§ 8-38. Fees.

The following are the building safety code fees and permit requirements:

APPENDIX A. FEES

MOHAVE COUNTY BUILDING PERMIT FEES

MOHAVE COUNTY DIVISION OF BUILDING INSPECTION CONSTRUCTION VALUATION

APARTMENTS:
	ANY TYPE	$101.09
AUDITORIUMS:
	ANY TYPE	$107.01
BANKS:
	ANY TYPE	$148.26
BOWLING ALLEYS:
	ANY TYPE	$65.64
CHURCHES:
	ANY TYPE	$105.91
CONVALESCENT HOSPITALS:
	ANY TYPE	$144.29
DWELLINGS:
	ANY TYPE	$91.50
	ADDITIONS (INC. TO MANUFACTURED HOMES)	$55.80
BASEMENTS:
	FINISHED	$91.50
	UNFINISHED	$33.71
FIRE STATIONS:
	ANY TYPE	$110.31
HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY:
	ANY TYPE	$123.32
HOSPITALS:
	ANY TYPE	$192.03
HOTELS AND MOTELS:
	ANY TYPE	$114.03
INDUSTRIAL PLANTS:
	ANY TYPE	$57.74
JAILS:
	ANY TYPE	$185.97
LIBRARIES:
	ANY TYPE	$120.13
MEDICAL OFFICES:
	ANY TYPE	$128.99
OFFICES:
	ANY TYPE	$103.60
PRIVATE STRUCTURES:
	GARAGE - ANY TYPE	$29.77
	SHED (UP TO 400 SQ. FT.) - ANY TYPE	$21.24
	WOOD AWNING/CARPORT/PATIO/RAMADA/CABANA	$22.57
	METAL CARPORT/AWNING	$19.00
	BARNS/COVERED CORRALS/MARE MOTEL	$31.67
	GREENHOUSE	$20.18
PUBLIC BUILDINGS:
	ANY TYPE	$136.69
PUBLIC GARAGES:
	OPEN PARKING (NO EXTERIOR WALLS)	$55.80
	ENCLOSED COVERED PARKING	$58.90
	BASEMENT PARKING	$65.94
RESTAURANTS:
	ANY TYPE	$123.52
SCHOOLS:
	ANY TYPE	$98.41
SERVICE STATION - STAND ALONE:
	ANY TYPE	$88.55
	CANOPIES	$37.76
SERVICE STATION WITH STORE:
	ANY TYPE	$106.26
	CANOPIES	$37.76
STORES:
	ANY TYPE	$77.10
THEATERS:
	ANY TYPE	$111.24
WAREHOUSES:
	ANY TYPE	$46.11
MINI WAREHOUSES (SELF-STORAGE UNITS):
	ANY TYPE	$40.16
EQUIPMENT:
	SPRINKLER SYSTEMS	$3.50

 

MOHAVE COUNTY DIVISION OF
BUILDING INSPECTION CONSTRUCTION
VALUATION

Valuation of residential additions; including to manufactured homes (mobile home)		$55.80 per sq. ft.
Valuation of metal carports/awnings		$19.00 per sq. ft.
Valuation of wood patios/ramadas/cabanas and/or new frame roof over exstng apprvd structures		$22.57 per sq. ft.
Valuation of re-roofing including roof structure replacement		$17.00 per sq. ft.
Valuation of swimming pools:
	In ground construction*	$40.30 per sq. ft.
	*plus electric   permit	$39.00 flat fee
	*plus plumbing   permit	$39.00 flat fee
	Above ground construction	$12.40 per sq. ft.
Valuation of fireplaces:
	"Zero clearance" and/or factory built fireplaces & solid fuel burning appliances	$2,400.00 Valuation
	Masonry-built fireplaces	$4,800.00 Valuation
Valuation of walls and/or partitions to enclose areas under existing approved roofed areas or within existing approved buildings or structures		$8.95 per sq. ft.
Valuation of concrete slabs/foundations:
	Without any plumbing and/or electrical	$12.25 per sq. ft.
	With plumbing and/or electrical	$14.70 per sq. ft.
Valuation of raised decks 30 inches or more above any finished grade		$10.95 per sq. ft.
	(If covered - additional for roof; same as awnings/carports)
Valuation of interior improvements/remodeling:
	Commercial; including, tenant improvements, partitions, ceilings, shelving, etc.	$38.75 per sq. ft.
	Residential	$20.15 per sq. ft.
Permit fee for change of use or occupancy inspection of an existing approved building or structure*		$85.00 flat fee
	Plus any fee(s) required for additional permits for any physical changes and/or work being done to the structure or building requiring permits.
Permit fee for electrical service for the installation of a manufactured home		$65.00 flat fee
Valuation of fences and walls:
	Chain link/wood/stucco over six feet high	$2.33 per sq. ft.
	Masonry and concrete fence (garden) over four feet in height	$4.65 per sq. ft.
	Retaining walls	$7.75 per sq. ft.
Valuation of stucco/lath installation on existing buildings		$3.70 per sq. ft.
Valuation of drywall installation on existing buildings		$3.70 per sq. ft.
Permit fee for signs*		Per Zoning Ordinance and sign valuation
	Plus electric permit ($39.00) when applicable
Permit fee for adding a bathroom in an existing private garage*		$52.00 flat fee
	Plus plumbing permit ($39.00)
Permit fee for demolition of any building or structure		$45.00 per bldg.
Permit fees for cell tower sites:
	CO-LO including power	$116.25 flat fee
	CO-LO building and power	$271.25 flat fee

 

Tower only:	Up to 80'	$930.00 flat fee
	Up to 150'	$1240.00 flat fee
	Over 150'	$1472.50 flat fee
Permit fees for storage tanks:
Water tanks - Above ground	Up to 2,500 gallon	$55.00 each
	2,500 to 5,000 gallon	$75.00 each
	5,000 gallon and up	$105.00 each
In ground	Up to 2,500 gallon	$95.00 each
	2,500 to 5,000 gallon	$115.00 each
	5,000 gallon and up	$155.00 each
Fuel tanks - Above ground	Up to 2,500 gallon	$65.00 each
	2,500 to 5,000 gallon	$85.00 each
	5,000 gallon and up	$110.00 each
In ground	Up to 2,500 gallon	$110.00 each
	2,500 to 5,000 gallon	$160.00 each
	5,000 gallon and up	$210.00 each
Permit fee for removal of in ground storage tanks		$85.00 per tank

 

MOHAVE COUNTY DIVISION OF
BUILDING INSPECTION CONSTRUCTION
VALUATION

TABLE 1-A BUILDING PERMIT FEES

TOTAL VALUATION	FEE
Up to $500.00	$23.50
$501.00 to $2,000.00	$23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00	$69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00	$391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00	$643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00	$993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00	$3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00
$5,608.75.00 and up	$5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof

 

Other Inspections and Fees:
1.	Inspections outside of normal business hours	$65.00 per hour [Minimum charge - two hours]
2.	Re-inspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 305(g)	$65.00 per hour
3.	Fees for which no fee is specifically indicated	$65.00 per hour [Minimum charge - one-half hour]
4.	Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans	$65.00 per hour [Minimum charge - one-half hour]
5.	For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both, including County administrative and overhead costs	Actual Costs

 

MOHAVE COUNTY DIVISION OF
BUILDING INSPECTION CONSTRUCTION
VALUATION

TABLE 1-B MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES

Permit Issuance
1.	For the issuance of each permit	$39.00
2.	For issuing each supplemental permit for which the original permit has not expired, been canceled or finaled.	$8.50
Unit Fee Schedule (Note: The following do not include permit-issuing fee.)
1.	Furnaces
	For the installation or relocation of each forced-air, gravity-type furnace, floor furnace, suspended heater, recessed wall heater, floor mounted heater or burner, including ducts and vents attached to such appliance; up to and including 100,000 Btu/h	$16.00
	For the installation or relocation of each forced-air, gravity-type furnace, floor furnace, suspended heater, recessed wall heater, floor mounted heater or burner, including ducts and vents attached to such appliance; over 100,000 Btu/h	$18.85
2.	Repairs or Additions
	For the repair of, alteration of, or addition to each heating appliance, refrigeration unit, cooking unit, absorption or evaporative cooling system, including installation of controls regulated by the Mechanical Code	$14.65
3.	Boilers, Compressors and Absorption Systems
	For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor to and including three horsepower, or for each absorption system to and including 100,000 Btu/h	$15.40
	For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over three horsepower to and including 15 horsepower, or for each absorption system over 100,000 Btu/h to and including 500,000 Btu/h	$26.33
	For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over 15 horsepower to and including 30 horsepower, or for each absorption system over 500,000 Btu/h to and including 1,000,000 Btu/h	$38.70
	For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over 30 horsepower to and including 50 horsepower, or for each absorption system over 1,000,000 Btu/h to and including 1, 750,000 Btu/h	$57.50
	For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over 50 horsepower, or for each absorption system over 1,750,000 Btu/h	$96.20
4.	Air Handlers
	Note: This fee does not apply to an air-handling unit which is a portion of a factory-assembled appliance, cooling unit, evaporative cooler or absorption unit for which a permit is required elsewhere in the Mechanical Code.
	For each air-handling unit to and including 10,000 cubic feet per minute, including ducts attached thereto	$11.00
	For each air-handling unit exceeding 10,000 cfm	$18.85
5.	Evaporative Coolers
	For each evaporative cooler other than portable type	$11.00
6.	Ventilation and Exhaust
	For each ventilation fan connected to a single duct.	$7.80
	For the installation, relocation or replacement of each appliance vent installed.	$11.00
	For the installation of each hood which is served by mechanical exhaust, including ducts for such hood	$11.00
7.	Incinerators
	For the installation or relocation of each commercial or industrial-type incinerator	$83.85
8.	Miscellaneous
	For each appliance or piece of equipment but not classed in other appliance categories, or for which no other fee is listed in the code	$11.00

 

MOHAVE COUNTY DIVISION OF
BUILDING INSPECTION CONSTRUCTION
VALUATION

TABLE 1-C ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES

Permit Issuance
For the issuance of each electrical permit		$39.00
System Fee Schedule (Note: The following do not include permit-issuing fee.)
1.	Carnivals and Circuses: Carnivals, circuses or other traveling shows or exhibitions utilizing transportable rides, booths, displays and attractions.
	For electrical generators and electrically driven rides, each	$26.00
	For mechanically driven rides and walk-through attractions or displays having electric lighting, each	$8.00
	For a system of area and booth lighting, each	$8.00
2.	Temporary Power Service
	For temporary service pole or pedestal including all pole or pedestal-mounted receptacle outlets and appurtenances, each	$65.00
	For a temporary distribution system and temporary lighting and receptacle outlets for construction sites, decorative lights, Christmas tree sales lots, fire works stands, etc., each	$65.00
Unit Fee Schedule (Note: The following do not include the permit-issuing fee.)
1.	Receptacles, Switches, Fixtures and Light Outlets
	For each	$1.50
2.	Commercial Equipment/Nonresidential Appliances/Power Apparatus
	For nonresidential appliances and self-contained factory-wired: motors, generators, transformers, rectifiers, synchronous converters, capacitors, industrial heating, air conditioners, heat pumps, cooking/baking equipment; including medical and dental devices, food, beverage and ice cream cabinets, illuminated show cases, drinking fountains, vending machines, laundry machines or other similar types of equipment. Rating in horsepower (HP) and/or tons.
	Up to one horsepower (HP) or  one ton	$5.20
	Over 1 and not over 10, each	$13.00
	Over 10 and not over 50, each	$26.00
	Over 50 and not over 100, each	$51.35
	Over 100, each	$77.35
3.	Busways
	For trolley and plug-in-type busways (i.e., boom cranes), each 100 feet or fraction thereof	$7.80
	Note: An additional fee is required for lighting fixtures, motors, and other appliances that are connected to trolley and plug-in-type busways.
4.	Signs, Outline Lighting, Marquees and Pole or Platform-mounted lighting
	For each	$26.00
5.	Services
	For services of 600 volts or less and not over 200 amperes in rating, each	$31.85
	For services of 600 volts or less and over 200 amperes to 1,000 amperes, each	$64.35
	For services over 600 volts or over 1,000 amperes in rating, each	$128.00
6.	Miscellaneous Apparatus, Conduits and Conductors
	For electrical apparatus for which a permit is required but for which no fee is herein set forth	$18.85

 

MOHAVE COUNTY DIVISION OF
BUILDING INSPECTION CONSTRUCTION
VALUATION

TABLE 1-D PLUMBING PERMIT FEES

Permit Issuance
1.	For Issuing Each Permit	$39.00
Unit Fee Schedule (Note: The following do not include the permit issuing fee)
1.	For each plumbing fixture or set of fixtures on one trap	$9.10
2.	For each building waste system and each trailer park waste system	$19.50
3.	Rainwater systems - per drain	$9.10
4.	For each water heater	$9.10
5.	For each water heater vent	$9.10
6.	For each gas-piping system and hazard process piping system (HPP), each outlet	$6.50
7.	For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor including, kitchen-type grease interceptors, functioning as fixture traps	$9.10
8.	For alteration or repair of water piping and/or water treating equipment, each	$10.25
9.	For alteration or repair of drainage or vent piping, each fixture	$10.25
10.	For each lawn sprinkler system	$10.25
11.	For atmospheric-type vacuum breakers (i.e., soda fountains)	$6.50
12.	For each backflow protective device	$19.50

 

MOHAVE COUNTY DIVISION OF
BUILDING INSPECTION CONSTRUCTION
VALUATION

TABLE 1-E GRADING PLAN REVIEW FEES

101 to 1000 cubic yards	$69.00
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards	$88.50
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards	$78.00 for the first 10,000 cubic yards, plus $44.60 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof.
100,001 to 200,000 cubic yards	$469.00 for the first 100,000 cubic yards, plus $29.10 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof.
200,001 cubic yards or more	$686.50 for the first 200,000 cubic yards, plus $16.35 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof.

 

TABLE 1-F GRADING PERMIT FEES

101 to 1,000 cubic yards	$69.00 for the first 100 cubic yards, plus $32.58 for each additional 100 cubic yards or fraction thereof.
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards	$332.25 for the first 1,000 cubic yards, plus $28.05 for each additional 1,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof.
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards	$554.25 for the first 10,000 cubic yards, plus $116.15 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof.
100,001 cubic yards or more	$1562.20 for the first 100,000 cubic yards, plus $65.75 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof.

 

MOHAVE COUNTY DIVISION OF
BUILDING INSPECTION

BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE

$1.00…………	500.00	20.00
$501.00………	600.00	22.50
$601.00………	700.00	25.00
$701.00………	800.00	27.50
$801.00………	900.00	30.00
$901.00………	1,000.00	32.50
$1,001.00………	1,100.00	35.00
$1,101.00………	1,200.00	37.50
$1,201.00………	1,300.00	40.00
$1,301.00………	1,400.00	42.50
$1,401.00………	1,500.00	45.00
$1,501.00………	1,600.00	47.50
$1,601.00………	1,700.00	50.00
$1,701.00………	1,800.00	52.50
$1,801.00………	1,900.00	55.00
$1,901.00………	2,000.00	57.50
$2,001.00………	3,000.00	69.00
$3,001.00………	4,000.00	80.50
$4,001.00………	5,000.00	92.00
$5,001.00………	6,000.00	103.50
$6,001.00………	7,000.00	115.00
$7,001.00………	8,000.00	126.50
$8,001.00………	9,000.00	138.00
$9,001.00……	10,000.00	149.50
$10,001.00……	11,000.00	161.00
$11,001.00……	12,000.00	172.50
$12,001.00……	13,000.00	184.00
$13,001.00……	14,000.00	195.50
$14,001.00……	15,000.00	207.00
$15,001.00……	16,000.00	218.50
$16,001.00……	17,000.00	230.00
$17,001.00……	18,000.00	241.50
$18,001.00……	19,000.00	253.00
$19,001.00……	20,000.00	264.50
$20,001.00……	21,000.00	276.00
$21,001.00……	22,000.00	287.50
$22,001.00……	23,000.00	299.00
$23,001.00……	24,000.00	310.50
$24,001.00……	25,000.00	322.00
$25,001.00……	26,000.00	330.00
$26,001.00……	27,000.00	338.00
$27,001.00……	28,000.00	346.00
$28,001.00……	29,000.00	354.00
$29,001.00……	30,000.00	362.00
$30,001.00……	31,000.00	370.00
$31,001.00……	32,000.00	378.00
$32,001.00……	33,000.00	386.00
$33,001.00……	34,000.00	394.00
$34,001.00……	35,000.00	402.00
$35,001.00……	36,000.00	410.00
$36,001.00……	37.000.00	418.00
$37.001.00……	38,000.00	426.00
$38,001.00……	39,000.00	434.00
$39,001.00……	40,000.00	442.00
$40,001.00……	41,000.00	450.00
$41,001.00……	42,000.00	458.00
$42,001.00……	43,000.00	466.00
$43,001.00……	44,000.00	474.00
$44,001.00……	45,000.00	482.00
$45,001.00……	46,000.00	490.00
$46,001.00……	47,000.00	498.00
$47,001.00……	48,000.00	506.00
$48,001.00……	49,000.00	514.00
$49,001.00……	50,000.00	522.00
$50,001.00……	51,000.00	527.75
$51,001.00……	52,000.00	533.50
$52,001.00……	53,000.00	539.25
$53,001.00……	54,000.00	545.00
$54,001.00……	55,000.00	550.75
$55,001.00……	56,000.00	556.50
$56,001.00……	57,000.00	562.25
$57,001.00……	58,000.00	568.00
$58,001.00……	59,000.00	573.75
$59,001.00……	60,000.00	579.50
$60,001.00……	61,000.00	585.25
$61,001.00……	62,000.00	591.00
$62,001.00……	63,000.00	596.75
$63,001.00……	64,000.00	602.50
$64,001.00……	65,000.00	608.25
$65,001.00……	66,000.00	614.00
$66,001.00……	67,000.00	619.75
$67,001.00……	68,000.00	625.50
$68,001.00……	69,000.00	631.25
$69,001.00……	70,000.00	639.00
$70,001.00……	71,000.00	642.75
$71,001.00……	72,000.00	648.50
$72,001.00……	73,000.00	654.25
$73,001.00……	74,000.00	660.00
$74,001.00……	75,000.00	665.75
$75,001.00……	76,000.00	671.50
$76,001.00……	77,000.00	677.25
$77,001.00……	78,000.00	683.00
$78,001.00……	79,000.00	688.75
$79,001.00……	80,000.00	694.50
$80,001.00……	81,000.00	700.25
$81,001.00……	82,000.00	706.00
$82,001.00……	83,000.00	711.75
$83,001.00……	84,000.00	717.50
$84,001.00……	85,000.00	723.25
$85,001.00……	86,000.00	729.00
$86,001.00……	87,000.00	734.75
$87,001.00……	88,000.00	740.50
$88,001.00……	89,000.00	746.25
$89,001.00……	90,000.00	752.00
$90,001.00……	91,000.00	757.75
$91,001.00……	92,000.00	763.50
$92,001.00……	93,000.00	769.25
$93,001.00……	94,000.00	775.00
$94,001.00……	95,000.00	780.75
$95,001.00……	96,000.00	786.50
$96,001.00……	97,000.00	792.25
$97,001.00……	98,000.00	798.00
$98,001.00……	99,000.00	803.75
$99,001.00……	100,000.00	809.50

 

$100,001.00 to 500.000.00	$809.50 for the first $100.000 plus $4.50 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof
$500,001.00 to 1,000,000.00	$2,609.50 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof up to and including $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and up	$4,609.50 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $2.50 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof
Plan review fee:	Single-Family residential dwellings and accessory uses to single-family dwellings…65%
	All other uses (commercial/multifamily and accessory uses…65%
	Standardized plan review…10%
	Standardized plan review w/out a permit application submitted is flat fee $100.00

 

DEPOSITS FOR PROCESSING PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
COMMERCIAL DEPOSITS (NON REFUNDABLE)
0 to 5,000 sq. ft.	$1,000.00	5,000 to 50,000 sq. ft.	$2,000.00
51,000 to 200,000 sq. ft.	$5,000.00	201,000 sq. ft. +	$10,000.00
RESIDENTIAL DEPOSITS (NONREFUNDABLE)
Single Family Residences	$500.00	Garages	$100.00
Pools	$100.00	Room Additions	$100.00
Patios	$100.00	Block Walls	$50.00

 

All other types of residential permits not listed above shall require a minimum $50.00 nonrefundable deposit for processing.

( Ord. No. 84-1 , § 7, 2-6-1984; Ord. No. 89-1 , § 7, 5-1-1989; Ord. No. 1992-01 , 3-23-1992; Ord. No. 2009-02 , § 6, 7-6-2009; Ord. No. 2009-03 , § 6, 6-1-2009; Ord. No. 2009-04 , § 11, 9-8-2009; Ord. No. 2017-02 , 7-17-2017)