14-Building Division Schedule of Permit Fees.pdf
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This is a Building Division Permit Fee Schedule document for Indian River County, Florida, effective October 11, 2021. The schedule establishes standardized fees for various types of construction permits and related services administered by the county's Building Division.
The permit fee structure is organized into multiple categories. New buildings, alterations, and mobile/modular homes require a $200 application fee plus 0.4334% of the ICC Building Valuation exceeding $46,146.75. Residential and commercial trade permits are charged at $75 each, with an additional 0.4334% fee on contract values over $17,305. Level-1 specialty permits (such as pools, re-roofing, and demolition) range from $200 to $225 in application fees with percentage-based charges on valuations exceeding $46,146.75 to $57,685 depending on permit type. Level-2 specialty permits carry fees based on valuations over $51,916. Plan review fees are assessed at $100 for initial and second rejections, with subsequent rejections charged at four times the original plan review fee. Additional fees include re-inspection ($45), after-hours inspections ($50 per hour minimum four-hour charge), plan revisions ($50-$100), pre-application design review ($100), and administrative services such as document requests and contractor changes ($20-$50).
The schedule provides for fee reductions when private providers are utilized: 10% reduction for plan review services and 25% reduction for inspection services. Permit and application fees are non-refundable. Credit card payments are subject to a 2.5% service fee with a $2 minimum. Penalties for commencing work without obtaining required permits are assessed at 100% of the standard permit fee. Valuation methodology is based on the greater of contract value or the latest ICC valuation table, and must include labor, overhead, and profit.
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# Permit Type Application Fee Permit Fee Comments
New Buildings, Alterations, Mobile and Modular Homes
2 Additions, Alterations, Misc. Commercial
Indian River County Building Division Permit Fee Schedule
Base permit fee includes subcontractor work (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, alarm, and irrigation) if subcontractor work is shown on the permit documents, if the value of the subcontractor work is included as part of the aggregate construction value and if subcontractor affidavits are submitted with the application. Commercial Site work and all Accessory Structures are excluded.
$200.00 0.4334% of ICC Building Valuation over $46,146.75
EFFECTIVE 10/11/21
# Permit Fee Comments
3 Aboveground Swimming Pool $75.00
4 Burglar Alarm $75.00 5 Electric $75.00 6 Electrical $75.00
7 Electrical Service Change $75.00
8 Electrical Temporary Pole $75.00
9 Fence $75.00 10 Fuel Gas $75.00 11 In-fill Screening $75.00 12 Insulation $75.00 13 Irrigation System $75.00 14 Mechanical $75.00 15 Plumbing $75.00
16 Pool Barrier (excluding screened enclosure) $75.00
17 Pre-fabricated detached accessory structure $75.00
18 Residential Paving (Driveway, Patio Slab) $75.00
19 Solar water or PV $75.00
# Permit Type Permit Fee
Door / Window - Replacement / Hurricane Shutters
$75.00 Fee includes up to 4 components or openings
Door / Window - Replacement / Hurricane Shutters
$200.00 Greater than 4 components or openings
22 Garage door replacement - (1Door) $75.00 $25 for each additional door in the same building / unit
Residential Specialty Permits
Residential / Commercial Trade Permits
Comments
Additional permit fee of 0.4334% of contract / work order valuation over $17,305; permit fee due at time of application.
Fee Includes one inspection. Trade permits requiring plan review subject to a $55 plan review fee.
Additional permit fee of 0.4334% of contract / work order valuation over $17,305; permit fee due at time of application. Fee Includes one inspection.
Trade permits requiring plan review subject to a $55 plan review fee.
Additional permit fee of 0.4334% of contract / work order valuation over $17,305; permit fee due at time of application.
Fee Includes one inspection. Trade permits requiring plan review subject to a $55 plan review fee.
Additional permit fee of 0.4334% of contract / work order valuation over $46,146.75; permit fee due at time of application.
# Permit Type Permit Application Fee 23 Aluminum Structures $200.00 24 Sign $200.00 25 Demolition $200.00 26 Deck, Dock or Seawall $200.00
Door or window replacement- Commercial
$200.00
Garage doors replacement – Commercial
$200.00
29 House Moving $200.00 Separate Alteration permit required for foundation and improvements at relocation site.
30 Hurricane Shutters - Commercial $200.00
31 Site-Built Accessory Structure $200.00
32 Commercial Paving $200.00
# Permit Type Application Fee Permit Fee Comments
Miscellaneous Permits:
e.g: Fixed Station Generator
$225.00
34 Re-roofing $225.00 35 Residential Pool $225.00
Commercial Pool
$200.00 $250.00
Additional permit fee of 0.4334% of contract / work order valuation over $57,685; permit fee due at time of application.
FEE
37 Re-inspection fee $45.00
38 After-Hour Inspections $50 / hour. Minimum 4-hour charge
Level-2 Residential and Commercial Specialty Permits
Additional permit fee of 0.4334% of contract / work order valuation over $51,916; permit fee due at time of application.
Must be arranged 2 days in advance.
INSPECTION RELATED FEES
[1] failure to comply with code/plan requirements. [2] unproductive inspector trip (unable to access the work or not ready for inspection). [3] Advisory Inspection requested by contractor or owner.
Level-1 Specialty Permits
Additional permit fee of 0.4334% of contract / work order valuation over
$46,146.75; permit fee due at time of application.
Comments
Plan Review FEE Comments
1st and 2nd Application
/ Plan Rejection / Modification
$100 each When content fails to meet sufficiency
Requirement Check List (per state statute).
3rd and subsequent
Application / Plan Rejection / Modification
Four (4) times the original plan review fee (1/3 permit fee)
When content fails to meet sufficiency Requirement Check List (per state statute).
41 Revision - small format $50.00 one 8.5 x 11 sheet
42 Revision - large format $100.00 plan sheets - large format - or more than one 8.5x11
43 Pre-Application Design Review $100.00
Contractor Licensing FEE
44 Competency Card Application Fee $50.00
45 Competency Card Renewal Fee $50.00
Administrative Service Fees FEE Comments
Microfilm / Microfiche Document Requests Document Research
See Archive Request form
47 Digital Document requests See Archive Request form
48 Paper documents from database or copier 0.25* / 0.50** per page fee 8.5x11*, 8.5x14*, 11x17**
49 Change of contractor $50.00
50 Change of sub-contractor $20.00
GENERAL INFORMATION
Valuation methodology
Penalties (statutory).
Multiple Buildings Refunds
Credit Card Service Fee Credit card payments are subject to a 2.5% per transaction fee with a $2 minimum
A fee reduction for Private Provider related permits will be calculated as follows: 10% reduction in fees if a “Private Provider” is utilized for Permit Plan Review, and 25% reduction in fees if a “Private Provider” is utilized for Permit related Inspections.
Private Provider Fee Reductions
Permit and Permit Application fees are non-refundable.
Valuation is based on the greater of contract value or latest ICC valuation table or as otherwise acceptable to the Building Official for specialty work not addressed by the ICC valuation table. The job valuation must include labor, overhead and profit. Valuation of total improvement (excluding land) shall be used.
Any person who commences any work requiring a permit before obtaining the permit shall be subject to a penalty of one hundred percent (100%) (Double) of the standard permit fee. The payment of such penalty shall not relieve any person(s) from complying with the requirement of the Building Code, the IRC Code of Ordinances, any applicable laws, or this resolution Multiple Buildings on one property: Work in common areas of buildings is individually permitted per building not per property.
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