Building Permit Fees in Novi, MI (2026)

What common projects cost

Kitchen or bath remodel

$25,000 value, remodel 300 sq ft

$258.00

$168.00 building permit + $40.00 application + $50.00 plan review

Room addition

$75,000 value, addition 400 sq ft

$588.00

$393.00 building permit + $40.00 application + $155.00 plan review

New single-family home

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

$1,825.50

$1,630.50 building permit + $40.00 application + $155.00 plan review

How Novi calculates your permit fee

The city charges a building permit fee using a fee table based on project value, plus a $40.00 application fee, with a $60.00 minimum. Plan review is a separate charge: 50% up to $30,000, 155% above that of the permit fee. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical work gets its own permits.

The fee table

Residential (MRC), new, additions, alterations

Project value	Fee
$1 – $1,001	$60.00
Over $1,001	$60.00 for the first $1,001 + $4.50 per additional $1,000 or fraction

Plus an application fee of $40.00.

Nonresidential (MBC)

Project value	Fee
$1 – $1,001	$60.00
Over $1,001	$60.00 for the first $1,001 + $5.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction

Plus an application fee of $40.00.

What counts as project value

Local valuation table. 'The building permit fee shall be based on the total estimated cost of the project as noted or as computed at 95% of the current International Code Council (ICC) Building Valuation Data Report exclusive of site work.' Residential one- and two-family = $131.97 per sq ft; private garages $53.30; decks $33.75 ($52.50 cedar/composite); finished basements $23.63 per sq ft.

Worked example: a $350,000 new home

Building permit fee: $60.00 for the first $1,001.00 + $4.50 × 349 per $1,000.00 over = $1,630.50
Application fee: fixed = $40.00
Plan review fee: flat = $155.00
Total before trade permits: $1,825.50.

Fees people miss

May also apply (not in the totals above)

Digital imaging (residential, 12 sheets or less): when project documents are 12 architectural sheets (24x36) or fewer; a 15% administrative fee is added; $100.00 on the standard projects.
Land improvement review (new home): when a land improvement (grading) review is required for the new home; $115.00 on the standard projects.
Footing elevation inspection: when a land improvement permit is required; $155.25 on the standard projects.
Final grade inspection (certification): when a land improvement permit is required; $155.25 on the standard projects.

Fee	Amount
Base inspection fee (per trade, includes fire inspection)When: per inspection as assessed	$60.00 each
Re-inspectionWhen: reinspection	$60.00 each
New single family temporary C/O bondWhen: temporary certificate of occupancy	$1,000.00 bond
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy / extensionWhen: temporary CO requested	$125.00 each
Re-instatement (expired permit) minimum feeWhen: permit expired	$50.00 minimum
Overtime inspection, evenings and SaturdayWhen: overtime inspection	$68.00 per hour, 3 hour minimum
Contractor registration, residential builderWhen: contractor not registered	$15.00 duration of license
Address (each new or reassigned)When: new address assigned	$15.00 each

Trade permits are separate. Electrical: Separate electrical permit with application fee and per-item charges (services, circuits, fixtures). Not extracted. Mechanical: Separate mechanical permit with application fee and per-item charges. Not extracted. Plumbing: Separate plumbing permit. Not extracted.

How to apply

Gather your plans and your project's total value.
Submit to Community Development Department, Building Division.
Pay the permit and plan review fees when invoiced.
Questions: (248) 347-0415 · 45175 Ten Mile Road, Novi, MI 48375

Source record

Effective: 2026-07-01
Verified: 2026-11-05
Issuer: Community Development Department, Building Division
Valuation: Local valuation table
Confidence: high

Community Development Department, Building Division: Schedule of Permit and Plan Review Fees, effective for permits invoiced beginning July 1, 2026

What this page does not cover (7)

Valuation is 'the total estimated cost of the project as noted or as computed at 95%' of ICC BVD (residential $131.97/sq ft); which applies when both exist is not stated.
Digital imaging fee ($100 for residential with 12 sheets or less, plus a 15% administrative fee) is required for 'all projects' but depends on sheet count; kept conditional, 15% not applied.
Land improvement fees (review $115, footing elevation inspection $155.25, final grade $155.25, 'per consultant contract') likely apply to new homes; kept conditional.
The $60 base inspection fee per trade is listed without saying whether it is added to each permit; kept as a conditional other fee.
Nonresidential plan review ('.0015 (base fee) X 1.75 of the estimated construction cost') not computed.
Electrical, mechanical and plumbing permit fees not extracted.
Plan review 'less than $30,000' vs 'over $30,000': exactly $30,000 not specified; modelled as $50 up to and including $30,000.

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 Novi compares

A $25,000 remodel costs $258.00 in Novi: 32% below the national median of $380.00.

A $75,000 addition costs $588.00 in Novi: 28% below the national median of $820.58.

A $350,000 new home costs $1,825.50 in Novi: 37% below the national median of $2,918.63.

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Novi permit fee FAQ

How much is a building permit in Novi, MI?

A $25,000 remodel: $258.00. A $75,000 addition: $588.00. A $350,000 new single-family: $1,825.50. These include every fee the schedule applies to that project; trade permits are separate.

Is plan review included in the Novi permit fee?

No. Plan review is charged separately at 50% up to $30,000, 155% above that of the permit fee.

How does Novi determine project value?

Local valuation table. 'The building permit fee shall be based on the total estimated cost of the project as noted or as computed at 95% of the current International Code Council (ICC) Building Valuation Data Report exclusive of site work.' Residential one- and two-family = $131.97 per sq ft; private garages $53.30; decks $33.75 ($52.50 cedar/composite); finished basements $23.63 per sq ft.

Are electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits included?

No. They are separate permits. Electrical: Separate electrical permit with application fee and per-item charges (services, circuits, fixtures). Not extracted. Mechanical: Separate mechanical permit with application fee and per-item charges. Not extracted. Plumbing: Separate plumbing permit. Not extracted.

When did these Novi fees take effect?

The schedule is effective Jul 1, 2026 (“Effective for Permits invoiced beginning July 1, 2026”). We last checked it against the official source on Nov 5, 2026.