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    New Law Reduces Building Costs for Small Homeowners

    Building Permit Fees  •  Citywide
    Mayor De Blasio and DOB Commissioner Chander at Bill signing.

    Mayor de Blasio and DOB Commissioner Chandler at Bill signing. Image Credit: Ed Reed, Office of the Mayor.

    Costs for new developments and alterations are adjusted for the first time since 1991 to reflect equitable fee structure. On May 10, 2016, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed Local Law 56, which will alter building construction permit filing fees. Local Law 56, previously City Council Introduction 831, was introduced by Council Member Jumaane Williams at the request of the Mayor in June of 2015, and passed on April 20, 2016, to provide for a more equitable fee structure. (read more…)

    Tags : Building One City Plan, Council Member Helen Rosenthal, Council Member Jumaane D. Williams, Council Member Ritchie Torres, Department of Buildings’ filing fees, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Paul Vallone, Rick Chandler
    Date:06/06/2016
    Category : Office of the Mayor
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