The Following Information Applies to All Building Permits:

Inspection fees for permits are based upon the International Code Council permit fee formula.  This formula is revised and published two times a year by the ICC and reflects the costs of various use groups of construction as well being adjusted to reflect semi-annual construction cost adjustments.

To calculate the approximate residential permit fee use the following formula:

                 (Gross Area) X 96.83 X .006*

* Effective 1/1/2009

(Gross Area) = the square feet of occupied living spaces.  Example:  To apply the formula and calculate the permit fee for a new residential single story house 40’ x 30’ with an unfinished basement the following calculations would apply:

(Gross Area) X $96.83 X .006 = Permit Fee

1200 sq' X $96.83 X .006 = $697.18

Notes:

• Permit costs include plan review fees and five mandated inspections required by the state Unified Construction Code.
  
• The addition of a garage and/or finished basement will alter the final permit costs.  Please contact the CK-COG office for information regarding applicable fees. 
  
• Permit fees will be calculated after plan review by the Building Code Official. 
  
• Fees for electrical inspections are included in the permit fee for new residential construction.   (For optional 3rd party electrical inspections, contact CK-COG for approved electrical inspection agencies.)
  
• Permit fees for alterations are set at the discretion of the Building Code Official and can be based on the number of inspections times the hourly rate.