Fee Schedule
The following fee schedule is effective as of July 1, 2022.
*Fees are non-refundable
*Includes Construction Authorization for non-engineered systems
*Condos, townhouses, apartments, etc.
**Use Commercial rate for more than 25 bedrooms
*Motels, restaurants, businesses, etc.
**gpd - Gallons Per Day
Fee for Engineered Option Permit wastewater systems is calculated at 30% of the Improvement Permit and Construction Authorization fee as allowed by NCGS 130A-336.1 (n).
Fee for Licensed Soil Scientist Permitting During Coronavirus Emergency is calculated at 30% of the Improvement Permit and Construction Authorization fee as allowed by Session Law 2020-97 Section 3.19 and NCGS 130A-336.2 (n).
*Permit, grout inspection, well head inspection, bacteria and nutrient sample
**Permit, grout inspection
*First Pool
**Public Pool
Food Service Establishments
Tattoos
*Fees are non-refundable
Site Evaluation / Improvement Permit
| Residential* |
Fee |
|---|---|
| 4 Bedrooms or Less |
$300 |
| Each Additional Bedroom |
$100 |
| Multi-Family Residential* |
Fee |
|---|---|
| 4 - 12 Bedrooms |
Per Bedroom: $125 |
| More than 12 and less than 25 Bedrooms** |
Base Fee: $1,500 |
| Each Bedroom Over 12 |
$75 |
**Use Commercial rate for more than 25 bedrooms
| Commercial* | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1,000 gpd** or less |
$400 |
| 1,001 - 2,000 gpd |
$500 |
| 2,001 - 3,000 gpd |
Base Fee: $600 |
| Each 100 gpd over 3,000 gpd |
$20 |
| Reinspection | $30 |
| Repair | No Charge |
**gpd - Gallons Per Day
Construction Authorization (Engineered Systems Only)
| Type of Fee |
Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 1,000 gpd and Tap-Ins |
Base Fee: $200 |
| Each additional 100 gpd up to 10,000 gpd |
$20 |
| Over 10,000 gpd |
Base Fee: $2,000 |
| Each additional 1000 gpd up to 10,000 gpd |
$100 |
| Permit Revision (No Site Visit Required) |
1/2 of Original Fee |
| Relocation / Existing System Inspection (No Flow Increase) |
$60 |
| Mobile Home Park Authorization / Connection (No Flow Increase) |
$60 |
| Existing Systems (Change In Use, No Flow Increase) |
$100 |
| Request for Flow Increase - Existing System = 3,000 gpd |
$150 |
| Request for Flow Increase - Existing System greater than 3,000 gpd | $300 |
Fee for Engineered Option Permit wastewater systems is calculated at 30% of the Improvement Permit and Construction Authorization fee as allowed by NCGS 130A-336.1 (n).
Fee for Licensed Soil Scientist Permitting During Coronavirus Emergency is calculated at 30% of the Improvement Permit and Construction Authorization fee as allowed by Session Law 2020-97 Section 3.19 and NCGS 130A-336.2 (n).
Maintenance Inspection Fees
| Type of Fee |
Fee |
|---|---|
| Type III (b) - Once Every 5 years |
$100 |
| Type IV - Once Every 3 years |
$100 |
| Type V - 0 - 1,000 gpd: Once per year |
$75 |
| Type V - Between 1,000 and 3,000 gpd: Once per year |
$150 |
| Type V - More than 3,000 gpd: Once per year |
$400 |
| Type VI - Twice per year |
Each Time: $400 |
Wells
| Type of Fee |
Fee |
|---|---|
| Drinking Water Well Permit* |
$200 |
| Replacement Well |
$100 |
| Irrigation Well Permit** |
$100 |
**Permit, grout inspection
Water Samples (Existing Private Wells)
| Type of Sample |
Fee |
|---|---|
| Bacteriological |
$50 |
| Chemical |
$100 |
| Nitrate/Nitrite (when not requested as part of chemical sample) | $50 |
| Pesticide |
$100 |
| Petroleum |
$100 |
| Collection Fee for Federal Loans - Bacteriological Samples |
$25 |
Public Swimming Pools
| Type of Fee |
Fee |
|---|---|
| Annual Fee - Permit* |
$200 |
| Each Additional Pool per Site |
$125 |
| Plan Review** |
$300 |
**Public Pool
Food Service Establishments
| Type of Fee |
Fee |
|---|---|
| Restaurant Plan Review (1/2 fee for hot dog pushcarts or existing restaurant additions/remodels) |
$250 |
| Limited Food Service Establishment | $75 |
| Temporary Food Establishment |
$75 |
| ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Course with exam | $100 |
Tattoos
| Type of Fee |
Fee |
|---|---|
| Tattoo Artist Annual Permit | $250 |