Building Permit Fees in Lynn Haven, FL (2026)

In Lynn Haven, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $447.50 in permit fees, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $261.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $234.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $276.50. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft job area and a 15-fixture scope. 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.

Source

City of Lynn Haven Fee Schedule (Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances), as amended by Resolution No. 2026-01-515, adopted January 29, 2026, effective immediately - Ch. 14 Building and Building Regulations (building/electrical/mechanical/plumbing/gas/roofing permit fees)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Schedule effective January 29, 2026. Last verified: September 4, 2026

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

Lynn Haven Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Lynn Haven

All projects

tiered rates (see fee table)

$0–$1,000

$65.00

$1,000–$3,000

$25.00

$3,000–$50,000

$25.00 + $5.00 per $1,000

$50,000–$100,000

$260.00 + $4.00 per $1,000

$100,000–$500,000

$460.00 + $3.00 per $1,000

Over $500,000

$1,660.00 + $2.00 per $1,000

Administrative Fee (per permit)

$75.00

Flood Zone Compliance Review (per permit)

$80.00

Plan Review Fee - Commercial

50% of the permit fee†

Plan Review Fee - Residential

10% of the permit fee, minimum $25.00†

State Surcharge Fee (per permit)

2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00†

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

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Lynn Haven 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 value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$447.50

Building permit fee$260.00

tiered rates (see fee table)

Administrative Fee (per permit)$75.00

Flood Zone Compliance Review (per permit)$80.00

Plan Review Fee - Residential$26.00

State Surcharge Fee (per permit)$6.50

Total Estimate$447.50

Fees are charged on the value your jurisdiction assigns to the work; many use ICC square-footage valuation tables or your contract price, whichever is greater. If the assigned value is higher than your contract, the actual fee will be higher too.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Lynn Haven building department before applying.

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Lynn Haven Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Is a Building Permit in Lynn Haven?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $447.50, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Lynn Haven'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 Are Permit Fees Calculated in Lynn Haven?

A residential building permit is tiered rates (see fee table). Electrical permits are priced per sq ft; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC permits scale with the value of the job; Roofing permits are priced per square. 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 Lynn Haven?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee - Commercial (50% of the permit fee), Plan Review Fee - Residential (10% of the permit fee, minimum $25.00) and State Surcharge Fee (per permit) (2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Lynn Haven?

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.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from City of Lynn Haven Fee Schedule (Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances), as amended by Resolution No. 2026-01-515, adopted January 29, 2026, effective immediately - Ch. 14 Building and Building Regulations (building/electrical/mechanical/plumbing/gas/roofing permit fees). See the official schedule. Last verified September 4, 2026.

Compare Permit Fees Across Bay County

The same job, priced by each jurisdiction's own fee schedule. Across Bay County's 4 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $247.68 (Panama City Beach) to $447.50 (Lynn Haven).

Jurisdiction	Building permit ($50k remodel)	Roofing permit ($20k re-roof)
Unincorporated Bay County	$287.92	$77.00
Callaway	$250.13	$84.00
Lynn Haven	$447.50	n/a
Panama City Beach	$247.68	$129.00

Estimates from each jurisdiction's sourced fee schedule, surcharges and minimum fees included. Where a schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof. "n/a" means the fee isn't documented in our sourced data.

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.