Building Permit Fees in Fresno County, CA (2026)

What common projects cost

Kitchen or bath remodel

$25,000 value, remodel 300 sq ft

$927.51

$562.13 building permit + $365.38 plan review

Room addition

$75,000 value, addition 400 sq ft

$1,763.72

$1,068.92 building permit + $694.80 plan review

New single-family home

$350,000 value, new single-family 2,400 sq ft

$4,434.34

$2,687.48 building permit + $1,746.86 plan review

How Fresno County calculates your permit fee

The county charges a building permit fee using a fee table based on project value, with a $166.28 minimum. Plan review is a separate charge: 65% of the permit fee.

The fee table

Project value	Fee
$1 – $4,000	$166.28
$4,001 – $25,000	$166.28 for the first $4,000 + $18.85 per additional $1,000 or fraction
$25,001 – $50,000	$562.47 for the first $25,000 + $11.82 per additional $1,000 or fraction
$50,001 – $100,000	$857.92 for the first $50,000 + $8.44 per additional $1,000 or fraction
$100,001 – $500,000	$1,279.98 for the first $100,000 + $5.63 per additional $1,000 or fraction
Over $500,000	$3,531.00 for the first $500,000 + $3.94 per additional $1,000 or fraction

What counts as project value

Local valuation table. Valuation = floor area x the county's Table of Construction Valuation rate for the occupancy and construction type (e.g. R-3 dwelling Type V wood frame $97.00/sq ft; finished basement $30, unfinished $20; private garage wood frame VB $38). The valuation total is then run through the fee schedule.

Worked example: a $350,000 new home

Building permit fee: $1,279.98 for the first $100,000.00 + $5.63 × 250 per $1,000.00 over = $2,687.48
Plan review fee: 65% of $2,687.48 = $1,746.86
Total before trade permits: $4,434.34.

Fees people miss

May also apply (not in the totals above)

Consolidated permit discount: when all building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical permits obtained on one application; $28.11 on the standard projects.

Fee	Amount
Work commenced before permit issuanceWhen: work started without a permit	$160.95 minimum
Change of occupancy classificationWhen: change of occupancy only	$323.02 per structure
Inspection beyond one reinspectionWhen: failed or not-ready inspections	$156.45 per inspection
Relocated structure building permitWhen: relocated structures	2x standard fee

How to apply

Gather your plans and your project's total value.
Submit to Fresno County Department of Public Works and Planning, Development Services and Capital Projects (Building and Safety).
Pay the permit and plan review fees when invoiced.

Source record

Effective: 2026-07-01
Verified: 2026-11-04
Issuer: Fresno County Department of Public Works and Planning, Development Services and Capital Projects (Building and Safety)
Valuation: Local valuation table
Confidence: medium

What this page does not cover (6)

The schedule labels its columns by fiscal year only; the FY 2026-27 start date (July 1, 2026) comes from the county's FY 2026-27 budget item, not from the fee ordinance itself. Ord. 25-011 (May 2025) changed only two Section 2500 typos (2506-16b, 2550-22), neither used here
Footnote rounding (nearest $0.50 under $500, nearest $1 at $500+) cannot be expressed in the schema
Energy Conservation Surcharge (2503, plan review on new construction subject to state energy rules) is listed but no amount is printed in the source
State-mandated SMIP and Building Standards (SB 1473) fees are not in this schedule
Electrical, plumbing and mechanical permit schedules not extracted
Unincorporated Fresno County only; incorporated cities (Fresno, Clovis, etc.) run their own building departments

Separate electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, impact, utility and school fees are usually not included unless they are listed. BuildingPermitCost is not a government permit office, and this is not legal advice.

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How Fresno County compares

A $25,000 remodel costs $927.51 in Fresno County: about 2.4 times the national median of $380.00, and the 12th lowest of 43 places we cover in California (state median $1,263.01).

A $75,000 addition costs $1,763.72 in Fresno County: about 2.1 times the national median of $820.58, and the 11th lowest of 45 places we cover in California (state median $2,473.00).

A $350,000 new home costs $4,434.34 in Fresno County: 52% above the national median of $2,918.63, and the 7th lowest of 47 places we cover in California (state median $6,927.50).

Cities in Fresno County with their own fee schedule on this site: Fresno. Inside those cities, check whether the city or the county issues your permit.

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Fresno County permit fee FAQ

How much is a building permit in Fresno County, CA?

A $25,000 remodel: $927.51. A $75,000 addition: $1,763.72. A $350,000 new single-family: $4,434.34. These include every fee the schedule applies to that project; trade permits are separate.

Is plan review included in the Fresno County permit fee?

No. Plan review is charged separately at 65% of the permit fee.

How does Fresno County determine project value?

Local valuation table. Valuation = floor area x the county's Table of Construction Valuation rate for the occupancy and construction type (e.g. R-3 dwelling Type V wood frame $97.00/sq ft; finished basement $30, unfinished $20; private garage wood frame VB $38). The valuation total is then run through the fee schedule.

When did these Fresno County fees take effect?

The schedule is effective Jul 1, 2026 (“FY 2026-27 column of Master Schedule of Fees Section 2500 (Ord. No. 24-005, in force 30 days from April 23, 2024 adoption; county FY 2026-27 begins July 1, 2026)”). We last checked it against the official source on Nov 4, 2026.