Permit Fees

BOROUGH OF RUTLEDGE
SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES
2010

YEARLY CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION​$ 100.00

In accordance with PA Act 157, a mandatory $4.00 educational fee will be collected for each permit application, in addition to the below permit fees

The Borough may determine that a special building plan review is required. If it is determined that a specialized building plan review is required, the applicant shall execute a reimbursement agreement wherein the applicant agrees to reimburse the Borough for any costs incurred for specialized plan reviews. Fees for specialized plan reviews are fees in addition to any permit fees or Borough review fees required by any other ordinance, regulation, or resolution by the Borough.

Plan review fees will be charged after the plan review is complete and will be determined by the Borough’s third-party inspection agency. Fees are due before the Permit is released. Inspection fees will also be determined by the Township’s third-party inspection agency.

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT FEES

New houses and multi-residential construction
[Including living space, basement/cellars, garage, etc.]​$ 0.75/SF; $ 350.00 min.

Additions of any residential classification​$ 0.70/SF; $ 300.00 min.

Repairs and alterations​​$ 35.00/$ 1,000.00 est. cost; $ 200.00 min.
[Including basement or attic alterations to living space]

Demolition of existing structures​$ 150 per structure

Swimming Pools ​
• Above-ground​$ 75.00
• In-ground​$ 25.00/$ 1,000.00 est. cost; $ 150.00 min.

Decks* (30” or greater above grade)​$ 0.60/SF; $ 150.00 min.

Ramps – accessibility​$ 0.60/SF; $ 150.00 min.

Accessory structures over 1000 SF**​$ 25.00/$ 1,000.00 est. cost; $ 200.00 min.

Roof replacement/overlay​$ 25.00/$ 1,000.00 est. cost; $ 150.00 min.

* Decks under 30” above grade require a Zoning Permit
** Accessory structures under 1000 SF require a Zoning Permit​

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COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT FEES

New construction, including additions​​$ 850.00 for 1st 2000 SF
​$ 350.00 each additional 1000 SF
​ up to 10,000 SF
​$ 150.00 each additional 1000 SF
​ over 10,000 SF

Repairs/renovations/alterations​$ 50.00/$ 1,000.00 est. cost; $ 150.00 min.

Demolition of existing structures $ 150.00/$ 1,000.00 est. cost; $ 200.00 min.

ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES
Residential Administrative Fee…………………………………….$75.00

Commercial Administrative Fee…………………………………..$100.00

PLUMBING PERMIT FEES

Install or replace fixtures​$ 50.00/ up to 3 fixtures
​$ 10.00 each additional fixture
Repair/replace sewer lateral​$ 50.00/$ 1,000.00 est. cost; $ 150.00 min.

New lateral connection to sewer main $ 50.00/$ 1,000.00 est. cost; $ 250.00 min.

Repair/replace water service​ $ 50.00/$ 1,000.00 est. cost; $ 100.00 min.

Repair/replace gas service​ $ 50.00/$ 1,000.00 est. cost; $ 50.00 min.

MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES

Install or replace any portion of HVAC equipment​
​$ 25.00/$ 1,000.00 est. cost; $ 100.00 min.

ZONING PERMIT FEES

Residential​$ 50.00

Commercial​$ 100.00
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MISCELLANEOUS

Curb, sidewalk, apron​$ 20.00/$ 1,000.00 est. cost; $ 50.00 min.

Driveway installation/expansion​ $ 20.00/$ 1,000.00 est. cost; $ 50.00 min.

Fences​$ 75.00

Signs (flat, free standing or projecting)​$ 100.00

Street opening​$ 50.00/$ 1,000.00 est. cost; $ 250.00 min.

Hot tubs/spas​$ 20.00/$ 1,000.00 est. cost; $ 50.00 min.

Wood burning stoves, fireplaces, chimneys​
​$ 40.00/$ 1,000.00 est. cost; $ 100.00 min.

Retaining walls (wall height greater than 4’)​
​$ 20.00/$ 1,000.00 est. cost; $ 100.00 min.
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Towers/Antennas​$ 50.00/$ 1,000.00 est. cost; $ 250.00 min.

USE & OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE FEES*

Residential​$ 75.00

Commercial​$ 175.00

Apartments​$ 50.00/ 1st apartment
​$ 30.00 each additional apartment unit ​ inspected at the same time

* A reinspection fee equivalent to the cost of the initial inspection will be required if for any reason the initial inspection fails. Fee is required prior to scheduling inspection.
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ANNUAL APARTMENT INSPECTION FEES*​$60.00 per apartment unit

* A reinspection fee equivalent to the cost of the initial inspection will be required if for any reason the initial inspection fails. Fee is required prior to scheduling inspection.​

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