permit fees

[/ˈpɜːrmɪt fiːz/]
nounpl: permit fees
taxas de licença
1. Money charged by a government or authority for issuing an official permit or license
The city increased permit fees for construction projects this year.
A prefeitura aumentou as taxas de licença para projetos de construção este ano.
2. Administrative charges required to obtain permission to conduct a specific activity or business
Permit fees must be paid before the work can commence.
As taxas de licença devem ser pagas antes do início do trabalho.
Permit fees are a significant aspect of bureaucratic processes in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, obtaining permits often involves navigating complex municipal regulations and multiple fee payments to different government bodies. The fees serve as revenue for local governments and are often subject to annual increases. In the USA, permit fees vary significantly by state and locality, and disputes over fee increases are common in municipal politics.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
licensing feesauthorization chargespermit chargeslicense fees
Antonyms / Antônimos
free permitcomplimentary license

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
taxas de licença
Standard term used across Brazil for permit-related charges
Rio de Janeiro
taxas de alvarás
Emphasizes the alvará (official permit document)
São Paulo
taxas de licenciamento
Commonly used in commercial and construction contexts
Portugal
taxas de licença
Similar usage but may also use 'taxa de autorização'

Related Words

permitlicenseregulationzoningcompliancemunicipalauthorization

Related Idioms & Phrases

pay the permit fee
waive permit fees
increase in permit fees
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