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inspections@johnstonnc.comPermit Fee Schedule
Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2024
A. New Dwelling - (Single)
Land Use / Zoning Permit Fee: $50.00
Up to 1200 square feet - $600.00 per dwelling
Over 1200 square feet - Add $0.30 per square foot
(Includes: Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical)
Note: If there will be an attached garage or attached carport on the house, then there will be an additional charge of $90.00. There is also a $10.00 North Carolina Homeowners Recovery Fund fee.
Effective July 1, 2022 - A residential plan change fee ($250) will be required for changes made to plans after the initial plan review and approval.
B. Residential - Additions/Remodel
Land Use / Zoning Permit Fee: $12.50
0-400 square feet - $200.00
Over 400 square feet - Add $0.30 per square foot
(Additional $75.00 per trade inspection if any electrical, plumbing, or mechanical)
Effective July 1, 2022 - A residential plan change fee ($250) will be required for changes made to plans after the initial plan review and approval.
C. Multi-Family Dwelling
Effective July 1, 2022 - An initial $1,000 fee is due at the time of submittal for commercial plan review for projects over $500,000 (the $1,000 would be credited to the total permit fee at permit issuance).
For all commercial projects, there is a fee for each trade based on the total job cost of that trade. See table below.
Multifamily/Apartments use the chart below with an additional $150.00 fee per apartment unit.
For projects over $1,000,000 multiply the remaining job cost by .002 (.2%) plus $6,853
|
Cost |
Fee |
|---|---|
|
$0-1,500 |
$75.00 |
|
$1,501-5,000 |
$150.00 |
|
$5,001-25,000 |
$220.00 |
|
$25,001-50,000 |
$440.00 |
|
$50,001-100,000 |
$885.50 |
|
$100,001-200,000 |
$1,771.00 |
|
$200,001-350,000 |
$3,096.50 |
|
$350,001-500,000 |
$4,092.00 |
|
$500,001-750,000 |
$5,472.50 |
|
$750,001-1,000,000 |
$6,853.00 |
Commercial Land Use / Zoning Permit Fee:
| Construction Value Less than $50,000 | $125 |
| $50,001 - $100,000 | $250 |
| $100,001 - $150,000 | $500 |
| $150,001 + | $2,500 |
D. Mobile Homes
Land Use / Zoning Fee: $50.00
Single-Wide Mobile Homes - $250.00 (Building Only) Additional $35.00 per trade inspection for Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical permits.
Double-Wide Mobile Homes - $275.00 (Building permit only) (Additional $35.00 per trade inspection for electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits)
Triple-Wide Mobile Homes - $300.00 (Building permit only) (Additional $35.00 per trade inspection for electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits)
Quad Mobile Homes - $325.00 (Building permit only) (Additional $35.00 per trade inspection for electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits)
Poured Footing Inspection for all Mobile Homes - $40.00
E. Dwellings Moved On
Land Use / Zoning Permit Fee: $50.00
Fee - $200.00
(Additional $75.00 fee per trade inspection if any Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical)
F. Residential Accessory Building
Land Use / Zoning Permit Fee: $12.50
Storage Building - $100.00
Garage/Carport - $100.00
Deck/Gazebo - $75.00
(Additional $75.00 per trade inspection if any Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical permits)
Effective July 1, 2022 - A residential plan change fee ($250) will be required for changes made to plans after the initial plan review and approval.
G: Trade Inspections
Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical - $75.00 each ($1.00 Building, if no building permits exists.)
H. Farm Storage Buildings
No Fee. A permit is required with proof of a bona fide farm. Cost for P, M & E's
I. Permit Fee for Commercial Projects
Effective July 1, 2022 - An initial $1,000 fee is due at the time of submittal for commercial plan review for projects over $500,000 (the $1,000 would be credited to the total permit fee at permit issuance).
For all commercial projects, there is a fee for each trade based on the total job cost of that trade. See table below.
For projects over $1,000,000, multiply the remaining job cost by .002 (.2%) plus $6,853.
|
Cost |
Fee |
|---|---|
|
$0-1,500 |
$75.00 |
|
$1,501-5,000 |
$150.00 |
|
$5,001-25,000 |
$220.00 |
|
$25,001-50,000 |
$440.00 |
|
$50,001-100,000 |
$885.50 |
|
$100,001-200,000 |
$1,771.00 |
|
$200,001-350,000 |
$3,096.50 |
|
$350,001-500,000 |
$4,092.00 |
|
$500,001-750,000 |
$5,472.50 |
|
$750,001-1,000,000 |
$6,853.00 |
Commercial Land Use / Zoning Permit Fee:
| Construction Value Less than $50,000 | $125 |
| $50,001 - $100,000 | $250 |
| $100,001 - $150,000 | $500 |
| $150,001 + | $2,500 |
Example -
| Building | Electrical | Mechanical | Plumbing | |
| Job Cost | $52,400 | $32,500 | $16,200 | $1,650 |
| Permit Fee | $885.50 | $440 | $220 | $150 |
** Zoning Permit is based upon total project cost Zoning permit fee - $500
Total Permit Cost: $885.50 + $440 + $220 + $150 + $500 = $2,195.50
J. Reinspection Fees:
$75.00
K. Service Pole Inspections:
$75.00 Electrical ($1.00 Building if no building permit exists)
L. Contractor License Expiration Renewal Fee:
$200.00 per permit
M. Service Change Inspections:
$1.00 Building and $75.00 Electrical
N. Sign:
Land Use / Zoning Permit Fee: $24.55
Building Permit Fee: See Commercial Fee Table
Electrical Permit: See Commercial Fee Table
O. Swimming Pools:
Land Use / Zoning Permit Fee: $12.50
$100.00 Building and $75.00 Electrical
Portable Storable Pools: $75.00 per Building
P. Pedestals:
$1.00 Building and $75.00 Electrical
Q. LP Gas Tanks:
$1.00 Building and $75.00 Electrical
R. Replace Roof of Existing House/Screened In Porches:
$100.00 Building
S. Tents:
$75.00 Building (if over 200 Sq. Ft.)
(Also require a flammability certificate be brought in.)
T. ATM:
Commercial Rate
U. Reconnect Power:
$1.00 Building and $75.00 Electrical
V. Hook onto County Water/Sewer Residential:
ONLY $1.00 Building and $30.00 Plumbing
W. Demolition (Residential):
$100.00 Building and Need Asbestos Report
X. Demolition (Commercial):
Commercial Rate and Need Asbestos Report
Y. Change of Use:
$75.00 Building
Z. Tenant Change:
$75.00 Building
AA. Sprinkler System:
$1.00 Building and $75.00 Plumbing (If Residential)
(Will be determined by Commercial Rate if for Commercial building.)
BB. All Conditionals:
$75.00 Electrical, Gas, Water
CC. Migrant Labor Camps
Land Use / Zoning Permit Fee: $50.00
$200.00 base fee for building permit plus $40 per sleeping room.
DD. Power Supply for Cable TV
$1.00 Building and $30.00 Electrical Permit
EE. Fireworks Displays Permits
$75.00 Fire Inspection Fee
FF. Home Occupation
$64.50 Fee
GG. After Hours Inspection Fees
Effective July 1, 2022 - The fee for non-emergency, after-hours inspections ($125/hour with a 2 hour minimum). This must be approved in advance by the Director.
HH. Residential Solar Panel Permit
$200.00 Building/Electrical Fee
