Section 110A — SCHEDULE OF FEE TABLES
San Francisco Building Inspection Commission Codes · edición 2022 · actualizado 2026-07-08 · San Francisco
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1A-A Building Permit Fees
1A-B Other Building Permit and Plan Review Fees
1A-C Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Issuance and Inspection Fees
1A-D Standard Hourly Rates
1A-E Electrical Permit Issuance and Inspection Fee Schedule
1A-F Reserved
1A-G Inspections, Surveys and Reports
Standard Inspection Fee
Off-Hours Inspection
Pre-Application Inspection
Reinspection Fee
Report of Residential Records (3R)
Survey of Nonresidential Buildings
Survey of Residential Buildings for any Purpose or Condominium Conversion
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
1A-H Reserved
1A-I Reserved
1A-J Miscellaneous Fees
Central Permit Bureau Processing Fee
Building Numbers
Extension of Time: Application Cancellation and Permit Expiration
Product Approvals
California Building Standards Commission Fee
Vacant Building
1A-K Penalties, Hearings, Code Enforcement Assessments
Abatement Appeals Board Hearing, Filing Fee
Board of Examiners Filing Fees
Building Official's Abatement Orders
Emergency Order
Exceeding the Scope of the Approved Permit
Access Appeals Commission Filing Fee
Lien Recordation Charges
Work without Permit: Investigation Fee; Penalty
Building Commission Hearing Fees
Additional Hearings Required by Code
Violation Monitoring
Failure to Register Vacant Storefront
1A-L Public Information
Public Notification and Record Keeping Fees
Demolition
Notices
Reproduction and Dissemination of Public Information
Replacement of Approved Plans/Specifications
Records Retention Fee
1A-M Reserved
1A-N Energy Conservation
1A-O Reserved
1A-P Residential Code Enforcement and License Fees
1A-Q Hotel Conversion Ordinance Fees
1A-R Refunds
1A-S Unreinforced Masonry Building Retrofit
TABLE 1A-A – BUILDING PERMIT FEES
| Col1 | 1, 3 NEW CONSTRUCTION |
Col3 | 1, 2, 3 ALTERATIONS |
Col5 | 1, 2, 3 NO PLANS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL VALUATION | PLAN REVIEW FEE | PERMIT ISSUANCE FEE |
PLAN REVIEW FEE | PERMIT ISSUANCE FEE |
PERMIT ISSUANCE FEE |
| $1 to $2,000 | $182 for the first $500 plus $10 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 |
$161 for the first $500 plus $5.13 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 |
$182 for the first $500 plus $9.47 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 |
$169 for the first $500 plus $3.67 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 |
$195 for the first $500 plus $6.47 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 |
| $2,001 to $50,000 | $332 for the first $2,000 plus $20.46 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 |
$238 for the first $2,000 plus $6.54 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 |
$324 for the first $2,000 plus $27.83 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 |
$224 for the first $2,000 plus $6.83 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 |
$292 for the first $2,000 plus $9.40 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 |
| $50,001 to $200,000 | $1,314 for the first $50,000 plus $13.15 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $200,000 |
$552 for the first $50,000 plus $5.88 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $200,000 |
$1,660 for the first $50,000 plus $16.31 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $200,000 |
$552 for the first $50,000 plus $5.88 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $200,000 |
$743 for the first $50,000 plus $4.61 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $200,000 |
| $200,001 to $500,000 | $3,286 for the first $200,000 plus $8.12 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 |
$1,434 for the first $200,000 plus $4.55 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 |
$4,106 for the first $200,000 plus $13.53 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 |
$1,434 for the first $200,000 plus $4.55 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 |
$1,434 for the first $200,000 plus 4.55 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 |
| $500,001 to $1,000,000 | $5,721 for the first $500,000 plus $8.51 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 |
$2,798 for the first $500,000 plus $3.46 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 |
$8,165 for the first $500,000 plus $9.67 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 |
$2,798 for the first $500,000 plus $3.46 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 |
$2,798 for the first $500,000 plus $3.46 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 |
NEW CONSTRUCTION [1, 3] ALTERATIONS [1, 2, 3] NO PLANS [1, 2, 3]
| TOTAL VALUATION | PLAN REVIEW FEE | PERMIT ISSUANCE FEE |
PLAN REVIEW FEE | PERMIT ISSUANCE FEE |
PERMIT ISSUANCE FEE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000,001 to $5,000,000 | $9,976 for the first $1,000,000 plus $6.29 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000,000 |
$4,527 for the first $1,000,000 plus $2.87 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000,000 |
$12,998 for the first $1,000,000 plus $8.38 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000,000 |
$4,527 for the first $1,000,000 plus $2.87 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000,000 |
$4,527 for the first $1,000,000 plus $2.87 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000,000 |
| $5,000,001.00 (5M) to $50,000,000 |
$35,117 for the first $5,000,000 plus $2.66 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
$16,000 for the first $5,000,000 plus $1.49 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
$46,532 for the first $5,000,000 plus $2.57 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
$16,000 for the first $5,000,000 plus $1.49 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
$16,000 for the first $5,000,000 plus $1.49 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
| $50,000,001 to $100,000,000 |
$154,996 for the first $50,000,000 plus $2.17 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
$83,121 for the first $50,000,000 plus $1.71 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
$162,132 for the first $50,000,000 plus $2.84 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
$83,121 for the first $50,000,000 plus $1.71 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
$83,121 for the first $50,000,000 plus $1.71 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
| $100,000,001 to $200,000,000 |
$263,263 for the first $100,000,000 plus $2.68 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
$168,553 for the first $100,000,000 plus $2.69 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
$304,022 for the first $100,000,000 plus $2.87 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
$168,553 for the first $100,000,000 plus $2.69 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
$168,553 for the first $100,000,000 plus $2.69 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
| $200,000,001 and up | $531,050 for the first $200,000,000 plus $2.68 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
$437,894 for the first $200,000,000 plus $2.69 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
$90,988 for the first $200,000,000 plus $2.87 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
$437,894 for the first $200,000,000 plus $2.69 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
$437,894 for the first $200,000,000 plus $2.69 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
NOTES:
These permit fees do not include other fees that may be required by other Departments: Public Works, Planning, Fire, Public Health, etc., nor do they include plumbing, electrical, or mechanical permit fees unless so stated in the other fee tables.
A surcharge of $5.00 shall be added to those alteration permits sought for buildings classified as R3 (one/two-family dwelling) and E3 (licensed day care) that were constructed prior to 1979 to implement the interior lead safe work practices provisions of Section 327 et seq. of this Code.
All permit fees, including inspection fees, related to reviewing the structural integrity of awning replacements for permits submitted “over the counter” at the Central Permit Bureau are hereby waived for any Small Business that applies for a permit for such activities during the month of May. For purposes of this Section, a Small Business shall be a business with a total workforce of 100 or fewer fulltime employees. To the extent this provision for Small Business Month Fee Waivers differs from the description in subsection (f) on page 43 of Ordinance No. 149-16, this provision governs.
(Amended by Ord. 103-23, File No. 230212, App. 6/2/2023, Eff. 7/3/2023, Retro. 5/1/2023; Ord. 174-23, File No. 230658, App. 7/28/2023, Eff. 8/28/2023; Ord. 189-23, File No. 230559, App. 9/15/2023, Eff. 10/16/2023, Retro. 5/1/2023; Ord. 115-24, File No. 240457, App. 6/18/2024, Eff. 7/19/2024; Ord. 126-25, File No. 250592, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)
Editor's Notes:
“Notwithstanding any provision of the Building Code, including the fee schedules of Tables 1A-A and 1A-E, the Plan Review Fee related to reviewing permit applications, or a portion of a permit application, seeking to legalize existing dwelling units that were constructed without the required permits is hereby waived for any permit issued for such activities between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2024, inclusive; provided that other fees, including but not limited to fees for applications to undertake structural work or excavation activities or any fees required by State law, shall not be waived.”
See Section 2(b) of the ordinance.
Ordinance 146-15 provides in part as follows:
Notwithstanding any provision of the Building Code, including the fee schedules of Tables 1A-A and 1A-E, the Plan Review Fee related to reviewing permit applications, or a portion of a permit application, seeking to legalize existing dwelling units that were constructed without the required permits is hereby waived for any permit issued for such activities prior to January 1, 2020; provided that other fees, including but not limited to fees for applications to undertake structural work or excavation [activities] or any fees required by State law, shall not be waived.
TABLE 1A-B – OTHER BUILDING PERMIT AND PLAN REVIEW FEES
| 1. Plan Review Fees Not Covered in Table 1A-A: | $399 per hour (Minimum One Hour) |
|---|---|
| 2. Back Check Fee: | $399 per hour (Minimum One Hour) |
| 3. Pre-application Plan Review Fee: | $368 per hour - Minimum Four Hours Per Project |
| 4. Reduced Plan Review Fee: | 50% of the Plan Review Fee |
| 5. Sign Plan Review Fee: | See Table 1A-A – Building Permit Fees |
| 6. Site Permit Fee: | 25% of Plan Review Fee based on Table 1A-A . Minimum fee $500 |
| 7. Premium Plan Review Fee– Submitted application: | 50% of Plan Review Fee plus $1,000 |
| 8. Third-Party Experts and Other Permit Related Actions Fee: | Actual costs that the Department incurs in administering and processing the action or procedure on a time and materials basis. |
NOTES:
See Table 1A-D – Standard Hourly Rates.
“Back check” is defined as: (1) that time spent reviewing applicant-initiated revisions to plans that do not affect the valuation, scope or size of
the project; or (2) any additional plan review performed on required corrections to plans beyond the standard review process, as determined by the Building Official. Plan review required for applicant-initiated revisions affecting valuation, scope, or size of project may be assessed a new plan review fee in addition to the initial plan review fee as determined by the Building Official.
TABLE 1A-C – PLUMBING/MECHANICAL PERMIT ISSUANCE AND INSPECTION FEES
A. Permit applicants shall show a complete itemization of the proposed scope of work and select the appropriate fee category.
B. A separate permit is required for each structure, condominium unit, existing apartment unit, high-rise office floor, suite, or tenant space.
C. Hourly issuance/inspection rates of $405 per hour for regular inspections and $477 per hour (minimum two hours) for off-hour inspections will
apply for installations not covered by the fee categories below.
D. Fees shall be paid in full prior to approval for occupancy, job card signature, gas tags, or final signoff, as applicable.
E. See Table 1A-R for refund policy.
Permit Issuance Fees by Category:
| CATEGORY 1P | Single Residential Unit – water service, sewer replacement, single plumbing fixture installation, shower pan installation, or kitchen or bathroom remodels |
$276 |
|---|---|---|
| CATEGORY 1M | Single Residential Unit – mechanical gas appliance (furnace, hydronic heat, heat pump) | $267 |
| CATEGORY 2PA | Plumbing installation for residential construction with 6 or less dwelling units or guest rooms; without underground plumbing installation (includes water, gas, waste, and vent) |
$483 |
| CATEGORY 2PB | Plumbing installation for residential construction with 6 dwelling units or guest rooms or less; with underground plumbing installation (includes water, gas, waste, and vent) |
$701 |
| CATEGORY 2M | Mechanical gas appliances for residential construction with 6 dwelling units or guest rooms or less | $400 |
| CATEGORY 3PA | 7 – 12 Dwelling Units | $991 |
| CATEGORY 3PB | 13 – 36 Dwelling Units | $1,982 |
| CATEGORY 3PC | Over 36 Dwelling Units | $7,989 |
| CATEGORY 3MA | 7 – 12 Dwelling Units | $996 |
| CATEGORY 3MB | 13 – 36 Dwelling Units | $1,980 |
| CATEGORY 3MC | Over 36 Dwelling Units | $8,403 |
| CATEGORY 4PA | Fire sprinklers – one and two family dwelling units | $267 |
| CATEGORY 4PB | Fire sprinklers – 3 or more dwelling units or guest rooms, commercial and office – per floor | $348 |
| CATEGORY 5P/5M | Office, mercantile & retail buildings: New or Tenant Improvements; heating/cooling equipment to piping connected thereto – per tenant or per floor, whichever is less |
$582 |
| CATEGORY 6PA | Restaurants (new and remodel) fee includes 5 or less drainage and or gas outlets – no fees required for public or private restroom |
$543 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CATEGORY 6PB | Restaurants (new and remodel) fee includes 6 or more drainage and/or gas outlets – no fees required for public or private restroom |
$1,525 |
| CATEGORY 8 | New boiler installations over 200 kbtu | $484 |
| CATEGORY 9P/M | Surveys | $507 |
| CATEGORY 10P/M | Condominium conversions | $617 |
| CATEGORY 11P/M | Miscellaneous | $310 |
| Boiler Maintenance Program | ||
| Permit to operate or renew (certificate issued) – Online |
$122 | |
| Permit to operate or renew (certificate issued) – In-House |
$208 | |
| Connection to utility company-provided steam (includes permit to operate) | Connection to utility company-provided steam (includes permit to operate) | $208 per hour (Minimum One-Half Hour) |
| Renewal required: | Renewal required: | |
| 1. Low-pressure boilers every 12 months. (See definition of low-pressure boilers in Chapter 2.) | 1. Low-pressure boilers every 12 months. (See definition of low-pressure boilers in Chapter 2.) | 1. Low-pressure boilers every 12 months. (See definition of low-pressure boilers in Chapter 2.) |
| 2. Water heaters when alteration or replacement permits are issued. | 2. Water heaters when alteration or replacement permits are issued. | 2. Water heaters when alteration or replacement permits are issued. |
A permit may include more than one category, and each category will be charged separately.
TABLE 1A-D – STANDARD HOURLY RATES
Plan Review $481 per hour
Inspection $571 per hour, $742 per hour for off-hour inspection
Administration $298 per hour
Housing Inspection $596 per hour
9/1/2025)
TABLE 1A-E – ELECTRICAL PERMIT ISSUANCE AND INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE
A. Permit applicants are required to itemize the proposed scope of work and select the appropriate category and fee amount.
B. Separate permits are required for each structure, condominium unit, existing dwelling unit (except in R3 occupancies), common area, commercial office floor or
individual tenant space.
C. Hourly permit issuance/inspection rates of $405 per hour for regular inspections and $477 per hour (minimum two hours) for off-hour
inspections shall apply for installations not covered by this fee schedule.
D. Fees shall be paid in full prior to obtaining: occupancy approval, job card signature, permission to energize, or final signoff, as applicable.
E. For the purpose of fee calculation: appliances and utilization equipment each count as one outlet or device in addition to receptacles, switches, and light outlets.
F. All permit fees, including inspection fees, related to reviewing the installation of pedestrian level lighting are hereby waived for any Small
Business that applies for a permit for such activities during the month of May. For purposes of this Section, a Small Business shall be a business with a total workforce of 100 or fewer fulltime employees. To the extent this provision for Small Business Month Fee Waivers differs from the description in subsection (f) on page 43 of Ordinance No. 149-16, this provision governs.
See Table 1A-R for refund policy.
See Table 1A-J for permit extensions.
Category 1
General Wiring: Residential Buildings up to 10,000 sq. ft.
| Up to 10 outlets and/or devices | $273 |
|---|---|
| 11 to 20 outlets and/or devices | $426 |
| Up to 40 outlets and/or devices, includes up to 200 Amp service upgrade | $534 |
| * More than 40 outlets and/or devices | $734 |
| --- | --- |
| * Buildings of 5,000 to 10,000 sq. ft. | $1,066 |
Category 2
General Wiring: Nonresidential Buildings & Residential Buildings over 10,000 sq. ft.
| Up to 5 outlets and/or devices | $410 |
|---|---|
| 6 to 20 outlets and/or devices | $630 |
| * Areas up to 2,500 sq. ft. | $855 |
| * 2,501 to 5,000 sq. ft. | $1,251 |
| * 5,001 to 10,000 sq. ft. | $2,119 |
| * 10,001 to 30,000 sq. ft. | $4,177 |
| * 30,001 to 50,000 sq. ft. | $8,528 |
| * 50,001 to 100,000 sq. ft. | $12,669 |
| * 100,001 to 500,000 sq. ft. | $25,683 |
| * 500,001 to 1,000,000 sq. ft. | $57,026 |
| * More than 1,000,000 sq. ft. | $113,993 |
| * Includes Category 3 & 4 installations in new buildings or major remodel work |
Category 3
Service Distribution and Utilization Equipment
Includes: Generators, UPS, Transformers and Fire Pumps
(Use Category 3 for installations separate from the scope of work in Categories 1 or 2)
| 225 amps rating or less | $397 |
|---|---|
| 250 to 500 amps | $609 |
| 600 to 1000 amps | $822 |
| 1,200 to 2,000 amps | $1,248 |
| More than 2,000 amps | $1,619 |
| 600 volts or more | $1,672 |
| 150 kva or less | $398 |
| 151 kva or more | $609 |
| Fire Pump installations | $824 |
Category 4
Installations of Fire Warning and Controlled Devices
(Use Category 4 for installations separate from the scope of work in Categories 1 or 2)
| Up to 2,500 sq. ft. | $461 |
|---|---|
| 2,501 to 5,000 sq. ft. | $680 |
| 5,001 to 10,000 sq. ft. | $1,251 |
| 10,001 to 30,000 sq. ft. | $2,067 |
| 30,001 to 50,000 sq. ft. | $4,212 |
| --- | --- |
| 50,001 to 100,000 sq. ft. | $8,319 |
| 100,001 to 500,000 sq. ft. | $12,211 |
| 500,001 to 1,000,000 sq. ft. | $27,749 |
| More than 1,000,000 sq. ft. | $55,697 |
| Fire Warning and Controlled Devices (Retrofit Systems) | Col2 |
| --- | --- |
| Buildings of not more than 6 dwelling units | $624 |
| Buildings of not more than 12 dwelling units | $842 |
| Buildings with more than 12 dwelling units and non-residential occupancy | |
| Building up to 3 floors | $1,226 |
| 4–9 floors | $2,497 |
| 10–20 floors | $4,203 |
| 21–30 floors | $8,319 |
| More than 30 floors | $12,211 |
Category 5
Miscellaneous Installations
| Col1 | Equipment. |
|---|---|
| Remodel/Upgrade of Existing Hotel Guest/SRO Rooms | |
| Up to 6 rooms | $525 |
| Each additional group of 3 rooms | $264 |
| Data, Communications, and Wireless System | |
| 10 cables or less | Exempt |
| 11 to 500 cables | $283 |
| Each additional group of 100 cables | $68 |
| Security Systems, 10 components or less | $283 |
| Each additional group of 10 components | $43 |
| Includes installations and devices that interface with life safety systems; excludes installations in R3 Occupancies |
|
| Office Workstations, 5 or less | $283 |
| Each additional group of 10 workstations | $97 |
| Temporary Exhibition Wiring, 1 to 100 booths (1 inspection) | $411 |
| Each additional group of 10 booths | $68 |
| Exterior Electrical Sign | $283 |
| Interior Electrical Sign | $283 |
| Each Additional Sign, at the same address | $86 |
| Garage Door Operator (Requiring receptacle installation) | $284 |
| Quarterly Permits | $650 |
| Maximum five outlets in any one location | |
| Survey, per hour or fraction thereof | $284 |
| --- | --- |
| Survey, Research, and Report preparation, per hour or fraction thereof | $536 |
| Witness Testing: life safety, fire warning, emergency, and energy management systems | |
| Hourly Rate | $430 |
| Off-hour inspections hourly rate: (two hour minimum) | $477 |
| Energy Management, HVAC Controls, and Low-Voltage Wiring Systems | |
| 1–10 floors (3 inspections) | $860 |
| Each additional floor | $97 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Systems | |
| 10 KW rating or less | $283 |
| Each additional 10 KW rating | $238 |
(Amended by Ord. 103-23, File No. 230212, App. 6/2/2023, Eff. 7/3/2023, Retro. 5/1/2023; Ord. 174-23, File No. 230658, App. 7/28/2023, Eff. 8/28/2023; Ord. 189-23, File No. 230559, App. 9/15/2023, Eff. 10/16/2023, Retro. 5/1/2023; Ord. 115-24, File No. 240457, App. 6/18/2024, Eff. 7/19/2024; Ord. 126-25, File No. 250592, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)
Editor's Notes
“Notwithstanding any provision of the Building Code, including the fee schedules of Tables 1A-A and 1A-E, the Plan Review Fee related to reviewing permit applications, or a portion of a permit application, seeking to legalize existing dwelling units that were constructed without the required permits is hereby waived for any permit issued for such activities between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2024, inclusive; provided that other fees, including but not limited to fees for applications to undertake structural work or excavation activities or any fees required by State law, shall not be waived.”
See Section 2(b) of the ordinance.
TABLE 1A-F – RESERVED
(Amended by Ord. 174-23, File No. 230658, App. 7/28/2023, Eff. 8/28/2023; Ord. 115-24, File No. 240457, App. 6/18/2024, Eff. 7/19/2024; removed by Ord. 126-25, File No. 250592, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)
TABLE 1A-G – INSPECTIONS, SURVEYS AND REPORTS
| 1. Hourly Rate | $405 per hour |
|---|---|
| 2. Off-hours inspection | $477 per hour - Minimum Two Hours plus permit fee |
| 3. Survey inspection | $405 per hour - Minimum Two Hours |
| 4. Re-inspection fee | $405 per hour |
| 5. Survey of nonresidential buildings: | $405 per hour - Minimum Two Hours |
| 6. Survey of residential buildings for any purpose or Condo Conversions: |
|
| Single unit | $3,700 |
| Two to four units | $4,738 |
| Five + units | $5,159 plus Standard Hourly Inspection Rate |
| Hotels: | |
| Includes 10 guestrooms | $3,541 |
| 11 + guestrooms | $4,068 plus $114 per guestroom over 10 |
| 7. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy | $670 |
| 8. Demolition Permit Fee | $646 |
| 9. House Moving Permit Fee | $405 per hour (Three Hour Minimum) |
| 10. Grading Permit Fee | See Table 1A-A for New Construction fees |
| 11. Re-roofing Permit Fee | |
| Single-Family Homes and Duplexes | $309 |
| For all others | $509 |
| 12. Construction of impervious surface in the required front and setback area |
$229 |
| --- | --- |
| 13. Night Noise Permit | $670 |
TABLE 1A-H – RESERVED
(Removed by Ord. 115-24, File No. 240457, App. 6/18/2024, Eff. 7/19/2024)
TABLE 1A-I – RESERVED
TABLE 1A-J – MISCELLANEOUS FEES
| 1. General Administrative Fees Not Covered in Section 110A | $226 per hour - Minimum One-Half Hour |
|---|---|
| 2. Building numbers (each entrance) | $317 New addresses $506 Change of existing addresses or lot numbers |
| 3. Extension of time for application cancellation and permit expiration: |
|
| Each application extension (in plan review) | $526 each plus 20% of Plan Review Fees |
| Each permit extension | $452 each plus 10% of Building Permit Inspection Fees |
| 4. California Building Standards Commission Fee | Pursuant to the provisions of California Health and Safety Code Sections 18930.5, 18931.6, 18931.7 and 18938.39, $4 per $100,000 in valuation, as determined by the Building Official, with appropriate fractions thereof, but not less than $1. |
| 5. Strong Motion Instrumentation Program Fee | |
| Group R Occupancies of 3 stories or less, except hotels and motels | 0.00013 times the valuation |
| Hotels and motels, all buildings greater than 3 stories, all occupancies other than Group R |
0.00024 times the valuation |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum fee | $1.60 |
| 6. Subdivision | $692 |
| 7. Slope and Seismic Hazard Zone Protection Act | $2,888 |
| 8. Local Equivalency Fee | $481 per hour (Minimum Quarter Hour) |
TABLE 1A-K – PENALTIES, HEARINGS, CODE ENFORCEMENT ASSESSMENTS
| 1. Abatement Appeals Board hearing, filing fee | $534 per case |
|---|---|
| 2. Board of Examiners filing fees: | |
| Each appeal for variance from interpretation of code requirements | $372 per hour Minimum Four Hours |
| Each appeal for approval of substitute materials or methods of construction |
$372 per hour Minimum Four Hours |
| 3. Building Official’s abatement order hearing | $372 per hour Minimum Four Hours |
| 4. Emergency order | $497 per hour Minimum Two Hours |
| 5. Exceeding the scope of the approved permit | 2 times the Permit Issuance Fee |
| 6. Access Appeals Commission: | |
| Filing fee | $471 per hour - Minimum Two Hours per appeal |
| Request for a rehearing | $471 per hour - Minimum Two Hours |
| 7. Lien recordation charges | $372 or 10% of the amount of the unpaid balance, including interest, whichever is greater |
| --- | --- |
| 8. Work without permit: investigation fee: | |
| Building, Electrical, Plumbing or Mechanical Code violations | 9 times the Permit Issuance Fee plus the original permit fee |
| 9. Building Inspection Commission hearing fees: | |
| Notice of appeal | $471 per hour - Minimum Four Hours |
| Request for jurisdiction | $471 per hour - Minimum Four Hours |
| Request for rehearing | $471 per hour - Minimum Two Hours |
| 10. Additional hearings required by Code | $471 per hour - Minimum Two Hours |
| 11. Violation monitoring fee (in-house) | $149 each per month |
| 12. Failure to register vacant commercial storefront | 4 times the registration fee |
| 13. Subordination | $894 |
| 14. Vacant building – initial and annual registration fee | $1,850 |
| TABLE 1A-L – PUBLIC INFORMATION | Col2 |
|---|---|
| 1. Public notification and record keeping fees: | |
| Structural addition notice | $257 per hour - Minimum Three-Quarter Hour |
| Posting of notices (change of use) | $257 per hour - Minimum Three-Quarter Hour |
| Requesting notice of permit issuance (each address) per year | $257 per hour - Minimum Three-Quarter Hour |
| 30-inch by 30-inch (762 mm by 762 mm) sign | $64 |
| 2. Demolition: | |
| Notice of application and permit issuance by area/interested parties: | |
| 1 area (1 area = 2 blocks) | $205 yearly fee for each area |
| --- | --- |
| 3. Demolition Notices: | |
| 300-foot (91.44 m) notification letters | $184 per hour – Minimum Three Hours |
| Residential tenant notification | $184 per hour – Minimum One-Half Hour |
| 4. Reproduction and dissemination of public information: | |
| Certification of copies: | |
| Each 10 pages or fraction thereof | $33 |
| Hard copy prints: | $0.10 |
| 5. Records Retention Fee | |
| Each 20 pages or fraction thereof of plans or supporting documentation (e.g. soil reports, structural calculations, acoustical reports, energy calculations, etc.) |
$74 |
| 6. Report of residential records (3R) | $286 |
| 7. Duplication of Plans Administration Fee | $113 |
TABLE 1A-M – RESERVED
(Amended by Ord. 174-23, File No. 230658, App. 7/28/2023, Eff. 8/28/2023; Ord. 115-24, File No. 240457, App. 6/18/2024, Eff. 7/19/2024; removed by Ord. 126-25, File No. 250592, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)
| TABLE 1A-N – ENERGY CONSERVATION | Col2 | Col3 |
|---|---|---|
| INITIAL INSPECTION | COMPLIANCE INSPECTION | |
| INITIAL INSPECTION | COMPLIANCE INSPECTION | |
| Single-family dwellings and two-family dwellings | $448 | $200 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Apartment houses and residential hotels: | ||
| Up to 20 rooms | $603 | $299 |
| Each additional 10 rooms or portion thereof | $200 | $155 |
| Energy reports and certificates: | $113 | |
| Filing fee for appeals: | $226 | |
| Certification of qualified energy inspector: | $450 |
TABLE 1A-O – RESERVED
TABLE 1A-P – RESIDENTIAL CODE ENFORCEMENT AND LICENSE FEES
| 1. One- and Two-family dwelling unit fees: | $140 per rental unit |
|---|---|
| 2. Apartment house license fees: | |
| Apartment houses of 3 to 12 units | $542 per year |
| Apartment houses of 13 to 30 units | $863 per year |
| Apartment houses of more than 30 units | $1,066 and $156 for each additional 10 units or portion thereof |
| 3. Hotel license fees: | |
| Hotels of 6 to 29 rooms | $639 per year |
| Hotels of 30 to 59 rooms | $956 per year |
| Hotels of 60 to 149 rooms | $1,154 per year |
| Hotels of 150 to 200 rooms | $1,454 per year |
| --- | --- |
| Hotels of more than 200 rooms | $1,849 and $156 for each additional 25 rooms or portion thereof |
TABLE 1A-Q – HOTEL CONVERSION ORDINANCE FEES
| 1. Annual unit usage report | $228 |
|---|---|
| 2. Appeal of initial or annual status determination: | $405 per hour pursuant to Section 110A of this Code shall apply for Department Inspector’s work on such request plus fees for Hearing Officer |
| 3. Challenge to claims of exemption: | |
| Usage report | $113 |
| Claim of exemption based on low-income housing | $799 |
| Claim of exemption based on partially completed conversion | $1,199 |
| 4. Complaint of unlawful conversion | $113 |
| Determination by Department of Real Estate and cost of independent appraisals |
Actual costs |
| 5. Initial unit usage report | $799 |
| 6. Permit to convert | $1,317 |
| 7. Request for hearing to exceed 25% tourist season rental limit: | |
| Inspection staff review | $405 per hour |
| Statement of exemption - Hearing Officer fee | $797 |
| 8. Unsuccessful challenge: | |
| Usage report: | Col2 |
| --- | --- |
| Inspection staff review | $405 per hour |
| Statement of exemption - Hearing Officer fee | $799 |
| Request for winter rental: | |
| Standard hourly inspection fee | $405 per hour |
TABLE 1A-R – REFUNDS
Partial or complete refunds of only those fees contained herein will be given, provided the applicant meets the refund requirements of the applicable section of this Code. No other fees are refundable, except as follows:
| 1. Application or Permit Issuance Fee: | Col2 |
|---|---|
| Building, plumbing, electrical or mechanical permit issuance fee | Amount paid less $357 or actual costs, whichever is greater. No refunds given after work started. |
| Plan Review Fees (each) | Amount determined by the Building Official less $357 |
| Plan Review Fees (each) | No Refund due after application deemed acceptable for Department of Building Inspection Plan Review |
| 2. Miscellaneous Fees: | Amount paid less $357 |
| 2. Miscellaneous Fees: | No refunds less than $357 |
| 2. Miscellaneous Fees: | No refunds given after work started. |
No existing permittee who paid a fee under the fee schedules in effect at the time the fee was paid shall be eligible for a refund or subject to a fee reassessment as a result of an amendment to the fee schedules. If the Building Official determines that an error has been made in the assessment of fees, a refund for the portion determined to be in error may be made upon written request by the applicant.
TABLE 1A-S – UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL BUILDING RETROFIT
| Review of Inventory Form (Section 1604B.2.1) | $372 per hour - Minimum Two Hours |
|---|---|
| Review of the summary of the engineering report (Section 1604B.2.3) | $372 per hour - Minimum Two Hours |
| Board of Examiners filing fees (Section 105A7.4): | |
| Each appeal for a variance from or interpretation of code requirements | $372 per hour - Minimum Two Hours |
| Each appeal for the approval of substitute materials or methods of design or construction (Section 105A.7.3) |
$372 per hour - Minimum Four Hours |
(Amended by Ord. 126-25, File No. 250592, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)
FIGURE 1A-I – 1851 HIGH-TIDE LINE MAP