Fees
Building Permit Application Fees
| Fee | Charge |
|---|---|
| New Construction/Renovation - Residential | $0.18 per square foot |
| New Construction/Renovation - Commercial | $0.20 per square foot |
| Minimum Permit Fee (All Trades) - Residential | $75.00 |
| Minimum Permit Fee (All Trades) - Commercial | $100.00 |
| Plan Review Fee - Commercial | $75.00 |
Shell Building Permit Application Fees
| Fee | Charge |
|---|---|
| Shell Building Without Utilities - Commercial | $0.18 per square foot - no interior walls |
| Alteration/Uplift for Shell Building | $0.12 per square foot |
| Alteration/Uplift for Shell Building - Insulation; Electrical; Plumbing; Mechanical | Calculated at New Construction Rates |
Tall Structure Permit Application Fees
| Fee | Charge |
|---|---|
| Tall Structure Building Permit Application – Residential | 1% of total project valuation or minimum of $200 |
| Tall Structure Building Permit Application – Commercial | 1% of total project valuation or minimum of $200 |
Insulation Permit Application Fees
| Fee | Charge |
|---|---|
| Insulation Permit Application - Residential | $0.06 per heated square foot |
| Insulation Permit Application - Commercial | $0.07 per heated square foot |
Electrical Permit Application Fees
| Fee | Charge |
|---|---|
| New Construction Electrical Permit Application - Residential | $0.06 per square foot plus size of service |
| New Construction Electrical Permit Application - Commercial | $0.08 per square foot plus size of service |
| New Service/Repair/Generator - Residential | $50.00 first 200 amps $10.00 per additional 100 amps |
| New Service/Repair/Generator - Commercial | $75.00 first 200 amps $20.00 per additional 100 amps |
| Temporary Pole/Saw Service - Residential | $75.00 |
| Temporary Pole/Saw Service - Commercial | $100.00 |
| RV Pedestals - Residential/Commercial | $25.00 per pedestal plus size of service |
| Signs (Electrical) - Commercial | Calculate as a New Service |
Plumbing Permit Application Fees
| Fee | Charge |
|---|---|
| New Construction/Renovation - Plumbing Permit - Residential | $14 per fixture |
| New Construction/Renovation - Plumbing Permit - Commercial | $19 per fixture |
| Water/Sewer Connection - Residential | $75.00 |
| Water/Sewer Connection - Commercial | $100.00 |
Mechanical Permit Application Fees
| Fee | Charge |
|---|---|
| New Construction Mechanical Permit - Residential | $0.10 per heated square foot |
| New Construction Mechanical Permit - Commercial | $0.15 per heated square foot |
| Unit Change Out (No Ductwork) - Residential | $75.00 |
| Unit Change Out (No Ductwork) - Commercial | $100.00 |
| Unit Change Out (With Ductwork) - Residential | $100.00 |
| Unit Change Out (With Ductwork) - Commercial | $150.00 |
| Refrigeration - Commercial | $50.00 per unit/appliance OR minimum of $100.00 |
| Commercial Kitchen Hood Type 1 & 2 - Commercial | $100.00 |
Gas Line Permit Application Fees
| Fee | Charge |
|---|---|
| Fuel Piping Permit Application - Residential | $75.00 plus $5.00 per appliance |
| Fuel Piping Permit Application - Commercial | $100.00 plus $10.00 per appliance |
Fire-Related Permit Application Fees
| Fee | Charge |
|---|---|
| Sprinkler Permit Application - Residential | $75.00 plus $0.06 per square foot |
| Sprinkler Permit Application - Commercial | $100.00 plus $2.00 per head |
| Fire Alarm - Commercial | $100.00 plus $2.00 per device |
| Commercial Hood Fire Suppression - Commercial | $100.00 per hood |
| Paint/spray booth - Commercial | $100.00 |
| Above and Below Ground Fuel Tanks - Commercial | $100.00 per tank plus $25.00 per dispenser |
| Change in Occupancy - Commercial | $100.00 |
| Fire Safety Inspection - Daycare/Foster/ABC | $100.00 |
Renovation Permit Application Fees
| Fee | Charge |
|---|---|
| Renovation Permit Application - Residential | $8 per $1,000 of contract |
| Renovation Permit Application - Commercial | $12 per $1,000 of contract |
Solar Panel Permit Application Fees
| Fee | Charge |
|---|---|
| Solar Panel Permit Application – Residential | $200.00 plus $5.00 per panel |
| Solar Panel Permit Application – Commercial | $500 minimum $5 per panel for the first 200 panels $1 per panel for panels over 200 |
Manufactured Home Permit Application Fees
| Fee | Charge |
|---|---|
| Manufactured Home Single Wide | $250.00 |
| Manufactured Home - Double Wide | $350.00 |
| Manufactured Home - Triple Wide | $350.00 |
Roofing Permit Fees
| Fee | Charge |
|---|---|
| Residential 1 & 2 Family Dwellings - Residential | $75.00 if structural repairs need |
| Residential 1 & 2 Family Dwellings - Commercial | $150.00 |
Other Building Fees
| Fee | Charge |
|---|---|
| Decks/Docks/Porches/Retaining & Sea Walls/Gazebos/Ramps- Residential | $0.19 per square foot Minimum $75.00 |
| Decks/Docks/Porches/Retaining & Sea Walls/Gazebos/Ramps- Commercial | $0.22 per square foot Minimum $100.00 |
| Swimming Pool Permit Application - Residential | $75.00 |
| Swimming Pool Permit Application - Commercial | $100.00 |
| Sign Permit Application - Commercial | $1.50 per square foot per sign face |
| Reinspection Fee - Residential/Commercial | $40 per trade |
| Demolition Fee - Residential | $75.00 |
| Demolition Fee - Commercial | $100.00 per story |
| After-Hours Inspection Fee - Residential/ Commercial | $75.00 per hour (1-hour minimum) |
| Certificate of Occupancy - Residential/ Commercial | $25.00 |
| Certificate of Compliance - Residential/ Commercial | $25.00 |
| New Bern Sewer Inspections - Residential/ Commercial | $70.00 |
| Construction Trailer - Commercial | $75.00 |
| Technology Fee - Residential/Commercial | $10.00 |
| Permit Modification Fee - Residential/Commercial | $25.00 |
| Onsite Consultation Fee - Residential/Commercial | $50.00 |
| Homeowner Recovery Fee (State Fee) - Residential | $10.00 |
Service / Violation Fees
| Fee | Charge |
|---|---|
| Permit Violation - Residential | 1st offense - Written Warning 2nd offense - $250 and no inspections/permits until fees are paid |
| Permit Violation - Commercial | 1st offense - $250 and no inspections/permits until fees are paid 2nd offense - $250 and no inspections/permits until fees are paid, and licensing board contacted |
Fees based on the adopted Craven County Fee Schedule.