City of
DEKALB Home Prices
The median list price for homes in DeKalb is $149,000 and the median sale price is $142,300. According to Zillow, values have risen by 4 percent in the last year. The median monthly rent is $1,210.
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Permits
CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR: Jerry Smith
Permits are needed to construct a new home, commercial building, or to make any alterations to a property, including driveway or sidewalk. They’re also required for fence installation or to build a deck, pergola or gazebo in the yard. Any HVAC, electrical or plumbing work needs a permit, as well. Permits are required for signs, but there is no fee for political signs on residential property.
FIRST WARD: David Jacobsen
The cost of a new construction permit is determined by the square footage of the building. For new home construction, permit prices begin at $4,172 and go up to $5,978. The fees include building inspection, HVAC, sewer, water service, plumbing, electrical, driveway and unfinished basement. The building and engineering plan fee is $300.
FIFTH WARD: Kate Noreiko
Permit fees for multi-family units or commercial buildings are also determined by square footage and begin at $953 and go up to $19,033. Fees for miscellaneous work permits such as decks, patios or fences as well as HVAC, electrical, demolition, or other property alterations vary greatly, and can be found at cityofdekalb.com.
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SECOND WARD: Bill Finucane THIRD WARD: Michael Marquardt FOURTH WARD: Patrick Fagan SIXTH WARD: Mike Verbic SEVENTH WARD: Anthony Faivre FIRE CHIEF: Eric Hicks POLICE CHIEF: Gene Lowery INTERIM CITY MANAGER: Molly Talkington DEPUTY CITY CLERK: Ruth Scott
2018-2019
