Village of Red Hook Fee Schedule
Building / Planning & Zoning Department
| Type | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Administration | Residential - $50.00 | |
| Commercial - $100.00 | Fee applies toallbuilding | |
| permits. | ||
| Bounced/Returned Check | $25.00 | |
| Construction - Residential | $0.55 / sf; | |
| $150.00 minimum | Certificate of Occupancy or | |
| Compliance fees will be | ||
| collected with Building Permit | ||
| Application | ||
| Construction - Commercial | $0.75 / sf; | |
| $275.00 minimum | Certificate of Occupancy or | |
| Compliance fees will be | ||
| collected with Building Permit | ||
| Application | ||
| Decks / Porches Open | $0.55 / sf; | |
| $150.00 minimum | ||
| Demolition Permit | ||
| (when not associated with | ||
| construction) | Residential (minor)(<500 sf | |
| excluding dwelling) - $100.00 | ||
| Residential (major)(>500 sf | ||
| excluding dwelling) - $200.00 | ||
| Garages/Barns - $150.00 | ||
| Commercial -$200.00 | Valid for 6 months | |
| Barns/Pole | ||
| Barn/Shed/Detached Garage | Residential - $0.55 / sf; | |
| $150.00 minimum | ||
| Commercial - $0.75 / sf; | ||
| $275.00 minimum | ||
| Solar Energy Collection | ||
| Systems (Photovoltaic Panels), | ||
| Roof or Ground Mounted | $0.55 / sf; | |
| $150.00 minimum | Roof Mounted, building permit | |
| only. | ||
| Ground Mounted by Planning | ||
| Board Approval | ||
| Fence Permits | $100.00 / 1st100 linear feet | |
| $0.35 / linear foot thereafter | Sketch, specifications, & proof of | |
| DigSafeNY required. | ||
| Agricultural Structures | N/A | Proof of Ag Exemption/Status |
| Required at time of submission. |
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Date Adopted: May 11, 2026 Effective: June 1, 2026
| Type | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building without a Building | ||
| Permit | ||
| (Post Built Permit) | Double the Calculated Fee | |
| Stop Work Order Violation | $500.00 | |
| Stop Work Order Lift | $250.00 | |
| Certificate of Occupancy | $100.00 Residential | |
| $200.00 Commercial | Collected with Building Permit | |
| Application | ||
| Temporary Certificate of | ||
| Occupancy | $250.00 Residential | |
| $300.00 Commercial | Valid for 3 months | |
| Abstract C/O / | ||
| Municipal Search | Residential - $150.00 | |
| Commercial - $200.00 | ||
| Driveway Permit | ||
| (Village Roads) | $100.00 | |
| Generator | $100.00 | |
| Electrical Work / Upgrade | $100.00 | |
| Solid Fuel Permit: | ||
| Wood, Coal, Pellet | $100.00 | |
| Operating Permits | $100.00 | |
| Swimming Pools: In-ground, | ||
| Above Ground | In-Ground = $250.00 | |
| Above Ground = $150.00 | ||
| Spa/Hot Tubs = $100.00 | Backflow preventer device | |
| required. Reduced Pressure | ||
| Zone (RPZ) backflow preventers | ||
| requires annual inspection. | ||
| Certification sent to Building | ||
| Department. | ||
| Hens/Honeybee Permit | ||
| (Zoning §200.18.1) | $25.00 | |
| Sign Permit | $125.00 |
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| Type | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Site Inspection | Residential - $100.00 | |
| Commercial - $150.00 | ||
| Fire Inspections | $150.00 per Unit up to 2,500 sf; | |
| 2,501 — 5,000 sf = $200.00 | ||
| 5,001 – 10,000 sf = $250.00 | **See note below regarding | |
| additional inspections | ||
| Additional Fire Inspections | ||
| | ||
| If the Fire Inspector must inspect premises a second time 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'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. |
|Roof Repair / Replacement|$100.00 for Residential See Roofing Permit Fee Schedule for Commercial Structures (attached)|| |Oil Tank Abandonment/ Replacement (inside or underground)|$100.00|| |Planning Board: SITE PLAN REVIEW|$250.00 w/SEAF; $350.00 w/FEAF|Receipts reviewed at meeting for completeness| |Planning Board: MINOR SUBDIVISION & Planning Board: MAJOR SUBDIVISION|$300.00 w/SEAF or FEAF plus $150.00/lot|See NYS Village Law §7-728| |Planning Board: LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT|$200.00 w/SEAF||
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| Type | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Zoning Board: | ||
| AREA VARIANCE | $250.00 | All required mailings are the |
| responsibility of the applicant. | ||
| Receipts required. | ||
| Zoning Board: | ||
| USE VARIANCE | $500.00 | All required mailings are the |
| responsibility of the applicant. | ||
| Receipts required. | ||
| Zoning Board: | ||
| INTERPRETATION | $200.00 | |
| SEQRA: SEAF | $200.00 | |
| SEQRA: FEAF | $300.00 | |
| 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 | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Special Invoicing | ||
| Administrative Fee | 3% of invoice | |
| Sewer Capital Fee | $179.00 per EDU per quarter | Included in Utility Bill |
| (quarterly) | ||
| Sewer Rent/Use Fee | ||
| (Operation & Maintenance) | $162.00 per EDU per quarter | Included in Utility Bill |
| (quarterly) | ||
| Resolution 5-2026 | ||
| Sewerage Surcharge/ | ||
| Volume Charge | ||
| (§145-117) | TBD | |
| Capacity Charge | TBD | |
| Locate Water/Sewer Lines | See below ‘Water | |
| Department’ fees | ||
| Locate Electric Service Lines | ||
| beyond Utility Responsibility | See below ‘Water | |
| Department’ fees |
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| Type | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sewer Lateral Permit | ||
| Application | ||
| (§145-31) | $100.00 application fee plus | |
| equipment fees calculated by | ||
| Village Engineer | Paid to Building Department | |
| Sewer Connection Charge (Tap | ||
| Fee) | ||
| (§145-51-52) | Equipment & Labor costs | |
| calculated by Village Engineer | ||
| Dumping Fee | ||
| (§145-123) | TBD | |
| Wastewater Discharge Permit | ||
| – Industrial Use | ||
| (§145-70) | TBD | |
| Pretreatment Program | ||
| (§145-122) | TBD | |
| Administrative Fine | ||
| (§145-98) | ≤ $1,000 per violation per day | |
| Abnormal Sewage Fee | ||
| (§145-117) | TBD | |
| Excess Grease Trap | ||
| Maintenance Fee | Sewer O&M fee includes four | |
| (4) pump outs per calendar | ||
| year. All additional | ||
| $235.00/1,000 gal | Fee added to Utility Bill | |
| (quarterly) |
Water Department (Village Code §195)
See §195-26 and below
| ee§195-26 and below | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Fee | Notes |
| Special Invoicing | ||
| Administrative Fee | 3% of invoice | |
| Damaged/Frozen Meter | ||
| (§195-5) | $50.00 inspection fee plus | |
| cost of replacement | ||
| equipment | ||
| Non-Metered Water Service | ||
| (§195-6) | $500.00 per quarter | |
| Hydrant Use Application | $20.00 | Construction or non- |
| construction use | ||
| Hydrant Use: Meter Rental & | ||
| Use | $1,500.00 deposit, plus | |
| $100.00 per day, plus | ||
| $0.012 per gallon used | Deposit refundable upon | |
| meter return. |
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| Type | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Final Service Read/Bill | $50.00 | Request at least 5 business |
| days before the closing/move | ||
| out date | ||
| Fire Flow Evaluation | $130.00 | |
| Locate Water/Sewer Lines | $50.00 | Fee waived in the case of a |
| utility locating service request | ||
| (e.g., DigSafe/UDig NY) | ||
| Locate Electric Service Lines | ||
| beyond Utility Responsibility | $250.00 | |
| Service Turn on/off | $50.00 | |
| $100.00 (Emergency event | ||
| [outside of business hours]) | Fee for each event | |
| Tapping Fee | $2,600.00* | |
| - | (with road cutting/crossing inv | |
| - | olvement,+$500) (within side | |
| - | walk, +$500) | |
| - | (within State road, +$1,000 | |
| - | per lane). Additional charge | |
| - | for water service lines | |
| - | >3/4 inch | |
| Service Turn on/off | $50.00 | |
| $100.00 (Emergency event | ||
| [outside of business hours]) | For each event |
Police Department
| olice Department | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Fee | Notes |
| Fingerprinting | $25.00 | Paid to Village Clerk |
| Copy of Police Report | $0.25 per page | Paid to Village Clerk |
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Village Clerk
| illage Clerk | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Fee | Notes |
| Copies | $0.25 per page | |
| Returned/Bounced Check | $25.00 | |
| FOIL Fees | Copies = $0.25 per page | |
| - | 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 Certification | ||
| Yard/Garage Sale Permit | ||
| (§119) | $5.00 | |
| EV Charging (ChargePoint | ||
| Station in Municipal Lot) | $0.12/kWh | Additional ChargePoint fees |
| may apply. | ||
| Stage & Tent Rental | $250.00 | Includes set up and removal. |
| For use for events on | ||
| municipal property not for | ||
| public use. |
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Property Maintenance
| ropertyMaintenance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Fee | Notes |
| Property Maintenance | $100.00 per hour, 1-hour | Village Code §160-5, NYS |
| (lawn mowing, weed | minimum. | Property Maintenance Code |
| trimming) | $200.00 per hour for second | §302.4 (grass & weeds must |
| - | calendar year (CY) offense, | not exceed 10 inches) |
| - | $300.00 per hour for third CY | Fees billed to property owner. |
| - | offense | All unpaid fees re-levied on |
| - | - | Village property taxes in April. |
| Sidewalk Snow/Ice Removal | First offense in a season - | Fees billed to property owner. |
| - | $2.00/linear foot, | All unpaid fees re-levied on |
| - | sanding/salting | Village property taxes in April. |
| - | $0.50/linear foot | - |
| - | 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 Removal | $200.00 per hour, 1-hour | |
| minimum, per laborer, plus | ||
| tipping fees | Fees billed to property owner. | |
| All unpaid fees re-levied on | ||
| Village property taxes in April. |
Waste Management (Village Code §160)
| aste Management(Village Code | §160) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Fee | Notes |
| Garbage Tags | Blue Tag (small bag), | Small = 13 gal, typically white |
| - | $3.50* each | kitchen bag, ≤ 30lbs |
| - | Red Tag (large bag), | Large = 30 gal, typically black |
| - | $7.00* each | trash bag, ≤ 50lbs |
| - | - | Tags available from Village |
| - | - | Clerk, Red Hook Public Library, |
| - | - | and Taste Budd’s*. |
| - | - | *additional convenience fee |
| - | - | may apply |
| Bags in Bulk Pickup | $75.00 for up to 25 bags or | |
| $125.00 for up to 50 bags | ||
| (30 gal bags) | Contact Village 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) | Tags available from Village | |
| Clerk | ||
| Scrap Metal Collection | Free | Contact Village Clerk or DPW |
| to schedule. |
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