Cape Canaveral, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Cape Canaveral, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $577.90 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $338.49, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $232.50, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $232.50, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $232.50. 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.

Source

Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances, Appendix B - Schedule of Fees (Municode, Supplement 34, codified through Resolution No. 04-2025, adopted 9/16/2025)

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

Official Fee Schedule

How Cape Canaveral values a job: Cape Canaveral values work at the actual construction contract price or a cost estimate using the latest ICC Building Valuation Data, whichever is greater, and never less than the ICC-based estimate.

Schedule effective September 16, 2025. Last verified: July 24, 2026

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

Cape Canaveral Permit Fee Schedule

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

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Cape Canaveral

Alteration/remodel (§82-2(A) valuation table)

$50.00 for the first $500, tiered rates above (see fee table)

$0–$500

$50.00

$500–$1,500

$65.00

$1,500–$3,000

$80.00

$3,000–$20,000

$80.00 + $7.00 per $1,000

$20,000–$100,000

$206.00 + $5.00 per $1,000

$100,000–$500,000

$606.00 + $4.50 per $1,000

Over $500,000

$2,406.00 + $3.00 per $1,000

Residential (1–2 family)

$85.00 per unit

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial (general)

$60.00 per system

Commercial / 3+ units: Hotel/Motel

$60.00 per unit

Application Processing Fee (non-refundable)

$35.00‡

FL BCAIF Surcharge (F.S. §468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

FL Building Code Enforcement Surcharge (F.S. §553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Plan Checking Fee (½ of permit fee) – trade alterations (remodel/alteration)

50% of the permit fee, jobs over $1,000 only

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Cape Canaveral 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

$232.50

Mechanical / HVAC permit fee$129.00

$50.00 for the first $500, tiered rates above (see fee table)

Application Processing Fee (non-refundable)$35.00

FL BCAIF Surcharge (F.S. §468.631)$2.00

FL Building Code Enforcement Surcharge (F.S. §553.721)$2.00

Plan Checking Fee (½ of permit fee) – trade alterations$64.50

Total Estimate$232.50

Cape Canaveral values work at the actual construction contract price or a cost estimate using the latest ICC Building Valuation Data, whichever is greater, and never less than the ICC-based estimate.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Cape Canaveral building department before applying.

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Cape Canaveral Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Cape Canaveral?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $577.90, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Cape Canaveral'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 Cape Canaveral?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $338.49, based on Cape Canaveral's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Cape Canaveral?

A residential building permit is $50.00 for the first $500, tiered rates above (see fee table). 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 Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Cape Canaveral?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds FL BCAIF Surcharge (F.S. §468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00), FL Building Code Enforcement Surcharge (F.S. §553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00), Plan Checking Fee (50% of the permit fee, jobs over $1,000 only) and Plan Checking Fee (½ of permit fee) – trade alterations (50% of the permit fee, jobs over $1,000 only). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Cape Canaveral?

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 Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances, Appendix B - Schedule of Fees (Municode, Supplement 34, codified through Resolution No. 04-2025, adopted 9/16/2025). See the official schedule. Last verified July 24, 2026.

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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.