Fees & Refund Policy

Building Permits WindowInspections Fees

Town of Wake Forest fees and charges are subject to change without notice. Please call 919-435-9531 to confirm current fees and charges.

Inspections Fee Schedule

Refund Policy - Residential

A refund will be issued when requested in writing for any permit that has not expired and construction has not started. The following fees are applicable for refund:

  • Building Permit fee minus the $500.00 plan review fee
  • Building permit fee is refundable prior to the first inspection
  • Fire Impact fees
  • Recreation Fee (if applicable)
  • Temporary Power Pole (if applicable and power pole not installed)
  • Underground Electric Lines

Nonrefundable Residential Fees

  • Development fee
  • Homeowner's Recovery Fund

Refund Policy - Commercial

A refund will be issued when requested in writing for any permit that has not expired and construction has not started. The following fees are applicable for refund:

  • Plan review submittal fees (Fire and Commercial) may be refunded only if the plan reviewer has not started the review process
  • Fire Impact fees are to be refunded

Nonrefundable Commercial Fees

  • Development fee