Kirkland board moves to remove fixed permit fees from code, update fee collection process

Aug 3, 2026

Trustees agreed to remove fixed building-permit fee amounts from the Village Code and instead list fees in the permit application packet tied to contractor pricing. Attorney Walters will draft ordinance language; Clerk Scidmore may collect Plan Review fees up-front and invoice failed-inspection and Stop Work fees with a 25% administrative charge.

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The Village of Kirkland Board reviewed building-permit definitions and voted to remove specific fee amounts from the municipal code so the rates can be updated annually in the permit packet.

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