Building & Zoning
*** BUILDING PERMIT FEE INCREASE ***
PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT FINAL 2022-2032
ON LINE PERMIT APPLICATION PORTAL
| Contacts: | Glenn T. Setzler - Chief Building Official Mark Morrison - Assistant Building Official Sheree Schold - Office Manager |
| Location: | Warren Memorial Town Hall - First Floor 1 Main Street Stafford Springs, CT 06076 |
| Phone: | (860) 684-1775 Building |
| Phone: | (860) 684- 1793 Zoning |
| Fax: | (860) 684-1768 |
| Emails: | building@staffordct.org (General Inquiries) buildingofficial@staffordct.org (Glenn T. Setzler) zoning@staffordct.org bzmanager@staffordct.org (Sheree Schold) firemarshal@staffordct.org (Mark Morrison) Fire Marshal Department Page |
| Hours: |
Monday - Wednesday: |
The principal function of the Building & Zoning Department is to administer the State Building Code as it relates to the town of Stafford's buildings and structures. By working closely with all Town departments and overseeing all building construction, it is an essential part of the municipalities' process that protects the public's health and safety.
Building Dept. Information
Residential Project Fees
$60 minimum fee up to and including $2,000 of project value plus;
$18 per $1,000 or any fraction thereof over $2,000 of project value
Examples:
Project value Permit Fee
Up to $2,000 $60.00
$2,001 – $3,000 $78.00
$3,001 – $4,000 $96.00
$4,001 – $5,000 $114.00
Trade permits associated with a residential building permit will be charged the above fees for the full value of the proposed work for the permit being applied for.
Commercial Project Fees
$60 minimum fee up to and including $2,000 of project value plus;
$18 per $1,000 or any fraction thereof over $2,000 of project value
Trade permits associated with a commercial building permit will be charged the above fees for the full value of the proposed work for the permit being applied for.
*The Building Official may request an affidavit of actual construction costs upon completion of any project which may result in reconciliation of additional permit fees*
Certificate of Occupancy Fee: $30.00
Re-inspection Fee (each re-inspection after the first re-inspection): $30.00
Note:
- Fees are automatically calculated based on construction value in our online permitting portal.
- Fees above include State of Connecticut mandatory educational fee of 26 cents per $1,000 of project cost per CGS 29-263
Building permit valuations. Per section R108.3 and 109.3 of the 2021 IRC and 2021 IBC portion of the 2022 SBC, The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated permit value at time of application. Permit valuations shall include total value of work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment and permanent systems. If, in the opinion of the building official, the valuation is underestimated on the application, the permit shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the building official. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official.
*The Building Official may request an affidavit of actual construction cost upon completion which may result in reconciliation of permit fees*
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING HOW TO CALCULATE PERMIT FEES OR THE VALUE OF YOUR PROJECT PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE AT: 860-684-1775 OR EMAIL: BUILDING@STAFFORDCT.ORG AND WE WILL BE HAPPY TO ASSIST YOU.
Pursuant to CGS 7-148(c)(2)(b), the Building Official shall, prior to approving an application for a building permit and issuing the permit, determine whether any overdue property taxes or sewer fees are owed on the property which is the subject of the application. The Building Official shall not approve or issue such permit until and unless all outstanding property taxes and sewer fees are paid in full.
Capitol Region Council Of Governments (CRCOG)
Connecticut Foundation Solutions Indemnity Company, Inc ( CFSIC)
Zoning & Land Use Office Information
ZONING REGULATIONS - Updated 08.23.23
Attachments:
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