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LaCrosse, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building permits and inspections in the Town of LaCrosse are administered by Alachua County's Building Division, whose fee schedule applies here. The Town must sign off on zoning first (a Certificate of Compliance from the Town Clerk); any Town fee for that step is set by Town Council resolution and is not included here. 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 LaCrosse, 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 the Town of LaCrosse are administered by Alachua County's Building Division, whose fee schedule applies here. The Town must sign off on zoning first (a Certificate of Compliance from the Town Clerk); any Town fee for that step is set by Town Council resolution and is not included here. See the Alachua County fee schedule

Official Fee Schedule

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

How LaCrosse 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

LaCrosse Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in LaCrosse

Residential (1–2 family): Standard (base fee plus job value)
$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
Residential (1–2 family): Manufactured or mobile home
$435.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Residential modular structure (per building section)
$315.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Swimming pool, above ground
$205.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Swimming pool, in ground
$380.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Standard (base fee plus job value)
$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
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial modular structure
$525.00 flat
Demolition
$205.00 flat
Move-on structure
$225.00 flat
Alachua County Unincorporated - Plan Review Fee (select fee rules only)
20% of the permit fee‡
Fire Marshal Plan Review Fee (New Buildings and Alterations)
$0.03 per sq ft (plus $25.00 per story; $50.00 minimum per permit)‡
Fire Marshal Pre-compliance Inspection Fee (New Buildings and Alterations)
$0.05 per sq ft (plus $25.00 per story; $70.00 minimum per inspection)‡
Fire Marshal Release Inspection Fee (New Buildings and Alterations)
$0.04 per sq ft (plus $20.00 per story; $70.00 minimum per inspection)‡
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)†
Private Provider Plan Review Reduction (select fee rules only)
may reduce designated fees by 25% (25% off the plan review fee, as printed)
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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LaCrosse Permit Fee Calculator

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

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$473.25
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$370.00
$150.00 base + $50,000 × $4.40 per $1,000 (see the fee table above)
Scanning Fee$20.00
Alachua County Unincorporated - Plan Review Fee$74.00‡
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$5.55
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$3.70
Total Estimate$473.25

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Chargeable valuation is the greater of the ICC Building Valuation Data (BVD) table figure or the stated contract price for the work.

Permit fees for LaCrosse 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 LaCrosse

Building permits for property inside LaCrosse town limits are issued by Alachua County's Building Division, not by the Town. Before applying, contact LaCrosse Town Hall for the Town's zoning sign-off (a Certificate of Compliance issued by the Town Clerk); Town Hall is open Tuesday and Thursday, 9 AM to 2 PM, at (386) 462-2784. Then apply through Alachua County's Citizenserve online permitting portal, which also takes payments and schedules inspections, or in person at the Building Division in the County Annex, 10 SW 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Questions about county permits go to the Building Division at 352-374-5243.

Source: LaCrosse application instructions

Apply online: LaCrosse 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
Town zoning sign-off
Town of LaCrosse, 20613 North State Road 121, La Crosse, FL 32658; (386) 462-2784; clerk@townoflacrosse.net; Tue and Thu 9:00 am-2:00 pm

LaCrosse Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in LaCrosse?

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

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

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in LaCrosse?

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 LaCrosse?

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 LaCrosse?

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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