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Building Inspections

Residential
DWELLINGS
Single Family $200.00 + .02 sq.ft.>2000 sq.ft(includes covered porches, garages and finished basements)
+$20.00/unfinished basement
Two Family $200.00 per unit
Multi Family $200.00 per unit

ALTERATIONS - Enclosed or Covered Attached Structure
0 – 400 sq. ft   $150.00
401 – 800 sq. ft.   $200.00
over 800 sq. ft.   $225.00 + .02 sq.ft

PERSONAL STORAGE - Enclosed Detached Structure on Permanent Foundation Including Pole Barn & Garage
Finished   $150.00
Unfinished   $100.00

DECKS & MINI BARNS - Unenclosed & Uncovered Structures that are over 200 sf or less than 30" above ground
Over 200 sq.ft   $ 50.00

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/PUBLIC STRUCTURES (including but not limited to: Accessory, Alteration, Business, Church, Hospital, Libraries, Municipal, Museum, Office, Retail, School, Etc.)
1 - 1000 sf $200.00  
1000 - 5000 sf $250.00 + .02 sf  
Over 5000 sf .08 sf  

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
New Structure   $ 300.00
Electrical(Co-locate)   $ 50.00

Other Building Administration Fees
TEMPORARY STRUCTURE (including Mobile Homes, Construction &/or Sales Trailers)
    $ 50.00

SWIMMING POOLS
Above ground   $ 50.00
In-ground   $ 100.00

ELECTRICAL
New & Upgrades   $ 50.00
Sign (if electric)   $ 50.00

RESIDENTIAL - GENERAL INSPECTION -
Inspection requirements to be determined by building official
$ 50.00
Awnings
Metal Carport with screw anchors (spaced every 6 ft.)
Three (3) sided tromp shed
Minor repair to roofs-trusses and rafters
Lean too attached to barn, accessory building, or residence (not enclosed)
Screened enclosure to existing porch

GENERAL INSPECTION OR SITE INSPECTIONS
First Re-Inspect   $ 50.00
Second Re-Inspect   $ 100.00
Third Re-Inspect. or more   $ 200.00 ea.
Missed Inspection   $ 350.00 **
***Re-inspection fees are assessed when an additional inspection is required which deviates from the normal sequence of inspections.
*** Missed inspection fees are assessed when NO inspections have been called in or completed prior to continuing with construction.

TIMED INSPECTIONS $ 50.00

FINES - STRUCTURES ONLY
Construction w/out Permit   Double permit fee
Stop Work Order   $ 350.00 Ffine to Resume Work
Continued Construction After Given Order  

$1000.00/ 1 st day
Up to $500.00/each additional day

Structure w/o Permit   $ 150.00
Occupancy w/o Permit   $ 150.00

Under Hancock County Code Sec. 150.23, all permits are doubled if construction is started before securing a building permit. Any person or persons who occupies a residence or other structure without a final inspection and a final occupancy permit issued by the building inspector will be fined $150.00 per day. Each day in violation is a separate offense.

 

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