The following fee schedule shall be used to determine fees required for the issuance of a Lake County building permit.
- One-half of the permit fee are required at the time of application. This fee is non-refundable.
- No refund shall be given on any permits $100 or less unless the permit is issued in error by the County.
- No more than 50 percent of building, electrical, plumbing, fire, gas or mechanical fees shall be refunded.
- No refund shall be given on plan review or administrative fees.
- Refunds shall only be released to the property owner unless otherwise stated in written notarized notification from the property owner that the refund can be released to someone else.
- No refund shall be given on permits over one hundred eighty (180) days old from date of issuance or if construction has been started unless the permit is issued in error by the County.
- Building permits shall become null and void if construction is not started and a valid inspection called for within one hundred eighty (180) days from the issue date. Building permits are void if work described thereon has not been completed within three hundred sixty (360) days from issue date.
- There shall be an annual 3% increase on all fees except contractor licensing and minimum fees.
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| Change of primary contractor |
$55 |
| Change of sub contractors |
$33 |
| Computer disk reports and/or downloads |
$10 per week or a portion thereof, worth of information |
| Modifying construction plans after permit issuance |
$55 |
| Approve or re-stamp construction plans (after permit issuance) |
$55 |
| Pre-power approval forms for first 60 days |
$65 |
| Temporary/conditional certificate of occupancy |
$120 |
| Replace building permit card |
$5 |
| Extensions of permits — only one 90-day extension may be granted |
10 percent of original permit fee or $55, whichever is greater |
| Permit amendment fee — other than contractor changes |
$27 |
| Change of building use/occupancy (inspection required) |
$164 |
| Notice of commencement forms |
$1 |
| Special inspection fees for after hours, weekend and holiday |
$100 per hour
Time calculated - departure from home to return to home |
| Notary seal |
$1 |
| Customized reports |
$25.00 per hour;
one hour minimum |
| Mail back permit (completed/internet permits) |
$10.00 per permit/package |
| Re-issuance of building permits |
Minimum fees of all trades will apply to the re-issuance of all permits |
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| Commercial Building Permit Fees Square Footage Rate (under roof) |
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| (includes building/fire plan review, inspections, administrative) |
$.37 per square foot;
$150 minimum |
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Warehouses — 0 to 400,000 square feet; 400,001 and up |
$.16 per square foot; $.14 per square foot |
| Institutional |
$.38 per square foot |
| Other permit items (under roof or impervious surface) |
Residential — $75 minimum Commercial — $150 minimum |
| Roofing |
$.03 per square foot |
| Marine |
$.17 per square foot |
| Foundations |
$.03 per square foot |
| Miscellaneous |
$.20 per square foot |
| All alterations/renovations and shell only permits |
One half of the
square footage rate
Residential — $75 minimum
Commericial — $150 minimum |
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| Contractors License Fees: |
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| Pro-rate (up to six months before expiration date) |
$15 per month |
| Contractors license — initial |
$150 |
| Contractors license — renewal |
$100 |
| Contractors license — inactive |
$50.00/5 years |
| Lake County employee — inactive |
No charge |
| Contractors exam |
$50.00 |
| Letter of Reciprocity/Verification of examination and letter of good standing |
$25.00 |
| Contractor – File Maintenance State Certified (expires August 31, each year) |
$30.00 |
| Renewal Late Fee (between September 30 and December 31) |
$25.00 |
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| Fire Fees: |
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| Residential / Commercial Development: |
| Preliminary Plat Submittals/Subdivision
(to include all subdivision plans/plats as described under DRS process) |
$327.00 |
| Conceptual Plat Submittals/ PUD's Master Park Plans |
$164.00 |
| Final Plat Submittals |
$100.00 |
| Resubmittal of construction plans - Not part of the permit fee; The first re-submittal is included with permit application, subsequent re-submittals are charged. |
$65.00 |
| PUD's shall be required to satisfy fire protection requirements based on planned development. |
| Conditional use permit; Waivers; Zoning Map Amendments, Developers Agreements as described under DRS process |
$164.00 |
| DRI's; Vacation of ROW/easements; Vested Right Determinations as described under DRS process |
$164.00 |
| Commercial Development Plans - All Site Plans for Commercial Development (includes all site plan reviews and/or amendments as described under DRS process) |
$164.00 |
| Construction Plans for all Types of Development - Subdivisions / PUD's MPP's with fire protection requirements |
$450.00
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| Fire Protection System Plans - Residential Fire Sprinkler or Alarm Systems (1-2 family & MH) |
$82.00 (Flat Rate) |
| Fire Alarm Systems/or Fire Sprinkler Systems each |
.01 per sq. foot $164.00 minimum |
Relocation of up to 10 sprinkler heads
Reloacation of
over 10 heads not to exceed 30 |
$60.00
$109.00
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| Hood/Extinguishing Systems each (Inspectors tests included) separate permits-2 inspection on hood-1 inspection on extinguishing system. |
$164.00
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| All systems failing initial testing shall be charged a re-testing fee. This fee shall include all "no-shows" or cancellations without a 24 hour notice. |
$60.00
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| Inspections requested for licensure and/or recertification. Fee must be paid prior to scheduling inspection. |
$120.00
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| Fire Hydrant Flow Test |
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| One to five hydrants |
$100.00 |
| Each additional group of one (1) to five (5) hydrants |
$50.00 |
| Re-inspection per each group of one (1) to five (5) hydrants |
$50.00 |
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| Pre-Mobile Home Set Up - Health, safety and structural inspection prior to used mh setup. (pertains to used mh only) |
$109.00 |
| Manufactured Homes Permit Fees - Manufactured Home Permit - includes set-up, electric, plumbing and mechanical |
$294.00 |
| Fees for additions to manufactured homes shall be calculated the same as building permit fee/aluminum permit fee |
| Modular Home Permit Fees |
Same as manufactured homes |
| Modular Buildings DCA Approved |
Same as manufactured homes |
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| Other Permit Fees |
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| All Alterations/Renovations and Shell Only Permits |
One half of the square footage rate - Residential - $75.00 minimum Commericial - $150.00 minimum |
| Aluminum Construction Permit Fees |
$.16 per square foot
$75.00 minimum |
| Pool Enclosures |
1/2 aluminum rate
$75.00 minimum |
| Greenhouse Buildings |
(included in roofing)
$75.00 minimum |
| Roofing |
.03 per square foot
$75.00 minimum |
| Shade Structure Permit Fee - Pole and shade cloth (no plans review required) |
$75.00 for the 1st acre or portion thereof and $3.00 per each acre or portion of thereafter |
| Plumbing Permit Fees |
$.03 per square foot
$75.00 minimum |
| Plumbing - warehouse |
1/2 plumbing rate
$75.00 minimum |
| Gas piping/fixtures |
$.03 per square foot
$75.00 minimum |
| Electrical Permit Fees |
$.03 per square foot
$75.00 minimum |
| Electrical - warehouse |
1/2 electrical rate
$75.00 minimum |
Individual basis
Each service installation |
$82.00 |
| Each distribution/sub panel/disconnect new or replacement |
$82.00 |
| Mechanical Permit Fees |
$.02 per square foot $75.00 minimum |
| Mechanical - warehouse |
1/2 mechanical rate $75.00 minimum |
| L/P and Natural Gas |
$164.00 |
| Hazardous Chemical Storage |
$164.00 |
| Fuel Storage |
$164.00 |
| Paint Booth |
$164.00 |
| Paint Booth Suppression |
$164.00 |
| Fire Suppression (wet/dry) |
$164.00 |
| Stand Pipe |
$109.00 |
| Tents |
$109.00 |
| Dry Hydrants |
$109.00 |
| Fire Alarm Monitors |
$109.00 |
| Remediation Systems |
$109.00 |
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| Permit Re-issuance Fees: |
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| Re-issuance of building permits |
Minimum fees of all trades will apply to the issuance of all permit fees. |
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| Reinspection Fees: |
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| Residential Building Permit Fees Square Footage Rate (under roof) |
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| (includes administrative, plan review & inspections) |
$0.23 per square foot;
$75.00 minimum |
| For preliminary inspection prior to the moving of any building or structure |
$109.00 |
| For the placement of any relocated structure or building |
Same as manufactured home |
| For the demolition of any building or structure per parcel. Plus $75.00 title search fee if code case is involved. |
$120.00 |
| If any person commences any work on a building or structure before obtaining the necessary permit, they shall be subject to a penalty of: |
$150.00 or double the permit fee whichever is greater |
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| Sign Permit Fees: |
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| Permit fees: For issuing each permit |
$82.00 |
| With electric |
$109.00 |
| In addition: Wall hung signs (per square foot) per side |
$0.27 |
| Free standing signs (per square foot) per side |
$0.44 |
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| Swimming Pool Permit Fees: |
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| Spa (includes electrical, plan review, plumbing & gas) |
$82.00 |
| Private above-ground swimming pools (includes electrical, plan review, plumbing & gas) |
$82.00 |
| Private in-ground swimming pools (includes electrical,plumbing, plan review & gas) |
$245.00 |
| Commercial swimming pools (includes electrical,plumbing, gas & plans review) |
$338.00 |
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| Temporary Occupancy During Construction of a Residence Permit Fees |
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| Building permit for permanent residence must remain active. Applicant must meet all adopted requirements and receive all approvals prior to obtaining this permit. |
| Temporary occupancy of a mobile home |
$229.00 |
| Temporary occupancy of a travel trailer or motor home |
$141.00 |
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