The Columbia Board of Aldermen recently raised building permit fees an average of 7-8%.

The new schedule includes:

• Camper $50
• Single-wide $190
• Double-wide $220
• Triple-wide $235
• Utility or storage building, private garage: up to 200 square feet $45, 201-600 sq. ft. $75, 601+ sq. ft. $75 plus 10 cents per square foot.
• Additions up to 400 sq. ft. $65; over 400 $100.
• New residential construction up to 20,000 sq. ft. 20 cents per square foot; over 20,000 15 cents per square foot.
• New commercial construction: up to 20,000 sq. ft. 25 cents per square foot; over 20,000 20 cents per sq. ft.
• Alterations, repairs, greenhouses, etc.: valuation under $5,000 including labor, no fee except as required by state law. Valuation over $5000, fee is $5 per $1,000 or fraction (minimum $45).
• Swimming pool: in-ground $150, above ground $75.
• Electrical permits: new construction 15 cents sq. ft., alterations $55, temporary service pole $35, restoration of electrical service $45.
• Mechanical permits: new construction 15 cents sq. ft., additional units $35 each, alterations $45, natural gas $45.
• Dual fuel permit: $75.
• Insulation: new 10 cents sq. ft., alterations $45.
• Sign permit: up to 96 sq. ft. $45, electricity for sign $45.
• Plumbing: new 15 cents sq. ft., alterations $45.
• Change of occupancy inspection: $50.
• Re-inspection: $50.
• Demolition $75.
• Decks, ramps, piers $50
• Communication towers: $100 plus $5 per vertical foot.
• Moving permit: minimum new construction rate.
• Safety inspections: one yearly no charge; additional $50.
• Homeowners Recovery Fund: $10.

The new schedule was adopted unanimously on motion by Alderman Bryan Owens.