{
 "name": "permits",
 "version": "1.0.0",
 "lastUpdated": "2026-10-25",
 "license": "Free to use with attribution",
 "attribution": "ChargerCostByCity (https://chargercostbycity.com). Cite the endpoint URL and lastUpdated date.",
 "url": "https://chargercostbycity.com/api/v1/permits.json",
 "docs": "https://chargercostbycity.com/api/",
 "sources": [
  {
   "label": "PermitCalculator panel permit data (secondary)",
   "url": "https://permitcalculator.com/data/electrical-panel-permit-cost.csv"
  }
 ],
 "note": "EV-specific fees only where sourced; other cities show a general electrical panel permit fee as a proxy (kind=secondary) or null (pending).",
 "permits": [
  {
   "slug": "los-angeles",
   "name": "Los Angeles",
   "state": "CA",
   "usd": 98.1,
   "text": "EV Express Permit: $98.10 (single-family, 0–200A). General electrical panel permit (proxy): $59.95.",
   "label": "EV-specific · secondary source",
   "kind": "secondary",
   "evSpecific": true,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "LED Guy Service – LA electrical permit guide (secondary)",
     "url": "https://www.ledguyservice.com/how-to-pull-electrical-permit-los-angeles"
    },
    {
     "label": "PermitCalculator panel permit data (secondary)",
     "url": "https://permitcalculator.com/data/electrical-panel-permit-cost.csv"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "san-jose",
   "name": "San Jose",
   "state": "CA",
   "usd": null,
   "text": "UNAVAILABLE as a single figure: Electrical permit: greater of $315/hour of required inspection time or the itemized fee (unlisted items minimum 30 minutes), plus permit issuance fee ($211/hr or as listed), 10% records retention ($20 min) and 13% Citywide Planning Fee. (Official PDF blocked automated fetch today; could not re-verify; no worked example.)",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "Official fee schedule (not re-verified 2026-10-25)",
     "url": "https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/26047/638089519501830000"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "san-diego",
   "name": "San Diego",
   "state": "CA",
   "usd": 264.25,
   "text": "EV charging station, single dwelling/duplex/townhouse: $264.25 inspection fee per EVCS (no plan check). Mapping fee $12.16 if applicable.",
   "label": "EV-specific · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": true,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "City of San Diego Information Bulletin 187 (official)",
     "url": "https://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/forms-publications/information-bulletins/187"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "seattle",
   "name": "Seattle",
   "state": "WA",
   "usd": 52.56,
   "text": "EV charger Level 2, 30–50A: $52.56 (15–25A $26.28; 60–225A $108.04), plus $55.48 administrative fee; minimum self-issued electrical permit $105.12; 5% technology fee applies.",
   "label": "EV-specific · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": true,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "Seattle 2026 Fee Subtitle, Table D-15 (official PDF)",
     "url": "https://www.seattle.gov/documents/departments/sdci/codes/2026feesubtitle.pdf"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "portland",
   "name": "Portland",
   "state": "OR",
   "usd": 174,
   "text": "Branch circuits (without service/feeder fee): first circuit $174, each additional $21. Service 200A $212. Plus 12% Oregon state surcharge.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "Portland electrical permit fee schedule, eff. July 10, 2026 (official)",
     "url": "https://www.portland.gov/ppd/documents/electrical-permit-fee-schedule-city-portland-effective-july-10-2026/download"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "denver",
   "name": "Denver",
   "state": "CO",
   "usd": null,
   "text": "Valuation-based electrical permit fee: $1–$500: $20; $501–$2,000: $35; $2,001–$25,000: $35 + $8 per additional $1,000 or fraction. Illustration only (assumed job, not a quote): Illustrative $2,000 valuation → $35 (no plan review fee ≤ $2,000).",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "Official fee schedule (Denver)",
     "url": "https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Community-Planning-and-Development/Plan-Review-Permits-and-Inspections/Development-Fees"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "phoenix",
   "name": "Phoenix",
   "state": "AZ",
   "usd": null,
   "text": "Table A building safety valuation-based fee: $1–$1,000: $195; $1,001–$10,000: $195 + $12 per additional $1,000. Illustration only (assumed job, not a quote): Illustrative $2,000 valuation → $195 + $12 = $207.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "Official fee schedule (Phoenix)",
     "url": "https://www.phoenix.gov/content/dam/phoenix/pddsite/documents/impact-fees/fee-schedule.pdf"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "austin",
   "name": "Austin",
   "state": "TX",
   "usd": 386.99,
   "text": "General electrical panel permit (proxy): $386.99. EV-specific fee not available.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · secondary source",
   "kind": "secondary",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "PermitCalculator panel permit data (secondary)",
     "url": "https://permitcalculator.com/data/electrical-panel-permit-cost.csv"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "atlanta",
   "name": "Atlanta",
   "state": "GA",
   "usd": 150,
   "text": "“The minimum cost for a permit is $150, plus a $25 technology fee.” No EV-specific line.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "ATL311 Knowledge Article KB0012509 (official City of Atlanta)",
     "url": "https://www.atl311.com/en-us/knowledgearticle/?code=KB0012509"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "chicago",
   "name": "Chicago",
   "state": "IL",
   "usd": 160,
   "text": "Installation of up to 10 new circuits on a single service disconnecting means: $160 (service disconnecting means only, under 400A: $80). No EV-specific line. Effective Jan 1, 2027.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "Chicago Building Permit Fee Tables 2027 (official PDF)",
     "url": "https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/bldgs/general/Permitfees/2027%20Bldg%20Permit%20Fee%20Tables.pdf"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "san-francisco",
   "name": "San Francisco",
   "state": "CA",
   "usd": 223.2,
   "text": "Installation of EV charging station: same fee as Category 3 – $223.20 for 225A rating or less ($334.80 for 250–500A). Code page shows a 2016 edition amended 2019; confirm current amount with DBI.",
   "label": "EV-specific · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": true,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "SF Building Code Table 1A-E (official code)",
     "url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/san_francisco/f34d8cdf-0811-4e2d-8768-67a15f4b6738/sf_building/0-0-0-81644"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "oakland",
   "name": "Oakland",
   "state": "CA",
   "usd": 402.97,
   "text": "Electric vehicle charging outlet or station, residential Level 2 (240V): $402.97 per permit (Level 1 120V $268.64; Level 3 480V $537.29). The Planning & Building section also lists a 12.70% Records Management & Technology Enhancement Fee on all fees ($402.97 × 1.127 = $454.15). FY 2026-27 Master Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2026.",
   "label": "EV-specific · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": true,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "City of Oakland FY 2026-27 Adopted Master Fee Schedule, Planning & Building – Inspection, item C (official PDF)",
     "url": "https://www.oaklandca.gov/files/assets/city/v/2/finance/documents/financial-reporting/master-fee-schedules/fiscal-year-2026-27-adopted-mfs.pdf"
    },
    {
     "label": "City of Oakland – EV Service Equipment & Charging Stations (permit steps)",
     "url": "https://www.oaklandca.gov/My-Household/Building-and-Remodeling/Homeowner-Projects-Permits/Electric-Vehicle-Service-Equipment-Charging-Stations"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "fresno",
   "name": "Fresno",
   "state": "CA",
   "usd": 107.99,
   "text": "Simple M/P/E single or combination permit inspection fee: $107.99, plus $26.23 administrative permit issuance fee.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "Fresno Master Fee Schedule (official PDF)",
     "url": "https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/593-Upload-10w1269.pdf"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "sacramento",
   "name": "Sacramento",
   "state": "CA",
   "usd": null,
   "text": "EVSE permit guide: fees based on valuation; estimate $153–$358 for $1,000–$4,000 valuation. No formula is published; this is the city's own estimate range, not a single fee.",
   "label": "EV-specific · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": true,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "City of Sacramento EVSE Permit Guide (official)",
     "url": "https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/cdd/Building/Forms/Electric_Vehicle_EVSE_Permit_Guide_Packet.pdf"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "irvine",
   "name": "Irvine",
   "state": "CA",
   "usd": 31.88,
   "text": "Permit issuance, residential (other than new construction): $31.88. EV charger work is billed as miscellaneous hourly work: plan check $207.56/hr and inspection $199.19/hr (minimum ½ hour $103.78), plus a 10% automation fee. No flat EV line. Schedule II effective Aug 15, 2026 (CC Res 24-41).",
   "label": "EV-specific · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": true,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "City of Irvine Schedule II – Building & Safety and Grading Fees, eff. Aug 15, 2026 (official PDF)",
     "url": "https://www.cityofirvine.gov/sites/default/files/legacy-documents/schedule-ii-building-safety-and-grading-fees-august-15_2026-27.pdf"
    },
    {
     "label": "City of Irvine – Adding an EV charging station, single family (official)",
     "url": "https://cityofirvine.gov/building-permits-and-inspections/adding-electric-vehicle-charging-station-evcs-single-family"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "long-beach",
   "name": "Long Beach",
   "state": "CA",
   "usd": 193.32,
   "text": "Express electrical permit for EV charging station: $193.32 including all applicable surcharges and filing fees; covers up to 3 installations (e.g. two EVSEs and a panel upgrade).",
   "label": "EV-specific · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": true,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "City of Long Beach – EV charging stations (official)",
     "url": "https://www.longbeach.gov/lbcd/building/electric-vehicle-charging-stations/"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "anaheim",
   "name": "Anaheim",
   "state": "CA",
   "usd": 172,
   "text": "Level 2 EV charger: “The cost of the building permit is $172” (electrical permit).",
   "label": "EV-specific · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": true,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "City of Anaheim – Electric Vehicle Charger (official)",
     "url": "https://www.anaheim.net/3474/Electric-Vehicle-Charger"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "memphis",
   "name": "Memphis",
   "state": "TN",
   "usd": 30,
   "text": "Existing residential 1 & 2 family (E-6.2): 1–5 circuits $30, over 5 circuits $45; service, feeder or panel replacement (E6.3) $50; plus $20 issuance fee (E-0), $4 administrative fee and $1 residential surcharge. Memphis & Shelby County Division of Planning and Development 2022 fee schedule.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "Shelby County 2022 Building Fee Schedule (official PDF)",
     "url": "https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/39428/2022-BUILDING-FEE-SCHEDULE"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "new-york",
   "name": "New York City",
   "state": "NY",
   "usd": 40,
   "text": "Electrical permit initial application: $40. Per unit (outlets, fixtures etc.): 1–10 units $0, over 10 units $0.25 each. Minor work $15.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "1 RCNY §101-03 (official PDF)",
     "url": "https://home4.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/rules/1_RCNY_101-03.pdf"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "newark",
   "name": "Newark",
   "state": "NJ",
   "usd": 58,
   "text": "Electrical subcode: receptacles/fixtures first 50 $58, each additional 20 $12; service panels up to 200A $81; minimum fee $58. Plus DCA fee ($1 per $1,000) and $58 permit review fee.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "Newark Municipal Code 7:2-3.2 (official code)",
     "url": "https://ecode360.com/36645722"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "boston",
   "name": "Boston",
   "state": "MA",
   "usd": 20,
   "text": "No change in service: $20 application fee plus $1 per fixture, plug or outlet, plus $5 per approved meter. New/upgraded service: $20 plus $0.25 per amp up to 240V.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "City of Boston – Electrical permit (official)",
     "url": "https://www.boston.gov/permitting/permits/electrical-permit"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "washington-dc",
   "name": "Washington",
   "state": "DC",
   "usd": 22,
   "text": "Instant Permit, Electrical General: $22.00 each (incl. 10%); Heavy-Up $64.90. Outlets $20 per 10 or fraction plus 10%; minimum permit fee $20 plus 10%.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "DC DOB building permit fee schedule (official)",
     "url": "https://dob.dc.gov/page/building-permit-fee-schedule-0"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "arlington-va",
   "name": "Arlington",
   "state": "VA",
   "usd": 186,
   "text": "Minimum electrical permit fee (one- and two-family): $186. Car charger: $75 per charging station. Each circuit: $22.56 + base fee ($175). Plus 2% Code Academy levy and 10% automation surcharge.",
   "label": "EV-specific · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": true,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "Arlington County FY27 ISD fee schedule (official PDF)",
     "url": "https://www.arlingtonva.us/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/building/documents/fee-schedules/fy27-isd-fee-schedule.pdf"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "richmond",
   "name": "Richmond",
   "state": "VA",
   "usd": null,
   "text": "Residential 1&2 family, valuation-based: $0–$2,000: $63.00; over $2,000: $63.00 + $6.07 per $1,000 or fraction; +2.0% state surcharge. Illustration only (assumed job, not a quote): Illustrative $2,000 valuation → $63.00 + 2% = $64.26.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "Official fee schedule (Richmond)",
     "url": "https://www.rva.gov/sites/default/files/2024-08/PermitsFeeSchedule.pdf"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "virginia-beach",
   "name": "Virginia Beach",
   "state": "VA",
   "usd": 61,
   "text": "General electrical panel permit (proxy): $61.00. EV-specific fee data pending.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · secondary source",
   "kind": "secondary",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "PermitCalculator – Virginia Beach (secondary)",
     "url": "https://permitcalculator.com/cities/virginia-beach-va/"
    },
    {
     "label": "PermitCalculator panel permit data (secondary)",
     "url": "https://permitcalculator.com/data/electrical-panel-permit-cost.csv"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "baltimore",
   "name": "Baltimore",
   "state": "MD",
   "usd": null,
   "text": "Itemized: new branch circuits: $6 per circuit; minimum fee $25; plus $25 nonrefundable application fee. Illustration only (assumed job, not a quote): One new EV circuit → $6 → minimum $25 + $25 application = $50.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "Official fee schedule (Baltimore)",
     "url": "https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/code/building-codes/II/109"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "philadelphia",
   "name": "Philadelphia",
   "state": "PA",
   "usd": null,
   "text": "Electrical work, valuation-based (EZ EV Charger permit route): $25 per $1,000 or fraction of estimated electrical cost; min $63, max $18,975. Illustration only (assumed job, not a quote): Illustrative $2,000 electrical cost → $50 → minimum applies = $63.",
   "label": "EV-specific · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": true,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "Official fee schedule (Philadelphia)",
     "url": "https://www.phila.gov/media/20260209092722/PG_012_INF_Summary-of-construction-permit-fees-Eff-1.1.2025-Rev-2.2026.pdf"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "pittsburgh",
   "name": "Pittsburgh",
   "state": "PA",
   "usd": null,
   "text": "UNAVAILABLE as a single figure: Residential base permit fee: $6.00 per $1,000 of construction value (minimum $130, maximum $8,000), plus $4.50 SETF, $5.00 digital record retention and a $2–$25 technology fee by fee range. Effective 1/1/2026. (Official PDF blocked automated fetch today; not re-verified.)",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "Official fee schedule (not re-verified 2026-10-25)",
     "url": "https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/pli/documents/fees/2026-fee-schedule.pdf"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "las-vegas",
   "name": "Las Vegas",
   "state": "NV",
   "usd": 64,
   "text": "Minor Electrical: $64 permit/inspection fee plus $102 plan check fee (2020 Building User Fees table).",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "City of Las Vegas Building & Safety fee tables (official PDF)",
     "url": "https://files.lasvegasnevada.gov/building-safety/Building-Safety-Fee-Tables.pdf"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "salt-lake-city",
   "name": "Salt Lake City",
   "state": "UT",
   "usd": 59,
   "text": "All electrical permits: $59 base fee plus listed items (service change/alteration or minor remodel, single/two-family: $40), plus 1% Utah state fee.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "Salt Lake City Electrical Fee Schedule (official PDF, updated 7/2026)",
     "url": "https://www.slcdocs.com/building/Electrical%20Fee%20Schedule.pdf"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "tucson",
   "name": "Tucson",
   "state": "AZ",
   "usd": 114.5,
   "text": "Trade permit (incl. New Electrical Circuit): $114.50 for one item; 2+ items $114.50 for first + $20 each additional; plus digital filing fee (1%, minimum $16.50). Posted schedule dated April 8, 2021.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "Tucson Planning & Permitting Fee Schedule (official PDF)",
     "url": "https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/government/city-info/documents/planning_and_permitting_new_fee_schedule_for_webposting_updated.pdf"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "dallas",
   "name": "Dallas",
   "state": "TX",
   "usd": 196,
   "text": "Separate stand-alone electrical trade permit: $196 ($181 permit fee plus $15 technology fee).",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "Dallas Development Services bulletin SFB #204 (official PDF)",
     "url": "https://dallascityhall.com/departments/sustainabledevelopment/DCH%20documents/SFB%20%23204.pdf"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "fort-worth",
   "name": "Fort Worth",
   "state": "TX",
   "usd": null,
   "text": "UNAVAILABLE as a single figure: Itemized electrical fees: permit application fee $33.08 and technology fee $16.87; outlets/fixtures $0.54 each (up to 100); services and subpanels 60–100 A $19.75, over 100 to 150 A $29.17, over 150 A $39.53. Residential remodel, one trade, minimum $119. No EV line. Ordinance 26-28781, effective Oct 1, 2026. (Official PDF blocked automated fetch today; not re-verified.)",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "Official fee schedule (not re-verified 2026-10-25)",
     "url": "https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/files/assets/public/v/10/development-services/documents/resources-applications-forms-videos/f/fee-schedule-oct-2026.pdf"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "houston",
   "name": "Houston",
   "state": "TX",
   "usd": 100.71,
   "text": "Electrical Vehicle Charging Outlet, Level 2: $100.71 (Level 1 $94.00). All permits subject to the $91.06 minimum permit fee and $33.56 non-refundable administrative fee.",
   "label": "EV-specific · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": true,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "Houston 2026 Permit Fee Schedule (official PDF)",
     "url": "https://www.houstonpermittingcenter.org/media/2636/download"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "san-antonio",
   "name": "San Antonio",
   "state": "TX",
   "usd": 57.5,
   "text": "Electrical permit base fee (existing residential): $57.50 plus item fees (e.g. general purpose outlet $0.18; service 0–200A $3.74). Subject to 4% technology and 4% development services surcharges.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "San Antonio FY2027 Development Fee Schedule (official PDF)",
     "url": "https://docsonline.sanantonio.gov/FileUploads/DSD/CurrentFeeSchedule.pdf"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "miami",
   "name": "Miami",
   "state": "FL",
   "usd": 110,
   "text": "Residential up to 3 units (building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical): 0.50% of estimated construction cost; residential work estimated under $2,500: $45; minimum permit fee $110; plus a $40 non-refundable application fee and state/county surcharges. Exhibit C, Ordinance 14456 / R-26-0200, Apr 23, 2026.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "City of Miami Exhibit C Fee Schedule (official, Miami WebLink)",
     "url": "https://documents.miamigov.com/WebLink/DocView.aspx?dbid=0&id=1505564&repo=Administration"
    },
    {
     "label": "City of Miami – Building Permit Fee Schedule (official)",
     "url": "https://www.miami.gov/Permits-Construction/Permitting-Resources/City-of-Miami-Building-Permit-Fee-Schedule"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "fort-lauderdale",
   "name": "Fort Lauderdale",
   "state": "FL",
   "usd": 131,
   "text": "Trade or stand-alone permit: $131 minimum or 1.75% of construction cost, plus surcharges (DBPR 1%, BCAI 1.5%, $0.52 per $1,000 Board of Rules and Appeals, $5 construction lien law). Rev. 10, Sept 17, 2026.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "Fort Lauderdale Building Permit Fees, Rev. 10 (official PDF)",
     "url": "https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/development-services/documents/building-fees.pdf"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "tampa",
   "name": "Tampa",
   "state": "FL",
   "usd": 120,
   "text": "Electrical (general) trade permit, residential: $120, plus Florida Building Permit Surcharge (2.5% of permit value, $4 minimum).",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "City of Tampa Trade Permit Fee Schedule (official PDF)",
     "url": "https://www.tampa.gov/sites/default/files/document/2026/trade_permit_fee_schedule_ada.pdf"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "orlando",
   "name": "Orlando",
   "state": "FL",
   "usd": null,
   "text": "Electrical permit, construction-cost based: $66.24 first $1,000 + $11.03 per additional $1,000 (to $25,000), then $8.28/$1,000; +3% technology surcharge. Illustration only (assumed job, not a quote): Illustrative $2,000 cost → $66.24 + $11.03 = $77.27 + 3% = $79.59.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "Official fee schedule (Orlando)",
     "url": "https://www.orlando.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/departments/edv/permitting-services-division/permitting-development-fees-residential-2026.pdf"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "jacksonville",
   "name": "Jacksonville",
   "state": "FL",
   "usd": 104,
   "text": "General electrical panel permit (proxy): $104.00. EV-specific fee data pending.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · secondary source",
   "kind": "secondary",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "PermitCalculator – Jacksonville (secondary)",
     "url": "https://permitcalculator.com/cities/jacksonville-fl/"
    },
    {
     "label": "PermitCalculator panel permit data (secondary)",
     "url": "https://permitcalculator.com/data/electrical-panel-permit-cost.csv"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "minneapolis",
   "name": "Minneapolis",
   "state": "MN",
   "usd": 101,
   "text": "General electrical panel permit (proxy): $101.00. EV-specific fee data pending.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · secondary source",
   "kind": "secondary",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "PermitCalculator – Minneapolis (secondary)",
     "url": "https://permitcalculator.com/cities/minneapolis-mn/"
    },
    {
     "label": "PermitCalculator panel permit data (secondary)",
     "url": "https://permitcalculator.com/data/electrical-panel-permit-cost.csv"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "detroit",
   "name": "Detroit",
   "state": "MI",
   "usd": 176,
   "text": "C6 Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations: $176 per station (1-hour base fee per station; additional fee may be required if 1 hour per station is exceeded).",
   "label": "EV-specific · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": true,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "Detroit BSEED fee schedule (official PDF)",
     "url": "https://detroitmi.gov/sites/detroitmi.localhost/files/2026-08/Fee%20Schedule.Effective_January_1_2024_Modified%20July%2018%2C%202025_0.pdf"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "columbus",
   "name": "Columbus",
   "state": "OH",
   "usd": 275,
   "text": "1, 2 and 3 family dwelling: mechanical, electrical and plumbing permit $275 (includes 2 inspections); minor work permit (on the Approved Minor Work Permit List) $140 (1 inspection). No EV line. 2026 schedule.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "Columbus 2026 Combined Development Related Fee Schedule (official PDF)",
     "url": "https://www.columbus.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/14/bzs/fee-schedule/2026-combined-development-related-fee-schedule.pdf"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "indianapolis",
   "name": "Indianapolis",
   "state": "IN",
   "usd": 169,
   "text": "Repair/alteration of electrical distribution in an existing structure: $169 for structures ≤1,000 sq ft, plus $23 for each additional 500 sq ft.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "Indianapolis Code Sec. 131-501 fee schedule (official)",
     "url": "https://us-east-1-indy.graphassets.com/ActDBC5rvRWeCZlNNnLrDz/cmq9ljhly06uh07ll84jj330b"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "kansas-city",
   "name": "Kansas City",
   "state": "MO",
   "usd": 62.33,
   "text": "General electrical panel permit (proxy): $62.33. EV-specific fee data pending.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · secondary source",
   "kind": "secondary",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "PermitCalculator – Kansas City (secondary)",
     "url": "https://permitcalculator.com/cities/kansas-city-mo/"
    },
    {
     "label": "PermitCalculator panel permit data (secondary)",
     "url": "https://permitcalculator.com/data/electrical-panel-permit-cost.csv"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "st-louis",
   "name": "St. Louis",
   "state": "MO",
   "usd": 60,
   "text": "Residential, repair or modify: $60 per housing unit ($100 with service), plus $25 application fee.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "City of St. Louis – Electrical permit fees (official)",
     "url": "https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/public-safety/building/permits/electrical-permit-fees.cfm"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "oklahoma-city",
   "name": "Oklahoma City",
   "state": "OK",
   "usd": 100,
   "text": "Residential add-on, remodel and minor electrical wiring, no service change: $100 (effective July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027).",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "OKC Ordinance No. 27603 (official)",
     "url": "https://mcclibraryfunctions.azurewebsites.us/api/ordinanceDownload/17000/1301274/pdf?forceDownload=true"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "charlotte",
   "name": "Charlotte",
   "state": "NC",
   "usd": 62.7,
   "text": "General electrical panel permit (proxy): $62.70. EV-specific fee data pending.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · secondary source",
   "kind": "secondary",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "PermitCalculator – Charlotte (secondary)",
     "url": "https://permitcalculator.com/cities/charlotte-nc/"
    },
    {
     "label": "PermitCalculator panel permit data (secondary)",
     "url": "https://permitcalculator.com/data/electrical-panel-permit-cost.csv"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "raleigh",
   "name": "Raleigh",
   "state": "NC",
   "usd": 124,
   "text": "Minimum trade permit fee: $124 per trade (FY2027), plus 4% technology surcharge.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "Raleigh Development Fee Guide, July 1 2026–June 30 2027 (official PDF)",
     "url": "https://cityofraleigh0drupal.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/drupal-prod/COR15/DevelopmentFeeGuide.pdf"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "nashville",
   "name": "Nashville",
   "state": "TN",
   "usd": 75,
   "text": "Electrical permit minimum fee $75 per permit (Metro Code 16.20.250); 220V receptacle $9 each, below minimum. A 10% codes technology fee may apply.",
   "label": "General electrical permit · official schedule",
   "kind": "official",
   "evSpecific": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "label": "Metro Nashville Codes fee schedule, Metro Code 16.20.250 (official)",
     "url": "https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2025-12/Building-Permit-Fee-Scheudle-2025.pdf"
    }
   ]
  }
 ]
}