BuildingPermitCost New Hampshire permit fees at a glance
This page covers 2 cities in New Hampshire, each priced from its own official fee schedule. For the same $75,000 addition, totals run from $122.00 in Nashua to $775.00 in Manchester, with a New Hampshire median of $122.00, 85% below the median of $820.58 across all 267 places on this site.
The most common pricing method here is a rate per square foot (1 of 2), followed by a percentage of project value (1). For project value, 1 place uses your contract or bid price and 1 place uses floor area instead of value.
None of the 2 lists a separate plan review fee for building permits.
1 of 2 schedules state an effective date. Every page shows its effective date and the date we last checked it against the official source.
| Project | New Hampshire median | National median | Places |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 remodel | $89.00 | $380.00 | 2 |
| $75,000 addition | $122.00 | $820.58 | 2 |
| $350,000 new home | $482.00 | $2,918.63 | 2 |
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Cities
| Jurisdiction | $25k remodel | $75k addition | $350k new home | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | $275.00 | $775.00 | $2,125.00 | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Nashua | $89.00 | $122.00 | $482.00 | Nov 4, 2026 |
New Hampshire permit fee questions
How much is a building permit in New Hampshire?
It depends on the city or county, because each sets its own fees. Across the 2 places we cover in New Hampshire, the median for a $75,000 addition is $122.00 and for a $350,000 new home $482.00, including plan review and required surcharges.
Totals use each jurisdiction's own formula for a 300 sq ft remodel, a 400 sq ft addition and a 2,400 sq ft wood-frame home. Trade permits and conditional fees are not included. Fees are estimates based on the official schedules; confirm with the permit office before applying.