2026 FEES FOR PERMITS & LICENSES
The following fees for permits and licenses have been set by the Leola City Council.
Fax/Copies – $1.00 per sheet
Building Permits – Building Permits, Moving Building Permits, Demo Permits, & Zoning Permits ---$30.00 (Zoning Apps-pay all certified mailings & postage on Public Hearing Notification). Pay for Zoning salaries if a special Meeting is needed. Moving a building out of City Limits will need to pay for the Permit plus leave a $2500.00 Bond and pay 7.5% of the assessment. Moving a building within City Limits will need to pay for the Permit plus leave a $2500.00 Bond. A building permit is required for all scopes of work. Any costs incurred by the City to meet conditions will be deducted from bond before any refunds.
All permits (building, moving, demo, zoning) are good for 1 year from the date of issue for the fee of $30. After one year, the renewal fee is $100. If a second renewal is requested, the fee is $500. Renewals must be approved through the Zoning Board and/or City Council.
EXCAVATING FEE---$30.00 plus a Bond in an equal amount of replacement cost
CUTTING PAVEMENT---$30.00 plus a bond in the amount of all costs or replacement material on a square yard basis.
SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION PERMIT---$30.00 plus a bond in an equal amount as the total amount of work & material costs.
REPEAT OFFENDERS BOND---$100.00
CARD TABLE LICENSES---$2.00 per table per year.
CAMPING - $20/night; $100/week; $400/month
WATER & SEWER CHARGES
TAPPING FEES----$50.00 Sewer Tap; $25.00 Water Tap on to City’s Main
Water Meters-------- current cost is to be reimbursed to the City by the Property Owner
WATER DEPOSIT----$100.00 --- any debt or credit on account will be deducted or added to the Water Deposit before Refunding. Renter’s debt left on account is the owner’s responsibility
WATER RATES----Minimum is $35.00 for service for 00-1000 gallons; And $0.00657 per gallon for additional used.
WATER PROJECT FEE - $5.00 per month added to the base bill per hook up
BULK WATER CHARGES - $0.05/gallon
SEWER RATES----Rate for Residents is $18.00 per month
SEWER PROJECT FEES----$23.00 per month per account if you have sewer.
CONNECTING & DISCONNECTING WATER SERVICE FEE----$20.00/time; All debt must be paid up before water is restored to premises.
DOG LICENSES:
RUBBLE SITE----No Charge for rubble & compost. Items and cost of items taken to be collected and transported to another site is as follows----- Asphalt Shingles---$20.00 a ton. NO White Goods, Car & Pickup Tire, Truck Tires, Tractor Tires, or Concrete will be taken at the Restricted Use Site.
Impound/Storage – The Restricted Use Site is a secure location and designated in the event if towed property requires storage. The rate is $25/day, including weekends and holidays. Towing will be at the owner’s expense and must be paid in full with storage fees before property will be returned. If debt is not paid, it will be applied as a special assessment on property taxes.
VENDOR LICENSE/PEDDLER LICENSE/FOOD TRUCK---$100.00 per calendar year in order to sell door to door a license must be purchased and vender must have a SD sales tax license
ALCOHOL CHARGES & FEES FOR LICENSES
Special Event License $10.00 but must hold a license or a fraternal order or govt entity.
Yearly License for on sale liquor are $500
Yearly License for off sale liquor: $400
Yearly Malt Beverage on/off Sales are $300.00
POOL CHARGES & FEES
DAILY PASSES: Free Will Donation
The following fees for permits and licenses have been set by the Leola City Council.
Fax/Copies – $1.00 per sheet
Building Permits – Building Permits, Moving Building Permits, Demo Permits, & Zoning Permits ---$30.00 (Zoning Apps-pay all certified mailings & postage on Public Hearing Notification). Pay for Zoning salaries if a special Meeting is needed. Moving a building out of City Limits will need to pay for the Permit plus leave a $2500.00 Bond and pay 7.5% of the assessment. Moving a building within City Limits will need to pay for the Permit plus leave a $2500.00 Bond. A building permit is required for all scopes of work. Any costs incurred by the City to meet conditions will be deducted from bond before any refunds.
All permits (building, moving, demo, zoning) are good for 1 year from the date of issue for the fee of $30. After one year, the renewal fee is $100. If a second renewal is requested, the fee is $500. Renewals must be approved through the Zoning Board and/or City Council.
EXCAVATING FEE---$30.00 plus a Bond in an equal amount of replacement cost
CUTTING PAVEMENT---$30.00 plus a bond in the amount of all costs or replacement material on a square yard basis.
SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION PERMIT---$30.00 plus a bond in an equal amount as the total amount of work & material costs.
REPEAT OFFENDERS BOND---$100.00
CARD TABLE LICENSES---$2.00 per table per year.
CAMPING - $20/night; $100/week; $400/month
WATER & SEWER CHARGES
TAPPING FEES----$50.00 Sewer Tap; $25.00 Water Tap on to City’s Main
Water Meters-------- current cost is to be reimbursed to the City by the Property Owner
WATER DEPOSIT----$100.00 --- any debt or credit on account will be deducted or added to the Water Deposit before Refunding. Renter’s debt left on account is the owner’s responsibility
WATER RATES----Minimum is $35.00 for service for 00-1000 gallons; And $0.00657 per gallon for additional used.
WATER PROJECT FEE - $5.00 per month added to the base bill per hook up
BULK WATER CHARGES - $0.05/gallon
SEWER RATES----Rate for Residents is $18.00 per month
SEWER PROJECT FEES----$23.00 per month per account if you have sewer.
CONNECTING & DISCONNECTING WATER SERVICE FEE----$20.00/time; All debt must be paid up before water is restored to premises.
DOG LICENSES:
- All dogs must be licensed once a year old. Proof of distemper and rabies shots must be shown before tags are issued. Tags are due annually on 12/31 for the following year.
- For the first two dogs: $10.00 per year for each spayed dog, $15 per year for each unfixed dog
- For the third + dog(s): $100 per year PER DOG
- LATE FEES: Tags are due 12/31 each year. A $10 late fee per dog is imposed January 1. On February 1, the late fee increases to $200 per dog.
RUBBLE SITE----No Charge for rubble & compost. Items and cost of items taken to be collected and transported to another site is as follows----- Asphalt Shingles---$20.00 a ton. NO White Goods, Car & Pickup Tire, Truck Tires, Tractor Tires, or Concrete will be taken at the Restricted Use Site.
Impound/Storage – The Restricted Use Site is a secure location and designated in the event if towed property requires storage. The rate is $25/day, including weekends and holidays. Towing will be at the owner’s expense and must be paid in full with storage fees before property will be returned. If debt is not paid, it will be applied as a special assessment on property taxes.
VENDOR LICENSE/PEDDLER LICENSE/FOOD TRUCK---$100.00 per calendar year in order to sell door to door a license must be purchased and vender must have a SD sales tax license
ALCOHOL CHARGES & FEES FOR LICENSES
Special Event License $10.00 but must hold a license or a fraternal order or govt entity.
Yearly License for on sale liquor are $500
Yearly License for off sale liquor: $400
Yearly Malt Beverage on/off Sales are $300.00
POOL CHARGES & FEES
DAILY PASSES: Free Will Donation
