Fee Schedules

Fee schedules ensure fairness, consistency, and transparency in the permitting and inspection process for all development in Silver Falls. The Building Department maintains structured fees that reflect the time, resources, and expertise required to review plans, conduct inspections, and support compliance with state and local codes. These fees also help the City maintain high-quality service levels without shifting excessive costs onto general taxpayers.

In Silver Falls, building fees are evaluated annually to ensure they remain aligned with industry standards, state code updates, and the actual cost of administering the permitting program. Fees apply to residential, commercial, and industrial projects and vary depending on project scale, complexity, and inspection needs. Smaller projects such as decks, fences, reroofing, or minor electrical upgrades fall into standard categories, while large-scale commercial developments require customized fee assessments based on square footage, occupancy type, and structural scope.

Developers and contractors are encouraged to review the latest fee schedule before submitting permit applications. Access to this information helps project teams prepare accurate budgets and reduces any surprises during the planning process. Fees typically include plan review charges, base permit fees, inspection fees, and additional costs related to overtime inspections, re-inspections, after-hours requests, and specialized reviews required for structures located near the Silver River corridor or within environmentally sensitive zones.