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Building Permit Fees
Single- & Two-Family New Construction
- Single and two family new construction including additions, alterations, and repairs to existing buildings: $13 per $1,000 of estimated cost of construction
- Minimum fee: $40
- Preliminary permits for footing and foundation: $15 per $1,000 of estimated cost of construction
- Minimum fee: $75
Three-Family & Above New Construction
- Three-family and above, including commercial, new construction including additions, alterations, and repairs to existing buildings: $16 per $1,000 of estimated cost of construction, plus Plan Review Fees as follows:
- Up to $500,000: $75
- $500,000 to $1,000,000: $150
- Over $1,000,000: $250
- Minimum fee: $75
Certificate of Occupancy
- Certificates of Occupancy for existing and new residential buildings:
- Single-family dwelling: $75
- Two-family dwelling: $95
- Three-family dwelling: $115
- Four-family dwelling and above: $75 per unit
- Certificates of Occupancy for existing and new commercial buildings and retail buildings: $125
- Temporary Certificates of Occupancy: $75 per month
Certificate of Inspection
- Certificates of Inspection for buildings containing residential units:
- Three-family dwelling: $115
- Four-family dwelling and above: $135 plus $20 per every unit exceeding four
- Certificates of Inspection for existing and new commercial buildings and retail buildings, and commercial and retail spaces within mixed use buildings: $125
Demolition
Demolition of Structure (except when ordered by Building Department):
- Commercial Structure: $20 per $1000 of estimated cost of demolition
- Residential Structure: $13 per $1000 of estimated cost of demolition
Other Fees
- Inspection of Restrictive Covenant: $75
- Moving of structures: $525
- Removal of Work done Without Permit: $400
- Request for legal zoning status on residential and commercial: $50 per address
- Signs: Minimum Fee of $100 plus $5 for every $100 value of the sign
- Swimming pools:
- Above-ground: $85
- In-ground: $200
- Wood stoves: $75
- Work Started Without Permit: Triple the fee
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Inspectional Services
Physical Address
215 Pleasant Street
3rd Floor - Room 330
Malden, MA 02148
Phone: 781-397-7030
Hours
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday
8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday
Closed