Building Permit Information & Fees

PERMIT FEES

EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2012

  • BUILDING INSPECTOR DAVID WASKIEWICZ, 413-687-5036, buildinginspector@pelhamma.gov
  • Send to: Building Inspector, 351 Amherst Road, Pelham, MA 01002

BUILDING PERMIT FEES:

The fee is based on $5 per $l,000 cost of construction, or value of project as determined below. THERE IS A MINIMUM FEE OF $50 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

Value of Project: In order to keep the fees equitable for all projects permit fees will be based on the cost of construction or using the following scale as a minimum.

New Construction for dwelling units/additions $150 per sq ft
Commercial Industrial New Construction $200.00 sq ft
Commercial accessory buildings $50.00 sq ft
Conversion of non-residential space to living space $120.00 sq ft
Residential accesssory buildings & non-living space (decks) $30.00 sq ft
Basement Renovations $50.00 sq ft
Conversion of non commercial to commercial space $110.00 sq ft
OTHER FEES
Above ground pool $50.00
In-ground pool $75.00
Wood stove/chimney $50.00
Replacement of Permit Card of certificate of Occupancy $10.00
Stop Work Order $50.00
Sign $50.00
Fire or natural disaster repairs $5 per $1,000 cost
Demolition $75.00
Temporary Structures (tents) $10.00

Fees will be doubled when construction is started prior to issuance of a permit.

Contractors must be licensed and have valid worker’s compensation insurance or exempt status.

Permits are required to construct, reconstruct, alter, repair, remove or demolish a structure; re-roofing, installing siding and replacement windows; or to install or alter any equipment regulated by the building code.

Ordinary repairs do not require a permit if the work does not affect structure, egress, fire protection, fire ratings, energy conservation, plumbing, heating, sanitary, gas, electrical or other utilities.