The Borough of Wilson contracts with Barry Isett & Associates to administer its Building, Code Enforcement, and Quality of Life programs. The department is responsible for administering and enforcing local ordinances, including those related to housing and property maintenance.
Barry Isett & Associates responds to resident complaints regarding property maintenance, reviews building permit applications, and conducts construction inspections. Permits are issued for use and occupancy, repairs, replacements, additions, and new installations.
The department works closely with the Borough Business Office and Borough Engineer to coordinate these services.
Wilson Borough Permit Fee Schedule
Cash, Check or Money Order are the only acceptable payment methods.
Any returned checks will be charged a $35 fee
Certificate of Compliance
- Each dwelling unit to be inspected is $100
- Each Commercial or Industrial use under 5,000 square feet to be inspected is $125 per building.
- Each Commercial or Industrial use over 5,000 square feet to be inspected is $175 per building.
- Certificate of Occupancy is an additional $50 in addition to the inspection fee above.
Building, Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing Fees
Total Cost of Project Fee
$0.00 - $50.00 $25.00
$50.01 - $1,000.00 $60.00
$1,000.01 - $10,000.00 $250.00
$10,000.01 - $20,000.00 $350.00
$20.000.01 - $50,000.00 $450
$50,000.01 - $100,000.00 $1,000.00
$100,000.01 + $1,000.00 + $5.00 per additional $1,000.00, not to exceed $10,000.00
** Plumbing - There must always be a master plumber on the job, duly licensed by the Borough of Wilson.
Business Privilege
- Business Privilege license $60
- Business Privilege tax: .0015 of gross income earned in the Borough.
Demolition
- Residential $100 per application
- Commercial $100 per application
Mechanical Devices
- $75/unit
- $300/unit for under of non-reporting
Moving Permit
- $5.00 fee
Permit Cancellation Fee
- $100 Barry Isett
- $50 Wilson Borough
Planning Commission
- $150
Trenches and Excavations
- $10 per square foot of restoration.
- Permit fee $25
Shade Tree Permit Fee
- $25 Wilson Borough
Street Signs
- Handicap parking $125 - please call Wilson Borough Police for an Application
- Business directional $60 ($160 if a pole is required)
- Business parking $125
Please take note that building applications can take up to 30 days to process, please plan accordingly!
Barry Isett & Associates Fee Schedule for Permit Plan Review and Inspections
2024 Residential UCC_Fee Schedule
2024 Commercial UCC_Fee Schedule
Permit Applications for the following:
Building, Addition, Alterations, Swimming Pool, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electric, Fire Suppression. Please use the UCC Application below:
Building/UCC - Permit Application
Business Privilege Application
Certificate of Occupancy Application
Tree Removal & Planting Permit
Planning Commission Application
Yard Sale - No permit required for yard sales. You are only allowed to have 2 (two) yard sales per year!
Zoning Applications
***** ALL ZONING APLICATIONS TAKE A MINIMUM OF 30 DAYS*****
Zoning Application Type Fee
Zoning Appeal $1500
Zoning - Change of Use/All other uses Permit $150
Zoning - Conditional Use Application $1500
Zoning - Curb/Sidewalk Permit $100
Zoning - Floodplain Permit $150
Zoning - No-impact home-based business $150
Zoning - Porch/Patio, Deck, Shed, Driveway & Fence $150
Zoning - Pool $150
Zoning - Sewer Tapping Permit $500 or $1000
Zoning - Street Opening Application $25 plus $10 p/sq ft of restoration
Zoning - SALDO Application $150
Zoning - Sign Permit $150
Zoning Certification $100
Zoning Occupancy $100
Special Exception & Conditional Use Applications $1500
Any returned checks will be charged a $35 fee