HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025_building_permit_feesTown of Lansing Building Permit Fees
(Effective January 17, 2024)
The fees set forth shall be doubled if work is commenced prior to the issuance of a Permit.
Residential
(One- & Two-Family Residences, Modulars, Mobile
Homes on private lots, Additions, Finished basements,
plumbing)
$.50 per sq ft
$.20 per sq ft for an attached garage
*Basement is not included in sq ft if it is not finished
Mobile Homes on Rental Lots $250
Garages, Storage Buildings, Workshops, &
Pole Barns $.30 per sq ft $100 minimum
Commercial- New, Remodel, Multi-Res $5.60 per thousand of estimated construction
cost ($100 min)
Residential Remodel $5.60 per thousand of estimated construction
cost when sq ft rule does not apply ($100 min)
Pools
*90 day permit issued for portable/storable pools
*180 day permits issued for above & inground pools.
Pools shall be completed within 12 months.
$100 - Portable/ Storable pool
$150 - Above Ground Pool
$200 - Inground Pool
Generators and Hot Tubs $75
Prefabricated sheds $100 Plans required for review
Deck $125
Roof $125
Solar (residential- ground and roof mounted) $200
Solar (commercial) Up to 5 acres- $750
Over 5 acres- $750 + $100 per acre
Reinspection $75
Failure to cancel appointments $50 to be paid before the next inspection can be
scheduled
Demolition $75
Signs $100
Cell Tower Upgrades $200
Fireworks Display $300 per event
Mass Gathering $250 per event
Solid Fuel Burning Appliance- wood, pellet, coal $100
Code Compliance Letter $100
Zoning Compliance Letter $100
Fire & Safety Inspections- Public Assembly,
Multi-Residence & Businesses
$50 with no violations $100 with violations
$100 Multi-Residence with 5 or more units with
no violations $150 with violations
Inspections outside normal business hours $150 per hour (2hr minimum)
Zoning Permit $100
*Note 1: Except for projects noted here, there will be a minimum Fee of $100.
*Note 2: Building Permit life span. Building Permits are good for 1 year (unless otherwise noted in Local Law). Permits
may be extended for 12 months at a time for a total of 3 years from issued date (unless otherwise noted in Local Law).
One month prior to expiring, the Planning and Code Department will send a renewal letter. If the permit is renewed prior
to expiring, the fee the same as the original fee. If permit expired and is within 30 days, there will be a $50 fee added to
the original fee. If the expired permit is past due between 31 days and 60 days an additional $50 fee will be added to the
previous month. If the expired permit is past due between 61 and 90 days an additional $100 will be added to the previous
month. An appearance ticket will be issued for any expired permit past due 91 days and a $100 per month penalty for
every month after 91 days.
*Note 3: Applications will be kept on file for 60 days. Any outstanding applications will be withdrawn. Applicants will be
required to reapply. Fees associated with the review of an application are non-refundable and non-transferable.