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Alachua, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees and building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permit fees for Alachua, straight from the official fee schedule, with a free permit fee calculator below.

Building Permit
$390.88
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$149.18
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$99.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$159.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$159.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Alachua, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $390.88 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $149.18, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $99.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $159.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $159.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees. Each figure is that single permit only: a job that combines trades, like a kitchen remodel with electrical and plumbing work, pays each applicable permit. Pick a project to load it in the calculator below.

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Source

City of Alachua Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8, Sec. 8-5 (Building permit fees), Supp. No. 15

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Alachua permit portal, or call (386) 418-6120.

How Alachua values a job: New construction valuation is computed using the ICC Building Valuation Data (BVD) table applied to total heated and unheated square footage; alteration, remodel, and other non-new-construction permit valuation is the signed contract price.

Schedule effective June 1, 2009. Last verified: September 25, 2026

This schedule predates Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). Jurisdictions statewide are adopting updated schedules; we check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

Alachua Permit Fee Schedule

Every documented rule for each permit type, straight from the official schedule.

Building Permit Fees in Alachua

Residential (1–2 family): Standard (contract valuation)
tiered rates by job value, minimum $50.00
Up to $1,000
$50.00
Over $1,000, up to $100,000
$50.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$595.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$1,845.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$2,895.00 plus $1.00 per additional $1,000
Residential (1–2 family): Standard (BVD valuation)
tiered rates by job value, minimum $50.00
Up to $1,000
$50.00
Over $1,000, up to $100,000
$50.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$595.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$1,845.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$2,895.00 plus $1.00 per additional $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units: Standard (contract valuation)
tiered rates by job value, minimum $100.00
Up to $1,000
$100.00
Over $1,000, up to $100,000
$100.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$695.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$1,995.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$3,095.00 plus $1.00 per additional $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units: Standard (BVD valuation)
tiered rates by job value, minimum $100.00
Up to $1,000
$100.00
Over $1,000, up to $100,000
$100.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$695.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$1,995.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$3,095.00 plus $1.00 per additional $1,000
Demolition, per floor
$50.00 per floor
Mobile Home, Manufactured Home
$400.00 flat
E-911 Addressing Fee (new construction)
$20.00‡
Plan Review Fee (does not apply to some listed rules)
30% of the permit fee, minimum $60.00‡
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)
1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
Change of Contractor Fee (if applicable)
$100.00
E-911 Addressing Fee (each additional address) (new construction) (if applicable)
$10.00‡
Expired Permit Renewal Fee (1 to 3 inspections performed) (if applicable)
75% of the permit fee
Expired Permit Renewal Fee (4 to 6 inspections performed) (if applicable)
50% of the permit fee
Expired Permit Renewal Fee (7 to 9 inspections performed) (if applicable)
25% of the permit fee
Expired Permit Renewal Fee (more than 9 inspections performed) (if applicable)
10% of the permit fee
Expired Permit Renewal Fee (no inspections performed) (if applicable)
100% of the permit fee
Plan Recertification Fee (if applicable)
$25.00‡
Reinspection Fee (if applicable)
$50.00

† Corroborated across official sources, but not printed line-for-line in the linked schedule.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Alachua Permit Fee Calculator

Pick a permit type and adjust the job value. Total updates instantly, itemized below.

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
Job type

2 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$390.88
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$295.00
$50.00 + $49,000 × $5.00 per $1,000 over $1,000, minimum $50.00 (see the fee table above)
Plan Review Fee$88.50‡
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$4.43
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.95
Total Estimate$390.88

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

New construction valuation is computed using the ICC Building Valuation Data (BVD) table applied to total heated and unheated square footage; alteration, remodel, and other non-new-construction permit valuation is the signed contract price.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Alachua building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (386) 418-6120. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

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How to Apply for a Permit in Alachua

Apply for City of Alachua building permits through the City's BS&A Online portal, which also handles permit record searches, fee payments and inspection scheduling. Paper application forms (residential, commercial, manufactured home, pool, sign, demolition, and a Same Day Permit application for simple jobs such as re-roofs and A/C change-outs) are posted on the Building Department Documents page; applications are signed before a notary and go to the Building Department at City Hall, 15100 NW 142nd Terrace. Inspections can be scheduled online through BS&A Online or by calling (386) 418-6120 the day before; specific inspection times cannot be requested.

Source: Alachua application instructions

Apply online: Alachua permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615 (mail: PO Box 9, Alachua, FL 32616)
Hours
Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM (City Hall)

Alachua Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Alachua?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $390.88, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Alachua's sourced fee schedule, and it covers the building permit alone; a job that combines trades pays each applicable permit. Calculate your job's value for an itemized total.

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Alachua?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $149.18, based on Alachua's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Alachua?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value, minimum $50.00. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits scale with the value of the job. New construction is priced separately from remodel and alteration work; the calculator asks which kind of job yours is. Every rate comes straight from the sourced fee schedule above. Enter your job's details for an itemized total.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Alachua?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (30% of the permit fee, minimum $60.00), State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00). Each is included in the estimates it applies to; the fee schedule above shows which permits and job types each one covers.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Alachua?

Florida's HB 803 (effective July 2026) exempts certain single-family work under $7,500 from permitting statewide, excluding electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical, and gas work. Confirm with the building department whether your job qualifies before skipping a permit. Read what HB 803 changed and what it saves.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from City of Alachua Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8, Sec. 8-5 (Building permit fees), Supp. No. 15. See the official schedule. Last verified .

Other Jurisdictions in Alachua County

Jobs inside another city's limits are permitted by that city; unincorporated areas by the county.

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