Charges & Fees
Building Permits
New Residential $505 + 0.15 per sq. ft
Seasonal Camp $505
Replacement Dwelling/Camp Same as new build (fire or other natural disaster free )
House Addition $80 +0.15 per sq. ft
Garage/Car port $80 +0.15 per sq. ft
Deck/Porches $55
Storage/Shed/Gazebos $45 +0.10 per sq ft
Accessory Dwelling $250
Day Care $55
Pool $55
Sign $40
Home Occupation $55
Agricultural $15 (recording fee only)
Commercial Minor $1 per sq. ft
Commercial Major $1 per sq. ft
Conditional Use Set by Board
Camp Conversion $505
Subdivision Minor $130 (recording fee for Map additional $15)
Subdivision Major Sketch $90
Final Plat: $105/lot
Appeal of Permit $35
Waiver included in permit
Renewal of Permit $15 (recording fee only)
After the fact Permit Double permit fee
Zoning Certificates
Certificate of Compliance: $55.00
Certificate of Occupancy: $55.00
Mylar Map Recording: $25.00
*All building permits and certificates will also be charged the $15 recording fee
Fairfield Zoning Update Project
The Town of Fairfield has updated its zoning bylaws with the goal of ensuring that the bylaws support plans, goals, and policies with a particular focus on regulations in the rural areas of the town. The updated bylaws went into effect 3/15/2026