The Independence City Council completed the first reading of a proposed ordinance this week that would raise the fees for building permits throughout the city. This is the first time the city has considered changing its permitting fees since 2015.
Kentucky statute prevents cities from making profits on building permits, so rates are set to match costs.
Michael Carpenter, Independence’s building inspector, produced the new rates by comparing costs and rate increases from other polities in the region. He claimed that even with the rate adjustments, Independence’s permit fee schedule is, on average, about 20% lower than other polities in the area.
The council will vote on the ordinance at the next city council meeting on May 1 at 7 p.m. at the Independence City Building on Madison Pike.
Click here to read the proposed ordinance and revised fee schedule. For more information, contact Independence City Hall.