What permit applications are available online?

Permit Applications Below: 


Building Permit Fee Schedule

This information is to be used as a guide. Fees will be tabulated and must be paid when permits are issued.  DO NOT SEND PAYMENT WITH APPLICATIONS.

1 & 2 Family Residential - .63 (5/8) % of estimated cost + $25.00 base fee (this includes garages, gazebos, decks, swimming pools, residential, demolition and all other residential construction) 

Commercial - 1% of estimated cost + $75.00 base fee (this includes hospitals, hotel/motels, radio towers, apartments, commercial demolition and all other commercial construction)

Add 2% State tax to total permit cost

Beginning work without a permit - $50.00 

Re-inspection fee $50.00 (due to negligence on the part of permit holder) This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Scheduled inspection and work not ready for inspection
  • Site secured and inspected
  • Dangerous conditions


Electrical Permit Fee Schedule 

1 & 2 Family Residential - 1% + $25.00 of estimated cost (this includes garages, gazebos, decks, swimming pools, residential, demolition and all other residential construction) 

Commercial - 1% + $75.00 of estimated cost (this includes hospitals, hotel/motels, radio towers, apartments, commercial demolition and all other commercial construction) 

Add 2% State tax to total permit cost

Beginning work without a permit - $50.00 

Re-inspection fee $50.00 (due to negligence on the part of permit holder) This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Scheduled inspection and work not ready for inspection
  • Site secured and inspected
  • Dangerous conditions


Mechanical Permit Fee

Schedule 1 & 2 Family Residential - 1% + $25.00 of estimated cost (this includes garages, gazebos, decks, swimming pools, residential, demolition and all other residential construction)


Commercial - 1% + $75.00 of estimated cost (this includes hospitals, hotel/motels, radio towers, apartments, commercial demolition and all other commercial construction)


Add 2% State tax to total permit cost

Beginning work without a permit - $50.00

Re-inspection fee  $50.00 (due to negligence on the part of permit holder) This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Scheduled inspection and work not ready for inspection
  • Site secured and inspected
  • Dangerous conditions


Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule

1 & 2 Family Residential - 1% + $25.00 of estimated cost (this includes garages, gazebos, decks, swimming pools, residential, demolition and all other residential construction)


Commercial - 1% + $75.00 of estimated cost (this includes hospitals, hotel/motels, radio towers, apartments, commercial demolition and all other commercial construction)


Add 2% State tax to total permit cost

Beginning work without a permit - $50.00

Re-inspection fee $50.00 (due to negligence on the part of permit holder) This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Scheduled inspection and work not ready for inspection
  • Site secured and inspected
  • Dangerous conditions
Online Permits

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1. What building code has been adopted by Petersburg?
2. When is a Building Permit Required?
3. What permit applications are available online?
4. How should Street Addresses be displayed in Petersburg?
5. How should property be boarded up?
6. Where can I report overgrown grass/weeds?
7. Is a permit required for Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas?
8. What is required of property maintenance?
9. What is a Site Plan?
10. How do I report Trash and Debris?
11. How do I report an Unsafe Structure?