Permits & Fees
Fee Schedule
The City of Williamsport abides by all current International Code Standards, Codified Ordinances of the City of Williamsport, Third Class City Code, and by the Uniform Construction Code.
Please contact or visit the International Code Council (ICC) for more code-related information.
Building Permit Fees
Cost of Construction | Permit Fee |
|---|---|
$0.00 – 999.99 | $30.00 |
$1,000 – 1,499.99 | $36.00 |
$1,500 – 2,499.99 | $46.00 |
$2,500 – 4,999.99 | $71.00 |
$5,000 – 9,999.99 | $141.00 |
Over $10,000: $141.00 plus $15.00 for each additional $1,000. |
Add to the permit fee an additional $4.50 for the Act 45 Fee.
Contractor Registration Fees
| Type of Contractor | Fee |
|---|---|
| Building Contractor | $100.00 (1 yr) $120.00 (2 yrs) $175.00 (3 yrs) |
| Electrical Contractor | $80.00 |
| Master Plumber | $100.00 |
| Journeyman Plumber | $60.00 |
| Apprentice Plumber | $30.00 |
| Tree Arborist | $80.00 |
| Plumbing Contractor | $100.00 |
| Sewage Contractor | $80.00 |
| 2-year Contractor Registration | $120.00 |
| 3-year Contractor Registration | $175.00 |
Planning & Zoning Permits
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Zoning Book | $100.00 |
Zoning Map | $50.00 |
| Zoning Permit | $60.00 |
| Variance | $500.00 |
| Special Exception | $500.00 |
| Conditional Use | $300.00 |
| Land Development | $300.00 |
| Easement | $100.00 |
Storm Water Review | $200.00 |
| Final Plan Review | $200.00 + $50.00 for each lot |
| Sketch Plan Review | $125.00 |
| Lot Consolidation | $150.00 |
| Liquor Transfer License | $250.00 |
| Street Vacation | $200.00 |
| Zoning Occupancy Permit | $60.00 |
| Certification of Zoning & Building (each request) | $50.00 |
| Sub-Division | $250.00 + $50.00 for each lot |
Other Licenses
| License Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| New Restaurant Facility | $240.00 |
| Restaurant License Renewal | $100.00 |
| Food Vendor License | $75.00 |
| Mobile Food Truck | $250.00 |
Pole Permit | $30.00 |
Street Cuts | $100.00 |
Street Cut with Street Closure | See App. |
Curb Cuts | $75.00 |
Banner Permit | $15.00 |
Sobriety House, Rooming House, & Student Residence | $60.00 plus $15.00 for each room $500.00 cap |
Other Permits
| Permit Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Special Event Permit - This permit is defined as an event which requires at least ONE type of City service and has an attendance of 50 or more persons . Fee will be waived if event is city co-sponsored. | $50.00 |
Special Event Permit - This permit which consists of multi events throughout the year - A minimum of 6 events in that calendar year. | $350.00 |
| Mall Permit | $20.00 |
| Dumpster Permit | See App. |
| Tent Permit | $30.00 |
Zoning Activity Permit | $20.00 |
| Sidewalk Permit | $25.00 |
| Driveway Permit | $60.00 |
| Street Tree Permit | $20.00 |
| Pyrotechnics Permit - Includes Fire Inspection | $100.00 |
| Peddlers/Solicitors License | $30.00/Mo |
Other Fees
Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Replacement License Contractor, plumbers & tree arborist | $5.00 |
Replacement Building Permits | $10.00 |
Photocopies | $0.75 per page |
Photocopies (Right-to-Know Act) | $0.25 per page |
Administrative Costs per hour when applicable | $25.00 |
College Letter Inspection | $60.00 per address plus $15.00 per unit |
Non-Conforming Use Certificate | $100.00 |
Building Code Appeal | $350.00 |
ICC Prop. Main. Code Appeal | $300.00 |
Sprinkler Plan Review | $175.00 |
Zoning, Building, Fire Occupancy | $100.00 |
Reclassification of Amendment | $500.00 |
Rental Property Inspections | $85.00 per building plus $15.00 each addition unit in building |
Rental Re-Inspection Fee | $30.00 per re-inspection visit |
Housing Board of Appeals | $350.00 |
Street Clousre Fees
Licensed Contractor Fee
Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Up to and including 7 days | $100.00 |
Up to and including 14 days | $150.00 |
Up to and including 30 days | $250.00 |
Up to and including 45 days | $325.00 |
Each additional day after 45 days | $100.00 per day |
Special Events (Barricades Request)
Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Placement of Barricades (Monday-Saturday Events) | $300.00 |
Placement of Barricades (Sundy Events) | $500.00 |
Same day Removal of Barricades | An additional $150 |