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PERMIT, PLAN REVIEW, INSPECTION AND LICENSING FEES
FOR IOWA CITY BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION
(Res. No. 09-39 effect July 1, 2009)
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Total Valuation Fee
$1.00 to $1,000 $35.00
$1,001 to $2,000 $42.00 for the first $1,000 plus $3.60 for each additional $100.00
or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.
$2,001 to $25,000 $72.00 for the first $2,000 plus $10.80 for each additional $1,000
or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.
$25,001 to $100,000 $324.00 for the first $25,000 plus $6 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.
$100,001 to $500,000 $792.00 for the first $100,000 plus $4.80 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.
$500,001 and up $2,796.00 for the first $500,000 plus $3.60 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof.
PLAN REVIEW FEES
1. Dwellings permitted under the International Residential Code (IRC): The plan review fee
shall be designated as one-half of the building permit fee.
2. All other projects requiring plan review. The plan review fee shall be a separate
additional fee equal to 65% of the building permit fee.
3. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to approved plans:
(minimum charge - one hour) ....................................................................$50.00 per hour
DEMOLITION PERMIT FEES
1. For a permit issued prior to the commencement of any demolition work ................$50.00
2. For a permit issued subsequent to the commencement of any
demolition work on an officially designated Historic Building or any
building within a historic preservation or conservation district ............................$1,000.00
3. For a permit issued subsequent to the commencement of any demolition
work on any other building ....................................................................................$200.00
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GRADING PERMIT FEES
1. Minimum fee for the issuance of any Permit............................................................$35.00
2. For review of grading plans......................................................................................$50.00
(minimum charge - one hour) per hour
MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FEE....................................................................$250.00
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (C.O.)
1. For the issuance of a C.O. in conjunction with a building permit....................... No charge
2. For the issuance of a C.O. in conjunction with a change in use ..............................$35.00
3. For the issuance of a temporary C.O.......................................................................$50.00
MECHANICAL PERMIT FEE
Minimum fee for any permit .................................................................................................$35.00
Residential Fee Schedule
1. New residential permitted under the IRC (each dwelling unit) ...............................$100.00
2. Residential remodel permitted under the IRC (per dwelling unit).............................$50.00
Non-Residential Fee Schedule
Value of work from $1 - $1,000......................................................................................$35.00
Each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof .....................................................................$15.00
ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES
Minimum fee for any permit .................................................................................................$35.00
Residential Fee Schedule
1. New residential permitted under the IRC (each dwelling unit) ...............................$100.00
2. Residential remodel permitted under the IRC (per dwelling unit)
A. New service and associated wiring......................................................................$50.00
B. Rewiring or additional wiring with no service change ..........................................$50.00
3. Swimming pool.........................................................................................................$50.00
Non-Residential Fee Schedule
Value of work from $1 - $1,000......................................................................................$35.00
Each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof .....................................................................$15.00
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PLUMBING PERMIT FEES
Minimum fee for any permit .................................................................................................$35.00
Residential Fee Schedule
1. New residential permitted under the IRC (each dwelling unit) ...............................$100.00
2. Residential remodel permitted under the IRC (per dwelling unit).............................$50.00
3. Building sewer and/or water service ........................................................................$50.00
Non-Residential Installations:
value of plumbing work $1 - $1,000...............................................................................$35.00
each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof......................................................................$15.00
SIGN PERMIT FEES
1. Minimum fee for any permit......................................................................................$50.00
2. For each square foot of sign face...............................................................................$1.00
3. Maximum fee for a special event sign......................................................................$50.00
LICENSING AND RENEWAL FEES
Annual
Application Renewal Reinstatement
License Fee Fee Fee
Master Electrician or Plumber $25.00 $50.00 $65.00
Journeyman Electrician or Plumber $25.00 $50.00 $65.00
Maintenance Electrician $25.00 $50.00 $65.00
Sewer & Water Installer $25.00 $50.00 $65.00
Inactive Electrician or Plumber 0.00 $15.00 $25.00
Fire Alarm Installer $25.00 $50.00 $65.00
Fire Sprinkler Installer $25.00 $50.00 $65.00
Fire Sprinkler Contractor $25.00 $50.00 $65.00
Sign Erector $50.00 $50.00 $65.00
Gas Pipe Installer $25.00 $50.00 $50.00
HVAC Master $25.00 $50.00 $65.00
HVAC Residential $25.00 $50.00 $65.00
Commercial Kitchen Hood $25.00 $50.00 $65.00
Ducted Air Heating/Cooling Installer
$25.00 $50.00 $65.00
Examination fees shall be paid to the testing agency in accordance with their fee schedules.
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BUILDING MOVING LICENSE & PERMIT FEES
Movers License for one (1) week ................ $35.00
one (1) month .............. $50.00
six (6) months ............ $100.00
one (1) year ..................... $130
Moving Permit for any building......................... $85.00
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT FEES
1. Initial Temporary Use Permit .................................. $75.00
2.Subsequent Temporary Use Permits....................... $25.00
(permits issued to the same applicant for the same use at the same location within one year
of the expiration of the original permit.)
OTHER FEES
1. Re-inspection fee ................................................. $50.00
2. Inspection outside of normal business hours.......... $50.00 (Minimum Charge-2 hours)
3. Permits or inspections for which no fee is specified $35.00
4. Administrative Fee for weed mowing or snow removal $75.00
5. Foundation Permits ...................................... $75.00
(Allowed only for structures built under the IRC. This fee is separate from and in addition to all
other permit fees associated with the project. This permit is to be issued within 24 hours of
receiving the application.)
6. Condominium conversion ....................................... $200.00
7. Minor Modification ................................................. $100.00
8. Board of Appeals ................................................. $100.00
9. Abandoned/Vacant Building
Registration: ................................................. $50.00
Annual Inspection............................................... $80.00
City of Iowa City departments are exempt from all permit fees.
All other governmental agencies are exempt from the permit fees required herein; provided,
however, the agencies shall pay plan review fees, inspection fees, and any other actual costs
incurred by the City of Iowa City.
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