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Archer, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building permits and inspections in Archer are administered by Alachua County's Building Division under an interlocal agreement, and the County's fee schedule applies here. Before applying, get the City's Verification of Zoning and Setbacks from Archer City Hall; the City charges its own zoning verification fee ($25) separately. See the Alachua County fee schedule

Building Permit
$473.25
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$245.50
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$134.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$218.91
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$218.91
$10,000 repipe
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In Archer, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $473.25 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $245.50, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $134.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $218.91, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $218.91. 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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Alachua County FY26/27 Schedule of Fees and Charges for Services (FY27 Fee Schedule, Effective 10/01/2026)

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

Building permits and inspections in Archer are administered by Alachua County's Building Division under an interlocal agreement, and the County's fee schedule applies here. Before applying, get the City's Verification of Zoning and Setbacks from Archer City Hall; the City charges its own zoning verification fee ($25) separately. See the Alachua County fee schedule

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Archer permit portal, or call 352-374-5243.

How Archer values a job: Chargeable valuation is the greater of the ICC Building Valuation Data (BVD) table figure or the stated contract price for the work.

Schedule effective October 1, 2026. Last verified: September 3, 2026

This schedule took effect after Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). We check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

Archer Permit Fee Schedule

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

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Archer

Residential (1–2 family) (remodel/alteration)
$110.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family) (new construction)
$150.00 base, tiered rates by job value
Up to $100,000
$4.40 per $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $1,000,000
$2.50 per $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$1.45 per $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units
$250.00 base, tiered rates by job value‡
Up to $100,000
$4.40 per $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $1,000,000
$2.50 per $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$1.45 per $1,000
Scanning Fee
$20.00
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†
Private Provider Inspections Reduction
may reduce the permit fee by 25% (Printed as: discounted 25% of the normal building permit fee)†
Additional Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$90.00
After-the-Fact Permit Penalty (if applicable)
100% of the permit fee
Expired Permit Extension and Reissuance Fee (if applicable)
$90.00 (inspection fees not included)
Permit Extension Fee (if applicable)
$90.00
Plan Revision Fee (if applicable)
$50.00 (base; plus $25.00 for each 15 minutes over the first 15 minutes)
Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)
$90.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Archer Permit Fee Calculator

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Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee
$134.00
Included in this total
Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$110.00
$110.00 flat
Scanning Fee$20.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Total Estimate$134.00

Permit fees for Archer are administered by Alachua County; the fees shown are the Alachua County schedule.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Alachua County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 352-374-5243. 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 Archer

Before applying, get a Verification of Zoning and Setbacks from Archer City Hall (16870 SW 134th Ave, 352-495-2880); the City charges its own zoning verification fee, and the verification expires after 60 days if no building permit is issued. Alachua County's Building Division then issues the building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and roofing permit for work inside Archer city limits. Apply and pay online through the County's Citizenserve portal, or in person at the County Annex Building, 10 SW 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Schedule inspections online in the same Citizenserve account once the permit is issued.

Source: Archer application instructions

Apply online: Archer permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
Alachua County Building Division, County Annex Building, 1st Floor, 10 SW 2nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Hours
Mon-Thu 8:00 am-4:00 pm; Fri 8:00 am-1:00 pm
City zoning sign-off
Archer City Hall, 16870 SW 134th Ave, 352-495-2880

Archer Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Archer?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $473.25, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Archer'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 Archer?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $245.50, based on Archer's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Archer?

A residential building permit is $150.00 base, tiered rates by job value. Electrical and Plumbing permits scale with the value of the job; Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees for the default job, while new construction scales with the value of the job; Roofing permits are flat fees. 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 Archer?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Alachua County Unincorporated - Plan Review Fee (20% of the permit fee), 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 Archer?

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 Alachua County FY26/27 Schedule of Fees and Charges for Services (FY27 Fee Schedule, Effective 10/01/2026). 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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New to Florida permit fees? Read our Florida permit fee guide: how schedules are set, the statutory surcharges, and what HB 803 changed in 2026. Pulling a commercial permit or a small residential job? See what HB 803 lets you save. Wondering whether fees changed this year? See which Florida fee schedules are new.

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