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Work Area Fee Calculator

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Area-calculated fees are for complex projects - those requiring prior approvals, structural alterations, submissions beyond a copy of the contract, etc. To be sure that your permit will have area-calculated fees, check that your project is not on the Flat Fees list

DISCLAIMER: These fees are approximate, and based solely on the project information that follows. This calculator was designed solely for the purpose of estimating fees for residential and commercial development. You are invited to use this tool as a means to estimate the approximate amount of fees that may be due for your project, however, bear in mind that there are many factors that may affect the total fees assessment. Dollar amounts derived from this module shall not override the fees calculated by City staff.

Please complete the fields below to get a permit cost estimation. Click which trade(s) to be calculated for. Select from the dropdown boxes the intended work as well as the intended use/occupancy of the space. If the building has more than 5 uses, please calculate in batches and add fees.

TRADES
	General Construction
	Fuel Devices
	Electrical (Line)
	Plumbing
	Demolition

WORK CLASSIFICATION	USE CLASSIFICATION	WORK AREA SQ FT
New Residential Structure New Commercial Structure Addition Change Existing Use Reconstruction Alteration Renovation Repair	Assembly Business Educational Factory/Industrial High Hazard institutional Mercantile Transient - Hotels, Boarding Houses, Motels Permanent - Apt Houses, Boarding Houses Permanent - Dorms, Fraternities, Sororities Permanent - Vacation Timeshare Properties Permanent - Hotels & Motels(non-transient) Permanent - Monasteries & Convents 1 & 2 Family Dwelling Assisted Living Storage Utility
New Residential Structure New Commercial Structure Addition Change Existing Use Reconstruction Alteration Renovation Repair	Assembly Business Educational Factory/Industrial High Hazard institutional Mercantile Transient - Hotels, Boarding Houses, Motels Permanent - Apt Houses, Boarding Houses Permanent - Dorms, Fraternities, Sororities Permanent - Vacation Timeshare Properties Permanent - Hotels & Motels(non-transient) Permanent - Monasteries & Convents 1 & 2 Family Dwelling Assisted Living Storage Utility
New Residential Structure New Commercial Structure Addition Change Existing Use Reconstruction Alteration Renovation Repair	Assembly Business Educational Factory/Industrial High Hazard institutional Mercantile Transient - Hotels, Boarding Houses, Motels Permanent - Apt Houses, Boarding Houses Permanent - Dorms, Fraternities, Sororities Permanent - Vacation Timeshare Properties Permanent - Hotels & Motels(non-transient) Permanent - Monasteries & Convents 1 & 2 Family Dwelling Assisted Living Storage Utility
New Residential Structure New Commercial Structure Addition Change Existing Use Reconstruction Alteration Renovation Repair	Assembly Business Educational Factory/Industrial High Hazard institutional Mercantile Transient - Hotels, Boarding Houses, Motels Permanent - Apt Houses, Boarding Houses Permanent - Dorms, Fraternities, Sororities Permanent - Vacation Timeshare Properties Permanent - Hotels & Motels(non-transient) Permanent - Monasteries & Convents 1 & 2 Family Dwelling Assisted Living Storage Utility
New Residential Structure New Commercial Structure Addition Change Existing Use Reconstruction Alteration Renovation Repair	Assembly Business Educational Factory/Industrial High Hazard institutional Mercantile Transient - Hotels, Boarding Houses, Motels Permanent - Apt Houses, Boarding Houses Permanent - Dorms, Fraternities, Sororities Permanent - Vacation Timeshare Properties Permanent - Hotels & Motels(non-transient) Permanent - Monasteries & Convents 1 & 2 Family Dwelling Assisted Living Storage Utility
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