2,626.56
Sewer Plant Investment Fee (PIF) (based on water meter size)	$2,179
Capital Cost Recovery (CCR) (see note)	$5,237.24
Plumbing Permit	$389.32
Mechanical Permit	$302.97
Total	$26,915.38

Note: CCR Fees are calculated by estimated water usage per unit Equivalent Residential Units (ERU).

Residential Addition/Remodel

This example is a kitchen remodel, valued at $10,000:

Permit Component	Fee Amount
Building Permit Fee	$237.39
Plan Review Fee	$154.30
WA State Building Surcharge	$6.50
Plumbing Permit	$62.60
Mechanical Permit	$45.15
Total	$505.94

Single Family Residence

This example is a proposal to construct a 2160 square feet 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a 640 square feet attached garage, valued at $364,550:

Permit Component	Fee Amount
Building Permit Fee	$2,860.13
Plan Review Fee	$1,859.08
WA State Building Surcharge	$6.50
Water Connection Fee	$1,400
Water Plant Investment Fee (PIF) (based on water meter size)	$237
Sewer Hookup Fee	$2,626.56
Sewer Plant Investment Fee (PIF) (based on water meter size)	$1,282
Capital Cost Recovery (CCR) (see notes)	$605
Capital Cost Recovery (CCR) Pressure (see notes)	$1,541
Plumbing Permit	$245.94
Mechanical Permit	$149.48
Underground Sprinkler System	$60.67
Total	$12,873.36

Notes: Fees are calculated by estimated water usage per unit Equivalent Residential Units (ERU) | Lookout Point Reservoir Water Pressure Capital Cost Recovery Area, Ordinance Number 1675 (PDF)

Re-Roof Residential

Permit Component	Fee Amount
Building Permit Fee	$90.74
WA State Building Surcharge	$6.50
Total	$97.24

Re-Roof Non-Residential/Commercial

Permit Component	Fee Amount
Building Permit Fee, up to 10,000 square feet	$181.51
Plus addl. $90.74 for ea. addl. 10,000 square feet	Varies on sq. ft.
WA State Building Surcharge	$25
Total	$206.51

Underground Sprinkler System

Permit Component	Fee Amount
Plumbing Permit Fee	$35.96
Backflow, 2" diameter or smaller	$13.32
Lawn Sprinkler	$11.39
Total	$60.67

New Furnace & Air Conditioner

Permit Component	Fee Amount
Mechanical Permit Fee	$28.39
Furnace up to 100,000 BTU	$20.81
Air Conditioner, 10,000 - 100,000 BTU	$20.83
Total	$70.03

New Hot Water Tank

Permit Component	Fee Amount
Plumbing Permit Fee	$35.96
Water Heater	$13.32
Total	$49.28

Demolition & Removal

Additionally, any YRCAA and or L&I fees, if applicable.

Permit Component	Fee Amount
Demolition	$84.94
WA State Building Surcharge	$6.50
Total	$91.44

Sign Permit

Permit Component	Fee Amount
Permit Fee (per sign)	$73.97
Plan Check Fee, $91.74 per hr., minimum 1/2 hr.	$45.37
WA State Building Surcharge	$6.50
Total	$125.84