About the City of Mill Creek Master Fee Schedule
The Master Fee Schedule is the City of Mill Creekâs comprehensive guide to fees and charges for City services, permits, licenses, and programs. Adopted by City Council through resolution, it ensures transparency and consistency by clearly outlining the costs associated with doing business with the City.
This document brings together fees from across City departments, including business licensing, development and building permits, engineering and land use reviews, fire and safety permits, recreation and facility rentals, special events, animal services, public records requests, and other miscellaneous services. It also explains general policies that apply to fees, such as administrative charges, refunds, hourly rates for staff time, and cost recovery for enforcement or consultant review.
The Master Fee Schedule helps residents, businesses, developers, and visitors understand what fees may apply to their activities and how those fees are calculated. Because projects and services can vary in scope and complexity, some fees are fixed while others are based on valuation, hourly rates, or actual costs incurred by the City.
The schedule is updated periodically and becomes effective on the date adopted by resolution. Users are encouraged to review the applicable sections carefully and contact the appropriate City department or the Permit Counter for assistance or fee estimates related to specific projects or requests.