The City of Peru, Indiana

Inspections & Permits

Residential Building Permit Fees

The provisions set forth in this ordinance shall be in full force and effect on the 6th day of March, 2006 after its passage and adoption, approval and publication as required by law. This ordinance was duly passed by the Common Council and Mayor's office on March 6, 2006. 

Section 1

Residential: 1&2 Family Dwellings

The fee calculation shall be as follows: the minimum $ or square foot cost, which ever is the greater. No permit fee in Section 1 shall exceed $500 for any one project. 

New Construction of Residential 1& 2 family dwellings and or other structures:

New Primary Residence (stick built) ........................................................... $0.10 per sq ft / $100 min. 

Room Addition to Primary Residence .......................................................... $0.10 per sq ft / $100 min. 

Non-loving Area Addition to Primary Residence ........................................... $0.07 per sq ft / $100 min. 

Manufactured or Modular Home Placement ................................................. $0.10 per sq ft / $100 min. 

*Need year and serial number. Need state registration to place. 

Renovation of Residential 1 & 2 Family Dwellings and or Other Structures:

Renovation or Remodeling of Primary Residence ....................................... $0.10 per sq ft / $50 min. 

Roof Alteration and Re-Roofing of Primary Residence ................................ $40

Accessory Structure

                Permanent = or > 200 sq. ft. .................................................. $0.07 per sq ft / $35 min. 

                Non-Permanent = or > 120 sq. ft. ........................................... $35

Miscellaneous Structures

                Fences > 6' in height, ramps, stairs, etc. ................................. $40

Swimming Pool/Spa/Whirlpool (residential)

                Above Ground Installation ..................................................... $50

                In-ground Installation ........................................................... $100

Demolition

               Residential Structure ............................................................ $60

               Detached Accessory Structure ............................................... $40

Relocation (Structure) ......................................................................... $0.10 per sq ft / $100 min. 

Total Replacement and or Renovation of the following listed systems:

               Electrical Service Only (new installation, upgrade) .................. $40

               Electrical Service and Rewire Installation ............................... $75

               Mechanical (HVAC) Installation .............................................. $75

               Plumbing Installation ............................................................ $75

               Structural Installation ........................................................... $75

               Sewer Connection/Alteration ................................................. $40

Miscellaneous Items

               Re-inspection ...................................................................... $40

               Permit Renewal ................................................................... 50% of original fee

               Extension of an expired permit ............................................. $40 per inspection

               Certificate of Occupancy ...................................................... $125       

Zoning Permit Fees

Improvement location permits are $1.00 per thousand dollars of construction with a minimum charge of $10 and a maximum charge of $300. 

              Certificate of Occupation ...................................................... No charge

              Petition for Amendment to Zoning Ordinance or Maps ............. $40

              Pool ................................................................................... $10

              Home Occupation ................................................................ $10

The following need to go before the Zoning Board of Appeals:

             Appeals ............................................................................... $35

             Special Exception ................................................................. $35

             Use Variance ....................................................................... $35

                 * Such as business at home

             Area Variance ..................................................................... $35

                 * Such as setbacks and lot size

             Vacate an alley ................................................................... $35

The following need to go before the Plan Commission:

            Plan Unit Development .......................................................... $100

            Subdivisions ......................................................................... $50

Signs

In Business District

Commercial ..................................................................................... $15

Temporary Sign, 7 days, 6 times per year .......................................... no charge

In Residential Area

Temporary Sign (3 day maximum) .................................................... $5

Commercial Building Permit Fees

Section 2

Agricultural/Commercial/Industrial

The fee calculation shall be as follows: the minimum $ or sq ft cost, which ever is the greater. No permit fee in "Section 2"  shall exceed $5,000 for any one project. 

New Construction of Multi-Family Dwellings and/or Accessory Structures

              Apartments/Condominiums ............................................... $15 per unit + $0.13 per sq ft. 

              Addition to ....................................................................... $0.13 per sq ft / $100 minimum

              Accessory Structure

                     Permanent = or > 200 sq ft ....................................... $0.07 per sq ft / $100 minimum

                     Non-permanent = or > 120 sq ft ................................ $75

              Non-Living Addition .......................................................... $0.06 per sq ft / $40 minimum

Renovation of Multi-Family Dwellings and/or Accessory Structures

              Renovation or Remodeling of ........................................... $0.13 per sq ft / $100 minimum

              Roof Alteration and Re-Roofing ........................................ $50 per unit

              Accessory Structure

                     Permanent = or > 200 sq ft ..................................... $0.07 per sq ft / $100 minimum

                     Non-Permanent = or > 120 sq ft .............................. $75

              Demolition of Building .................................................... $100 per structure

              Relocation of Building .................................................... $100 + $0.13 per sq ft.

New Construction of:

Agricultural/Travel Rooms/Office/Warehouse/Manufacturing/Retail

              New Structure .............................................................. $300 per unit + $0.132 per sq ft.

              Hotel/Motel .................................................................. $300 per unit + $0.132 per sq ft. 

              Warehouse .................................................................. $300 + $0.132 per sq ft. 

              Addition ...................................................................... $200 + $0.132 per sq ft. 

              Accessory Structure ..................................................... $100 + $0.132 per sq ft. 

              Non-Living Addition ...................................................... $0.10 per sq ft/$40 minimum

                             (i.e. Decks, patios, porches and balconies)

              Agricultural Structure ................................................... $60

              Framing only ............................................................... $300 + $0.132 per sq ft. 

Renovation of:

Agricultural/Travel Rooms/Office/Warehouse/Manufacturing/Retail

             Remodeling ................................................................. $100 + $0.132 per sq ft. 

             Accessory Structure ..................................................... $100 + $0.132 per sq ft. 

             Alteration/Repair/Roofing/Re-Roofing ............................. $100 + $0.07 per sq ft. 

             Demolition ................................................................... $100 per structure

New Construction and/or Renovation of:

Miscellaneous Structures

             Fences > 6' in height, ramps, stairs, etc.......................... $100

             Swimming Pool/Spa/Whirlpool ....................................... $150

 Not for profit roofing permits ..................................................... $100

Total Replacement of the Following Listed Systems

           Electrical Service (new installation, upgrade)

                          Service less than or equal to 400 amp .............. $40

                          Service greater than or equal to 400 amp ......... $75

           Electrical Service & Rewire Installation ............................ $75 + applicable service (see above)

           Mechanical (HVAC) Installation ....................................... $75

           Plumbing Installation ..................................................... $75

           Structural Alterations ..................................................... $75

           Sewer connection/alteration ........................................... $75

           Sprinkler System Installation ......................................... $100

           Commercial Range Hood Installation 

                        Class One Hood ............................................... $100

                        Class Two Hood ............................................... $75

           Storage Tank ............................................................... $150 per unit

           Towers and/or Similar Structures ................................... $150 per unit

                    * Includes, but not limited to: Communication Towers, Observation Facilities, Training Facilities, etc. 

Miscellaneous Items

Change of Use ......................................................................... $75

Re-Inspection .......................................................................... $40

Partial Filing ............................................................................. $100 / submission

Foundation Release .................................................................. $100

Permit Renewal ........................................................................ 50% of original fee

Extension of unexpired permit ................................................... $40 per inspection

Certificate of Occupancy ........................................................... $125