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Building Permit Fees {§ 7.1-8 Code of York County}
New Construction Fees {§ 7.1-8(a)(1)}
Residential Structures Under Roof | $0.17/sqft; $90 Minimum |
Commercial Structures Under Roof | $0.15/sqft First 30,000sqft and $0.13/sqft Over 30,000sqft |
Structures NOT Under Roof (patios, decks, ramps, loading docks, etc.) | $0.15/sqft; $90 Minimum |
Building Alteration, Renovation & Repair {§ 7.1-8(a)(2)}
Value of Project or Repair $0-$1000 | $90 |
Value of Project or Repair $1001-$5000 | $120 |
Value of Project or Repair >$5000 | $140 plus $55 for Each additional $5000 or fraction thereof in excess of $5000 |
Mobile Homes {§ 7.1-8(a)(3)}
Installation or Erection of a Mobile Home | $90 |
Placement of Tents >9000sqft {§ 7.1-8(a)(4)}
Single Event | $120 |
Annual Permit | $350 |
Demolition {§ 7.1-8(a)(5)-(8)}
Demolition of Structure with Gas and Electric | $90 |
Removal and Replacement of Existing Structure | $110 |
Installation of Pool Barrier Fence | $90 |
All Other Construction | 1% of Market Value; $90 Min. |
Plumbing Permits {§ 7.1-8(b)(1)-(5)}
New Residential per Dwelling Unit | $130 First 3 Fixtures; $2/Fixture Over 3 |
Addition to Residential | $90 min. + $10/Fixture |
New Commercial (including additions) | $130 min. + $10/Fixture |
Alterations and Repair | $90 |
Water/Sewer Connection | $90 +$45 if Abandoning Septic |
Gas Permits {§ 7.1-8(b)(6)}
Gas Distribution Systems | $90 + $10 Per Outlet (including outlets for future use) |
New LP Tank <500 Gal. | $90 |
New LP Tank >500 Gal. | $90 |
Fire Protection Systems Permits {§ 7.1-8(c)}
Fire Suppression Systems: Value <$2000 | $90 |
Fire Suppression Systems: Value $2001-$4000 | $130 |
Fire Suppression Systems: Value >$4000 | $140 + $20 for Each Additional $1000 in Value |
Fire Pump | $190 per Pump |
Standpipe System | $90 per Riser |
Kitchen System | $90 per Hood |
Electrical Permits {§ 7.1-8(d)}
New Residential | $130 per Dwelling Unit <200 Amps; >200 Amp: $130 + $20 for Each Additional 50 Amps |
New Commercial | $160 Min. <200 Amps; >200 Amps: $160 + $20 for Each Additional 50 Amps |
Service Increase | $90 Min. op to 400 Amps >400 Amps: $90 + $30 for Each Additional 50 Amps |
Addition or Alteration | $90 |
Connection/ Reconnection of Service | $90 |
Temporary Service | $90 |
Other | 1% of Value; Min. $90 |
Mechanical Permits {§ 7.1-8(e)}
New Residential | $130 + $20 per Each Additional System |
Residential Alteration, Addition & Repair | $90 per Dwelling Unit |
New Commercial | $130 + $55 per Each Additional System |
Exhaust Fans/ Air Distribution Boxes | $30 per Unit |
Fire Damper | $30 per Damper |
Refrigeration Units | $90 per Unit |
Burner Conversion | $90 |
Pumps (circulation) | $40 per Unit |
Fuel Dispensing Pump | $60 per Unit |
Fuel Dispensing Piping | $50 per Line |
Commercial Alteration and Repair | $90 |
Pre-fab Fireplace | $90 |
0-550 Gal. Storage Tank | $90 |
Over 550 Gal. Storage Tank | $190 |
Type I Kitchen Hood | $170 per Unit |
Type II Kitchen Hood | $90 per Unit |
New Commercial Elevator | $220 per Unit |
Residential Elevator/ Lift | $90 |
Other Mechanical | 1% of Value. Min. $60 |
Sign Permits {§ 7.1-8(f)}
Erection or Relocation of Sign | $80 |
0-50 sqft | $40 |
51-100 sqft | $50 |
101-300 sqft | $60 |
>301 sqft | $80 |
Alterations | $70 + Applicable sqft Fee |
Misc. Building Permits {§ 7.1-8(g)}
Elevator Annual Inspection | $90 |
Elevator Maintenance Inspection | $90 |
Amusement Device Annual Inspection | $90 |
Amusement Device-Small Mechanical | $30; $90 min. Event Fee |
Amusement Device-Major Ride | $40; $90 min. Event Fee |
Amusement Device-Spectacular Ride | $70; $90 min. Event Fee |
Amusement Device-Coaster Exceeding 30ft. Height | $190 |
Single-Family Land Disturbance (LDA) | $110, then $110 every 2 Years Until Issuance of CO |
Permit Cap | $250 |
Certificates of Occupancy {§ 7.1-8(i)(2)}
Change of Use | $90 |
Temporary CO-Residential | $90 |
Temporary CO-Commercial | $120 |
Day Care Inspection | $90 |
Adult Home Inspection | $90 |
Additional Fees {§ 7.1-9}
Permit Extension | $90 |
Commercial Building Plan Review | $280 |
Residential/Other Plan Review | $90 |
Building Permit Re-inspection | $90 |
Building Permit Cancellation: PRE-Construction | Refund less $60 Service Fee, and $90 Plan Review Fee (if applicable) |
Building Permit Cancellation: POST-Construction | Refund less $60 Service Fee, $90 per Inspection Made, and $90 Plan Review Fee (if applicable) |
Permit and Fee Exemptions {§ 7.1-10}
Premises Owner is an Instrumentality of Government (other than the United States Government or York County) |
Administrative Processing Fee of $280 |