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Building / Planning & Zoning Department Fees

TypePrior FeeProposed FeeNotes
AdministrationNonelistedResidential - $50.00
Commercial - $100.00Fee applies toallbuilding
permits.
Bounced/Returned CheckNone listed$25.00
Construction- Residential$0.35 / sf; $100.00 minimum$0.75/ sf; $200.00 minimumCertificate of Occupancyor
Compliancefeeswill be
collected with Building Permit
Application
Construction -
Commercial$0.50 / sf; $200.00 minimum$0.95/ sf; $300.00 minimumCertificate of Occupancyor
Compliancefeeswill be
collected with Building Permit
Application
Decks / Porches Open$0.35 / sf; $100.00 minimum$0.75/ sf; $150.00 minimum
Demolition Permit
(when not associated with
construction)Residential - $100.00
Garages/Barns - $150.00
Commercial - $200.00Residential(minor)(<500 sf
excluding dwelling)- $100.00
Residential(major)(>500 sf
excluding dwelling) - $200.00
Garages/Barns - $150.00
Commercial -$200.00Valid for 6 months
Barns/Pole
Barn/Shed/Detached
Garage$0.35 / sf; $100.00 minimumResidential - $0.75/ sf;
$200.00 minimum
Commercial -$0.95/ sf;
$300.00 minimum

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Date Adopted: XX, YY 2026

TypePrior FeeProposed FeeNotes
Solar Energy Collection
Systems (Photovoltaic
Panels), Roof or Ground
Mounted$0.35 / sf; $100.00 minimum$0.75/ sf; $150.00 minimumRoof Mounted, building
permit only.
Ground Mounted by Planning
Board Approval
Fence Permits$100.00 / 1st100 linear feet
$0.35/ linear footthereafterNo changeSketch, specifications, & proof
ofDigSafeNYrequired.
Agricultural StructuresN/ANo changeProof of Ag Exemption/Status
Required at time of
submission.
Building without a Building
Permit
(Post Built Permit)Double the Calculated FeeNo change
Stop Work Order Violation$500.00 per day$500.00
Stop Work Order Lift$250.00No change
Certificate of Occupancy$50.00 Residential
$100.00 Commercial$100.00 Residential
$200.00 CommercialCollected with Building Permit
Application
Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy$250.00 Residential
$300.00 CommercialNo changeValid for 3 months
Abstract C/O /
Municipal Search$100.00Residential -$150.00
Commercial - $200.00

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Date Adopted: XX, YY 2026

TypePrior FeeProposed FeeNotes
Driveway Permit
(Village Roads)$100.00No change
Generator$75.00$100.00
Electrical Work / Upgrade$100.00No change
Solid Fuel Permit:
Wood, Coal, Pellet$100.00No change
Operating Permits$100.00No change
Swimming Pools: In-
ground, Above GroundIn Ground =$200.00
Above Ground =$150.00
Spa/Hot Tubs =$100.00In-Ground =$250.00
Above Ground =$150.00
Spa/Hot Tubs =$100.00Backflowpreventerdevice
required.Reduced Pressure
Zone (RPZ) backflow
preventers requires annual
inspection. Certification sent
to BuildingDepartment.
Hens/Honeybee Permit
(Zoning§200.18.1)$25.00No change
Sign Permit$100.00 flat$125.00
Site InspectionNone listedResidential - $100.00
Commercial - $150.00

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Date Adopted: XX, YY 2026

TypePrior Fee
Fire Inspections$150.00 up to 2,500 sf;
2,501—5,000 sf = $200.00
5,001–10,000 sf = $250.00
Additional FireInspections
  • If the Fire Inspector must inspect premises a third time to ensure compliance with the Code an additional fee of $100.00.

  • If the Fire Inspector must inspect premises a fourth time to ensure compliance with the Code an additional fee of $125.00.

  • In the event of non-compliance with the Fire Inspector's recommendations after a fourth visit the property owner is subject to fines and expenses imposed by the Village Justice Court as per Village Code § 95.

Proposed FeeNotes
$150.00per Unitup to 2,500
sf;**See note below regarding
2,5012,501—5,000 sf = $200.00additional inspections
5,0015,001–10,000 sf = $250.00
Additional FireInspections
If the Fire Inspector must inspect premises asecondtime
to ensure compliance with the Code an additional fee of
$50.00.
  • If the Fire Inspector must inspect premises a third time to ensure compliance with the Code an additional fee of $100.00.

  • If the Fire Inspector must inspect premises a fourth time to ensure compliance with the Code an additional fee of $150.00.

In the event of non-compliance with the Fire Inspector'sIn the event of non-compliance with the Fire Inspector'sIn the event of non-compliance with the Fire Inspector'sIn the event of non-compliance with the Fire Inspector's
recommendations after a fourth visit the property owner isrecommendations after a fourth visit the property owner is
subject to fines and expenses imposed by the Village Justice
Court as per Village CodeCourt as per Village Code
§95.
$100.00 for Residential
Roof Repair / ReplacementSee AttachedRoofing Permit FeeNo change
Schedule For Commercial Structures
Oil Tank Abandonment/
Replacement$100.00No change
(inside or underground)

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Date Adopted: XX, YY 2026

TypePrior FeeProposed FeeNotes
Planning Board:
SITE PLAN REVIEW$200.00 w/SEAF;
$300.00 w/FEAF$250.00 w/SEAF;
$350.00 w/FEAFReceipts reviewed at meeting
for completeness
Planning Board:
MINOR SUBDIVISION
&
Planning Board:
MAJOR SUBDIVISION$300.00 w/FEAF
plus $150.00/lot$300.00 w/SEAF or FEAF
plus $150.00/lotSee NYS Village Law§7-728
Planning Board:
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT$200.00 w/SEAFNo change
Zoning Board:
AREA VARIANCE$200.00$250.00All required mailingsare the
responsibility of theapplicant.
Receiptsrequired.
Zoning Board:
USE VARIANCE$200.00$500.00All required mailingsare the
responsibility of theapplicant.
Receiptsrequired.
Zoning Board:
INTERPRETATION$150.00$200.00

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Date Adopted: XX, YY 2026

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SEQRA: SEAF $200.00 No change SEQRA: FEAF $300.00 No change ESCROW MAY BE REQUESTED BY PLANNING BOARD & ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AS PER VILLAGE OF RED HOOK ZONING § 200-54 Sewer Department (Village Code § 145) Type Prior Fee Proposed Fee Notes Special Invoicing 3% of invoice Administrative Fee Included in Utility Bill Sewer Capital Fee $179.00 per EDU per quarter No change (quarterly) Sewer Rent/Use Fee Included in Utility Bill (Operation & $162.00 per EDU per quarter No change (quarterly) Maintenance) Resolution 5-2026 Sewerage Surcharge/ Volume Charge None listed TBD ( § 145-117) Capacity Charge None listed TBD See below ‘ Water Locate Water/Sewer Lines None listed Department ’ fees Locate Electric Service See below ‘ Water Lines beyond Utility None listed ’ Department fees = Responsibility Date Adopted: XX, YY 2026 Page 6 of 12 ----- End of picture text -----

TypePrior FeeProposed FeeNotes
SewerLateral Permit
Application
(§145-31)None listed$100.00 application fee plus
Equipment fees calculated by
Village EngineerPaid to Building Department
SewerConnection Charge
(Tap Fee)
(§145-51-52)None listedEquipment & Labor costs
calculated by Village Engineer
Dumping Fee
(§145-123)None listedTBD
Wastewater Discharge
Permit–Industrial Use
(§145-70)None listedTBD
Pretreatment Program
(§145-122)None listedTBD
Administrative Fine
(§145-98)≤$1,000 per violation per dayNo change
Abnormal Sewage Fee
(§145-117)None listedTBD
Excess Grease Trap
Maintenance FeeSewer O&M fee includes three (3)
pump outs per calendar year. All
additional $194.00/1,000 galSewer O&M fee includes three
(3) pump outs per calendar
year. All additional
$214.00/1,000 galFee added to Utility Bill
(quarterly)

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Date Adopted: XX, YY 2026

Water Department (Village Code § 195)

See §195-26 and below

|Seeee §195-26

and below
TypePrior FeeProposed FeeNotes
SpecialInvoicing
Administrative Fee3% of invoice
Damaged/Frozen Meter
(§195-5)$50.00inspection feeplus cost of
replacement equipmentNo change
Non-Metered Water
Service
(§195-6)None listed$500.00 per quarter
Hydrant Use ApplicationNone listed$20.00Construction or non-
construction use
Hydrant Use: Meter Rental
& UseNone listed$1,500.00 deposit, plus
$100.00 per day, plus
$0.012 per gallon usedDeposit refundable upon
meter return.
FinalServiceRead/Bill$50.00No changeRequest at least 5 business
days before the closing/move
outdate
Fire Flow EvaluationNone listed$130.00
Locate Water/Sewer LinesNone listed$50.00Fee waived in the case of a
utility locating service request
(e.g.,DigSafe/UDig NY)

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Date Adopted: XX, YY 2026

TypePrior FeeProposed FeeNotes
Locate Electric Service
Lines beyond UtilityNone listed$250.00
Responsibility
$50.00
Service Turn on/off$100.00(Emergency event [outsideNo changeFeeforeach event
of business hours])
$2,600.00*
(with road cutting/crossing inv
Tapping Fee$2,500.00*
(with road cutting/crossing involvem
ent,+$500) (within sidewalk, +$500)olvement,+$500) (within sidew
alk, +$500)
(withinState road, +$1,000
per lane). Additional charge
for water service lines >3/4
inch
$50.00
Service Turn on/off$100.00 (Emergency event [outsideNo changeFor each event
of business hours])
Police Department
Type
Prior Fee
Proposed Fee
Notes
Fingerprinting
$20.00
$25.00
Paid to Village Clerk
Copy of Police Report
None listed
$0.25 per page
Paid to Village Clerk
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|Village

Clerk
TypePrior FeeProposed FeeNotes
CopiesNone listed$0.25 per page
Returned/Bounced CheckNone listed$25.00
FOIL FeesNone listedCopies = $0.25 perpage
--Storage device/media =
--$4.00 each
--If preparation requires >2
--hours, hourly salary
--attributed to the lowest
--paid agency employee who
--has the necessary skill
--required to prepare a copy
--of the requested record(s).
Birth/Death Certificate$10.00 per Certificate or
No Record CertificationNo change
Yard/GarageSale Permit
(§119)$5.00No change
EV Charging (ChargePoint
Station in Municipal Lot)$0.12/kWhNo changeAdditional ChargePoint fees
may apply.

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Date Adopted: XX, YY 2026

Property Maintenance

Property Maintenanceperty Maintenanceerty Maintenancey Maintenance Maintenance
TypePrior FeeProposed FeeNotes
Property Maintenance
(lawn mowing, weed
trimming)None listed$100.00 per hour, 1-hour
minimum. $200.00 per hour
for second calendar year (CY)
offense,
$300.00 per hour for third CY
offenseFees billed to property owner.
All unpaid feesre-leviedon
Village property taxesin April.
Sidewalk Snow/IceFirst offense in a season -No changeFees billed to property owner.
Removal$2.00/linear foot, sanding/salting-All unpaid feesre-leviedon
-$0.50/linear foot-Village property taxesin April.
-Second offense - $3.00/linear foot,--
-sanding/salting $0.75/linear foot--
-Third and any subsequent offences ---
-$4.00/linear foot, sanding/salting--
-$1.00/linear foot--
Trash RemovalNone listed$200.00 per hour, 1-hour
minimum, per laborer plus
tipping feesFees billed to property owner.
All unpaid feesre-leviedon
Village property taxesin April.

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Date Adopted: XX, YY 2026

Waste Management (Village Code §160 )

TypePrior FeeProposed FeeNotes
Garbage TagsBlue Tag (small bag), $3.00* eachBlue Tag (small bag), $3.50*Small = 13 gal, typically white
-Red Tag (large bag), $6.00* eacheachkitchen bag
--Red Tag (large bag), $7.00*Large = 30 gal, typically black
--eachtrash bag
---Tags available from Village
---Clerk, Red Hook Public Library,
---and Taste Budd’s*.
---*additional convenience fee
---may apply
Bags in Bulk Pickup$75.00for up to 25 bags or
$125.00 for up to 50 bags
(30 gal bags)No changeContactVillage Clerk to set up
and pay for service
Oversized Items(e.g.,
mattress, furniture, table,
chair, rug)$25.00 (additional $10.00 for
mattresses & box springs)No changeTags available from Village
Clerk
Scrap Metal CollectionFreeNo changeContact Village Clerkor DPW
to schedule.

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Date Adopted: XX, YY 2026