Building Permit Fee Schedule - Effective January 1, 2024
Residential Construction
Filing Fee (new structure) $50.00
New Home/Duplex (per sq. ft.) $0.30
Fireplace – solid or gas $75.00
Addition/Alteration & Remodel (per sq. ft.) $0.30
· Enclosed addition – minimum $ 300.00
· Unenclosed addition – minimum $ 200.00
Automatic Fire Extinguishing System $200.00
Accessory Building – 200 sq. ft. and under $50.00
Accessory Building – 201 sq. ft. and over (per sq. ft.) $0.20
· Minimum $ 150.00
· Maximum $ 500.00
Truss Construction Inspection $50.00
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) $100.00
Roofing $100.00
Deck $100.00
Recreation Fee $450.00
Open Space Fee $450.00
Commercial Construction
Filing Fee (new structure) $100.00
New Construction & Additions (per sq. ft.) $0.35
Open Space (per sq. ft.) $0.25
Remodeling (substantial) (per sq. ft.) $0.35
Remodeling (minor) of up to 2,000 sq. ft. $150.00
2,001 to 3,000 sq. ft. $250.00
3,001 to 5,000 sq. ft. $350.00
5,001 to 10,000 sq. ft. $450.00
10,001 sq. ft. or larger $500.00
Automatic Fire Extinguishing System $300.00
Truss Construction Identification $50.00
Commercial Roof – Fee determined by size, refer to Remodeling (minor) fees
Commercial Mechanical $150.00 each Unit
Level of commercial remodel will be determined during the plan review
Multiple Dwellings
Filing Fee $100.00
New Construction (per sq. ft.) $0.35
Open Space (per sq. ft.) $0.25
Recreation Fee – per dwelling unit $450.00
Automatic Fire Extinguishing System $300.00
Fire Protection Equipment:
Fire Alarm System (New or Alteration):
-Under 10,000 sq. ft. $150.00
-Over 10,000 sq. ft. $250.00
Automatic Fire Extinguishing System (New or Alteration):
-Under 10,000 sq. ft. $150.00
-Over 10,000 sq. ft. $250.00
Hood Extinguishing System $200.00
Ventilation Hood Installation $150.00
Miscellaneous
Change of Tenant $100.00
Operating Permit $100.00
Mobile Food Vending License $100.00
Tank Repair/Modification $150.00
Tank Install ($.02 per gallon minimum) $200.00
Propane Tank Retail/Exchange $200.00
Generator $75.00
Cell Tower $300.00
Small/Micro Cell Tower $150.00
Cell Tower Equipment Upgrade $150.00
Wind Turbine $150.00
Solar Power System $100.00
Demolition
-Up to 2000 sq. ft. of Floor Area $300.00
-Over 2000 sq. ft. of Floor Area $500.00
Pools
Above Ground $75.00
In-Ground $150.00
- A fee of 50% of the Building Permit Fee will be charged annually for permits/projects that are not substantially completed within one year of the issue date and a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance has not been issued.
- A fee of $150.00 will be charged for a lot or substantial plan changes prior to permit issuance.
- A fee of $200.00 will be charged per visit for projects progressing beyond a required inspection or scheduled inspection work is not completed
- A fee of 50% of the Building Permit Fee will be charged for starting a project without a Building Permit. Minimum of $200.00.
- A fee of 200% of a Swimming Pool Permit Fee will be charged for starting a project without a Swimming Pool Permit.
- A fee of $100.00 will be charged to renew pool permits that are not completed within 3 months of issue date and a Certificate of Compliance has not been issued. Exception: Weather related construction delays
- A fee of $500.00 per week will be charged for structures occupied prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Exception: ResidentialAccessory Structures
- Subsequent to permit issuance, if a contractor reduces in size, substantially changes the project or withdraws a permit, the issued permit will be voided. A new plan review will be conducted and a new permit issued with all appropriate fees. The applicant will be eligible for a 60% refund of the permit fee. Open Space and/or Recreation Fee will be refunded in full.
- A fee of $50.00 will be charged for changing contractors subsequent to the permit being issued.
Plumbing Fee Schedule - Effective January 1, 2024
Annual Licensing
Master Plumber: $100.00
Journeyman (When passing test –$75.00) Annual renewal: $30.00
Sewer Contractor: $100.00
Residential New Construction/Single Family & Duplex
One (1) or two (2) bathrooms*: $175.00
Two and one half (2-1/2) to three and one half (3-1/2) bathrooms: $225.00
Four (4) to fiv and one half (5-1/2) bathrooms: $300.00
Six or more bathrooms*: $325.00
Water Service Installation: $50.00
Storm Conductor Installation: $75.00
Drain Tile Replacement (with or without Sump Pump): $75.00
Mobile Home: $100.00
Commercial New/Remodel Construction
Filing Fee: $100.00
Per Fixture: $8.00
Storm Conductor*: $80.00
Water Service*: $80.00
*Most non-residential projects will regulate exterior plumbing by a Private Improvement Permit (PIP) issued by the Engineering Department
Alterations and Repairs to Existing Structures (all occupancies)
Replace existing or install additional fixture(s) - Minimum $50.00: $8.00
Replace Water Service: $50.00
Install Lawn Sprinklers: $50.00
Install Water Heater: $75.00
Install Yard Drainage/Conductors/Bubbler: $75.00
Sanitary Sewer Repair: $75.00
Conversion from septic to public sewer (interior): $50.00
Gas Line Installation: $50.00
Additional plumbing systems (Bathroom/Laundry/Kitchen): $150.00
Town of Clarence