Summary of estimated permit fees

These are permits for new construction for commercial use buildings, which would include retail, office and service related buildings.

Not all fees are reflected in this estimate. These may include:

• Traffic Mitigation Payment System Fees (reference DDES Bulletin 47 for additional information). This fee includes the fee based on location or jurisdiction and an administrative fee.
• Fire sprinkler/Alarm/Monitoring permits are generally bidder design and permit fees are dependent on the type and amount of devices/equipment installed.
• Mechanical or HVAC systems are often bidder design – samples of these fees may be found under the Fee Listing Commercial Mechanical.
• Separate Grading review – samples of these fees may be found under the Fee Listing Grading.
• Site inspection fees are applicable where there is new construction that adds parking, drainage or water quality systems or road improvements – samples of these fees may be found under the Fee Listing Land Use Inspections, Infrastructure Inspections
• Health Department review fees are applicable for commercial establishments and food service or handing establishments.
• SEPA processing fees if an appeal is filed.

Even though sample fees are given for critical areas, site engineering/drainage and SEPA review it is important to note that these fees may vary dramatically depending on the specific site.