Building Permits
The Town of Westville requires Building Permits for new construction and renovation of buildings both residential and commercial. Also requiring permits are things such as pool installations, demolition, and septic systems. The following chart lists the required permits and their fees. The permits can be obtained from the Town of Westville Code Enforcement Officer.
RESIDENTIAL
New Home Construction
Up to 1200 Square Feet $75.00
Over 1200 Square Feet 10 cents per additional Sq. Ft.
Minimum Fee $75.00
Basement $25.00
Porch/Deck $25.00
Garage $0.10 per Sq. Ft.
Sheds up to 200 Sq. Ft. $25.00
201 Sq. Ft. and over $35.00
Furnaces, Stoves, Fireplaces, etc $15.00
Change of Structure –Interior or exterior with an estimated cost of:
$1.00 up to $1,000 $10.00
$1,001 up to $10,000 $25.00
$10,001 up to $25,000 $50.00
$25,001 and over $75.00
Above ground pool $25.00
In ground pool $50.00
Septic $25.00
Demolition No charge, permit required
COMMERCIAL
New Construction
Up to 1500 Sq. Ft. $150.00
Over 1500 Sq Ft 15 cents per additional Sq. Ft.
Change of Structure –Interior or exterior with an estimated cost of:
$1.00 up to $2000 $50.00
$2.001 up to $10,000 $75.00
$10,001 up to $25,000 $100.00
$25,0001 and over $150.00
Annual Fire and Building Inspection $20.00
Septic $25.00
Sign $20.00
Certificate of Occupancy $10.00
(If no building permit)
Area or Use Variance $25.00
Cell Towers $500.00
Additional dishes on tower $150.00
Wind Towers $500.00
Demolition No charge, permit required
Burning Permits $10.00