Building Inspection Department

Permits and Licenses

  • A building permit is required for any job over $300 including materials and labor.
  • A City Contractor’s license is required for any job over $300 which includes any pay.
  • A State Contractor’s license is required for any job over $2500. This also includes all amounts for the total job.
  • All subcontractors must have a state contractor’s license also.
  • A Business Registration Certificate is required for all contractors no matter what the amount of the job is.
  • B&O taxes for each job must be paid before any permits are issued.
  • The general contractor pays the B&O tax on the total cost of the contract.
  • Each subcontractor must pay B&O on his portion of the contract and permit fee.
  • All electrical work requires an electrical permit. Any workhired must be performed by a state licensed electrician. (An electrical breakdown sheet will be provided).
  • Electrical permits are calculated based on the number of electrical items.
  • Plumbing permits are required for all plumbing work.
  • New construction (residential, modular, trailers) require plot,detailed prints, electrical permits, plumbing permits, building permits and occupancy permit.

Building permit fees:

Min Amt Max Amt fee is
$0.00 $300.00 $0.00
$301.00 $500.00 $3.00
$501.00 $1000.00 $10.00
$1001.00 $5000.00 $15.00
$5001.00 $15000.00 $25.00