Tri-County Fee Methodology
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| Although permit fees are not uniform throughout the 27 jurisdictions of the Tri-County area, the methods used to calculate the various fees are the same. This table outlines the fee methodology for
various permits sold at jurisdictions in the region. See the administrative rules for detail. |
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Type of
Permit
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Type of
Construction
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Methodology
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| Electrical |
All |
Based on categories established in the Oregon Administrative Rules. Fees for electrical permits are standard throughout
Oregon. |
| Manufactured Dwelling |
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Each jurisdiction may charge a set fee for set-up and installation. This fee includes cross-overs. |
| Mechanical |
Residential
New construction |
Calculated per appliance and related equipment. There is a set minimum fee. |
| Mechanical |
Commercial |
Based on the value of the mechanical equipment and installation costs applied to the jurisdiction's fee table with a set minimum. The plan review fee is based on a percentage of the permit fee.
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| Plumbing |
Residential
New construction |
Fees include one kitchen, and based on the number of bathrooms. The jurisdiction has a graduated scale for the first three bathrooms (the first costs the most, for example). An additional set fee is
assessed for each additional kitchen or bath from one to three. |
| Plumbing |
Residential, additions, alterations and repairs |
Based on the number of fixtures, appurtenances and piping. There is a set minimum fee. |
| Plumbing |
Commercial |
Fees are based on the number of fixtures and the piping footage, with a set minimum fee. The plan review fee is extra. |
| Structural |
Residential new construction and additions |
Based on the ICBO Building Valuation Table (without the Oregon modifier) times the square footage of the dwelling. The valuation is applied to the jurisdiction's
fee table to determine the fee. |
| Structural |
Residential remodels and alterations |
Based on fair market value as determined by the building official applied to the jurisdiction's fee table. |
| Structural |
Commercial |
Based on valuation applied to the jurisdiction's fee table. The plan review fee is based on a percentage of the permit fee as set by the local jurisdiction. |
