BuildingPermitCost How Lincoln calculates your permit fee
The city charges a building permit fee using a fee table based on project value. Plan review is a separate charge: 30% of the permit fee (minimum $30.00).
The fee table
Residential (one- and two-family), new, remodel and additions
| Project value | Fee |
|---|---|
| $1 – $500 | $35.00 |
| $501 – $25,000 | $39.00 for the first $500 + $4.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
| $25,001 – $100,000 | $139.00 for the first $25,000 + $2.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
| $100,001 – $200,000 | $289.00 for the first $100,000 + $2.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
| $200,001 – $300,000 | $489.00 for the first $200,000 + $2.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
| $300,001 – $400,000 | $689.00 for the first $300,000 + $2.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
| Over $400,000 | $889.00 for the first $400,000 + $2.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
Commercial, apartments and accessory buildings (Building Code Table 1A)
| Project value | Fee |
|---|---|
| $1 – $1,000 | $55.00 |
| $1,001 – $10,000 | $55.00 for the first $1,000 + $8.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
| $10,001 – $25,000 | $127.00 for the first $10,000 + $5.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
| Over $25,000 | $202.00 for the first $25,000 + $2.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
What counts as project value
Your contract or bid price. "The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated permit value at time of application" including materials, labor and MEP systems; the Building Official makes the final determination and 'may determine valuation by applying the ICC valuation or other recognized method'.
Worked example: a $350,000 new home
- Building permit fee: $689.00 for the first $300,000.00 + $2.00 × 50 per $1,000.00 over = $789.00
- Plan review fee: 30% of $789.00 = $236.70
- Total before trade permits: $1,025.70.
Fees people miss
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Inspection beyond the number included in the value categoryWhen: extra inspections | $30.00 each |
| Re-inspection, deficiency not correctedWhen: failed re-inspection | $50.00 each |
| Additional plan review (residential)When: plans need further corrections | $50.00 10% of total permit fee, min $50 |
| Permit deposit, one- and two-familyWhen: deposit at application; not stated as an extra fee | $100.00 at submittal |
| Floodplain permitWhen: floodplain projects | $250.00 15% of building fee, $250 minimum |
| Expedited plan review (commercial code)When: optional | $300.00 100% of plan review fee, min $300, max $6,000 |
| Fair Housing Act review, multi-familyWhen: multi-family buildings | $30.00 per dwelling unit |
How to apply
- Gather your plans and your project's total value.
- Submit to Planning and Development Services, Building & Safety online through Citizen Access.
- Pay the permit and plan review fees when invoiced.
- Questions: 402-441-7882