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BUILDING PERMIT FEES

The following information is provided in the City of Valparaiso Code of Ordinances (Ordinance 8-2005, passed 02/28/05).

§ 150.05 BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE.

(A) New construction. Fees will be assessed based on the current building value data (BVD) as provided by the International Code Council. The permit fee is established by using the BVD table and a permit fee multiplier. The permit fee multiplier is based on the total construction value within this jurisdiction for the past year.

Click here to view / print down instructions to calculate the new construction permit fee (Updated 01/04/10)
Click here to view / print down the Building Valuation Data Sheet (PDF file) (Updated 09/02/10)

(B) Inspection fees.

Single family residence $100
Two-family dwellings $125
Multi-family dwellings (per building) $150
Commercial / industrial $175
Missed inspection fee $100

(C) Other fees.

No permit penalty 50% of permit cost
Certificate of occupancy $25
Temporary certificate of occupancy $25
Foundation release permits $25

(D) Electrical upgrade permit.

Up to 200 amps $35
Over 200 amps $55
Temporary service $35

(E) All remodels, alterations and miscellaneous construction including but not limited to decks, porches, pools, signs and fences. Permit fee based on cost of project.

Permit fee $5 / $1,000 for first $10,000
  $3 / $1,000 for $10,000 +
Inspection fees 10% of permit fee
  $25 miniumum and $175 maximum
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