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 |