Permits and Fee Schedule
Village Ordinances
Village Ordinances
Building Inspector .............................................Paul Hermes
(920) 858-0102
Planning Commission Chair.............................. David D. Eisele
DOGS
CAMPING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY - ORDINANCE #13
PUBLIC NUISANCES - ORDINANCE #14
Ordinance 14 Public Nuisances.pdf
GARBAGE ORDINANCE #7
FEE SCHEDULE
VILLAGE OF BIG FALLS
BUILDING PERMIT & INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE
Village Administrative Fees will be added for all permits listed below will be 10% of the cost of the permit
NEW DWELLINGS (Site Built Homes & Modular/Panelized Construction)
(Includes all inspection categories)
State Seal
$35
Base Fee (Single Family)
Plus $1.00 per thousand of value over $200,000
$850.00
Base Fee (2 family) (incl. Mechanical)
Plus $1.00 per thousand of value over $300,000
$1000.00
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, DETACHED GARAGES & POLE BUILDINGS
(Electrical included in Permit Fee if done at time of construction)
Base fee
Plus $3.00 per 100 sf over 1000
$250.00
FINISHED ADDITIONS
(Includes all inspection categories)
Base Fee plus $1.00 per thousand over $5,000.00
$350.00
REMODELING / MAJOR ALTERATIONS
(Not to exceed New Dwelling Permit & Inspection Fees)
Base Fee
$ Call inspector for information
REMODELING / MINOR ALTERATIONS
This category is for small additions (up to 20 sq. ft.) and minor alterations that alter the original structure
(Patio Doors, Entry Doors, windows, etc.)
Per Inspection
$50.00
HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING
(If not part of a combined project permit)
Heating Equipment change or installation (incl. outdoor burners)
$50.00/unit
Central Air Conditioning change or installation
$50.00/unit
RAZE
Base Fee –
$50.00
ELECTRICAL
Base Fee – New and service upgrades
$150.00
PLUMBING
Plumbing updates
$50.00
Late Permits – work started before permit issuance or with permit
Double Fee
· Reroof, siding, Windows – No permit required
· Late Permits – Work started before permit issuance or without a permit will double the fee
· All Permits are good for 1 year unless otherwise noted on permit
· Updated 4/10/2025 by Village Board