Architectural Forms & Fees

As of April 1, 2026

A Form 100 must be filled out and submitted for approval. Certificates of Approval are required to do any work to the outside of your home.

 


As required by the Knox County Subdivision Regulations Article III section 3.01:B, anyone proposing to disturb land on an individual lot not part of a larger common plan, must sign a letter of agreement stating that they will comply with all requirements mentioned in the regulations.
Click here for the letter of Agreement



 

Form 100s

Fill out the appropriate Apple Valley Form 100 by selecting the township you are in above. These will include the required township documents.

Please select your township:   

Brown Township

Howard Township

New Build
 Other steps required to build a new home in Knox Co.
House of above grade living space, with or without garage and addition with new living space. $3.50/square foot + $5,000 Refundable Compliance Bond
Garage built after original house construction. 
No Maximum on square footage fee
 $3.50/square foot + $5,000 Refundable Compliance Bond
Amenities including, but not limited to, fence, shed/boathouse, gazebo, deck, in-ground pool, retaining wall (taller than 2 ft.), pet enclosure, etc. 

$113 Permit Fee + $100 Deposit

 

Docks & Seawalls $500 Architectural Permit Fee

Certificates of Approval

Certificates of Approval for the following must also be obtained but have no fee:

  
Repair & Replace for minor repairs to the exterior of existing structures with no change in dimensions to original. Form 100 must be completed.  No Charge
Landscaping/Decorative Fence (taller than 2') or Garden Enclosure  No Charge
Trees desired for cutting must be marked for approval. See Bylaw 17.4 for restrictions for cutting trees.  $10.00


Other Fees

Marina Fees
 
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