Fee Schedule & Escrow

Fee Schedule

Escrow Information

In addition to the building permit fee, a separate check for a refundable deposit is required in the amounts below. These funds are held in escrow by the City as assurance for completion of the project, compliance with the building and zoning codes, compliance with all storm water and land disturbance ordinances, compliance with the approved site plans, and repair of damage to public property.

Escrows are deposited and returned to the person or business who put up the escrow.

Please fill out a Escrow Release Form when:

  • Paying with CASH or CREDIT CARD
  • CHECK address needs to be updated

Incorrect information, or lack thereof, can cause a delay in the return of your Escrow.
This form can also be filled out in person when submitting payment.

Escrow Deposits - Residential

Type of Work Being Done

Amount

Single Family Residence

$5,000

Room Addition / Garage Addition

$2,000

Swimming Pool

$3,000

Basement Finish / Interior Remodel ($5,000 or more)

$500

Retaining Wall / Deck ($5,000 or more)

$500

All Projects Less Than $5,000*

 


 Escrow Deposits - Commercial

Type of Work Being Done

 Amount

Commercial project with a construction valuation of equal or more than $125,000

2% of the construction valuation not to exceed $10,000

Commercial project with a construction valuation of equal or more than $10,000 but less than $125,000

$2,500

Commercial project with a construction valuation of less than $10,000

$500


 Escrow Deposits - Demolition

Type of Work Being Done

Amount

Site Improvement

Dependent on Cost of Construction

Moving of Building

$500


 Escrow Deposits - Excavation

Type of Work Being Done

Amount

Driveway

$500

Greater than 3 feet from a paved surface

$50

Within 3 feet of a paved surface

$1,000

All other Excavations

$1,000

Escrow Deposit Refunds

Escrow deposits are refunded after the final inspection has been made and approved by the building inspector. There is no need for the contractor to call to request the refund.

Additional Resources

For additional escrow information, please contact the Building Department at (314) 872-2500.


$1,000

$1,000