Translate[Archived] Question #04: How much do we charge an owner or developer to demolish their property in comparison to Arlington and Fairfax? How much revenue came to us in each of the last years through these fees?
Question:
How much do we charge when an owner or developer wants to demolish their property? How much revenue came to us in each of the last years through these fees? What amounts do Arlington and Fairfax charge? (Councilman Chapman)
Response:
The following are the City’s fees for demolition permits:
- Residential accessory building or detached garage - $85.00
- Residential structure or non-residential accessory structure -$150.00
- Non-residential structures - $250.00
- Residential or Non-Residential Interior Demolition – Minimum Fee $112.37
- A bond is also taken at $1 per square foot of the building, which is returned once the building is demolished and the permit receives a final inspection
- $125 per month for sidewalk closure
- $30 per day per reserved parking spot
The City has collected $35,000 in revenue over the past five years. Receipts are deposited to the permit fee special revenue fund for the purpose of covering the cost of plan review and inspections. This revenue has no impact on the General Fund.
Alexandria offers the lowest fee for interior demolition by charging the minimum fee of $112.37. The Alexandria non-residential/commercial demolition fee is approximately 17% higher than Arlington County and 131% higher than Fairfax County. In addition, Alexandria offers more fee options.
The following tables compare the City’s fee rates and structure to Arlington and Fairfax Counties:
