Building Permit Glossary
Permit Fee
A charge assessed by the AHJ for application intake, plan review, inspections, or related approvals.
Permit processSales & estimating
Applies to
All residential permits
Project example
A contractor estimating a water-heater replacement should separate the local permit fee from labor, materials, and any reinspection charge.
Also called
permit costplan review feeinspection fee
Where this term shows up in permit work and how it affects the project
Fees affect the customer's budget and close rate. Quote them as jurisdiction-dependent until the address, scope, and fee schedule are verified.
If this term appears in a form, plan comment, or local ordinance, start with the building permit guide, compare it against the zoning permit guide, then use the permit guide directory to find the right local path.