Estimated Residential Permit Fees

Tables of estimated fees for hypothetical Residential construction scenarios.

Fee determinations are based on a number of variables.

The Uniform Building Code mandates a fee formula based on the valuation of new structures. This formula considers the following 4 questions:

• What will the use of the structure be?
• What is the contract price of the project?
• What is the square footage?
• What is the quality of the construction?

Other variables which may apply are:

• Will the structure be served by well & septic or sewer & water?
• Will an encroachment permit be required?
• Will fire fees or mitigation measures be required?
• Will drainage review be required?
• Where is the structure located? Some fees are based upon a district, such as school and traffic mitigation fees.

Other fees such as park fees are a fixed amount that we collect for each new living unit.

Due to the complexity of these determinations, it is unwise to make assumptions until the full scope of a project is determined by Permit Sonoma staff at the time an application is accepted.

Please do not fill in amounts on checks prior to application acceptance.