Lorain County Building Department

Lorain County Building Department

40 East Avenue, Elyria, Ohio 44035

Phone (440) 328-2330 Fax (440) 328-2334

BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE

The following fees shall be collected by the Building Department for construction permits:

New residential buildings and additions to residential buildings, three families or less, per dwelling unit.

A. Under 1000 sf $31.00 per 100 sf or fraction thereof

B. 1000 sf- 5000 sf $360.00 plus $150.00 deposit*

C. Over 5000 sf $360.00 plus $75.00 per 1000 sf or fraction

thereof over 5000 sf plus $150.00 deposit*

*If a new dwelling or an addition over 1000 sf is used or occupied prior to issuance of a temporary or permanent certificate of occupancy, the total deposit shall be forfeited.

NOTE: Building area shall include all areas under roof on each story and includes basements, attached garages and porches.

The following fees shall be collected by the Building Department for each permit issued:

Plumbing Fee: $105.00

Electrical Fee: $127.50

Mechanical (HVAC): $127.50

Plan Exam Fee: $ 72.00

Occupancy Fee: $ 52.00

General Inspection Fee: $ 52.00

Reinspection Fee: $ 47.00

Temporary Electric Service $ 52.00

General Inspection Fees shall be paid to the Building Department prior to inspection.

If a Reinspection is required due to the failure of the applicant or contractor to have the work ready for inspection when so reported, or by reason of faulty or improper installations, such person shall pay a penalty fee of Forty-seven dollars ($47.00) for the first reinspection and Thirty-seven dollars ($37.00) each subsequent Reinspection. This fee shall be paid to the Building Department prior to Reinspection.

Questions may be referred to the Lorain County Building Department at (440) 328-2330

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RBP page 7 revised 8/1/2011

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