Building permit fees in New York City, NY

Short answer: We verified 1 homeowner permit fee for New York City from official fee schedules; the table quotes each one. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB).

Verified permit fees in New York City
Project	Fee	Official source
Deck	Alteration work permit, one- to three-family dwelling: minimum filing fee $130 (Alteration Type 2) or $170 (Alteration Type 1) for the first $5,000 of cost, plus $2.60 per $1,000 or fraction above $5,000; subject to increases by department rules.	“Alteration work permit: • One-, two or three-family dwelling ... Alteration Type 1 • Alteration Type 2 ... Minimum Filing Fee - $170 Minimum Filing Fee - $130 ... Minimum filing fee for the first $5,000 or fraction thereof, of the cost of alteration; plus $2.60 for each $1,000, or fraction thereof, of cost of alterations in excess of $5,000.” Source · checked 2026-10-20

Not yet verified: ADU or garage conversion, Driveway or patio, Electrical panel upgrade, EV charger, Fence, HVAC / AC replacement, Interior / bathroom remodel, Pool or hot tub, Retaining wall, Roof replacement, Shed, Siding replacement, Solar panels, Water heater replacement, Window and door replacement. See the official fee schedule.

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Not legal advice. Always confirm with your local building department. Rules change, and your parcel's zoning, HOA, historic district, floodplain or utility work can change the answer. We show the official source and the date we last checked it so you can verify for yourself.