Each Job Requires a Permit and Inspection

All building permit applications must be submitted to the Community Development department at Nowata City Hall.

Zoning & Licensing Fees:

• Certificate of Occupancy without a Building Permit - $20.00
• Zoning Map Amendment - $100.00
• Variance Request - $50.00
• OMMA Certificate of Zoning Compliance - $20.00
• Business License - $40.00 Annual Fee
• Alcohol - $50.00 Annual Fee

Commercial Building Permit Fees (Final Inspection Fees Not Included): 

• New Construction - 25 cents per sq. ft., minimum $130 fee
• Remodel - 20 cents per sq. ft., minimum $130 fee
• Upfront Plan Review - Review fee of $250 applied to the total cost of the building permit
• Accessory Building - 4 cents per sq. ft. with minimum $20 fee

Residential Building Permit Fees (Final Inspection Fees Not Included):

• New Construction - 8 cents per sq. ft., minimum $100 fee
• Remodel - $50.00 flat fee
• Mobile Home - $85.00
• Accessory Building - $20.00
• Roofing - $25.00

Inspection Fees: 

• Contractor Registration - $40.00
• Rebar Inspection - $10.00
• Tie-Down Inspection - $10.00
• Electrical Inspection - $20.00
• Gas Line Inspection - $20.00
• HVAC Inspection - $20.00
• Plumbing Inspection - $20.00
• Electrical Inspection Outside of City Limits of Nowata - $35.00
• Inspection Outside of Normal Business Hours - $30 per hour/ with a minimum of 2 hour charge ($60.00)

Water Services

• New Service Buying/Owner Deposit - $50.00
• New Service Renting Deposit - $100.00
• Transfer/Connect Fee - $30.00
• Disconnect/Reconnect for Non-Payment - $60.00

Taps

• Residential Water Tap - $500.00
• 1st Water Tap - $700.00
• 2nd Water Tap - $2,500.00
• Sewer Tap - $50.00