Permit Fees:
Permit fees are based on $2.50 per thousand dollars of construction cost with a minimum fee of $50.00 for each trade/permit.
Fees vary according to the type of construction and work permitted.
Examples include, but are not limited to:
- A plumber is installing a water line which costs $2500.00. The permit fee would be $50.00.
- A mechanical contractor is installing a brand-new heat pump costing the property owner $8500.00. There will be a mechanical permit issued for a $50.00 fee, and the licensed electrician will obtain a separate permit with a fee of $50.00 for the new wiring and possible service panel upgrade.
- A licensed general contractor is constructing a new home with a total job cost of $300,000.00. The projected cost, per trade is as follows:
- $12000.00 for electrical costs,
- $15000.00 for plumbing costs,
- $16000.00 for mechanical costs, and
- $257,000.00 for the construction costs.
The permit fees are as follows: Building Permit: $642.50 (plus a $10.00 Home Recovery Fee), Electrical Permit: $50.00, Plumbing Permit Fee: $50.00, Mechanical Permit Fee: $50.00, for a total permit cost of $802.50.
Re-inspection fees may apply in some situations.
A fee of $150.00 Stop Work Order Fee/Fine may be applied to any work done without the required permit.
More information may be obtained from the Inspections Department by calling 828.248.5239.
Manufactured Home Permit Fees:
- Single-Wide $100.00
- Double Wide $150.00
Additional Information about manufactured homes is found in the Town of Forest City Unified Development Ordinance Chapter 4, Special Requirements, Section 4.2.6 Manufactured Homes (on individual lots).
Pre-Occupancy Inspections:
Rental properties (residential and commercial) may acquire a re-inspection fee of $50.00, if tenant/owner does not provide access to the property/dwelling for the initially scheduled inspection. Also, the $50.00 fee may be imposed if failed inspection's violations are not corrected prior to scheduling the second and/or third property inspection.
Zoning Permit Fees:
| Special Use Application | $250.00 |
| Variance Request | $250.00 |
| Amendment to Zoning map | Less than 3 acres $250.00 3 acres or more $500.00 |
| Sign Permit Application | $2.50 per thousand dollars of construction cost with a minimum of $50.00 |
| Conditional Use Permit | $100.00 |
| Temporary Zoning Application | $100.00 |
| Zoning Application | $100.00 |
Code Enforcement Fees:
Fees for Code Enforcement cases are set by the selected contractor the Planning and Code Enforcement Department contracts with each season/year. In addition to the contractor's fee for abatement, an administrative fee, of a minimum of $60.00, is assessed per abatement. When and if a lien is filed with the Rutherford County Revenue Department, an additional administrative fee is imposed on the Code Enforcement case, as a minimum of $60.00, as well.
Acceptable forms of payment:
