Permit Fees
Fees
Contractor Licensing Information
| License Type | Fee | Validity Period |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Contractor | $60.00 | January 1 – December 31 |
| Commercial Contractor | $150.00 | January 1 – December 31 |
Contractor Licensing Requirements:
All contractors working within the City of Watertown must obtain the appropriate license before performing any work.
To apply for a Residential or Commercial Contractor License, click here to complete your application.
Commercial Fees
Commercial fees are based on the valuation of the project. New commercial projects will include a plan review fee that is 50% of the permit fee. To view the Fee Calculation Sheet please click here.
| Commercial Permit | Fee |
|---|---|
| Plan Review Fee | 50% of Permit Fee |
Residential Fees
Residential fees are either fixed or calculated on a per square foot basis. Review the approved permit fees to find the project valuation per square foot basis determined by your project type. To calculate the total valuation of your project, multiple the fee of your project type by the total square footage.
| Residential Permit | Fee Per Square Foot |
|---|---|
| Floor Area | $90.00 |
| Unfinished Basement/Finished Basement | $30.00/$50.00 |
| Fireplace (each) | $4,000.00 |
| Screened Porch | $40.00 |
| Garage Fee | $30.00 |
| Doors/Windows | Based on Valuation |
| Manufactured Home | $100.00 |
| Modular Home | Actual Cost + Basement + Garage Value |
| Moved-In Previously Occupied | Purchase Price or assessed Value (whichever is greater) |
| Plan Review Fee - New Residential | $100.00 |
Commercial/Residential Fees
| Project | Fee |
|---|---|
| Residential Re-Roof | $50.00 |
| Accessory Structure (less than 200 sq. ft.) | $25.00 |
| Certificate of Occupancy Violation | $100.00/day |
| Deck (Residential District) | $25.00 |
| Demolition (Commercial District)/ Demolition (Residential) | $100.00/$25.00 |
| Fence (Residential District) | $25.00 |
| Investigation Fee | $100.00 |
| Microwave Antenna | $30.00 |
| Moved-In Structure | $100.00 |
| Portable Sign Permit | $50.00 |
| Sign Permit | $100.00 |
Please contact the Community Development Office at (605) 882-6201 with any questions regarding permit fees or calculations.