HomeMy WebLinkAboutExample SFR Fees 25-05-03CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
Permit Center
Located at 720 Prospect Street
Mailing Address 216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Phone: (36o) 874-5533 • permitcenter@portorchardwa.gov
Single Family Residential (SFR) Building Permit Fee Estimate
May 3, 2025
Subject to Change without Notice
The following is intended to provide builders with an estimate of the permit cost to build a new
single-family home (SFR) in the City of Port Orchard. The estimate assumes a 2-story 2,000
square foot house with an attached 400 square foot garage. The exact fees will vary depending
on factors including but not limited to the house size, location within the city, lot characteristics,
and number of fixtures.
Building Permit:
Building Permit Fee, Residential........................................................................................$3,092.00
Plan Review Fee, Residential...............................................................................................$2,009.80
Plumbing, Base + Fixtures...................................................................................................... $116.50
Mechanical, Base + Fixtures................................................................................................... $153.95
TechnologyFee........................................................................................................................... $10.00
StateSurcharge................................................................................................................................. $6.50
Estimated Building Permit Fees..................................................................$5,388.75
Impact Fees and Storm Drainage Capital Facility Charge (CFC):
These fees are charged on the building permit.
ParkImpact Fee........................................................................................................................$6,482.92
TrafficImpact Fee...................................................................................................................$6,225.43
SchoolImpact Fee...................................................................................................................$1,370.83
Storm Drainage Capital Facility Fee..................................................................................$3,087.00
Impact Fees and Storm Drainage CFC.......................................................$17,166.18
Total Estimated Fees...................................................................................$22,554.931
1 The assumptions used in the calculations above may be found on page 2.
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CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
216 Prospect Street
PERMIT FEE ESTIMATE Port Orchard WA 98366
(360) 874-5533
Example for a Single Family Residence permticenter@portorchardwa.gov
MAY 03, 2025 - SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Valuations Used to Calculate
Permit and Plan Review Fees
Type Sq. ft.
Valuation
Main (first) floor: 1,000
$169,090.00
Second floor: 1,000
$169,090.00
New garage, attached: 400
$26,840.00
Total Valuation for Estimate:
$364.660.00
Estimated Fees on Building Permit
Building Permit Fee, Residential $3,092.00
Plan Review, Residential $2,009.80
Plumbing, Base + Fixtures $116.50
Mechanical, Base + Fixtures $153.95
Technology fee surcharge $10.00
State Surcharge $6.50
Impact Fees (school, traffic, park) $14,079.18
Storm Drainage CFC $3,087.00
Total Building Permit Estimate: $22,554.93
Fee Considerations. This is not an exhaustive list. Other fees may apply due to site -specific and/or project -specific
variables. The Building Permit Fee, Plan Review Fee, Fixture Fees, State Surcharge, Impact Fees, and Storm Drainage
CFC are charged on the Building permit. Utility Connection, Concurrency, Fire Sprinkler, and Electrical are listed
below for your consideration. The Community Development and Public Works Fee Schedules may be found on the
City's website, Permit Center webpage. https://portorchardwa.gov/permit-center/
Fees due. The plan review fee and technology fee must be paid when the application is submitted. All other fees
listed on the building permit must be paid when the building permit is issued.
Fixture fees. The estimate calculates the mechanical and plumbing fixture fees using those frequently found in a
home of this size: AC, clothes washer, cook stove, ERV, fans, fireplace, gas furnace, gas pipe system, gas water
heater, clothes washer, dishwasher, hose bibbs, tub/showers, and toilets. Fees will vary depending on your project.
Impact fees. Regulations are found in Port Orchard Municipal Code (POMC) 20.182.
Storm Drainage Capital Facility Fee. Regulations are found in POMC 13.06.
Utility Connection fees. The estimates below are for connecting to City of Port Orchard Utilities. A separate permit
is required and the connection fees are paid on it. Fees must be paid prior to issuance of the building permit.
If your service provider is West Sound Utility District or Bremerton Utilities, please contact them for information.
Port Orchard Utility
• Water Capital facilities fee: $13,832.07
Water Connection
0 3/4" meter, hardware, overhead and sales tax: $453.05
Fees (3/4" meter)
0 Inspection fee: $111.37
Total Estimate: $14,396.49
NOTE: If a front footage fee is required, it will be calculated at $140.46 per lin. ft. of frontage.
Port Orchard Utility
• Wastewater Treatment Facility Fee (WTFF) - $4,536.85
Sewer Connection
0 General Facility Fee (GFF) - $10,751.35
Fee (1 ERU)
• Inspection fee - $111.37
Total Estimate: $15,399.57
NOTE: If a front footage fee is required, it will be calculated at $140.46 per lin. ft. of frontage.
Concurrency. An unexpired City -issued Capacity Reservation Certificate (CRC) is required for water, sewer, and
transportation (or water/sewer availability letters if connecting to a different utility district). If a certificate has not
already been issued, a separate CRC application is required and the fees are due with the application. If water, sewer
and transportation are all required, the total fee is $460.00 ($150 each type + $10 technology fee).
Fire Sprinklers. If a fire sprinkler system is required, a separate permit application and fees are required. Fees are
calculated based on construction costs.
Electrical permit. Port Orchard does not issue electrical permits. Contact State L&I for information.
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