Bohannan also writes that recent legislation allows the county to charge the fees necessary to provide timely and professional code administration. In his report he lists the pros and cons of privatization. County eliminates expenses related to the building department. County eliminates responsibility for operational duties. County saves money on general business liability insurance.
County receives an administration fee from any contractor supplying the code enforcement service.
Increased oversight by the state. Increased opportunities for alternative work hours to better suit the needs of construction community. For the first year, there would be a number of permits that had been paid for but not completed. County would lose revenue in other departments like county counsel and information technology that is currently charged to the building department. Perceived reduction in service to public.