Permitting Fees
Building Permits
Building permit fees for both residential and commercial projects are based on the value of the work to be performed. Our fee structure has been established by Town Meeting*. The fee is calculated based upon the total cost listed on the Application for Permit to Build by the applicant.
Building Permit Fees
| Permit | Fees |
|---|---|
| Residential or Commercial Building Permit | $10 per $1,000 of construction value. (rounded up to the nearest whole $1,000) Minimum fee is $25 |
| Sheet Metal | $10 per $1,000 of construction value.
(rounded up to the nearest whole $1,000) Minimum fee is $25 |
| Re-Inspection (Contractor) | $50 per each re-inspection |
| Re-Inspection (Homeowner) | First Re-Inspection is no charge, $50 per each subsequent re-inspection |
EX: Total value of work is $4,500. Calculate using rounded up figure $5,000/100=50.
The building fee would be $50.
* Current fees were established at Town Meeting on May 18, 2005
Re-Inspection Fee established at Town Meeting on May 18, 2016
Plumbing Permits
Plumbing Permits will provide for 1 underground, 1 rough and 1 finish inspection. Any subsequent inspections or re-inspections are subject to an additional $50 fee.
IMPORTANT: A fine of $100 will be levied for any plumbing or gas fitting work performed without first obtaining the respective permit and the subsequent permit fee for such work shall be double the rate as set forth below.
Plumbing Permit Fees
| Permit | Fees |
|---|---|
| Residential (New and Replacement)* | $60 plus $5 per fixture |
| Non-Residential (New and Replacement) | $60 plus $8 per fixture |
| Residential Hot Water Heater Replacement** | $60 |
| Non-Residential Hot Water Heater Replacement** | $85 |
| Sewer Connection | $60 |
| External Grease Trap | $150 |
| Re-Inspection | $50 per each re-inspection |
* A separate plumbing permit shall be filed for each dwelling unit.
** A gas fitting permit is only required for a gas fired water heater.
Gas Fitting Permits
Plumbing Permits will provide for 1 underground, 1 rough and 1 finish inspection. Any subsequent inspections or re-inspections are subject to an additional $50 fee.
IMPORTANT: A fine of $100 will be levied for any plumbing or gas fitting work performed without first obtaining the respective permit and the subsequent permit fee for such work shall be double the rate as set forth below.
Gas Permit Fees
| Permit | Fees |
|---|---|
| Residential (New and Replacement)* | $60 plus $5 per fixture |
| Non-Residential (New and Replacement) | $60 plus $8 per fixture |
| Residential Hot Water Heater Replacement** | $60 |
| Non-Residential Hot Water Heater Replacement** | $85 |
| Hood Inspection | $150 |
| Re-Inspection | $50 per each re-inspection |
* A separate gas permit shall be filed for each dwelling unit or each
separate place of business.
** No plumbing permit required.
Electrical Permit Fees - Residential*
| Residential | Permit Fee | SELCO Work Request # Needed |
|---|---|---|
| New house (single family, per unit
apt./condo, duplex - 3 inspections) |
$80 | Yes |
| Temporary Service – Overhead
(1 inspection)
|
$50 | Yes |
| Temporary Service – Underground
(2 inspections) |
$80 | Yes |
| Swimming pool (2 inspections) | $80 | No |
| Addition and/or remodeling | $80 | No |
| Solar (2 inspections) | $80 | Yes |
| Service upgrade (1 inspection) | $50 | Yes |
| Water heater, oil/gas burner, HVAC | $50 | No |
| Electric demolition (1 inspection) | $50 | No |
| Fire alarm, security systems,
telephones, computer wiring
(1 inspection)
|
$50 | No |
| Additional inspection and/or reinspection | $50 each | No |
| Home Wiring,
Additional
Outlets/Fixtures |
$50 | No |
Electrical Permit Fees - Commercial*
| Commercial/Industrial | Permit Fee | SELCO Work Request # Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Fee based upon electrical construction cost. Construction cost includes all
demolition and construction, labor, materials, switchgear, conduit, wiring, low voltage wiring and
other appurtenances.
|
$100 plus $6 per $1,000 of electrical construction cost. | Y for New/Upgrade Service or Temp Service |
| Additional inspection and/or reinspection | $50 each | No |
* The above fee schedule applies for all electrical permits submitted using the Town of Shrewsbury online permitting system. Permit applications may also be submitted using the standard paper form supplied by the Commonwealth. However, an additional manual entry fee of $15 will be applied to all permits submitted on paper. The Town of Shrewsbury REQUIRES an email address from the applicant for any paper permits submitted as all permit status updates are produced automatically through our online system once the permit has been entered by staff. Please note: paper permits may take up to 3 business days to process.
Certificate of Inspection
As per the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Building Code, Section 106.5
Certificate of Inspection Fees
| Permit | Fees |
|---|---|
| Churches, Church Halls, Restaurants, Clubs and Athletic Facilities | $40 per year |
| Private Schools and Educational Facilities | $40 per year |
| Childcare Facilities | $40 per year |
| Institutions/Hospitals/Nursing Homes | $100 for the first 100 beds, $2 for each additional 10 beds for a 2-year period |
| Hotels and Motels* | $40 for up to 5 unites, $2 per unit thereafter for a 1-year period |
| Multi-Family | $75, $2 per dwelling unit for a 1-year period |
In most cases, 1 unit is equal to 2 rooms.