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Building/Demolition Permit Fees

All fees shall be payable to Section 5 of the Village of Chevy Chase. In the event a deposit is necessary, please submit a separate check.

Building and Demolition Permit Fees

  • Fences and walls: $100
  • Residential construction under 500 sq. ft. including accessory buildings, porches, and pools: $250
  • Residential construction over 500 sq. ft. on an existing dwelling and new house construction: $500
  • Demolition of an existing residential dwelling: $250

Deposits

  • Residential construction under 500 sq. ft. including accessory buildings, decks, porches, or pools, requires a deposit of $1000
  • Residential construction over 500 sq. ft. requires a deposit of $2000
  • New house construction requires a deposit of $5000