Permit Fees
Building Permit Fees
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| $30.00 |
Base Fee |
| + $2.00 |
per thousand of construction cost |
| + $0.10 |
per square foot |
|
| $55.00 |
Base Fee |
| + $2.00 |
per thousand of construction cost |
| + $0.10 |
per square foot |
|
| $15.00 |
Base Fee |
| + $0.10 |
per square foot for sheds over 144 square feet |
|
| $15.00 |
Base Fee |
| + $0.10 |
x the length of the fence in feet |
|
| $25.00 |
Base Fee |
| or $0.05 |
per square foot whichever is greater |
|
| Swimming Pool |
$30.00 |
+ the cost of an Electrical Permit
required for these projects |
| Furnance Installation |
$25.00 |
| Central Air/Air Conditioning |
$25.00 |
|
| Non-Illuminated |
$35.00 Base Fee |
+ $1.00 per square foot
for signs over 20 square feet |
| Illuminated |
$35.00 Base Fee |
| Billboards |
$35.00 Base Fee |
|
| Plan Review |
$40.00 |
+ engineering fees at cost, if required* |
| Inspection/Certificate of Compliance |
$35.00 |
|
| *for more information, contact Public Services at (607) 737-5679 |
Plumbing Permit Fees
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| Fixture Replacement |
$15.00 + $3.00 per fixture |
| Fixture Replacement with Roughing |
$20.00 per fixture |
| Hot Water Tank Replacement |
$15.00 |
|
| Residential: 1 or 2 dwelling |
$20.00 + $25.00 per bath |
| Residential: 3 or more dwellings |
$75.00 + $3.00 per fixture |
| Commercial |
$75.00 + $3.00 per fixture |
| Hot Water Tank Installation |
$15.00 |
Electrical Permit Fee
|
| $45.00 |
Base fee for 1-25 openings |
| + $15.00 |
per each additional 10 openings |
| $65.00 |
Hot tub & above-ground swimming pool |
| $85.00 |
In-ground swimming pool |
| $125.00 |
Electrical survey |
|
| $75.00 |
Base fee for 1-25 openings |
| + $25.00 |
per each additional 10 openings |
Demolition Permit Fees
|
| $1,000 and under |
$25.00 |
| $1,001 to $5,000 |
$30.00 |
| over $5,000 |
$30.00 plus $5.00 for each $1,000 increment over $5,000 |
|
| $3,000 and under |
$50.00 |
| $3,001 to $10,000 |
$60.00 |
| over $10,000 |
$60.00 plus $5.00 for each $1,000 increment over $10,000 |
Public Services & Engineering Fees
ALWAYS Call before you dig: 1-800-962-7962
|
| Road paved less than 1 year ago |
$250.00 |
|
| Road paved less than 2 years ago |
$225.00 |
|
| Road paved less than 3 years ago |
$200.00 |
|
| Road paved less than 4 years ago |
$175.00 |
|
| Road paved less than 5 years ago |
$150.00 |
|
| Road paved less than 6 years ago |
$125.00 |
|
| Road paved less than 7 years ago |
$100.00 |
|
| Road paved less than 8 years ago |
$75.00 |
|
| Road paved less than 9 years ago |
$50.00 |
|
| Any other pavement/road |
$25.00 |
|
| Lawn area |
$10.00 |
|
|
| Granite/Stone Curb |
$5.00 per square foot |
| Concrete Curb |
$3.00 per square foot |
| Blacktop Curb |
$3.00 per square foot |
|
| 0 to 20 feet |
No cost |
| 21 to 100 feet |
$25.00 |
| More than 100 feet |
$35.00 |
|
| Behind Sidewalk |
No cost |
| In City right-of-way |
$10.00 |
Other permits may be required from the following organizations
- Chemung County Sewer District: (607) 733-2887
- Chemung County Health Department: (607) 737-2028
- Elmira Water Board: (607) 733-9179
Miscellaneous Fees
|
| Change of Occupancy- no construction |
$35.00 |
|
| Temporary |
$50.00 |
|
| New Certificate with construction |
|
|
| -Cost less than $100,000 |
$30.00 |
|
| -Cost $100,001 to $500,000 |
$60.00 |
|
| -Cost $500,001 to $1,000,000 |
$125.00 |
|
| -Cost more than $1,000,000 |
$250.00 |
|
|
| 1 or 2 dwelling units |
$30.00 |
|
| 2 or more dwelling units |
$60.00 |
|
Boards & Commissions Application Fees
|
|
| Zoning Map |
$9 *or free online: click here |
| Copy of Zoning Ordinance |
$15 *or free online: click here |
| Zoning Variance Application |
$45 |
|
|
|
| Review |
Free |
|
|
|
| Review |
Free |
Note that permit fees are variable based on the complexity of the job, cost of the job, location of the job and several other factors that will contribute to additional permit fees due to a plan review, additional inspections, or the use of specialized materials. These fees are a guide and should not be considered absolute. Permit fees are subject to change. The decision of the Fire Marshall and Superintendent of Buildings is binding and final.
The information herein is subject to change and does not supersede that of the City of Elmira Code of Ordinances, Zoning Ordinances, New York State Building Laws or the decisions of the Superintendent of Buildings, Elmira City Council or any other City, County, State, or Federal Official.
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