Bradford County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees for unincorporated Bradford County, with a free permit fee calculator. Inside city limits? Pick your city below; incorporated cities have their own fee schedules.

In Unincorporated Bradford County, a building permit for a remodel runs $184.00 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 $99.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $99.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area. 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

Resolution 2026-02, Building and Fire Prevention Fees

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $50.00.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Unincorporated Bradford County permit portal, or call (904) 966-6223.

How Unincorporated Bradford County values a job: Bradford County calculates a building permit's value from a per square foot table by structure type, rounded to the nearest $1,000. For residential work the table value is used. For commercial and multifamily work the county uses the higher of the table value and the contractor's declared contract price, so a project costing more than $80 per square foot will be charged on the contract price. Electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roofing, and other trade permits are priced on the declared contract price, per Resolution 2026-02.

Schedule effective March 3, 2026. Last verified: September 26, 2026

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

Jurisdictions in Bradford County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Bradford County's 5 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $184.00 (Unincorporated Bradford County) to $284.00 (Brooker).

Unincorporated Bradford CountyBrooker Hampton Lawtey Starke

Unincorporated Bradford County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Bradford County

Residential (1–2 family): SFD remodel or repair

$45.00 base, plus $0.175 per sq ft of involved area, minimum $50.00 ($35/sq ft table value; $50 first $1,000 plus $5 per $1,000)

Residential (1–2 family): Single family dwelling, modular home, or move-on residence (new)

$45.00 base, plus $0.30 per sq ft of involved area, minimum $50.00 ($60/sq ft table value; $50 first $1,000 plus $5 per $1,000)

Residential (1–2 family): Agricultural building or carport, no concrete slab

$45.00 base, plus $0.065 per sq ft of involved area, minimum $50.00 ($13/sq ft table value; $50 first $1,000 plus $5 per $1,000)

Residential (1–2 family): Agricultural building or carport, with concrete slab

$45.00 base, plus $0.12 per sq ft of involved area, minimum $50.00 ($24/sq ft table value; $50 first $1,000 plus $5 per $1,000)

Residential (1–2 family): Detached garage (new)

$45.00 base, plus $0.175 per sq ft of involved area, minimum $50.00 ($35/sq ft table value; $50 first $1,000 plus $5 per $1,000)

Residential (1–2 family): Mobile home, double wide, install or replace

$300.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Mobile home, single wide, install or replace

$200.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Residential utility building, over 100 sq ft total

$45.00 base, plus $0.075 per sq ft of involved area, minimum $50.00 ($15/sq ft table value; $50 first $1,000 plus $5 per $1,000)

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial/multifamily (all categories)

$45.00 base, plus $0.40 per sq ft of involved area, minimum $50.00 ($80/sq ft table value; $50 first $1,000 plus $5 per $1,000)

Commercial / 3+ units: Declared contract value, when higher than the table value

tiered rates by job value, minimum $50.00 ($50 first $1,000 of value plus $5 per $1,000 above)

Up to $1,000

$50.00

Over $1,000

$50.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000

Certificate of Land Development Regulation Compliance

$100.00‡

Fire First Inspection of Construction

$65.00 to $115.00 by sq ft of building area‡

Up to 5,000 sq ft

$65.00

Over 5,000, up to 15,000 sq ft

$70.00

Over 15,000, up to 25,000 sq ft

$75.00

Over 25,000, up to 35,000 sq ft

$80.00

Over 35,000, up to 45,000 sq ft

$85.00

Over 45,000 sq ft

$115.00

Fire Plan Review (Site and Building)

$55.00 to $110.00 by sq ft of building area‡

Up to 10,000 sq ft

$55.00

Over 10,000, up to 20,000 sq ft

$65.00

Over 20,000, up to 30,000 sq ft

$75.00

Over 30,000, up to 40,000 sq ft

$85.00

Over 40,000, up to 50,000 sq ft

$95.00

Over 50,000 sq ft

$110.00

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 50%‡

Private Provider Plan Review Reduction

may reduce the permit fee by 50%‡

Private Provider Reduction (Plan Review and Inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 50%‡

Development Permit (flood zone) (if applicable)

$50.00

Fire Plan Re-submittal (Site and Building) (if applicable)

$65.00 to $125.00 by sq ft of building area

Up to 10,000 sq ft

$65.00

Over 10,000, up to 20,000 sq ft

$75.00

Over 20,000, up to 30,000 sq ft

$85.00

Over 30,000, up to 40,000 sq ft

$95.00

Over 40,000, up to 50,000 sq ft

$105.00

Over 50,000 sq ft

$125.00

Fire Re-inspection (1st) (if applicable)

$40.00

Fire Re-inspection (2nd) (if applicable)

$80.00 to $150.00 by sq ft of building area

Up to 5,000 sq ft

$80.00

Over 5,000, up to 15,000 sq ft

$85.00

Over 15,000, up to 25,000 sq ft

$90.00

Over 25,000, up to 35,000 sq ft

$100.00

Over 35,000, up to 45,000 sq ft

$110.00

Over 45,000 sq ft

$150.00

Fire Re-inspection (3rd) (if applicable)

$95.00 to $160.00 by sq ft of building area

Up to 5,000 sq ft

$95.00

Over 5,000, up to 15,000 sq ft

$100.00

Over 15,000, up to 25,000 sq ft

$105.00

Over 25,000, up to 35,000 sq ft

$110.00

Over 35,000, up to 45,000 sq ft

$120.00

Over 45,000 sq ft

$160.00

Fire Review, Cell Tower (if applicable)

$25.00

Fire Review, Fuel Tank Install (if applicable)

$55.00

Fire Sprinkler, Fire Alarm and Standpipe Plan Review (if applicable)

$175.00 to $200.00 by sq ft of building area

Up to 50,000 sq ft

$175.00

Over 50,000 sq ft

$200.00

Fire Sprinkler, Fire Alarm and Standpipe Re-submittal (if applicable)

$85.00

Hood or Suppression Plan Review (if applicable)

$25.00

Mobile Home - Each Additional Section (if applicable)

$100.00

Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)

$40.00

Re-submittal of Plans Fee (if applicable)

$75.00

Underground Fire Line or Fire Pump Test (if applicable)

$70.00 (1st inspection; 2nd $95, 3rd $110)

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Unincorporated Bradford County

Declared value (standard)

tiered rates by job value, minimum $50.00 ($50 first $1,000 of value plus $5 per $1,000 above)

Up to $1,000

$50.00

Over $1,000

$50.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000

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 50%‡

Private Provider Plan Review Reduction

may reduce the permit fee by 50%‡

Private Provider Reduction (Plan Review and Inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 50%‡

Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)

$40.00

Re-submittal of Plans Fee (if applicable)

$75.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Unincorporated Bradford County 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 ($)

$500$50,000

Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee

$99.00

Included in this total

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$95.00

$50.00 + $9,000 × $5.00 per $1,000 over $1,000, minimum $50.00 (see the fee table above)

$50 first $1,000 of value plus $5 per $1,000 above

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00

Private provider reductions (F.S. 553.791), not applied: 50% of the permit fee‡ with a private provider for inspections; 50% of the permit fee‡ with a private provider for plan review; 50% of the permit fee‡ with a private provider for plan review and inspections. Confirm eligibility and reduced figures with the building department.

Total Estimate$99.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Bradford County calculates a building permit's value from a per square foot table by structure type, rounded to the nearest $1,000. For residential work the table value is used. For commercial and multifamily work the county uses the higher of the table value and the contractor's declared contract price, so a project costing more than $80 per square foot will be charged on the contract price. Electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roofing, and other trade permits are priced on the declared contract price, per Resolution 2026-02.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Bradford County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (904) 966-6223. 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 Unincorporated Bradford County

The Bradford County Building Department issues building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and roofing permits for unincorporated Bradford County and for Brooker, Hampton and Lawtey; properties inside Starke city limits or on City of Starke utilities go to the City of Starke. Download the application from the county's Building and Zoning page and send it as a PDF by email to building@bradfordcountyfl.gov (three pages or less, 8 MB or less), by mail to P.O. Box B, Starke, FL 32091, or in person at the Court House North Wing, 945 N. Temple Ave, Starke. For larger plan sets, email the department to ask for its upload link. Before a building permit is issued, the county Zoning Department reviews the project for land development regulation compliance. Schedule inspections by calling 904-966-6223 ext. 1 or online through the county's iWorq portal, one business day ahead and before 4:30 PM.

Source: Unincorporated Bradford County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Bradford County permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: (904) 966-6223 ext. 2 (inspections ext. 1)
Email: building@bradfordcountyfl.gov
Address: Bradford County Building, Zoning and Fire Prevention, Court House North Wing, 945 N. Temple Ave, Starke, FL 32091 (mail: P.O. Box B, Starke, FL 32091)
Hours: Mon-Thu 10:00 am-4:30 pm (closed 12:00-12:30 pm); Fri 8:00 am-1:30 pm
Source: Official contact page

Unincorporated Bradford County Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Unincorporated Bradford County?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $184.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Unincorporated Bradford County'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 Unincorporated Bradford County?

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

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Bradford County?

A residential building permit is $45.00 base, plus $0.175 per sq ft of involved area, minimum $50.00 ($35/sq ft table value; $50 first $1,000 plus $5 per $1,000). 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 Is the Minimum Permit Fee in Unincorporated Bradford County?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $50.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Unincorporated Bradford County?

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). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Unincorporated Bradford County?

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 Resolution 2026-02, Building and Fire Prevention Fees. See the official schedule. Last verified September 26, 2026.

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.

Bradford County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Jurisdictions in Bradford County

Unincorporated Bradford County Permit Fee Schedule

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Bradford County

Electrical Permit Fees in Unincorporated Bradford County

Plumbing Permit Fees in Unincorporated Bradford County

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Unincorporated Bradford County

Roofing Permit Fees in Unincorporated Bradford County

Unincorporated Bradford County Permit Fee Calculator

How to Apply for a Permit in Unincorporated Bradford County

Unincorporated Bradford County Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Unincorporated Bradford County?

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Unincorporated Bradford County?

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Bradford County?

What Is the Minimum Permit Fee in Unincorporated Bradford County?

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Unincorporated Bradford County?

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Unincorporated Bradford County?

Where Do These Fees Come From?

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