BuildingPermitCost How Woodbury County calculates your permit fee
The county charges a building permit fee using a flat $250.00.
The fee table
New dwelling (no garage)
A flat $250.00.
Commercial/industrial building
| Floor area | Fee |
|---|---|
| 0 sq ft – 10,000 sq ft | $500.00 |
| Over 10,000 sq ft | $500.00 for the first 10,000 sq ft + $50.00 per additional 1,000 sq ft |
What counts as project value
Not used. Building permit fees are flat amounts by structure type (and floor area for garages, accessory and commercial buildings); construction value is not used.
Worked example: a $350,000 new home
- Building permit fee: flat fee = $250.00
- Total before trade permits: $250.00.
Fees people miss
May also apply (not in the totals above)
- Work started before permit: when construction commences prior to obtaining a permit.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| New dwelling with attached/detached garage under 300 sq ftWhen: new dwelling with a garage under 300 sq ft | $300.00 each (instead of $250) |
| New dwelling with attached/detached garage over 300 sq ftWhen: new dwelling with a garage over 300 sq ft | $500.00 each (instead of $250) |
| Floodplain Development PermitWhen: development in a floodplain | $110.00 each |
| Grading PermitWhen: grading work | $0.00 each |
| Conditional Use PermitWhen: conditional use | $300.00 each, plus notice costs |
| Research and staff investigation timeWhen: staff research requested | $40.00 per hour, minimum 2 hours |
How to apply
- Gather your plans and your project's total value.
- Submit to Woodbury County Community & Economic Development (Planning & Zoning).
- Pay the permit and plan review fees when invoiced.
- Questions: 712-279-6609 · 620 Douglas St, Sioux City, IA