BuildingPermitCost North Dakota permit fees at a glance
This page covers 2 cities in North Dakota, each priced from its own official fee schedule. For the same $75,000 addition, totals run from $461.44 in Fargo to $518.45 in Bismarck, with a North Dakota median of $461.44, 44% below the median of $820.58 across all 267 places on this site.
The most common pricing method here is a fee table based on project value (2 of 2). For project value, 1 place uses a local valuation table and 1 place uses the ICC Building Valuation Data table.
None of the 2 lists a separate plan review fee for building permits.
1 of 2 schedules state an effective date, 1 of them from 2025 or later. Every page shows its effective date and the date we last checked it against the official source.
| Project | North Dakota median | National median | Places |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 remodel | $183.44 | $380.00 | 2 |
| $75,000 addition | $461.44 | $820.58 | 2 |
| $350,000 new home | $1,365.44 | $2,918.63 | 2 |
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North Dakota permit fee questions
How much is a building permit in North Dakota?
It depends on the city or county, because each sets its own fees. Across the 2 places we cover in North Dakota, the median for a $75,000 addition is $461.44 and for a $350,000 new home $1,365.44, 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.