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Melbourne Beach, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Melbourne Beach is preparing a new flat fee schedule to comply with 2026 Florida legislation that ends percent of value permit pricing on January 1, 2027. The current schedule below remains in effect until the town adopts the replacement, which the Building Official presented to the Town Commission on September 3, 2026. See the official notice

In Melbourne Beach, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $717.50 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $410.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $307.50, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $307.50, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $307.50. 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.

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Source

Town of Melbourne Beach Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2024-04, Exhibit A (eff. 2024-08-21)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $75.00.

Apply online at the Melbourne Beach permit portal, or call (321) 724-5860.

How Melbourne Beach values a job: Chargeable valuation is the total cost to the owner for the completed construction (design, labor, materials, and contractor/subcontractor profit); if the Building Official finds the stated value unrealistic, the latest ICC Building Valuation Table is used instead.

Schedule effective August 21, 2024. Last verified: September 17, 2026

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

Melbourne Beach Permit Fee Schedule

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

Plumbing Permit Fees in Melbourne Beach

All projects
tiered rates by job value, minimum $75.00
Printed $79 minimum = $75 + the two $2 statutory surcharge minimums, charged separately below
Up to $2,500
$75.00
Over $2,500, up to $10,000
$75.00 plus $30.00 per additional $1,000
Over $10,000, up to $100,000
$300.00 plus $10.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$1,200.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000
$3,200.00 plus $2.50 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
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Melbourne Beach Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type
Project type

Fees in Melbourne Beach are the same either way.

Kind of work

Fees in Melbourne Beach are the same either way.

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$500$50,000
Estimated plumbing permit fee
$307.50
Included in this total
Plumbing Permit Fee$300.00
$75.00 + $7,500 × $30.00 per $1,000 over $2,500, minimum $75.00 (see the fee table above)
Printed $79 minimum = $75 + the two $2 statutory surcharge minimums, charged separately below
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$4.50
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$3.00
Total Estimate$307.50

Melbourne Beach is preparing a new flat fee schedule to comply with 2026 Florida legislation that ends percent of value permit pricing on January 1, 2027. The current schedule below remains in effect until the town adopts the replacement, which the Building Official presented to the Town Commission on September 3, 2026. See the official notice

Chargeable valuation is the total cost to the owner for the completed construction (design, labor, materials, and contractor/subcontractor profit); if the Building Official finds the stated value unrealistic, the latest ICC Building Valuation Table is used instead.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Melbourne Beach building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (321) 724-5860. 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 Melbourne Beach

Melbourne Beach accepts building permit applications online through BS&A Online, the town's permitting portal, where contractors and owners can apply for a permit, pay building department fees, search building records, and schedule an inspection. Contractors can create a BS&A Online account before applying. Emailed submissions are also accepted; send the completed application and permit documents to permitting@melbournebeachfl.org. Applications may also be delivered to Town Hall at 507 Ocean Avenue. The town asks that every submittal use the current town permit application form, carry all required signatures, and include complete contractor information, and that contractor licensing and insurance be current with Brevard County. Inspections are requested through the Schedule an Inspection service in the BS&A Online portal, or by calling the building department. An applicant who believes a building permit or development order qualifies for expedited processing under section 403.973, Florida Statutes, should tell the town the statutory basis at the time of submission.

Source: Melbourne Beach application instructions

Apply online: Melbourne Beach permit portal
Building Department Contact
Permitting Email
permitting@melbournebeachfl.org
Address
Town Hall, 507 Ocean Avenue, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Melbourne Beach Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Melbourne Beach?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $717.50, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Melbourne Beach'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 Melbourne Beach?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $410.00, based on Melbourne Beach's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Melbourne Beach?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value, minimum $75.00. 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 Is the Minimum Permit Fee in Melbourne Beach?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $75.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Melbourne Beach?

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 Melbourne Beach?

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 Melbourne Beach Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 2024-04, Exhibit A (eff. 2024-08-21). See the official schedule. Last verified .

Other Jurisdictions in Brevard County

Jobs inside another city's limits are permitted by that city; unincorporated areas by the county.

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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