How much do permits cost?

The Building Permit Application fee for Residential uses is $9.00 per $1,000 of the construction value, when labor is included, plus a $25.00 application fee, or $12.00 per $1,000 of the construction value, if labor is not included, plus a $25.00 application fee.

The Building Permit application fee for Commercial/Industrial uses is $9.00 per $1,000 of construction value, plus a $25.00 application fee.

For Electrical Permit, Mechanical Permit and Plumbing Permit fees refer to the fee schedule available at the Development Services Office or online at www.somersworth.com, within the applications and permits section.