| CITY OF ASTORIA MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES | |
| Fee Description | Fees |
| Plan Check Fees | 25% of mechanical permit fees when
plan review is performed |
| Minimum Permit Fee | $65.00 |
| Permit Fees for One- and Two-Family Dwellings: | |
| Mechanical Equipment:* | |
| Clothes dryer, exhaust fan, kitchen hood | $15.00 each |
| Fuel burning (incl. vents, chimney, flues, etc.) | $30.00 each |
| All other appliances and equipment | $30.00 each |
| Gas Piping: | |
| One to four outlets | $12.00 |
| Additional outlets (each) | $2.50 each |
| Alteration to mechanical equipment or system | $24.00 |
| *Mechanical equipment for one- and two-family dwellings includes, but is not limited to: wood stove, fireplace insert, furnace and its attached add-ons (e.g. cooling coil and air filter), pellet stove, heat pump condenser unit, log lighter, portions of boiler not regulated by the State, pool heater, sauna.
The following items are included in the base fee, separate fees will not be assessed: filter, volume damper, fresh air intakes, electric water heater regulated by plumbing code, duct work, control units or thermostats and similar equipment. | |
Permit Fees for Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Family Residential:
Use the total value of mechanical construction work to calculate the Mechanical permit fee. | |
| $1 - $2,000 | $65.00 minimum |
| $2,001 - $25,000 | $65.00 for the first $2,000 plus $7.80 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
| $25,001 - $50,000 | $244.40 for the first $25,000 plus $5.85 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
| $50,001 - $100,000 | $390.65 for the first $50,000 plus $3.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
| $100,001 and up | $565.65 for the first $100,000 plus $3.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
| Additional Plan Review Fee
For consultation, coordination and inquiries related to changes, additions or revisions after initial application submittal. | $65.00/hr (minimum charge $65.00) |
| Inspections for Which No Fee is Specifically Indicated | $65.00/hr ($65.00 minimum) |
| Inspections Outside of Normal Business Hours | $65.00/hr ($65.00 minimum) |
| Permit Renewal (Expired Permit Reinstatement Fee)
Fee for renewal of a permit that has been expired for one year or less, provided no changes have been made in the original plans and specifications for the work. A permit may only be renewed once.
Permits that have been expired longer than one year cannot be renewed. You must reapply for new permits. | 1/2 of total permit fees using permit rates at time of renewal |
| Investigation Fee – Expired Permits
Hourly rate charged for research, travel time and time spent on site ensuring fire and life safety requirements are satisfied.
Fee is in addition to permit renewal fee | $65.00/hr
(minimum charge $65.00) |
| Re-inspection Fee | $65.00 each |
| Investigation Fee A
Low effort to determine compliance. | $97.50 |
| Investigation Fee B
Medium effort to gain compliance. Stop Work order posted. Applicant obtains required permit within 10 business days. | $130.00 |
| Investigation Fee C
High effort to gain compliance. Applicant failed to meet deadline or has had more than one documented violation in 12 months for starting work without permits. | $250.00 or hourly rate whichever is greater. |
| State Surcharge and Training Fees*
*The amount of the State surcharge is established by the State of Oregon on building permit fees, electrical permit fees, mechanical permit fees, plumbing permit fees, manufactured home permit fees, grading fees, and the hourly fees charged under the Master Permit program. The surcharge is subject to change by the State and is collected by the City and passed through to the State.
(12 percent as of October, 2010) | Per State established fee |
| CITY OF ASTORIA PLUMBING PERMIT FEES | |
| Fee Description | Fees |
| Plan Check Fees | 25% of plumbing permit fees when plan review is performed |
| Minimum Permit Fee | $65.00 |
| Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Family Residential Permits, and Alterations to Existing One and Two-Family Dwelling Systems* | $175.00 |
| *Fixtures include: water closet, lavatory, tub/shower, sink, bidet, laundry tubs, disposal, dishwasher, clothes washer, water heater, floor sink/drain, through drain, drinking fountain, hose bib, sump pump/ejector, urinal, roof drain/overflow, catch basin, interceptor/grease trap, dental units and receptors. | $20.00 per fixture |
| One or Two-Family Dwelling, New Construction:* Fee includes first 100 feet of water, storm and sewer service | |
| One bathroom | $213.00 |
| Two bathrooms | $282.00 |
| Three bathrooms | $351.00 |
| Each additional bathroom above three & kitchen above one | $69.00 |
| Fixture | $20.00 each |
| *Base fee includes: kitchen, hose bibs, icemakers, underfloor low point drains, and rain drain packages that include piping, gutters, downspouts, and perimeter systems. | |
| Additional Plan Review Fee
For consultation, coordination and inquiries related to changes, additions or revisions after initial application submittal. | $65.00/hr (minimum charge $65.00) |
| Expired Application Processing Fee
Hourly rate charged for actual time spent processing and reviewing applications for which a permit is never issued. Credit is given for paid plan check fees. | $65.00/hr (minimum charge $65.00) |
| Water Heater Permit, One and Two-Family Residential Only
Replacement of water heater of similar size and location that it is replacing. (Includes one inspection) | $65.00 |
| Inspections for Which No Fee is Specifically Indicated | $65.00/ea |
| Inspections Outside of Normal Business Hours | $65.00/hr (1.5 hr minimum) |
| Medical Gas System
Calculate the total value of system equipment and installation costs, including but not limited to inlets, outlets, fixtures and appliances. Apply the value of work to the medical gas system permit fee table below. | |
| $1 - $2,000 | $65.00 minimum |
| $2,001 - $25,000 | $65.00 for the first $2,000 plus $7.80 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
| $25,001 - $50,000 | $244.40 for the first $25,000 plus $5.85 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
| $50,001 - $100,000 | $390.65 for the first $50,000 plus $3.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
| $100,001 and up | $565.65 for the first $100,000 plus $3.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
| Miscellaneous Permits: | |
| Reverse plumbing | $61.00 |
| Solar units (potable water) | $65.00 |
| Swimming pool piping to equipment | $65.00 |
| Permit Renewal (Expired Permit Reinstatement Fee)
Fee for renewal of a permit that has been expired for one year or less, provided no changes have been made in the original plans and specifications for the work. A permit may only be renewed once.
Permits that have been expired longer than one year cannot be renewed. You must reapply for new permits. | 1/2 of total permit fees using permit rates at time of renewal |
| Investigation Fee – Expired Permit
Hourly rate charged for research, travel time and time spent on site ensuring fire and life safety requirements are satisfied. Fee is in addition to permit renewal fee. | $65.00/hr |
| Re-inspection Fee | $65.00/ea |
| Removal, Abandonment, or Cap Off of Fixtures as Listed Above | $ per fixture |
| Sanitary Service: | |
| First 100 feet | $48.00 |
| Each additional 100 feet or fraction thereof | $26.00 |
| Storm Sewer Service: | |
| First 100 feet | $48.00 |
| Each additional 100 feet or fraction thereof | $26.00 |
| Water Service: | |
| First 100 feet | $48.00 |
| Each additional 100 feet or fraction thereof | $26.00 |
| Investigation Fee A
Low effort to determine compliance. | $97.50 |
| Investigation Fee B
Medium effort to gain compliance. Stop Work Order posted. Applicant obtains required permit within 10 business days. | $130.00 |
| Investigation Fee C
High effort to gain compliance. Applicant failed to meet deadline or has had more than one documented violation in 12 months for starting work without permits. | $250.00 or hourly rate whichever is greater. |
| State Surcharge and Training Fees*
*The amount of the State surcharge is established by the State of Oregon on building permit fees, electrical permit fees, mechanical permit fees, plumbing permit fees, manufactured home permit fees, grading fees, and the hourly fees charged under the Master Permit program. The surcharge is subject to change by the State and is collected by the City and passed through to the State.
(12 percent as of October, 2010) | Per State established fee. |
| CITY OF ASTORIA STRUCTURAL PERMIT FEES | |
| Fee Description | Fee |
| Building Permit Fees:
The International Code Council Building Valuation Data Table, current as of April 1 each year, is used to calculate the project value and is based on the type of construction and proposed building use. Project value is then applied to the table below to determine the building permit fee.
Use total value of construction work determined above to calculate the Building Permit Fee below: | |
| $1 - $2,000 | $65.00 minimum fee |
| $2,001 - $25,000 | $65.00 for the first $2,000 plus $10.53 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
| $25,001 - $50,000 | $307.19 for the first $25,000 plus $7.90 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
| $50,001 - $100,000 | $504.69 for the first $50,000 plus $5.27 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
| $100,001 and up | $768.19 for the first $100,000 plus $4.39 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
| *Definition of Valuation: The valuation to be used in computing the permit fee and plan check fee shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems and other permanent work or equipment, and the contractor’s profit as determined by the Building Official. | |
| Building Plan Check Fee | 65% of building permit fees |
| Manufactured Dwelling Permits:
Installation permit Fee includes: concrete slab, code compliant runners or foundations, electrical feeder, first 100 lineal feet of plumbing connections, all cross-over connections and Administrative fee. •*Accessory structure fees will be assessed based on the value of construction determined under the Building Permit Fee section above. •Utility connections beyond 100 lineal feet will be assessed separate plumbing fees determined under the Plumbing Permit, Plan Check & Inspection Fee section of this Schedule. | $190.00* includes Administrative fee |
| Additional Plan Review Fee
For consultation, coordination and inquiries related to changes, additions or revisions after initial application submittal. | $65.00/hr One hour minimum |
| Alternative Materials and Methods
Hourly rate charged per person involved in review. | $65.00/hr |
| Building Demolition Permit Fee | Apply Building Permit Fees (above) based on total project value. Minimum fee $65.00/hr. One hour minimum. |
| Residential Fire Sprinklers
Fee includes inspections and plan review
Fee determined by square footage of work covered. | |
| 0 to 2,000 sq ft | $150.00 |
| 2,001 to 3600 sq ft | $200.00 |
| 3,601 to 7,200 sq ft | $300.00 |
| >7,200 sq ft | $400.00 |
| Expired Application Processing Fee
Hourly rate charged for actual time spent processing and reviewing applications for permits that are never issued.
Credit is given for paid plan check fees. | $65.00/hr |
| Fire/Life Safety (F/LS) Plan Check Fee | 40% of building permit fees when F/LS plan review is required |
| Foundation Only Permit | Apply Building Permit fees (above) based on 20% of total project value + deferred fee |
| Inspections for Which No Fee is Specifically Indicated | $65.00/hr
One hour minimum |
| Inspections Outside of Normal Business Hours | $65.00/hr
One hour minimum |
| Permit Extension (first one free) | $50.00 |
| Permit Renewal (Expired Permit Reinstatement Fee)
Fee for renewal of a permit that has been expired for one year or less, provided no changes have been made in the original plans and specifications for the work. A permit may only be renewed once.
Permits that have been expired longer than one year cannot be renewed, you must reapply for new permits. | 1/2 of total permit fees using permit rates at time of renewal |
| Investigation Fee – Expired Permits
Hourly rate charged for research, travel time and time spent on site ensuring fire and life safety requirements are satisfied.
Fee is in addition to permit renewal fee. | $65.00/hr |
| Phased Permit Fee
Coordination fee charged in addition to normal plan review and permit fees; base fee includes required predevelopment meeting.
Fee assessed on each phase of a project. | $275.00 + 10% of the total building permit fee for each phase of work. Not to exceed $1,500 for each phase |
| Re-inspection Fee | $65.00/hr |
| Change of Occupancy Permit/No other work being done | $65.00/hr |
| Commercial Deferred Submittal Fee | 65% of the value of the building permit fee calculated & using the value of the deferred portion + $150 |
| Residential Deferred Submittal Fee | 65% of the value of the building permit fee calculated & using the value of the deferred portion + $150 |
| Solar Installation Permit | $99.00 includes one inspection |
| Installations in compliance with section 305.4 of the Oregon Solar Installation Specialty Code | Apply building permit fees (above) |
| All other installations | Additional Inspections $65 each |
| *Valuation includes structural elements of solar panels including racking, mounting elements, rails, and the cost of labor to install. Valuation does not include the cost of solar equipment, including collector panels and inverters.
Separate electrical fees also apply | |
| Temporary Certificate of Occupancy – Residential – first 30 day - free | $65.00 |
| Temporary Certificate of Occupancy – Commercial – first 30 day - free | $100.00 |
| Appeal to City Council | $25.00 |
| School District Construction Excise Tax (Authorized by ORS 320.170 thru ORS 320.189)
Applies to construction within Astoria School District in the City of Astoria. | The construction excise tax is assessed as a dollar rate per square foot of construction which is collected by the City of Astoria and forwarded to the school district assessing the tax for capital improvement project funding. |
| Investigation Fee A
Low effort to determine compliance. | $97.50 |
| Investigation Fee B
Medium effort to gain compliance. Stop Work order posted. Applicant obtains required permit within 10 business days. | $130.00 |
| Investigation Fee C
High effort to gain compliance. Applicant failed to meet deadline or has had more than one documented violation in 12 months for starting work without permits. | $250.00 or hourly rate whichever is greater |
| State Surcharge and Training Fees*
*The amount of the State surcharge is established by the State of Oregon on building permit fees, electrical permit fees, mechanical permit fees, plumbing permit fees, manufactured home permit fees, grading fees, and the hourly fees charged under the Master Permit program. The surcharge is subject to change by the State and is collected by the City and passed through to the State.
(12 percent as of October, 2010) | Per State established fee. |