Maitland uses two methods for the base building-permit charge: construction valued at $2,500 or less uses $46; work above $2,500 uses 1.75% of construction value.
The switch is a method change
The City fee page does not describe a $46 amount plus 1.75% above the threshold. It presents two branches.
| Construction value | Applicable branch | Base charge |
|---|---|---|
| $2,500 | At or below threshold | $46.00 |
| $5,000 | $5,000 × 1.75% | $87.50 |
| $20,000 | $20,000 × 1.75% | $350.00 |
| $50,000 | $50,000 × 1.75% | $875.00 |
At $2,500 exactly, the posted result is $46. Immediately above the boundary, the percentage branch applies. The City—not this article—determines the accepted valuation.
Why the result is not the invoice
The schedule identifies other components associated with processing, plan review, inspections, trades, or particular services. A correction, reinspection, revision, or state surcharge can also be a separate line. Do not add a generic percentage unless the schedule and project classification identify it.
For a reviewable record, preserve:
- the construction-value evidence submitted;
- the City’s accepted value;
- the permit type and scope;
- the itemized invoice;
- any plan-review or processing calculation; and
- payment and issued-permit records.
The permit page is the place to recheck current intake. A mathematically correct base fee cannot establish that the application was complete or assigned the correct class.
This calculation is most useful for checking one invoice row. It is not a project budget and excludes contractor price, design work, impact fees, utility connections, and every charge not shown in the model.