Fee Schedule 2026 - Town of Herkimer, NY

Town of Herkimer

114 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350
Tel: (315)866-2690 Fax: (315)866-8105

FEE SCHEDULE
Adopted 2/16/2026
Updated 2/16/2026
Schedule II pgs 3/4/5

Licenses, records and general fees

Fee schedule items 1 through 8
#	Section	Description	Town Share	State Share	Fee
1	a	Dog License - altered	$9.00	$1.00	$10.00
	b	Dog License unaltered	$17.00	$3.00	$20.00
	c	Dog License - replacement tag	$3.00	0	$3.00
2	a	Marriage License	$17.50	$22.50	$40.00
	b	Certificate of Marriage	$10.00	$0.00	$10.00
3	a	Certified Birth Certificate			$10.00
4	a	Certified Death Certificate			$10.00
	2b, 3a & 4a	Genealogical research per hour (through marriage, birth and death records)			$22.00
5	a	Zoning Map (only if printed)			$8.00
	b	Zoning Book (only if printed)			$8.00
	c	Zoning Map & Book (only if printed)			$15.00
	d	Zoning Variance (application fee)			$350.00
6	a	Charge for returned Checks			$38.00
7	a	Copies (per sheet)			$0.25
	b	Per copy of Town Budget			$10.00
8	a	Games of Chance	(+ 5% of net proceeds)		$10.00
	b	Bell Jars	(+ 5% of net proceeds)		$10.00
	c	Bingo	(+ 5% of net proceeds)		$10.00
	d	Raffles (Net proceeds or profits under $30,000 are exempt)

9 - WATER DISTRICTS

a. WD#1 - West German Street Water District

a. WD#1 West German Street Water District usage rates
Gallons	Residential	Commercial
5501 - 22,440 gallons	$0.0159	$0.0220
22,441 - 44,880	$0.0137	$0.0200
44,881 - 74,800	$0.0124	$0.0175
74,801 - 130,900	$0.0124	$0.0151
130,901 - 280,500	$0.0124	$0.0151
280,501 +	$0.0124	$0.0151

a. WD#1 West German Street Water District permit, tap in and buy in fees
Fee	Amount
Inside permit fee	$50.00
Inside tap in fee	$880.00
Inside buy in fee	$1,100.00
Total:	$2,030.00
Outside permit fee	$50.00
Outside tap in fee	$880.00
Outside buy in fee	$3,000.00
Total:	$3,930.00

a. WD#1 West German Street Water District minimum charges
Minimum	Meter	Amount
**** Residential minimun quarterly	5/8 " meter	$85.92
	3/4 " meter	$105.70
Commercial Min.	All meters; 1 inch & greater	$215.73

b. WD#2 - East Herkimer Water District

b. WD#2 East Herkimer Water District usage rates
Gallons	Residential	Commercial
5501 - 22,440 gallons	$0.0159	$0.0220
22,441 - 44,880	$0.0137	$0.0200
44,881 - 74,800	$0.0124	$0.0175
74,801 - 130,900	$0.0124	$0.0151
130,901 - 280,500	$0.0124	$0.0151
280,501 +	$0.0124	$0.0151

b. WD#2 East Herkimer Water District permit, tap in and buy in fees
Fee	Amount
Inside permit fee	$50.00
Inside tap in fee	$880.00
Inside buy in fee	$1,100.00
Total:	$2,030.00
Outside permit fee	$50.00
Outside tap in fee	$880.00
Outside buy in fee	$3,000.00
Total:	$3,930.00

b. WD#2 East Herkimer Water District minimum charges
Minimum	Meter	Amount
**** Residential minimun quarterly	5/8 " meter	$85.92
	3/4 " meter	$105.70
Commercial Min.	All meters; 1 inch & greater	$215.73

c. WD#3 - McKennan & Steuben Roads

c. WD#3 McKennan & Steuben Roads usage rates
Gallons	Residential	Commercial
5501 - 22,440 gallons	$0.0159	$0.0220
22,441 - 44,880	$0.0137	$0.0200
44,881 - 74,800	$0.0124	$0.0175
74,801 - 130,900	$0.0124	$0.0151
130,901 - 280,500	$0.0124	$0.0151
280,501 +	$0.0124	$0.0151

c. WD#3 McKennan & Steuben Roads permit, tap in and buy in fees
Fee	Amount
Inside permit fee	$50.00
Inside tap in fee	$880.00
Inside buy in fee	$1,100.00
Total:	$2,030.00
Outside permit fee	$50.00
Outside tap in fee	$880.00
Outside buy in fee	$3,000.00
Total:	$3,930.00

c. WD#3 McKennan & Steuben Roads minimum charges
Minimum	Meter	Amount
**** Residential minimun quarterly	5/8 " meter	$85.92
	3/4 " meter	$105.70
Commercial Min.	All meters; 1 inch & greater	$215.73

d. WD#4 - Herkimer Commons-Lowes

d. WD#4 Herkimer Commons-Lowes usage rates
Gallons	Residential	Commercial
5501 - 22,440 gallons	$0.0159	$0.0220
22,441 - 44,880	$0.0137	$0.0200
44,881 - 74,800	$0.0124	$0.0175
74,801 - 130,900	$0.0124	$0.0151
130,901 - 280,500	$0.0124	$0.0151
280,501 +	$0.0124	$0.0151

d. WD#4 Herkimer Commons-Lowes permit, tap in and buy in fees
Fee	Amount
Inside permit fee	$50.00
Inside tap in fee	$880.00
Inside buy in fee	$1,100.00
Total:	$2,030.00
Outside permit fee	$50.00
Outside tap in fee	$880.00
Outside buy in fee	$3,000.00
Total:	$3,930.00

d. WD#4 Herkimer Commons-Lowes minimum charges
Minimum	Meter	Amount
**** Residential minimun quarterly	5/8 " meter	$85.92
	3/4 " meter	$105.70
Commercial Min.	All meters; 1 inch & greater	$5,781.79

e. SD#1 - Highland/Beardslee Avenues Sewer District

e. SD#1 Highland/Beardslee Avenues Sewer District usage rates
Gallons	Residential	Commercial
5501 - 22,440 gallons	$0.0223	$0.0244
22,441 - 44,880	$0.0186	$0.0206
44,881 - 74,800	$0.0162	$0.0177
74,801 - 130,900	$0.0138	$0.0152
130,901 - 280,500	$0.0106	$0.0117
280,501 +	$0.0096	$0.0102

e. SD#1 Highland/Beardslee Avenues Sewer District permit, tap in and buy in fees
Fee	Amount
Inside permit fee	$50.00
Inside tap in fee	$880.00
Inside buy in fee	$1,100.00
Total:	$2,030.00
Outside permit fee	$50.00
Outside tap in fee	$880.00
Outside buy in fee	$3,000.00
Total:	$3,930.00

e. SD#1 Highland/Beardslee Avenues Sewer District minimum charges
Minimum	Meter	Amount
**** Residential minimum quarterly	5/8 " meter	$140.51
	3/4 " meter	$187.24
Commercial Minimum	All meters	$318.49

f. SD#2 - East Herkimer Sewer District

f. SD#2 East Herkimer Sewer District usage rates
Gallons	Residential	Commercial
5501 - 22,440 gallons	$0.0223	$0.0268
22,441 - 44,880	$0.0186	$0.0227
44,881 - 74,800	$0.0162	$0.0195
74,801 - 130,900	$0.0138	$0.0166
130,901 - 280,500	$0.0106	$0.0129
280,501 +	$0.0096	$0.0112

f. SD#2 East Herkimer Sewer District permit, tap in and buy in fees
Fee	Amount
Inside permit fee	$50.00
Inside tap in fee	$880.00
Inside buy in fee	$1,100.00
Total:	$2,030.00
Outside permit fee	$50.00
Outside tap in fee	$880.00
Outside buy in fee	$3,000.00
Total:	$3,930.00

f. SD#2 East Herkimer Sewer District minimum charges
Minimum	Meter	Amount
**** Residential minimum quarterly	5/8 " meter	$140.51
	3/4 " meter	$187.24
Commercial Minimum	All meters	$318.49

g. SD#4 - Herkimer Commons Sewer District-Lowes

g. SD#4 Herkimer Commons Sewer District-Lowes usage rates
Gallons	Residential	Commercial
5501 - 22,440 gallons	$0.0223	$0.0244
22,441 - 44,880	$0.0186	$0.0206
44,881 - 74,800	$0.0162	$0.0177
74,801 - 130,900	$0.0138	$0.0152
130,901 - 280,500	$0.0106	$0.0117
280,501 +	$0.0096	$0.0102

g. SD#4 Herkimer Commons Sewer District-Lowes permit, tap in and buy in fees
Fee	Amount
Inside permit fee	$50.00
Inside tap in fee	$880.00
Inside buy in fee	$1,100.00
Total:	$2,030.00
Outside permit fee	$50.00
Outside tap in fee	$880.00
Outside buy in fee	$3,000.00
Total:	$3,930.00

g. SD#4 Herkimer Commons Sewer District-Lowes minimum charges
Minimum	Meter	Amount
**** Residential minimum quarterly	5/8 " meter	$140.51
	3/4 " meter	$187.24
Commercial Minimum	All meters	$5,781.79

Water and sewer search fee
Section	Description	Note	Fee
for 9 a-e	WATER/SEWER SEARCH	(written request only)	$25.00

9(1) - Water Meter Fees for all Water Districts

Water meter fees for all water districts
Item	Description	Residential	Commerical
1.)	For new water meter installation.	TBD	TBD
2.)	For reinstalling a meter.	$100.00	TBD
3.)	For reconnection after service has been discontinued due to abuse, neglect or fraud.	TBD	$1,000.00
4.)	For damages to meter beyond repair. required to install new meter.	TBD	TBD
5.)	For repairs to meters, customer billed for repair costs.	TBD	TBD
6.)	Testing meters.	$100.00	$100.00

SCHEDULE II (attachment to zoning ordinance)

10 - PERMITS

Schedule II permit fees, section 10
Section	Permit	Description	Detail	Fee
a	Building	per square foot. Floor area including garages, decks, sheds, roofs, and accessory buildings	residential	0.15 per sq ft, $20.00 minimum
			commercial	0.25 per sq ft, $25.00 minimum
			agricultural	0.15 per sq ft
		residential & agricultural MAX $500.00
		NOTE: applies to add on to a barn or home; must meet the definition of farmer set forth by the NYS Office of Real Property Services -MIN $10.00
b	Curb Cut	Residential		$75.00
		Commericial		$150.00
c	Pool		in-ground	$50.00
			above- ground	$25.00
d	Septic	new and replacement		$40.00
e	Outdoor Furnace			$50.00
f	Windmill		residential per windmill	$150.00
			commercial per windmill	$2,500.00
			agricultural per windmill	$150.00
g	Remodel		residential	$50.00
		per square foot with no cap	commercial	$0.25
	NOTE:	In the event an application for a building permit is not approved, the applicant shall be entitled to a refund of 75% of the fee paid, provided no work has commenced. If work has commenced and the application is not approved, the fees paid shall not be refunded.
h	Demolition		residential	$35.00
			commercial	$100.00
			agricultural	$25.00
i	Junkyard		per year	$50.00
j	Mining		per year	$75.00
k	Burn Permit			no fee
l	Fences			$25.00
m	Cell Tower			$750.00
n		Solar Panels- Teir 1 (Residential)		$50.00
o		Solar Projects- Teir 2 &3 (Commercial)	21kw - 200kw	$800.00
			201kw - 300kw	$2,500.00
			301kw - 500kw	$5,000.00
			501 +	$7,500.00
		Penalty for failure to notify transfer of ownership		$500.00; $100.00 each day thereafter
p		Special Events Application. APPLICATION: Only needed for events over 500 people	Per Event off Town Property	$50.00
			Per Event on Town Property	$500.00
q		Hotel/Motel Application Fee- (Annual Permit)	(10) or fewer rooms	$150.00
			(11) to (50) rooms	$1,500.00
			(51) or more rooms	$3,000.00

Sections 11 through 17

Fee schedule items 11 through 17
#	Section	Description	Detail	Fee
11	a	Engineering - Subdivisions. A deposit filed with the Town Clerk in an amount deemed necessary by the TOWN for complete, legal & technical review engineering and inspection costs associated with subdivision application.		$ TBD
12	a	Vendors, Peddlers & Solicitors License	Annual Per Calendar Year	$50.00
			Per Event/Season	$30.00
13	a	Zoning Board of Appeals. APPLICATIONS: (includes mailings & legal notice.)	AREA VARIANCE	$350.00
			USE VARIANCE	$350.00
			ADDITIONAL MEETINGS: (each)	$250.00
14	a	Planning Board (includes mailings & legal notice.)	APPLICATION:	$350.00
			ADDITIONAL MEETINGS (each)	$250.00
16	a	Special Authorization Appliation		$350.00
17	a	Town Park Application Deposit		$100.00
	b	Farmer's Market Vendor Fee	Annual Per Season	$30.00
	c	Food Truck Vendor Fee	Annual Per Calendar Year	$50.00
			Per Event	$30.00

On the original, the schedule is one ruled table that runs across five pages. Here it is split into smaller tables so it can be read on a phone. Items, amounts and spelling follow the original. The original has no item 15.