Building Fees & Impact Fees in Winston-Salem, [object Object]
Total government fees for new construction in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, NC. Includes impact fees, utility connections, permits, and assessments.
$8,500
Estimated Total Fees — Standard Single-Family Home
Based on typical 2,000 sq ft home, $300K construction value. Actual fees vary by project.
Fee Breakdown
| Fee Type | Amount | Basis |
|---|
| Water Connection Fee |
$1,870 |
Flat fee |
| Sewer Connection Fee |
$1,700 |
Flat fee |
| Transportation Impact Fee |
$1,530 |
Flat fee |
| Building Permit Fee |
$1,700 |
Flat fee |
| Plan Review Fee |
$1,020 |
Flat fee |
| Stormwater Fee |
$680 |
Per lot |
Important Notes:
- Winston-Salem charges connection fees and some impact fees.
- Growing Sun Belt cities have increasingly adopted impact fees.
- Building permit fees are typically based on construction valuation.
- Estimate based on new single-family construction in Winston-Salem.
Sources & Accuracy: Fee data sourced from Winston-Salem published fee schedules
(effective July 2025).
Data confidence: Partial.
Fees change periodically. Always confirm current fees with the city building department before budgeting.