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Building Permit Fees in Manchester, NH (2026)

Manchester prices building permits with 0.6% of project value, plus a $25.00 application fee. Enter your project to see the exact math.

  • Official city schedule
  • Effective not stated
  • Verified Nov 5, 2026
Minimum fee
—
Plan review
None
$75k addition
$775

Permit fee calculator

Manchester schedule
Project type
Estimated permit fees $775.00
  1. 1. Building permit fee
    1% of $75,000.00     $750.00
  2. 2. Application fee
    fixed     $25.00

Fees are estimates based on the official schedule linked below. Confirm with the permit office before applying. 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.

What common projects cost

Kitchen or bath remodel
$25,000 value, remodel 300 sq ft
$275.00
$250.00 building permit + $25.00 application
Room addition
$75,000 value, addition 400 sq ft
$775.00
$750.00 building permit + $25.00 application
New single-family home
$350,000 value, new single-family 2,400 sq ft
$2,125.00
$2,100.00 building permit + $25.00 application

How Manchester calculates your permit fee

The city charges a building permit fee using 0.6% of project value, plus a $25.00 application fee.

The fee table

New construction, 1 & 2 family dwellings

0.6% of project value, plus a $25.00 application fee.

Additions to existing buildings and structures (incl. decks, sheds, pools)

1% of project value, plus a $25.00 application fee.

Alterations, renovations or repairs (incl. siding, windows, roofing)

1% of project value, plus a $25.00 application fee.

All other new construction (commercial & multi-family)

1% of project value, plus a $25.00 application fee.

What counts as project value

Your contract or bid price. Building permit fees are the estimated cost of the work multiplied by a rate (.006 or .01).

Worked example: a $350,000 new home

  1. Building permit fee: 0.6% of $350,000.00 = $2,100.00
  2. Application fee: fixed = $25.00
  3. Total before trade permits: $2,125.00.

Fees people miss

FeeAmount
Impact feesWhen: new development subject to impact fees see Impact Fee Tables
Tent sale permitWhen: tent sales $35.00 each
Bazaar permitWhen: bazaars $10.00 each

How to apply

  1. Gather your plans and your project's total value.
  2. Submit to Planning & Community Development, Building Regulations.
  3. Pay the permit and plan review fees when invoiced.
  4. Questions: 603-624-6450

How Manchester compares

A $25,000 remodel costs $275.00 in Manchester: 28% below the national median of $380.00.

A $75,000 addition costs $775.00 in Manchester: 6% below the national median of $820.58.

A $350,000 new home costs $2,125.00 in Manchester: 27% below the national median of $2,918.63.

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Manchester permit fee FAQ

How much is a building permit in Manchester, NH?

A $25,000 remodel: $275.00. A $75,000 addition: $775.00. A $350,000 new single-family: $2,125.00. These include every fee the schedule applies to that project; trade permits are separate.

Is plan review included in the Manchester permit fee?

Manchester lists no separate plan review fee for these projects.

How does Manchester determine project value?

Your contract or bid price. Building permit fees are the estimated cost of the work multiplied by a rate (.006 or .01).

When did these Manchester fees take effect?

The schedule does not state an effective date. We last checked it against the official source on Nov 5, 2026.

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