City of Meridian – Building Services
33 E. Broadway, Suite # 102
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 887-2211 Fax (208) 887-1297
www.meridiancity.org
Guide to Estimate Residential Building Permit and Associated Fees:
(These figures are for estimates only to be used on Single Family Residential Units)
Building Permit: Take the square footage of house and multiply by $94.06
Take the square footage of garage and multiply by $36.91
Add these totals together.
Other Calculations: Covered patios/storage sheds are calculated at $16.00 per sq. ft.
Additions are calculated at $72.00 per sq. ft.
Fee is figured on $50.00 for the base fee and then $5.50 per 1,000 of project value or fraction thereof
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Example: 1350 sq f house x 94.06 = $126,981.00
600 sq f garage x 36.91 = $22,146.00
$149,127.00 / $50.00 + 150 x 5.50 = $875.00
Water Meter: $231.00 (3/4 in water meter price)
$268.00 (1 in water meter price)
Water Hookup: $1794.00
Sewer Hookup: $2749.00
ACHD Impact: Service Area 1 -$3702.00 (W of Eagle Rd/N of Freeway)
Service Area 2 -$3430.00 (S. of Freeway)
Service Area 4- $3908.00 (E of Eagle Rd/N of Freeway)
**Single Family Tax Credit of $77.00 will be subtracted at time of permit for Single Family permits only**
Park Impact: $1384.00 PER DWELLING UNIT
Police Impact: $85.00 PER DWELLING UNIT
Fire Impact: $377.00 PER DWELLING UNIT
***These figures may change without prior notice***
TO BE USED FOR ESTIMATING BUILDING PERMIT COSTS ONLY
*MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS: Water meter charged according to plans.
Other fees assessed per unit (ACHD, water/sewer, etc.)
*Includes duplex, triplex and other multi-family under the International Residential Code.
Updated 10/1/2009