BuildingPermitCost How Ankeny calculates your permit fee
The city charges a building permit fee using a fee table based on project value. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical work gets its own permits.
The fee table
| Project value | Fee |
|---|---|
| $1 – $500 | $20.00 |
| $501 – $2,000 | $20.00 for the first $500 + $2.20 per additional $100 or fraction |
| $2,001 – $25,000 | $53.00 for the first $2,000 + $9.90 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
| $25,001 – $50,000 | $280.70 for the first $25,000 + $7.15 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
| $50,001 – $100,000 | $459.45 for the first $50,000 + $4.95 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
| $100,001 – $500,000 | $706.95 for the first $100,000 + $3.85 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
| $500,001 – $1,000,000 | $2,246.95 for the first $500,000 + $3.30 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
| Over $1,000,000 | $3,896.95 for the first $1,000,000 + $2.20 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
What counts as project value
Local valuation table. Fees are based on valuation: 'apply valuation -or- calculated valuation' from the city's per-sq-ft rates to the permit fee schedule. Single-family dwelling construction incl. additions, 3/4-season porches and sunrooms $175.92/sq ft; garage $71.07/sq ft; finished basement (new) $63.00/sq ft; unfinished basement (new) $31.50/sq ft; finished existing basement $31.50/sq ft; open deck $12/sq ft; covered porch/gazebo and shed $20/sq ft. New construction & additions of other buildings: 'see Exhibit B' (not posted).
Worked example: a $350,000 new home
- Building permit fee: $706.95 for the first $100,000.00 + $3.85 × 250 per $1,000.00 over = $1,670.00
- Total before trade permits: $1,670.00.
Fees people miss
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Reinspection (more than one, same project/items)When: more than one reinspection | $50.00 each |
| Inspection outside normal business hoursWhen: after-hours inspection requested | $75.00 per hour |
| Occupancy without a valid certificate of occupancyWhen: building occupied without a valid CO | $500.00 each |
| Water hookup & meter, sewer connection, storm water, driveway and sidewalk feesWhen: where applicable | various |
| Permit extension (subsequent) or reactivation of expired permitWhen: extension or reactivation | 1/2 of original permit fee, max $500 |
| Drive approach permitWhen: new or altered drive approach | $25.00 each |
Trade permits are separate. Electrical: Residential flat fees: addition or remodel $50; new without temporary pole $100; new with temporary pole $150; main panel change-out $50. Other work by item (meters, circuits, openings, fixtures) plus $20 per issuing permit. Plumbing: Residential flat fees: addition or remodel $50; new $100. Other work by fixture/item. Mechanical: Residential flat fees: addition or remodel $50; new $100; replace furnace/AC $30. Other work by item plus $20 per issuing permit.
How to apply
- Gather your plans and your project's total value.
- Submit to Development Services Department (Building Division).
- Pay the permit and plan review fees when invoiced.
- Questions: 515-965-6400 · 410 W. First Street, Ankeny, IA 50023