Fees
Building Permit Application Fees
| Fee | Charge |
|---|---|
| Building Permit Application - Residential | $0.17 per square foot |
| Building Permit Application - Commercial | $0.19 per square foot |
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 | $0.06 per heated square foot |
Electrical Permit Application Fees
| Fee | Charge |
|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Application - Residential | $70 - Temporary Pole $95 - 0 to 100 amps $115 - 101 to 200 amps $135 - 201 to 300 amps $155 - 301 to 400 amps $0.45 per each additional amp over 400 amps |
| Electrical Permit Application - Commercial | Commercial Temporary Pole - $70 $0.85 per amp |
Plumbing Permit Application Fees
| Fee | Charge |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Application - Residential | $12 per fixture |
| Plumbing Permit Application - Commercial | $17 per fixture |
Mechanical Permit Application Fees
| Fee | Charge |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Application - Residential | $0.09 per heated square foot |
| Mechanical Permit Application - Commercial | $0.13 per heated square foot |
Gas Line Permit Application Fees
| Fee | Charge |
|---|---|
| Gas Line Permit Application - Residential | $70 |
| Gas Line Permit Application - Commercial | $70 |
Fire-Related Permit Application Fees
| Fee | Charge |
|---|---|
| Fire Inspection Permit Application - Residential | $70 per structure |
| Fire Inspection Permit Application - Commercial | $70 per structure |
| Sprinkler Permit Application - Residential | $70 plus $0.06 per square foot |
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 | $400 plus $5 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- | $110 |
| Manufactured Home - Double Wide | $165 |
| Manufactured Home - Triple Wide | $203 |
Other Building Fees
| Fee | Charge |
|---|---|
| Deck/Docks/Piers Permit Application - Residential/Commercial | $70 for structures up to 300 square feet Additional $0.22 per square foot over 300 square feet |
| Swimming Pool Permit Application - Residential/Commercial | $70 |
| Sign Permit Application - Commercial | $1.50 per square foot per sign face |
| Reinspection Fee - Residential/Commercial | $70 |
| Demolition Fee - Residential/ Commercial | $70 |
| After-Hours Inspection Fee - Residential/ Commercial | $75 per hour (1-hour minimum) |
| Certificate of Occupancy - Residential/ Commercial | $25 |
| Certificate of Compliance - Residential/ Commercial | $25 |
| New Bern Sewer Inspections - Residential/ Commercial | $70 |
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.