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New York Building Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees for 1 New York jurisdiction, each from the official fee schedule, with a calculator and the math shown. Permit fees are set locally, so they differ a lot from one New York city to the next.

New York permit fees at a glance

So far this page covers one New York city, New York City, priced from its official fee schedule. A $75,000 addition costs $352.00 in New York City, 57% below the median of $820.58 across all places on this site.

New York City prices permits with a rate per square foot and values projects using your contract or bid price.

Project New York City National median Places
$25,000 remodel $182.00 $380.00 1
$75,000 addition $352.00 $820.58 1
$350,000 new home $144.00 $2,918.63 1

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Cities

Jurisdiction $25k remodel $75k addition $350k new home Verified
New York City $182.00 $352.00 $144.00 Nov 4, 2026

New York permit fee questions

How much is a building permit in New York?

It depends on the city or county, because each sets its own fees. In New York City, NY, the only New York place we cover so far, a $75,000 addition is $352.00 and a $350,000 new home $144.00, 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.