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Newberry, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Newberry's Fiscal Year 2026-27 fee schedule (Resolution 2026-42, presented for adoption September 14, 2026) applies to permit applications received on or after October 1, 2026. It adds a $45 administrative fee on all permits and new plan review fees, and changes several permit fees. Estimates here reflect the schedule in effect through September 30, 2026. See the official notice

Building Permit
$410.00
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$189.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$129.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$129.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$129.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Newberry, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $410.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $189.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $129.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $129.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $129.00. 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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City of Newberry Residential Permit Fee Schedule (eff. 3/1/2023); City of Newberry Commercial Permit Fee Schedule (eff. 3/1/2023); City of Newberry FY 2026 Schedule of Fees, Rates, and Charges (Resolution 2025-46, eff. 10/1/2025)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Newberry permit portal, or call 352-472-3927.

How Newberry values a job: Chargeable valuation is based on the International Code Council's (ICC) most current valuation data; for renovations and additions, the greater of ICC valuation or contract amount is used.

Schedules effective March 1, 2023 – October 1, 2025. 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

Newberry Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Newberry

Residential (1–2 family): Accessory Structure - Standard (concrete patio/porch, deck >150sf, screen enclosure w/o slab, shed (pre-manufactured), metal carport, retaining wall >4', misc accessory structure)
$159.00 flat (printed total, includes state surcharges)
Residential (1–2 family) (remodel/alteration)
0.8% of job value†
Residential (1–2 family) (new construction)
0.8% of job value
Residential (1–2 family): Above-Ground Pool
$159.00 flat (printed total, includes state surcharges)
Residential (1–2 family): Accessory Structure - Enhanced (covered porch/deck, screen enclosure with slab, pole barn non-ag exempt) - 2 inspections
$249.00 flat (printed total, includes state surcharges)
Residential (1–2 family): Demolition
$189.00 flat (printed total, includes state surcharges)
Residential (1–2 family): In-ground Pool - Fiberglass (3 inspections)
$359.00 flat (printed total, includes state surcharges)‡
Residential (1–2 family): In-ground Pool (4 inspections)
$429.00 flat (printed total, includes state surcharges)
Residential (1–2 family): Mobile Home Installation (2 inspections)
$489.00 flat (printed total, includes state surcharges)
Residential (1–2 family): Windows and Doors
$129.00 flat (printed total, includes state surcharges)
Commercial / 3+ units: Accessory Structure - Standard (pre-manufactured shed, misc accessory structure, concrete drive/sidewalk, signs)
$159.00 flat (printed total, includes state surcharges)
Commercial / 3+ units (remodel/alteration)
0.8% of job value†
Commercial / 3+ units (new construction)
0.8% of job value
Commercial / 3+ units: Covered porch/deck, screen enclosure with slab, or pole barn (non-Ag exempt) - 2 inspections
$249.00 flat (printed total, includes state surcharges)
Commercial / 3+ units: Demolition
$279.00 flat (printed total, includes state surcharges)
Commercial / 3+ units: Screen Enclosure W/O Slab, or Retaining Wall Over 4'
$189.00 flat (printed total, includes state surcharges)
Commercial / 3+ units: Temporary Structure (Jobsite Office / Tents & Canopies / Misc. Temp Structures)
$129.00 flat (printed total, includes state surcharges)
Fire Plan Review Fee (Commercial) (select fee rules only)
$400.00‡
Fire Rescue Plan Review Fee (Commercial)
$0.05 per sq ft‡
Business, Multifamily, Commercial Alteration/Renovation, Commercial Addition and All Other Commercial rate; Assembly $0.03, Assisted Living, Industrial and Mercantile $0.06, Day Care $0.08 per sq ft
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (select fee rules only)
1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (select fee rules only)
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
Commercial New Construction Application Fee (new construction) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)
$500.00
Commercial Pre-application Plan Review (if applicable)
$800.00
Commercial Renovation Application Fee (remodel/alteration) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)
$300.00
Occupancy Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$150.00
Re-inspection Fee (Commercial) (if applicable)
$85.00 (additional $50.00 for each subsequent failure of the same nature)
Re-inspection Fee (Residential) (if applicable)
$75.00 (additional $50.00 for each subsequent failure of the same nature)
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Fee (if applicable)
$250.00
Zoning Review Fee (if applicable)
$35.00‡

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Newberry Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type
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Job type

9 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
$410.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$400.00
$50,000 × 0.8%
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$6.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$4.00
Total Estimate$410.00

Newberry's Fiscal Year 2026-27 fee schedule (Resolution 2026-42, presented for adoption September 14, 2026) applies to permit applications received on or after October 1, 2026. It adds a $45 administrative fee on all permits and new plan review fees, and changes several permit fees. Estimates here reflect the schedule in effect through September 30, 2026. See the official notice

Chargeable valuation is based on the International Code Council's (ICC) most current valuation data; for renovations and additions, the greater of ICC valuation or contract amount is used.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Newberry building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 352-472-3927. 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 Newberry

Apply for building, trade, and roofing permits online through the City of Newberry SmartGov portal. Contractors must register first, then email the Building Department at buildingdepartment@newberryfl.gov to receive an access code for their account. Permit forms and fee schedules are in the portal's Documents section. Request inspections in SmartGov, by email, or by calling 352-472-3927 at least 24 hours ahead (by 4:30 PM the day before). The Building Department walk-up window is in City Hall at 25493 NW 1st Avenue, open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM (closed Fridays).

Source: Newberry application instructions

Apply online: Newberry permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
City Hall, 25493 NW 1st Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669
Hours
Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM (walk-up window closed Fridays; scheduled inspections still run Fridays)

Newberry Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Newberry?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $410.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Newberry'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 Newberry?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $189.00, based on Newberry's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Newberry?

A residential building permit is 0.8% of job value. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and 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 Newberry?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds 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 Newberry?

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 Newberry Residential Permit Fee Schedule (eff. 3/1/2023); City of Newberry Commercial Permit Fee Schedule (eff. 3/1/2023); City of Newberry FY 2026 Schedule of Fees, Rates, and Charges (Resolution 2025-46, eff. 10/1/2025). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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