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Cocoa, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

The City's Building & Permitting page still lists the January 2026 schedule, including a $150 plan review fee. These estimates use Resolution No. 2026-042, which removed plan review fees for applications submitted on or after July 1, 2026. See the official notice

Building Permit
$317.78
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$195.27
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$155.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$155.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$155.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Cocoa, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $317.78 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $195.27, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $155.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $155.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $155.00. 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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Source

City of Cocoa Resolution No. 2026-042, Building Permit Fee Schedule (Exhibit A, effective July 1, 2026), with Resolution No. 2022-086 fire plan review fees

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Cocoa permit portal, or call 321-433-8501.

How Cocoa values a job: Permit fees are computed on construction cost (Res. 2026-042 Exhibit A). The fire plan review uses the stated construction value or ICC Building Valuation Data (Res. 2022-086 Exhibit A).

Schedule effective July 1, 2026. Last verified: September 27, 2026

Schedule adopted under Florida's HB 803 permit fee rules (effective July 2026). What HB 803 changed

Cocoa Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Cocoa

Residential (1–2 family)
$75.00 for the first $1,000, plus $0.004 per additional $1 of job value (printed as $4 per $1,000 of construction cost)
Commercial / 3+ units
$100.00 for the first $1,000, plus $0.006 per additional $1 of job value (printed as $6 per $1,000 of construction cost)
Fire Permit Application Processing Fee
$25.00‡
Fire Plan Review Fee
tiered by job value‡
$100 to $1,000, then $50 + .0035 x value (drops at $1,001 as printed)
Up to $1,000
$100.00
Over $1,000
$53.50 plus $3.50 per additional $1,000
Permit Application Processing Fee
$25.00
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
Technology Fee
$15.00
Private Provider Inspections Reduction
may reduce the permit fee by 25%
Private Provider Plan Review Reduction
may reduce the permit fee by 25%
Addition of Subcontractor (if applicable)
$100.00
Change of Contractor or Subcontractor (if applicable)
$100.00
Failure to Schedule a Final Inspection (if applicable)
$100.00
Fire Design Review Fee (if applicable)
$150.00‡
Fire Failure to Schedule Final Inspection (if applicable)
$100.00‡
Fire Final Reinspection (2nd and later) (if applicable)
$75.00‡
Fire Inspection with Less Than 24 Hours Notice (if applicable)
$75.00‡
Fire Plan Revisions (if applicable)
$50.00‡
Fire Post Temporary-CO Inspection (if applicable)
$75.00‡
Flood Plain Review/LOMR/CLOMR (if applicable)
$300.00
Permit Extension (if applicable)
$50.00
Plan Revisions (if applicable)
$100.00
Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$100.00†
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)
$100.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Cocoa 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
$317.78
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$271.00
$75.00 for the first $1,000 + $49,000 × $4.00 per additional $1,000
Printed as $4 per $1,000 of construction cost
Permit Application Processing Fee$25.00
Technology Fee$15.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$4.07
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.71
Total Estimate$317.78

The City's Building & Permitting page still lists the January 2026 schedule, including a $150 plan review fee. These estimates use Resolution No. 2026-042, which removed plan review fees for applications submitted on or after July 1, 2026. See the official notice

Permit fees are computed on construction cost (Res. 2026-042 Exhibit A). The fire plan review uses the stated construction value or ICC Building Valuation Data (Res. 2022-086 Exhibit A).

Estimate only. Confirm with the Cocoa building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 321-433-8501. 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 Cocoa

Cocoa accepts all building permit applications online through its Citizenserve portal, where applicants apply, upload documents, pay fees, check status and schedule inspections. Owner/builders must first appear in person at the Building Division to sign the Owner/Builder Disclosure Affidavit and bring proof of ownership and a matching driver's license.

Source: Cocoa application instructions

Apply online: Cocoa permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
65 Stone Street, Cocoa, FL 32922
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (payments 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

Cocoa Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Cocoa?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $317.78, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Cocoa'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 Cocoa?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $195.27, based on Cocoa's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Cocoa?

A residential building permit is $75.00 for the first $1,000, plus $0.004 per additional $1 of job value (printed as $4 per $1,000 of construction cost). Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits scale with the value of the job. 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 Cocoa?

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 Cocoa?

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 Cocoa Resolution No. 2026-042, Building Permit Fee Schedule (Exhibit A, effective July 1, 2026), with Resolution No. 2022-086 fire plan review fees. See the official schedule. Last verified .

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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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