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Fee Schedule - Building Permits
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
*ONE STORY DWELLING                                $55.00 per sq.ft. of living space
*ONE & ONE HALF STORY DWELLING            $65.00 per sq.ft. of living space
*TWO STORY DWELLING                                $75.00 per sq.ft. of living space
*COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL                            $80.00 per sq.ft.
                                                                     $15.00 per thousand of estimated value other
                                                                     $10.00 per thousand of estimated value warehouse

MISCELLANEOUS BUILDING PERMITS
Moving a structure, Swimming Pools, Storage Shed, Additions, Vinyl Siding, Decks, Platform,
Roofs, Fences, Demolition, Wood/Coal Burning Stoves, Fireplaces & Chimneys.
Cost of permits is as follows:

    *MINIMUM $30.00 up to $3,000.00 of estimated value.
                           Residential - $10.00 per thousand of estimated value over $3,000.00
                           Commercial/Industrial - $15.00 per thousand of est. value over $3,000.00

    *OCCUPANCY Residential - $25.00
                           Commercial/Industrial - $75.00

    *SIGNS Commercial/Industrial -  $60.00 for 1st $1,000.00 of estimated cost and
                                                     $15.00 per thousand thereafter.
                                                    $75.00 per month for temp. sign

    *STORAGE TRAILERS - $75.00 (Per Month)
     *TENTS -  $70.00
    *TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY - $40.00
     *HOME OCCUPATION - $50.00 (for 4 years)
     *SAFETY INSPECTION CERTIFICATE - $70.00 (annual)
     *DEMO - Commercial/Industrial - $15.00 Per $1,000.00
                   Residential - $10.00 Per $1,000.00

      Duplicate Permits - $ 50.00

 *1. All fees will be DOUBLED when work has been started without permits.
 *2. Reinspection fee of $35.00 when work is unacceptable.
 *3. Reinspection fee of $35.00 when building or residence is locked at time of scheduled appointment.


  Municipal Center 10 Mechanic St., Bellingham, MA 02019