Building Fees

Permit Fees

  • For work regulated by the State Building Code: $40 per first $1,000 and $20 per each additional $1,000 of construction value, minimum $35, except as follows:
    • Annual maintenance permit fee: $250 in addition to required permit fees
    • Mobile Homes: $950
    • Temporary installations, not exceeding 30 days: $100 per event
    • Certificate of Approval: $25 (required unless receiving a Certificates of Occupancy)
    • Certificates of Occupancy:
      • R-2, R-3, R-4, 1-family and 2-family: $75 per separate dwelling or sleeping unit
      • All other use groups: $150 per occupancy unit
      • Temporary installations: $50
  • Relocation of any building from one location to another: Same as new buildings


  • The fees for permits for the demolition of any structure shall be in accordance with the following schedule:


Sign Fee$50.00
Certificate of Approval$25.00
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Actual Cost
a. Accessory structures - pools, sheds, garage (500sq Ft or less), or similar
 $100.00
a.Single-family residential building and private garages (over 500sq Ft)$200.00
b.Two-family and multifamily structure up to ten (10) units $300.00
c.Multifamily structure in excess of ten (10) units$500.00
d.Commercial building up to ten thousand (10,000) square feet$600.00
e.Commercial building in excess of ten thousand (10,000) square feet$1000.00
The fee to extend an existing permit shall be . Permits valid 180 days$50.00
*All fees and penalties established under Section 4-5 shall be in addition to all fees, penalties and surcharges which the city is required to collect and remit to the State of Connecticut.


  • Work performed without permits: Fee of $250.00
  • Extend an existing permit up to 30 days: $350

Document & Other Fees 

  • Initial plan reviews:
    • 1-family or 2-family buildings: 150
    • All other types: $150
  • Subsequent plan reviews:
    • 1-family or 2-family buildings: $35
    • All other types: $50
  • Occupancy analysis: $70 for existing business and $125.00 for new businesses
  • Applications for modification of the State Building Code: $30
  • Applications to the Building Code Board of Appeals: $200
  • Required re-inspections: $50 (first) $100 (ea subsequent) 
  • Requested additional or non-permit related inspections: $100
  • Inspections during other than normal business hours: $125 per hour, minimum 3 hours
  • Copies:
    • Photocopies: $1 per page
    • Plans or maps: $8 per sheet

State Education Fee

  • Per thousand of construction value: $0.26 ($0026 per dollar)

Refund Policy


(Building and Trades Permit Fee Refund Request Policy per State Building Code Section 108.6)

  • All refund requests must be submitted to the Building Official in writing.
  • Refund request must be submitted within 30 days of application approval.
  • All refunds are subject to $50.00 Admin fee.
  • No refunds will be made if review is done and / or an inspection has been made.

Education Fee Refund

  • 100% if permit is not issued
  • No refund if permit is issued