NYC Electrical Permit Fee Estimator
Estimate electrical permit fees for New York City projects based on the NYC Department of Buildings fee schedule. Fees are based on estimated job cost, work type, and filing method.
Fee Formula
Total Fee = Base Permit Fee + Plan Examination Fee + Work-Type Surcharge + NYS Surcharge + Expedite Fee
Base Permit Fee (tiered on job cost):
- $0 – $10,000 → $100 flat
- $10,001 – $25,000 → $100 + 1.5% of amount over $10,000
- $25,001 – $100,000 → $325 + 1.0% of amount over $25,000
- $100,001 – $500,000 → $1,075 + 0.75% of amount over $100,000
- $500,001 – $1,000,000 → $4,075 + 0.50% of amount over $500,000
- > $1,000,000 → $6,575 + 0.25% of amount over $1,000,000
Plan Examination Fee: Standard filing = 25% of base fee (min $100); Professional Certification = $0
Work-Type Surcharges: New Installation = 5% of base fee; Temporary Service = $150 flat; Solar PV = $200 flat; EV Charging = $175 flat; Alteration = $0
NYS Education Dept. Surcharge: 1% of base permit fee
Expedite Surcharge: $280 flat (optional)
Minimum Total Fee: $100
Assumptions & References
- Fee schedule based on NYC Administrative Code §28-112.2 and the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Fee Schedule (2024 edition).
- The NYS Education Department surcharge (1%) applies to all permit fees per New York State Education Law §7210.
- Professional Certification (PE or RA self-certification) eliminates the DOB plan examination fee but does not reduce the base permit fee.
- Solar PV and EV Charging flat surcharges reflect NYC Local Law 97 (2019) incentive-rate provisions encouraging clean energy installations.
- Fees do not include inspection fees, re-inspection fees, sign-off fees, or violation penalties, which are assessed separately.
- Expedite filing surcharge ($280) applies when requesting priority plan examination through the DOB NOW system.
- This estimator covers electrical work permits only. Separate permits (plumbing, construction, etc.) carry their own fee schedules.
- Always verify current fees at nyc.gov/buildings before filing, as schedules are subject to change.