Dedicated Trade Workstation
Audited Q3 2026
Honolulu County Commercial Building & Structural Permit Calculator
Official fee schedule logic based on Revised Ordinances of Honolulu Chapter 18. Includes plan review fees, technology surcharges, and prerequisite contractor bond rules.
Direct Answer Engine Specifications (Commercial Building & Structural) Verifiable Municipal Factsheet
- AHJ Authority
- City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting
- Enforced Ordinance
- Revised Ordinances of Honolulu Chapter 18
- Plan Check SLA
- 20 - 35 Business Days
- Surety Bond Required
- $15,000
AHJ Verified Workstation
2026 Fee Schedule Enforced
Honolulu County Commercial Permit Fee Estimator
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Quick Presets:
📐 Applied Municipal Formula Tier
Tier Valuation Formula: $1,665 base fee + $3.80 per $1,000 above $250,000 valuation.
Itemized Cost Assessment Verified
Base Municipal Permit Fee: $0.00
Plan Review Fee (65%): $0.00
Tech & Admin Surcharge (4%): $0.00
Cost Ratio Breakdown Base 58% | Review 38% | Tech 4%
Total Estimated Cost: $0.00
Mandatory Contractor Prerequisites & Submittal Checklist
Honolulu County AHJ Requirements Permit Prerequisite Instant Underwriting
Contractor Surety License Bond
Honolulu County requires an active $15,000 Hawaii Contractor License Bond on file prior to plan submittal.
Insurance Mandate Same-Day COI
Commercial COI Liability ($1M+)
Minimum $1.0M General Liability COI naming Honolulu County Building Dept as Certificate Holder.
Official AHJ Source Citation
Visit Official AHJ Dot-Gov Site ↗
City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting Official Building Department
650 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813 | Phone: (808) 768-8000