New Britain City Government
The New Britain Building Department
27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051
Tel: (860) 826-3383 (0)    Fax: (860) 612-4212

Anti-Blight Ordinance:

In addition, the City of New Britain is proud to announce the addition of our new Anti-Blight Ordinance. This proactive ordinance is charged with targeting blighted and vacant properties throughout the City.

Information regarding this ordinance is listed below:

City Zoning Ordinances: City of New Britain Zoning Ordinances
Chapter 7: Buildings & Building Regulations
City Zoning Map: City of New Britain Zoning Map (9.5 MB)
Forms: Application for Building/Zoning Permit
WCC Building Permit Affadavit

Fees:

>>> Building Permit Fees:
Building Permit Fees (also electrical, plumbing , mechanical permits) are based on cost of the work being done.

   1st Thousand Dollars $35.00
   2nd Thousand Dollars $25.00
   3rd Thousand Dollars $15.00 per each thousand or portion thereafter

>>> Demolition Fees:
   $25.00 per each thousand or portion thereafter

>>> Certificate of Occupancy:
   (a) Construction, alteration, removal, repair, demolition or other building operations per each thousand dollars of value or portion thereof up to two thousand dollars - $25.00
   (b)For every one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or portion thereof in excess of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) - $ 1.00

   C of O example: $1,000 = $25.00, $2,000 = $50.00, $3,000 = $51.00, $ 4,000 = $52.00, $5,000 = $53.00 etc.

   The fees for final re-inspection are fifty dollars ($50.00) for each trade inspector called for re-inspection.

>>> Site Plan Approval:
   (a) Residential buildings with gross square feet (SF):
            Under 1000 SF - $25.00
            1001-5000 SF - $50.00
            5001-10000 SF - $100.00
            Over 10000 SF - $150.00

   (b) All other residential buildings (New Construction, addition or accessory structure):
            Up to 5000 SF - $100.00
            For each Additional 1000 SF or portion - $5.00

   (c) Site Plan Approval (No structure) - $50.00

   (d) Change of occupancy - $50.00

   (e) Telecommunication Towers:
            For new towers - $300.00
            Co-location - $100.00
            Annual Inspection - $100.00

>>> Fire Dept. Plan Review Fee (commercial / three or more families)
   FEES PER $ 1, 000.00 dollars Building/Property value

   1. $0 through $1,000.00 - $0.00 per $1,000

   2. $1,001.00 through $50,00.00
   (per $1,000 or part thereof) - $2.50 per $1,000

   3. In excess of $50,000.00
   (per $1,000 or part thereof) - $5.00 per $1,000

   Example: Value of Building and / or Property Fees
   1. $1,000.00 - $0.00
   2. $50,000.00 - $125.00
   3. $75,000.00 - $375.00



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