Section 110A — SCHEDULE OF FEE TABLES

San Francisco Building Inspection Commission Codes · 2022 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · San Francisco

1A-A Building Permit Fees

1A-B Other Building Permit and Plan Review Fees

1A-C Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Issuance and Inspection Fees

1A-D Standard Hourly Rates

1A-E Electrical Permit Issuance and Inspection Fee Schedule

1A-F Reserved

1A-G Inspections, Surveys and Reports

Standard Inspection Fee
Off-Hours Inspection
Pre-Application Inspection
Reinspection Fee
Report of Residential Records (3R)
Survey of Nonresidential Buildings
Survey of Residential Buildings for any Purpose or Condominium Conversion
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy

1A-H Reserved

1A-I Reserved

1A-J Miscellaneous Fees

Central Permit Bureau Processing Fee
Building Numbers
Extension of Time: Application Cancellation and Permit Expiration
Product Approvals
California Building Standards Commission Fee
Vacant Building

1A-K Penalties, Hearings, Code Enforcement Assessments

Abatement Appeals Board Hearing, Filing Fee
Board of Examiners Filing Fees
Building Official's Abatement Orders
Emergency Order
Exceeding the Scope of the Approved Permit
Access Appeals Commission Filing Fee
Lien Recordation Charges
Work without Permit: Investigation Fee; Penalty
Building Commission Hearing Fees
Additional Hearings Required by Code
Violation Monitoring
Failure to Register Vacant Storefront

1A-L Public Information

Public Notification and Record Keeping Fees
Demolition
Notices
Reproduction and Dissemination of Public Information
Replacement of Approved Plans/Specifications
Records Retention Fee

1A-M Reserved

1A-N Energy Conservation

1A-O Reserved

1A-P Residential Code Enforcement and License Fees

1A-Q Hotel Conversion Ordinance Fees

1A-R Refunds

1A-S Unreinforced Masonry Building Retrofit

TABLE 1A-A – BUILDING PERMIT FEES

	1, 3 NEW CONSTRUCTION		1, 2, 3 ALTERATIONS		1, 2, 3 NO PLANS
TOTAL VALUATION	PLAN REVIEW FEE	PERMIT ISSUANCE FEE	PLAN REVIEW FEE	PERMIT ISSUANCE FEE	PERMIT ISSUANCE FEE
$1 to $2,000	$182 for the first $500 plus $10 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000	$161 for the first $500 plus $5.13 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000	$182 for the first $500 plus $9.47 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000	$169 for the first $500 plus $3.67 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000	$195 for the first $500 plus $6.47 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000
$2,001 to $50,000	$332 for the first $2,000 plus $20.46 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000	$238 for the first $2,000 plus $6.54 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000	$324 for the first $2,000 plus $27.83 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000	$224 for the first $2,000 plus $6.83 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000	$292 for the first $2,000 plus $9.40 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000
$50,001 to $200,000	$1,314 for the first $50,000 plus $13.15 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $200,000	$552 for the first $50,000 plus $5.88 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $200,000	$1,660 for the first $50,000 plus $16.31 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $200,000	$552 for the first $50,000 plus $5.88 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $200,000	$743 for the first $50,000 plus $4.61 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $200,000
$200,001 to $500,000	$3,286 for the first $200,000 plus $8.12 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000	$1,434 for the first $200,000 plus $4.55 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000	$4,106 for the first $200,000 plus $13.53 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000	$1,434 for the first $200,000 plus $4.55 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000	$1,434 for the first $200,000 plus 4.55 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000
$500,001 to $1,000,000	$5,721 for the first $500,000 plus $8.51 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000	$2,798 for the first $500,000 plus $3.46 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000	$8,165 for the first $500,000 plus $9.67 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000	$2,798 for the first $500,000 plus $3.46 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000	$2,798 for the first $500,000 plus $3.46 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000

NEW CONSTRUCTION [1, 3] ALTERATIONS [1, 2, 3] NO PLANS [1, 2, 3]

TOTAL VALUATION	PLAN REVIEW FEE	PERMIT ISSUANCE FEE	PLAN REVIEW FEE	PERMIT ISSUANCE FEE	PERMIT ISSUANCE FEE
$1,000,001 to $5,000,000	$9,976 for the first $1,000,000 plus $6.29 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000,000	$4,527 for the first $1,000,000 plus $2.87 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000,000	$12,998 for the first $1,000,000 plus $8.38 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000,000	$4,527 for the first $1,000,000 plus $2.87 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000,000	$4,527 for the first $1,000,000 plus $2.87 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000,000
$5,000,001.00 (5M) to $50,000,000	$35,117 for the first $5,000,000 plus $2.66 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof	$16,000 for the first $5,000,000 plus $1.49 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof	$46,532 for the first $5,000,000 plus $2.57 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof	$16,000 for the first $5,000,000 plus $1.49 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof	$16,000 for the first $5,000,000 plus $1.49 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
$50,000,001 to $100,000,000	$154,996 for the first $50,000,000 plus $2.17 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof	$83,121 for the first $50,000,000 plus $1.71 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof	$162,132 for the first $50,000,000 plus $2.84 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof	$83,121 for the first $50,000,000 plus $1.71 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof	$83,121 for the first $50,000,000 plus $1.71 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
$100,000,001 to $200,000,000	$263,263 for the first $100,000,000 plus $2.68 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof	$168,553 for the first $100,000,000 plus $2.69 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof	$304,022 for the first $100,000,000 plus $2.87 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof	$168,553 for the first $100,000,000 plus $2.69 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof	$168,553 for the first $100,000,000 plus $2.69 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
$200,000,001 and up	$531,050 for the first $200,000,000 plus $2.68 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof	$437,894 for the first $200,000,000 plus $2.69 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof	$90,988 for the first $200,000,000 plus $2.87 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof	$437,894 for the first $200,000,000 plus $2.69 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof	$437,894 for the first $200,000,000 plus $2.69 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof

NOTES:

These permit fees do not include other fees that may be required by other Departments: Public Works, Planning, Fire, Public Health, etc., nor do they include plumbing, electrical, or mechanical permit fees unless so stated in the other fee tables.
A surcharge of $5.00 shall be added to those alteration permits sought for buildings classified as R3 (one/two-family dwelling) and E3 (licensed day care) that were constructed prior to 1979 to implement the interior lead safe work practices provisions of Section 327 et seq. of this Code.
All permit fees, including inspection fees, related to reviewing the structural integrity of awning replacements for permits submitted “over the counter” at the Central Permit Bureau are hereby waived for any Small Business that applies for a permit for such activities during the month of May. For purposes of this Section, a Small Business shall be a business with a total workforce of 100 or fewer fulltime employees. To the extent this provision for Small Business Month Fee Waivers differs from the description in subsection (f) on page 43 of Ordinance No. 149-16, this provision governs.

(Amended by Ord. 103-23, File No. 230212, App. 6/2/2023, Eff. 7/3/2023, Retro. 5/1/2023; Ord. 174-23, File No. 230658, App. 7/28/2023, Eff. 8/28/2023; Ord. 189-23, File No. 230559, App. 9/15/2023, Eff. 10/16/2023, Retro. 5/1/2023; Ord. 115-24, File No. 240457, App. 6/18/2024, Eff. 7/19/2024; Ord. 126-25, File No. 250592, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)

Editor's Notes:

Ordinance 92-20, File No. 200113, approved 6/26/2020, effective 7/27/2020, and retroactive to 1/1/2020, provides, in part:

“Notwithstanding any provision of the Building Code, including the fee schedules of Tables 1A-A and 1A-E, the Plan Review Fee related to reviewing permit applications, or a portion of a permit application, seeking to legalize existing dwelling units that were constructed without the required permits is hereby waived for any permit issued for such activities between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2024, inclusive; provided that other fees, including but not limited to fees for applications to undertake structural work or excavation activities or any fees required by State law, shall not be waived.”

See Section 2(b) of the ordinance.

Ordinance 146-15 provides in part as follows:

Notwithstanding any provision of the Building Code, including the fee schedules of Tables 1A-A and 1A-E, the Plan Review Fee related to reviewing permit applications, or a portion of a permit application, seeking to legalize existing dwelling units that were constructed without the required permits is hereby waived for any permit issued for such activities prior to January 1, 2020; provided that other fees, including but not limited to fees for applications to undertake structural work or excavation [activities] or any fees required by State law, shall not be waived.

TABLE 1A-B – OTHER BUILDING PERMIT AND PLAN REVIEW FEES

1. Plan Review Fees Not Covered in Table 1A-A:	$399 per hour (Minimum One Hour)
2. Back Check Fee:	$399 per hour (Minimum One Hour)
3. Pre-application Plan Review Fee:	$368 per hour - Minimum Four Hours Per Project
4. Reduced Plan Review Fee:	50% of the Plan Review Fee
5. Sign Plan Review Fee:	See Table 1A-A – Building Permit Fees
6. Site Permit Fee:	25% of Plan Review Fee based on Table 1A-A . Minimum fee $500
7. Premium Plan Review Fee– Submitted application:	50% of Plan Review Fee plus $1,000
8. Third-Party Experts and Other Permit Related Actions Fee:	Actual costs that the Department incurs in administering and processing the action or procedure on a time and materials basis.

NOTES:

See Table 1A-D – Standard Hourly Rates.
“Back check” is defined as: (1) that time spent reviewing applicant-initiated revisions to plans that do not affect the valuation, scope or size of

the project; or (2) any additional plan review performed on required corrections to plans beyond the standard review process, as determined by the Building Official. Plan review required for applicant-initiated revisions affecting valuation, scope, or size of project may be assessed a new plan review fee in addition to the initial plan review fee as determined by the Building Official.

(Amended by Ord. 115-24, File No. 240457, App. 6/18/2024, Eff. 7/19/2024; Ord. 126-25, File No. 250592, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)

TABLE 1A-C – PLUMBING/MECHANICAL PERMIT ISSUANCE AND INSPECTION FEES

A. Permit applicants shall show a complete itemization of the proposed scope of work and select the appropriate fee category.

B. A separate permit is required for each structure, condominium unit, existing apartment unit, high-rise office floor, suite, or tenant space.

C. Hourly issuance/inspection rates of $405 per hour for regular inspections and $477 per hour (minimum two hours) for off-hour inspections will

apply for installations not covered by the fee categories below.

D. Fees shall be paid in full prior to approval for occupancy, job card signature, gas tags, or final signoff, as applicable.

E. See Table 1A-R for refund policy.

Permit Issuance Fees by Category:

CATEGORY 1P	Single Residential Unit – water service, sewer replacement, single plumbing fixture installation, shower pan installation, or kitchen or bathroom remodels	$276
CATEGORY 1M	Single Residential Unit – mechanical gas appliance (furnace, hydronic heat, heat pump)	$267
CATEGORY 2PA	Plumbing installation for residential construction with 6 or less dwelling units or guest rooms; without underground plumbing installation (includes water, gas, waste, and vent)	$483
CATEGORY 2PB	Plumbing installation for residential construction with 6 dwelling units or guest rooms or less; with underground plumbing installation (includes water, gas, waste, and vent)	$701
CATEGORY 2M	Mechanical gas appliances for residential construction with 6 dwelling units or guest rooms or less	$400
CATEGORY 3PA	7 – 12 Dwelling Units	$991
CATEGORY 3PB	13 – 36 Dwelling Units	$1,982
CATEGORY 3PC	Over 36 Dwelling Units	$7,989
CATEGORY 3MA	7 – 12 Dwelling Units	$996
CATEGORY 3MB	13 – 36 Dwelling Units	$1,980
CATEGORY 3MC	Over 36 Dwelling Units	$8,403
CATEGORY 4PA	Fire sprinklers – one and two family dwelling units	$267
CATEGORY 4PB	Fire sprinklers – 3 or more dwelling units or guest rooms, commercial and office – per floor	$348
CATEGORY 5P/5M	Office, mercantile & retail buildings: New or Tenant Improvements; heating/cooling equipment to piping connected thereto – per tenant or per floor, whichever is less	$582

CATEGORY 6PA	Restaurants (new and remodel) fee includes 5 or less drainage and or gas outlets – no fees required for public or private restroom	$543
CATEGORY 6PB	Restaurants (new and remodel) fee includes 6 or more drainage and/or gas outlets – no fees required for public or private restroom	$1,525
CATEGORY 8	New boiler installations over 200 kbtu	$484
CATEGORY 9P/M	Surveys	$507
CATEGORY 10P/M	Condominium conversions	$617
CATEGORY 11P/M	Miscellaneous	$310
Boiler Maintenance Program
Permit to operate or renew (certificate issued) – Online		$122
Permit to operate or renew (certificate issued) – In-House		$208
Connection to utility company-provided steam (includes permit to operate)	Connection to utility company-provided steam (includes permit to operate)	$208 per hour (Minimum One-Half Hour)
Renewal required:	Renewal required:
1. Low-pressure boilers every 12 months. (See definition of low-pressure boilers in Chapter 2.)
2. Water heaters when alteration or replacement permits are issued.

A permit may include more than one category, and each category will be charged separately.

(Amended by Ord. 174-23, File No. 230658, App. 7/28/2023, Eff. 8/28/2023; Ord. 115-24, File No. 240457, App. 6/18/2024, Eff. 7/19/2024; Ord. 126-25, File No. 250592, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)

TABLE 1A-D – STANDARD HOURLY RATES

Plan Review $481 per hour
Inspection $571 per hour, $742 per hour for off-hour inspection
Administration $298 per hour
Housing Inspection $596 per hour

(Amended by Ord. 174-23, File No. 230658, App. 7/28/2023, Eff. 8/28/2023; Ord. 115-24, File No. 240457, App. 6/18/2024, Eff. 7/19/2024; Ord. 126-25, File No. 250592, App. 8/1/2025, Eff.

9/1/2025)

TABLE 1A-E – ELECTRICAL PERMIT ISSUANCE AND INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE

A. Permit applicants are required to itemize the proposed scope of work and select the appropriate category and fee amount.

B. Separate permits are required for each structure, condominium unit, existing dwelling unit (except in R3 occupancies), common area, commercial office floor or

individual tenant space.

C. Hourly permit issuance/inspection rates of $405 per hour for regular inspections and $477 per hour (minimum two hours) for off-hour

inspections shall apply for installations not covered by this fee schedule.

D. Fees shall be paid in full prior to obtaining: occupancy approval, job card signature, permission to energize, or final signoff, as applicable.

E. For the purpose of fee calculation: appliances and utilization equipment each count as one outlet or device in addition to receptacles, switches, and light outlets.

F. All permit fees, including inspection fees, related to reviewing the installation of pedestrian level lighting are hereby waived for any Small

Business that applies for a permit for such activities during the month of May. For purposes of this Section, a Small Business shall be a business with a total workforce of 100 or fewer fulltime employees. To the extent this provision for Small Business Month Fee Waivers differs from the description in subsection (f) on page 43 of Ordinance No. 149-16, this provision governs.

See Table 1A-R for refund policy.

See Table 1A-J for permit extensions.

Category 1

General Wiring: Residential Buildings up to 10,000 sq. ft.

Up to 10 outlets and/or devices	$273
11 to 20 outlets and/or devices	$426
Up to 40 outlets and/or devices, includes up to 200 Amp service upgrade	$534

* More than 40 outlets and/or devices	$734
* Buildings of 5,000 to 10,000 sq. ft.	$1,066

Category 2

General Wiring: Nonresidential Buildings & Residential Buildings over 10,000 sq. ft.

Up to 5 outlets and/or devices	$410
6 to 20 outlets and/or devices	$630
* Areas up to 2,500 sq. ft.	$855
* 2,501 to 5,000 sq. ft.	$1,251
* 5,001 to 10,000 sq. ft.	$2,119
* 10,001 to 30,000 sq. ft.	$4,177
* 30,001 to 50,000 sq. ft.	$8,528
* 50,001 to 100,000 sq. ft.	$12,669
* 100,001 to 500,000 sq. ft.	$25,683
* 500,001 to 1,000,000 sq. ft.	$57,026
* More than 1,000,000 sq. ft.	$113,993
* Includes Category 3 & 4 installations in new buildings or major remodel work

Category 3

Service Distribution and Utilization Equipment

Includes: Generators, UPS, Transformers and Fire Pumps

(Use Category 3 for installations separate from the scope of work in Categories 1 or 2)

225 amps rating or less	$397
250 to 500 amps	$609
600 to 1000 amps	$822
1,200 to 2,000 amps	$1,248
More than 2,000 amps	$1,619
600 volts or more	$1,672
150 kva or less	$398
151 kva or more	$609
Fire Pump installations	$824

Category 4

Installations of Fire Warning and Controlled Devices

(Use Category 4 for installations separate from the scope of work in Categories 1 or 2)

Up to 2,500 sq. ft.	$461
2,501 to 5,000 sq. ft.	$680
5,001 to 10,000 sq. ft.	$1,251
10,001 to 30,000 sq. ft.	$2,067

30,001 to 50,000 sq. ft.	$4,212
50,001 to 100,000 sq. ft.	$8,319
100,001 to 500,000 sq. ft.	$12,211
500,001 to 1,000,000 sq. ft.	$27,749
More than 1,000,000 sq. ft.	$55,697

Fire Warning and Controlled Devices (Retrofit Systems)

Buildings of not more than 6 dwelling units	$624
Buildings of not more than 12 dwelling units	$842
Buildings with more than 12 dwelling units and non-residential occupancy
Building up to 3 floors	$1,226
4–9 floors	$2,497
10–20 floors	$4,203
21–30 floors	$8,319
More than 30 floors	$12,211

Category 5

Miscellaneous Installations

	Equipment.
Remodel/Upgrade of Existing Hotel Guest/SRO Rooms
Up to 6 rooms	$525
Each additional group of 3 rooms	$264
Data, Communications, and Wireless System
10 cables or less	Exempt
11 to 500 cables	$283
Each additional group of 100 cables	$68
Security Systems, 10 components or less	$283
Each additional group of 10 components	$43
Includes installations and devices that interface with life safety systems; excludes installations in R3 Occupancies
Office Workstations, 5 or less	$283
Each additional group of 10 workstations	$97
Temporary Exhibition Wiring, 1 to 100 booths (1 inspection)	$411
Each additional group of 10 booths	$68
Exterior Electrical Sign	$283
Interior Electrical Sign	$283
Each Additional Sign, at the same address	$86
Garage Door Operator (Requiring receptacle installation)	$284
Quarterly Permits	$650
Maximum five outlets in any one location

Survey, per hour or fraction thereof	$284
Survey, Research, and Report preparation, per hour or fraction thereof	$536
Witness Testing: life safety, fire warning, emergency, and energy management systems
Hourly Rate	$430
Off-hour inspections hourly rate: (two hour minimum)	$477
Energy Management, HVAC Controls, and Low-Voltage Wiring Systems
1–10 floors (3 inspections)	$860
Each additional floor	$97
Solar Photovoltaic Systems
10 KW rating or less	$283
Each additional 10 KW rating	$238

Editor's Notes

Ordinance 92-20, File No. 200113, approved 6/26/2020, effective 7/27/2020, and retroactive to 1/1/2020, provides, in part:

See Section 2(b) of the ordinance.

TABLE 1A-F – RESERVED

(Amended by Ord. 174-23, File No. 230658, App. 7/28/2023, Eff. 8/28/2023; Ord. 115-24, File No. 240457, App. 6/18/2024, Eff. 7/19/2024; removed by Ord. 126-25, File No. 250592, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)

TABLE 1A-G – INSPECTIONS, SURVEYS AND REPORTS

1. Hourly Rate	$405 per hour
2. Off-hours inspection	$477 per hour - Minimum Two Hours plus permit fee
3. Survey inspection	$405 per hour - Minimum Two Hours
4. Re-inspection fee	$405 per hour
5. Survey of nonresidential buildings:	$405 per hour - Minimum Two Hours
6. Survey of residential buildings for any purpose or Condo Conversions:
Single unit	$3,700
Two to four units	$4,738
Five + units	$5,159 plus Standard Hourly Inspection Rate
Hotels:
Includes 10 guestrooms	$3,541
11 + guestrooms	$4,068 plus $114 per guestroom over 10
7. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy	$670
8. Demolition Permit Fee	$646
9. House Moving Permit Fee	$405 per hour (Three Hour Minimum)
10. Grading Permit Fee	See Table 1A-A for New Construction fees
11. Re-roofing Permit Fee
Single-Family Homes and Duplexes	$309
For all others	$509

12. Construction of impervious surface in the required front and setback area	$229
13. Night Noise Permit	$670

(Amended by Ord. 174-23, File No. 230658, App. 7/28/2023, Eff. 8/28/2023; Ord. 115-24, File No. 240457, App. 6/18/2024, Eff. 7/19/2024; Ord. 126-25, File No. 250592, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)

TABLE 1A-H – RESERVED

(Removed by Ord. 115-24, File No. 240457, App. 6/18/2024, Eff. 7/19/2024)

TABLE 1A-I – RESERVED

TABLE 1A-J – MISCELLANEOUS FEES

1. General Administrative Fees Not Covered in Section 110A	$226 per hour - Minimum One-Half Hour
2. Building numbers (each entrance)	$317 New addresses $506 Change of existing addresses or lot numbers
3. Extension of time for application cancellation and permit expiration:
Each application extension (in plan review)	$526 each plus 20% of Plan Review Fees
Each permit extension	$452 each plus 10% of Building Permit Inspection Fees
4. California Building Standards Commission Fee	Pursuant to the provisions of California Health and Safety Code Sections 18930.5, 18931.6, 18931.7 and 18938.39, $4 per $100,000 in valuation, as determined by the Building Official, with appropriate fractions thereof, but not less than $1.
5. Strong Motion Instrumentation Program Fee
Group R Occupancies of 3 stories or less, except hotels and motels	0.00013 times the valuation

Hotels and motels, all buildings greater than 3 stories, all occupancies other than Group R	0.00024 times the valuation
Minimum fee	$1.60
6. Subdivision	$692
7. Slope and Seismic Hazard Zone Protection Act	$2,888
8. Local Equivalency Fee	$481 per hour (Minimum Quarter Hour)

(Amended by Ord. 174-23, File No. 230658, App. 7/28/2023, Eff. 8/28/2023; Ord. 115-24, File No. 240457, App. 6/18/2024, Eff. 7/19/2024; Ord. 126-25, File No. 250592, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)

TABLE 1A-K – PENALTIES, HEARINGS, CODE ENFORCEMENT ASSESSMENTS

1. Abatement Appeals Board hearing, filing fee	$534 per case
2. Board of Examiners filing fees:
Each appeal for variance from interpretation of code requirements	$372 per hour Minimum Four Hours
Each appeal for approval of substitute materials or methods of construction	$372 per hour Minimum Four Hours
3. Building Official’s abatement order hearing	$372 per hour Minimum Four Hours
4. Emergency order	$497 per hour Minimum Two Hours
5. Exceeding the scope of the approved permit	2 times the Permit Issuance Fee
6. Access Appeals Commission:
Filing fee	$471 per hour - Minimum Two Hours per appeal
Request for a rehearing	$471 per hour - Minimum Two Hours

7. Lien recordation charges	$372 or 10% of the amount of the unpaid balance, including interest, whichever is greater
8. Work without permit: investigation fee:
Building, Electrical, Plumbing or Mechanical Code violations	9 times the Permit Issuance Fee plus the original permit fee
9. Building Inspection Commission hearing fees:
Notice of appeal	$471 per hour - Minimum Four Hours
Request for jurisdiction	$471 per hour - Minimum Four Hours
Request for rehearing	$471 per hour - Minimum Two Hours
10. Additional hearings required by Code	$471 per hour - Minimum Two Hours
11. Violation monitoring fee (in-house)	$149 each per month
12. Failure to register vacant commercial storefront	4 times the registration fee
13. Subordination	$894
14. Vacant building – initial and annual registration fee	$1,850

(Amended by Ord. 174-23, File No. 230658, App. 7/28/2023, Eff. 8/28/2023; Ord. 115-24, File No. 240457, App. 6/18/2024, Eff. 7/19/2024; Ord. 126-25, File No. 250592, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)

TABLE 1A-L – PUBLIC INFORMATION

1. Public notification and record keeping fees:
Structural addition notice	$257 per hour - Minimum Three-Quarter Hour
Posting of notices (change of use)	$257 per hour - Minimum Three-Quarter Hour
Requesting notice of permit issuance (each address) per year	$257 per hour - Minimum Three-Quarter Hour
30-inch by 30-inch (762 mm by 762 mm) sign	$64
2. Demolition:
Notice of application and permit issuance by area/interested parties:

1 area (1 area = 2 blocks)	$205 yearly fee for each area
3. Demolition Notices:
300-foot (91.44 m) notification letters	$184 per hour – Minimum Three Hours
Residential tenant notification	$184 per hour – Minimum One-Half Hour
4. Reproduction and dissemination of public information:
Certification of copies:
Each 10 pages or fraction thereof	$33
Hard copy prints:	$0.10
5. Records Retention Fee
Each 20 pages or fraction thereof of plans or supporting documentation (e.g. soil reports, structural calculations, acoustical reports, energy calculations, etc.)	$74
6. Report of residential records (3R)	$286
7. Duplication of Plans Administration Fee	$113

(Amended by Ord. 174-23, File No. 230658, App. 7/28/2023, Eff. 8/28/2023; Ord. 115-24, File No. 240457, App. 6/18/2024, Eff. 7/19/2024; Ord. 126-25, File No. 250592, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)

TABLE 1A-M – RESERVED

TABLE 1A-N – ENERGY CONSERVATION

	INITIAL INSPECTION	COMPLIANCE INSPECTION
	INITIAL INSPECTION	COMPLIANCE INSPECTION

Single-family dwellings and two-family dwellings	$448	$200
Apartment houses and residential hotels:
Up to 20 rooms	$603	$299
Each additional 10 rooms or portion thereof	$200	$155
Energy reports and certificates:		$113
Filing fee for appeals:		$226
Certification of qualified energy inspector:		$450

(Amended by Ord. 174-23, File No. 230658, App. 7/28/2023, Eff. 8/28/2023; Ord. 115-24, File No. 240457, App. 6/18/2024, Eff. 7/19/2024; Ord. 126-25, File No. 250592, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)

TABLE 1A-O – RESERVED

TABLE 1A-P – RESIDENTIAL CODE ENFORCEMENT AND LICENSE FEES

1. One- and Two-family dwelling unit fees:	$140 per rental unit
2. Apartment house license fees:
Apartment houses of 3 to 12 units	$542 per year
Apartment houses of 13 to 30 units	$863 per year
Apartment houses of more than 30 units	$1,066 and $156 for each additional 10 units or portion thereof
3. Hotel license fees:
Hotels of 6 to 29 rooms	$639 per year
Hotels of 30 to 59 rooms	$956 per year
Hotels of 60 to 149 rooms	$1,154 per year

Hotels of 150 to 200 rooms	$1,454 per year
Hotels of more than 200 rooms	$1,849 and $156 for each additional 25 rooms or portion thereof

(Amended by Ord. 174-23, File No. 230658, App. 7/28/2023, Eff. 8/28/2023; Ord. 115-24, File No. 240457, App. 6/18/2024, Eff. 7/19/2024; Ord. 126-25, File No. 250592, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)

TABLE 1A-Q – HOTEL CONVERSION ORDINANCE FEES

1. Annual unit usage report	$228
2. Appeal of initial or annual status determination:	$405 per hour pursuant to Section 110A of this Code shall apply for Department Inspector’s work on such request plus fees for Hearing Officer
3. Challenge to claims of exemption:
Usage report	$113
Claim of exemption based on low-income housing	$799
Claim of exemption based on partially completed conversion	$1,199
4. Complaint of unlawful conversion	$113
Determination by Department of Real Estate and cost of independent appraisals	Actual costs
5. Initial unit usage report	$799
6. Permit to convert	$1,317
7. Request for hearing to exceed 25% tourist season rental limit:
Inspection staff review	$405 per hour
Statement of exemption - Hearing Officer fee	$797
8. Unsuccessful challenge:

Usage report:

Inspection staff review	$405 per hour
Statement of exemption - Hearing Officer fee	$799
Request for winter rental:
Standard hourly inspection fee	$405 per hour

(Amended by Ord. 174-23, File No. 230658, App. 7/28/2023, Eff. 8/28/2023; Ord. 115-24, File No. 240457, App. 6/18/2024, Eff. 7/19/2024; Ord. 126-25, File No. 250592, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)

TABLE 1A-R – REFUNDS

Partial or complete refunds of only those fees contained herein will be given, provided the applicant meets the refund requirements of the applicable section of this Code. No other fees are refundable, except as follows:

1. Application or Permit Issuance Fee:

Building, plumbing, electrical or mechanical permit issuance fee	Amount paid less $357 or actual costs, whichever is greater. No refunds given after work started.
Plan Review Fees (each)	Amount determined by the Building Official less $357
Plan Review Fees (each)	No Refund due after application deemed acceptable for Department of Building Inspection Plan Review
2. Miscellaneous Fees:	Amount paid less $357
2. Miscellaneous Fees:	No refunds less than $357
2. Miscellaneous Fees:	No refunds given after work started.

No existing permittee who paid a fee under the fee schedules in effect at the time the fee was paid shall be eligible for a refund or subject to a fee reassessment as a result of an amendment to the fee schedules. If the Building Official determines that an error has been made in the assessment of fees, a refund for the portion determined to be in error may be made upon written request by the applicant.

(Amended by Ord. 174-23, File No. 230658, App. 7/28/2023, Eff. 8/28/2023; Ord. 115-24, File No. 240457, App. 6/18/2024, Eff. 7/19/2024; Ord. 126-25, File No. 250592, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)

TABLE 1A-S – UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL BUILDING RETROFIT

Review of Inventory Form (Section 1604B.2.1)	$372 per hour - Minimum Two Hours
Review of the summary of the engineering report (Section 1604B.2.3)	$372 per hour - Minimum Two Hours
Board of Examiners filing fees (Section 105A7.4):
Each appeal for a variance from or interpretation of code requirements	$372 per hour - Minimum Two Hours
Each appeal for the approval of substitute materials or methods of design or construction (Section 105A.7.3)	$372 per hour - Minimum Four Hours

(Amended by Ord. 126-25, File No. 250592, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)

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