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1. How much does an inspection cost?

• Inspection fee - $85 (includes one re-inspection, if necessary)
• Over one re-inspection - $85 each

2. How long is my inspection good for?

Inspections are good for one year. Property owners, who have previously received a Certificate of Compliance, wishing to sell a dwelling under five years old, will not need an inspection. However, it will still be the new owner’s/occupant’s responsibility to obtain an Occupancy Permit from City Hall.

3. What are the fees for building permits and inspections?

Inspection fees are included in the Building Permit fee for newly constructed dwellings. Inspections must be scheduled with the Building Permit Office at appropriate times throughout the building process. The Occupancy Permit fee is also included in the Building Permit fee if occupancy immediately follows the issuance of Certificate of Compliance approval.

4. When are inspections scheduled?

Inspections are done on Mondays from 9 am to 3 pm and Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 am to 2 pm for all residential occupancy permits.

5. How do I schedule and pay for my inspection?

There are a few different ways you can schedule and pay for your inspection:

• Come into City Hall and complete an application and pay $85 to the Clerk’s Office.
• Complete your application online and print out and bring in and pay the 85.

We will not schedule your inspection until the form has been completed and payment has been made.

6. What happens after my inspection?

Once your inspection has been completed it will take 3 to 5 days to get the results of the inspection. If the property passed the inspection you will receive a Certificate of Compliance if the inspection did not pass you will receive an Inspection Report outlining the items that will need to be completed prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance.

7. Does someone need to be present for my home or rental inspection?

Yes, the home owner or owner’s representative needs to be present for the inspection.

8. Does the buyer or seller apply for inspection?

The seller (property owner) or seller’s representative needs to apply for the inspection.