Building Permit Fees in West Melbourne, FL (2026)

In West Melbourne, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $472.75 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $114.00, and a $10,000 HVAC change-out $74.00. 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.

Source

Resolution No. 2026-04 – Permit Fee Schedule (City of West Melbourne)

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

Official Fee Schedule

How West Melbourne values a job: Chargeable valuation is based on the latest International Code Council (ICC) valuation data, or the actual construction contract price, or a cost estimate approved by the building official.

Schedule effective February 17, 2026. Last verified: July 22, 2026

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

West Melbourne Permit Fee Schedule

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

Roofing Permit Fees in West Melbourne

Residential (1–2 family): Residential

$110.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial (Valuation Table)

tiered rates (see fee table)

$0–$2,000

$70.00

$2,000–$100,000

$70.00 + $5.00 per $1,000

$100,000–$500,000

$550.00 + $4.00 per $1,000

Over $500,000

$2,150.00 + $3.00 per $1,000

Fire Administrative Fee (3rd-party fire review coordination)

$100.00‡

FL BCAIF surcharge (DBPR, §468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

FL building-code enforcement surcharge (§553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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West Melbourne 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 roofing permit fee

$114.00

Roofing permit fee$110.00

$110.00 flat

FL BCAIF surcharge (DBPR, §468.631)$2.00

FL building-code enforcement surcharge (§553.721)$2.00

Total Estimate$114.00

Estimate only. Confirm with the West Melbourne building department before applying.

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West Melbourne Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Is a Building Permit in West Melbourne?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $472.75, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from West Melbourne'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 Is a Roofing Permit in West Melbourne?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $114.00, based on West Melbourne's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in West Melbourne?

A residential building permit is tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $70.00. 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 West Melbourne?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds FL BCAIF surcharge (DBPR, §468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00), FL building-code enforcement surcharge (§553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and Plan Review Fee (Building) (50% of the permit fee). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in West Melbourne?

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.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from Resolution No. 2026-04 – Permit Fee Schedule (City of West Melbourne). See the official schedule. Last verified July 22, 2026.

Compare Permit Fees Across Brevard County

The same job, priced by each jurisdiction's own fee schedule. Across Brevard County's 11 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $64.00 (Indian Harbour Beach) to $717.50 (Melbourne Beach).

Jurisdiction	Building permit ($50k remodel)	Roofing permit ($20k re-roof)
Unincorporated Brevard County	$275.10	$175.80
Cape Canaveral	$577.90	$338.49
Cocoa Beach	$367.98	$183.69
Indian Harbour Beach	$64.00	$226.98
Melbourne	$599.84	$302.58
Melbourne Beach	$717.50	$410.00
Melbourne Village	$491.33	$202.31
Rockledge	$404.88	$174.25
Satellite Beach	$550.91	$265.24
Titusville	$397.70	$213.20
West Melbourne	$472.75	$114.00

Estimates from each jurisdiction's sourced fee schedule, surcharges and minimum fees included. Where a schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area. "n/a" means the fee isn't documented in our sourced data.

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.

Building Permit Fees in West Melbourne, FL (2026)

West Melbourne Permit Fee Schedule