Escrow Deposits

Type of Work Being Done	Amount
Single Family Residence	$2,500
Room Addition / Garage Addition	$1,000
Swimming Pool	$1,000
Basement Finish / Interior Remodel	$500
Retaining Wall / Deck (Over $5000)	$500
All Projects Less Than $7,500*	Escrow Waived

* Except Retaining Wall / Decks over $5,000

Escrow Deposits - Demolition

Type of Work Being Done	Amount
Site Improvement	Dependent on Cost of Construction
Moving of Building	$500

Escrow Deposits - Excavation

Type of Work Being Done	Amount
Driveway	$500
Greater than 3 feet from Road on Private Property	$50
Under Road or Close to Edge of Road on Private Property	$1,000
Utility Company Infrastructure Repairs	$1,000

Escrow Deposit Refunds
Escrow deposits are automatically refunded after the final inspection has been made and approved by the building inspector. There is no need for the contractor to call to request the refund, which are made twice a month.

For additional escrow information, please contact the Building Department at (314) 872-2500.

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