Building Department Fees
The following is a list of fees charged by the Building Department, or collected by the Building Department on behalf of other departments or governmental agencies at the time permits are issued. Only plan check fee is assessed when plans are submitted for review.
Please use the following information as an estimate only in planning for your projects.
For the exact amount of fees to be paid at permit issuance, contact permit technicians at 909-395-2023.
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| Building Permit Fees | View Table A below | ||||||||||
| Plan Check Fees | 80% of permit fees | ||||||||||
| Earthquake (Residential) | 0.0001 x valuation | ||||||||||
| Earthquake (Commercial) | 0.00021 x valuation | ||||||||||
| Sewer Assessment (On Site) | $6,955 per dwelling unit or based on fixtures unit for commercial. (Subject to annual increase) | ||||||||||
| Electrical Permit Fees | View Table B below | ||||||||||
| Mechanical Permit Fees | View Table C below | ||||||||||
| Plumbing Permit Fees | View Table D below | ||||||||||
| Grading Plan Check/Permit Fees | View Tables E and F below | ||||||||||
| Development Impact Fees |
Development Impact Fees (DIF) are collected at Building Permit issuance to ensure the City of Ontario collects sufficient monies to construct the additional infrastructure needed to accommodate the growth of new residents and businesses. Development Impact Fees (effective January 1, 2023) | ||||||||||
| Dust Control | $250 | ||||||||||
| Microfilming of Plans | $1.50 per plan page, $0.25 for 8.5 by 11 per plan page | ||||||||||
| School District Fees |
Contact the appropriate school district as the fee is paid directly to them. View instructions (download below)
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Note: Notwithstanding the attached Tables A through F, the minimum fee for any permit is $47.50 and the minimum plan check fee for reviewing grading plans is $1,381.00.