| | Home > Inspections and Permits > Permit Application Center > Building Permit Fee Schedule | | | | Building Permit Fee Schedule | 
| | Building Permit Fees | Electrical Permit Fees | | Gas Permit Fee | Grading Permit Fees | | Health Department | Impact Fees | | Mechanical Permit Fees | Utility Fees | | Water & Sewer Connection Fee Calculator (EDU Calculation) | Additional Fees and Security | | | Building Permit Fees The fee for a building permit shall be based on the estimated value of work in accordance with the schedule below. In computing the estimated value, include the fair market value of all construction or work for which the permit is issued, including all painting, papering, roofing, electrical work, plumbing, permanent or fixed heating equipment, elevator equipment, fire sprinkler equipment and any other permanent portions or permanent equipment essential to the operation of the building as a building. Exclude equipment required for the manufacturing or other special occupant, land value and development cost. The minimum acceptable valuation for new buildings shall be based upon the BOCA Building Evaluation Data Report as provided by the Department and revised from time to time. | | | Estimated Value | Fee | $0 - $3,000 | $50.00 | $3,001 - $5,000 | $60.00 | $5,001 - $10,000 | $85.00 | $10,001 - $15,000 | $95.00 | $15,001 - $20,000 | $115.00 | $20,001 - $25,000 | $140.00 | Above $25,000 | $140.00 plus .007 times estimated cost above $25,000 | | | Add $25 non-refundable application fee to all building permits. | Effective July 1, 2008 |
| Other Building Permit Information - Fee for Certificate of Occupancy - $25.00
- A permit under which no work is commenced within one (1) year after issuance shall expire
- Plumbing, electrical, mechanical and gas permits secured for the purpose of providing services for the building permitted shall run for the life of the building permit
- Refunds: There is no refund on issued permits - There is a 50% refund due if the permit application is denied or withdrawn prior to issuance (maximum retainage is $1,000.00 on building permits)
- Reinspection: There will be a fee of forty-dollars ($40.00) for reinspection for each call for inspection which is not ready for inspection
Home Builder Guaranty Fund - Effective January 1, 2009, Home Builders must pay a $50 fee for each new home building permit. This fund is administered by State Division of Consumer Protection. A citizen building a new home on their land for their own use who submits a Landowner Affidavit is not required to pay this fee. For more information on the Home Builders Guaranty Fund, call the State Home Builder Registration Unit at (410) 576-6573, email homebuilder@oag.state.md.us.
| | Electrical Permit Fees | | A nonrefundable application fee of $25 will be added to all Electrical Permits | | New Construction dwelling unit | | Single family detached, single family attached including 2-family unit: | | 200 amps or less | $85 | | 300 amps or less | $120 | | 400 amps or less | $150 | | Over 400 amps | $150 | | plus $40 per additional 100 amps or fraction of 100 amps | | Apartments and 5 family dwellings | | 200 amps or less | $68 | | 300 amps or less | $96 | | 400 amps or less | $120 | | Over 400 amps | $120 | | plus $32 per additional 100 amps or fraction of 100 amps | |
| | New commercial shell building/white box | | 200 amps or less | $125 | | 300 amps or less | $160 | | 400 amps or less | $190 | | Over 400 amps | $190 | | plus $60 per additional 100 amps or fraction of 100 amps | |
| Residential additions, alterations, remodeling (does not include service change or subpanel) | | Any number of electrical devices | $55 |
| | Residential additions, alterations, remodeling including service change or subpanel | | Any number of electrical devices up to 200 amps | $85 | | Any number of electrical devices up to 300 amps | $120 | | Any number of electrical devices up to 400 amps | $150 | | Any number of electrical devices over 400 amps | $150 | | plus $40 for each 100 amps or fraction over 100 amps | |
| | Commercial and residential repair or replacement | | 1 electrical device | $15 | | more than 1 electrical device | $25 |
| | Residential swimming pool | | Residential Swimming Pool | $40 |
| Commercial addition, alteration, tenant fit-up, finishing with service change | | 200 amps or less | $125 | | 300 amps or less | $160 | | 400 amps or less | $190 | | Over 400 amps | $190 | | plus $60 per additional 100 amps or fraction of 100 amps | |
| | Commercial addition, alteration, tenant fit-up, finishing with no service change | | 1 to10 electrical devices | $20 | | 11 to 40 electrical devices | $40 | | 41 to 75 electrical devices | $60 | | over 75 electrical devices | $60 | | plus $10 per additional 25 devices or fraction of 25 devices | |
| | Other work | | Electrical appliance or motor, repair or replacement: | | | 1 electrical appliance or motor | $15 | | More than 1 electrical appliance or motor | $25 | | Fire alarm systems | | New fire alarm system | $200 flat rate | | Fire alarm system and other low voltage devices (any number) | $40 flat rate | | Radio and television receiving installation | $40 | | Signs | $40 | | Swimming pool, residential | $40 | | Temporary service or pole service | $40 |
| | Fees Effective July 2006 |
| | | | Mechanical Permit Fees | | A non-refundable application fee of $25.00 will be added to all mechanical permit fees | Residential Uses - Includes 1 and 2 family and multi-family Dwellings | | Heating and Air Conditioning | $70.00 | | Heating System | $55.00 | | Air Conditioning | $55.00 | | Ductwork Only | $55.00 | | Replacement System | $30.00 | | Fire Suppression System | $30.00 | | Non-residential Installations - The permit fee for the installation, repair or replacement of all mechanical equipment requiring a permit under the subtitle shall be calculated from the following table based on the estimated cost of the work, including equipment, labor and materials. The department may require verification of such costs. | | $ 0 - 2,000 | $30.00 | | $2,001 - 5,000 | $40.00 | | $5,000 - 7,000 | $50.00 | | $7,001 - 9,000 | $65.00 | | $9,001 - 11,000 | $75.00 | | Over $11,000, the fee is $75.00 plus .0055 times the amount in excess of $11,000 | | Effective March 29, 2005 |
| | | | Plumbing Permits | New construction for all fixtures and appurtenances | | New detached single family dwelling units only | $100.00 | | New townhouses and two family dwellings only | $75.00 | | New multi-family units only | $50.00 |
| Installation or reconstructions/repairs | | Additional septic tank installation | $350.00 | | Addition to drain field or drywell installation | $475.00 | | Pump pit installation or repair | $225.00 | | Septic piping installation or repair | $225.00 | | Holding tank installation | $225.00 | | Nitrogen-reducing non-conventional sewage disposal system installation | $750.00 | | Advanced pretreatment unit installation | $600.00 | | Septic distribution box repair | $225.00 |
| | Installation of a combination of sewage disposal system components, including septic tank, drainfield, dry well, distribution box, sump pit, mound system, or pressure-dosed bed | | Commercial onsite sewage disposal systems with a flow rate in excess of 2,000 gallons/day: | | For installation | $1500.00 | | For each additional 2,000 gallons/day of flow | $1500.00 | | For installation or reconstruction of a commercial grease trap only | $1000.00 |
| Reconstruction or addition to any existing residential plumbing and all commercial plumbing work: | | First plumbing fixture | $30.00 | | Each additional plumbing fixture | $5.00 |
| | Commercial shell building groundwork - flat fee | $30.00 |
| On-site water inspection fee
minimum $95.00 | $15.00 per unit or tenant space, |
| On-site sewer inspection fee
minimum $95.00 | $15.00 per unit or tenant space, |
| | On-site water & sewer inspection fee | minimum $190.00 |
| Residential plumbing permit | | One ground, one rough-in one gas and one final inspection | included | | Each additional inspection, per inspection | $40.00 |
| | Effective: July 1, 2008 | |
| | | | Health Department | Health Department Plan Review Fees | Food Service Establishments | | | High/Medium Priority Facilities/Structural | $750 | | | High/Medium Priority Facilities-Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point | $750 | | | Low Priority Facilties-Structural | $500 | | Swimming Pools Effective 7/1/2008 | | | | Public or Semi-Public Pool | $500 | | | Public or Semi-Public Pool w/ Spa | $750 | Updated October 1, 2008 |
| | Grading Permits | Estimated Grading and Erosion Control Costs | Fee | | | One Lot (Residential only): | Under 20,000 square feet | $400.00 | Over 20,000 square feet | $650.00 | Others: | 0 to $500.00 | $40.00 | $501.00 to and including $1,250.00 | $80.00 | Over $1,250.00 | $80.00 plus 4% of the estimated cost above $1,250.00 | Updated July 1, 2005 |
| | | Utility Fees | | Service | Fee | Water Capital Connection (Per EDU) | $4500.00 | User Connection (Existing) | $2100.00 | User Connection (To be Installed) | $2650.00 | Wastewater Capital Connection (Per EDU) | $7000.00 | User Connection (Existing) | $3400.00 | User Connection (To be Installed) | $4270.00 | Water/Wastewater Inspection Fee | $30.00 each | Non Refundable Application Fee | $25.00 | Effective October 1, 2003 |
| >> Water and Sewer Connection Fee Calculator (EDU Calculation) | | | Impact Fees | Development Type | Roads | Schools | Public Safety | Total | | Residential (By Square Foot) | | | | | Under 500 Feet | $266 | $403 | $18 | $687 | 500 - 999 Feet | $436 | $740 | $30 | $1,206 | 1,000 - 1,499 Feet | $566 | $1,014 | $38 | $1,618 | 1,500- 1,999 Feet | $657 | $1,195 | $44 | $1,896 | 2,000 - 2,499 Feet | $726 | $1,330 | $49 | $2,105 | 2,500 - 2,999 Feet | $778 | $1,438 | $52 | $2,268 | 3,000 - 3,499 Feet | $818 | $1,528 | $55 | $2,401 | 3,500 - 3,999 Feet | $856 | $1,605 | $57 | $2,518 | 4,000 - 4,499 Feet | $890 | $1,673 | $59 | $2,622 | 4,500 - 4,999 Feet | $920 | $1,732 | $61 | $2,713 | 5,000 - 5,499 Feet | $947 | $1,786 | $63 | $2,796 | 5,500 - 5,999 Feet | $969 | $1,836 | $64 | $2,869 | 6,000 Feet and Over | $980 | $1,858 | $66 | $2,904 | | Non-residential | | | | | | Amusement, Recreation, Place of Assembly (Per Parking Space) | $187 | $0 | $7 | $194 | | Hotel / Motel Room | $901 | $0 | $23 | $924 | | Industrial & Warehouse per 1,000 Sq Ft | $778 | $0 | $29 | $807 | | Mini-warehouse per 1000 Sq Ft | $128 | $0 | $6 | $134 | | For Profit Hospital (Per Bed) | $1,014 | $0 | $31 | $1,045 | | For Profit Nursing Home (Per Bed) | $226 | $0 | $24 | $250 | | Marinas Per Berth | $256 | $0 | $10 | $266 | | Office Space Per 1,000 Gross Sq. Ft. | | | | | | Office Space Under 100,000 Sq. Ft. | $1,258 | $0 | $69 | $1,327 | | Office Space 100,000 - 199,999 Sq. Ft. | $1,089 | $0 | $61 | $1,150 | | Office Space 200,000 Sq. Ft. and Over | $970 | $0 | $56 | $1,026 | | Mercantile (Per 1,000 Gross Sq. Ft.) | $1,310 | $0 | $174 | $1,484 | | Effective July 1, 2009 |
| | | | Gas Permit Fees | | Gas permit fees for gas fuel-burning equipment shall be charged according to pipe size as followed: | | Size | Fee | | 2 1/2" diameter or less | $40.00 | | 3" diameter | $45.00 | | 4" diameter | $65.00 | | 6" diameter | $100.00 | | 8" diameter | $200.00 | | 10" diameter | $300.00 | | 12" diameter | $425.00 |
| | *Plus $25.00 non-refundable application fee | |
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