Auburn prices building permits with a fee table based on project value, with a $32.00 minimum, then charges plan review at 65% of the permit fee. Enter your project to see the exact math.
Official city schedule
Effective Jan 1, 2026
Verified Nov 5, 2026
Minimum fee
$32.00
Plan review
65%
$75k addition
$1,897
Permit fee calculator
Auburn schedule, eff. Jan 1, 2026
$
sq ft
Estimated permit fees$1,897.17
1. Building permit fee $899.80 for the first $50,000.00 + $10.00 × 25 per $1,000.00 over$1,149.80
2. Plan review fee 65% of $1,149.80$747.37
May also apply (not in the total)
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
$907.17
$549.80 building permit + $357.37 plan review
Room addition
$75,000 value, addition 400 sq ft
$1,897.17
$1,149.80 building permit + $747.37 plan review
New single-family home
$350,000 value, new single-family 2,400 sq ft
$6,022.17
$3,649.80 building permit + $2,372.37 plan review
How Auburn calculates your permit fee
The city charges a building permit fee using a fee table based on project value, with a $32.00 minimum. Plan review is a separate charge: 65% of the permit fee. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical work gets its own permits.
The fee table
Project value
Fee
$1 – $500
$32.00
$501 – $2,000
$32.00 for the first $500 + $6.00 per additional $100 or fraction
$2,001 – $25,000
$122.00 for the first $2,000 + $18.60 per additional $1,000 or fraction
$25,001 – $50,000
$549.80 for the first $25,000 + $14.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction
$50,001 – $100,000
$899.80 for the first $50,000 + $10.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction
$100,001 – $500,000
$1,399.80 for the first $100,000 + $9.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction
$500,001 – $1,000,000
$4,999.80 for the first $500,000 + $8.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction
Over $1,000,000
$8,999.80 for the first $1,000,000 + $6.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction
What counts as project value
ICC Building Valuation Data table. New structures and additions: construction valuation per the ICC construction valuation table (incorporated into the fee schedule, updated January 1 each year). Alterations and structures not in the ICC table: fair market value of labor and materials.
Worked example: a $350,000 new home
Building permit fee: $1,399.80 for the first $100,000.00 + $9.00 × 250 per $1,000.00 over = $3,649.80
Plan review fee: 65% of $3,649.80 = $2,372.37
Total before trade permits: $6,022.17.
Fees people miss
Fee
Amount
Additional plan review for changes, additions or revisionsWhen: plan revisions
$143.00 per hour, 1 hour minimum
Reinspection feeWhen: reinspection required
$143.00 per hour
Work without a permitWhen: work started without a permit
additional 100% of standard application and permit fees
Fire and EMS impact fee, single familyWhen: new dwelling or added floor area subject to impact fees
$0.72 per sq ft, minimum $406.08
Valley Regional Fire Authority review feeWhen: certain permit applications
Trade permits are separate. Mechanical: Residential over-the-counter application $43 (commercial $170) plus $15 per fixture; new single-family dwellings may be charged a $252 flat rate instead. Plumbing: Residential over-the-counter application $43 (commercial $170) plus $15 per fixture; new single-family dwellings may be charged a $252 flat rate instead. Electrical: Electrical permits in Washington are issued by the state Department of Labor & Industries; not in the city schedule.
How to apply
Gather your plans and your project's total value.
Submit to Community Development, Permit Center online through MyBuildingPermit.com.
Pay the permit and plan review fees when invoiced.
How Auburn compares
A $25,000 remodel costs $907.17 in Auburn: about 2.4 times the national median of $380.00, and the 5th highest of 10 places we cover in Washington (state median $652.06).
A $75,000 addition costs $1,897.17 in Auburn: about 2.3 times the national median of $820.58, and the 5th highest of 10 places we cover in Washington (state median $1,357.44).
A $350,000 new home costs $6,022.17 in Auburn: about 2.1 times the national median of $2,918.63, and the 4th highest of 10 places we cover in Washington (state median $3,956.19).
A $25,000 remodel: $907.17. A $75,000 addition: $1,897.17. A $350,000 new single-family: $6,022.17. These include every fee the schedule applies to that project; trade permits are separate.
Is plan review included in the Auburn permit fee?
No. Plan review is charged separately at 65% of the permit fee.
How does Auburn determine project value?
ICC Building Valuation Data table. New structures and additions: construction valuation per the ICC construction valuation table (incorporated into the fee schedule, updated January 1 each year). Alterations and structures not in the ICC table: fair market value of labor and materials.
Are electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits included?
No. They are separate permits. Mechanical: Residential over-the-counter application $43 (commercial $170) plus $15 per fixture; new single-family dwellings may be charged a $252 flat rate instead. Plumbing: Residential over-the-counter application $43 (commercial $170) plus $15 per fixture; new single-family dwellings may be charged a $252 flat rate instead. Electrical: Electrical permits in Washington are issued by the state Department of Labor & Industries; not in the city schedule.
When did these Auburn fees take effect?
The schedule is effective Jan 1, 2026 (“City of Auburn Fee Schedule, Effective January 1, 2026”). We last checked it against the official source on Nov 5, 2026.
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