Estimate your building permit costs

Many things can affect the cost of your building permit. The size and expense of your project. The location of your project. The thing you build.  

All permits start with a “base fee.” Other fees and taxes added to this fee represent your total cost. 

Base fees for maintenance and minor improvements  

Base fees for permits that require up front plan review 

Your total fee may include: 

• State taxes 
• Community Development Agency fees (technology, affordable housing, etc.)
• Building & Safety Fees 
• Planning fees 
• Department of Public Works fees
• Environmental Health Services fees
• Fire department fees

This link will provide more detail on the other fees.