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Malabar, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Resolution 12-2026 replaces Malabar's value-based permit fees (Resolution 02-2016) on October 1, 2026; permits issued before then pay the prior fees. The estimates here show the new flat application fees only: plan review and inspection time is billed on top at the Town's hourly rates, so your final cost will be higher. See the official notice

Building Permit
$103.00
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$103.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$103.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$103.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$103.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Malabar, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $103.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $103.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $103.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $103.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $103.00. 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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Town of Malabar Resolution 12-2026 (Building Permit and Development Order Fees, effective October 1, 2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

How Malabar values a job: Malabar does not base permit fees on job value. It charges a flat application fee by project type; the estimate total covers only that fee and the state surcharges, and plan review and inspection time is billed on top at the Town's hourly contracted rates, so your final cost depends on the hours your permit takes.

Schedule effective October 1, 2026. Last verified: September 28, 2026

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

Malabar Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Malabar

Residential (1–2 family): Base permit fee (remodel, addition, accessory structure)
$99.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Single family residence construction
$500.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Base permit fee (commercial alteration or buildout)
$99.00 flat‡
Commercial / 3+ units: Single commercial construction
$1,000.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Subdivision, multi-family, or large-scale commercial development
$1,500.00 flat
Building Official (hourly pass-through)
$115.00 per hour†
Commercial Pre-Application Meeting (Town Engineer) (select fee rules only)
$600.00‡
Fire Plan Review (hourly)
$100.00 per hour‡
Inspection (hourly pass-through)
$92.50 per hour
Permit Technician (hourly pass-through)
$55.00 per hour†
Plan Review, Structural (hourly pass-through)
$105.00 per hour†
Site Plan Review, Commercial (Town Engineer) (select fee rules only)
$2,100.00‡
Site Plan Review, Single Family Residential (Town Engineer) (select fee rules only)
$1,100.00‡
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
After-Hours Inspection (if applicable)
$125.00 per hour, minimum $250.00
Failure to Schedule Final Inspection (if applicable)
$100.00
Pass-Through Deposit (Large-Scale Development) (select fee rules only) (if applicable)
$7,500.00
A deposit drawn down by the hourly review and inspection charges; any unused balance is refunded
Pass-Through Deposit (Single Commercial Construction) (select fee rules only) (if applicable)
$5,000.00
A deposit drawn down by the hourly review and inspection charges; any unused balance is refunded
Pass-Through Deposit (Single Family Residence) (select fee rules only) (if applicable)
$2,500.00
A deposit drawn down by the hourly review and inspection charges; any unused balance is refunded
Permit Extension (if applicable)
$75.00
Re-Inspection Fee (first) (if applicable)
$46.00
Re-Inspection Fee (second) (if applicable)
$92.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Application (if applicable)
$300.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Malabar Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
Estimated building permit fee
$103.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$99.00
$99.00 flat
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Total Estimate$103.00
Not included in this total
Building Official (Hourly Pass-Through)$115.00 / hour
Charged per hour; depends on your project's number of hours.
Inspection (Hourly Pass-Through)$92.50 / hour
Charged per hour; depends on your project's number of hours.
Permit Technician (Hourly Pass-Through)$55.00 / hour
Charged per hour; depends on your project's number of hours.
Plan Review, Structural (Hourly Pass-Through)$105.00 / hour
Charged per hour; depends on your project's number of hours.

Resolution 12-2026 replaces Malabar's value-based permit fees (Resolution 02-2016) on October 1, 2026; permits issued before then pay the prior fees. The estimates here show the new flat application fees only: plan review and inspection time is billed on top at the Town's hourly rates, so your final cost will be higher. See the official notice

Estimate only. Confirm with the Malabar building department before applying. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

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Malabar Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Malabar?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $103.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Malabar'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 Malabar?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $103.00, based on Malabar's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Malabar?

A residential building permit is $99.00 flat. 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 Malabar?

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 Malabar?

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 Town of Malabar Resolution 12-2026 (Building Permit and Development Order Fees, effective October 1, 2026). 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.

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