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West Melbourne, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Fire plan review and fire inspections are performed by a third party, usually Brevard County Fire Rescue. The city's $100 fire administrative fee covers only the city's coordination of that review. The third party bills its own fees separately, and they are not included in this estimate. See the official notice

Building Permit
$472.75
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$114.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$74.00
$10,000 change-out
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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.

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

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the West Melbourne permit portal, or call 321-837-7776.

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: September 27, 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 by job value, minimum $70.00
Up to $2,000
$70.00
Over $2,000, up to $100,000
$70.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$550.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000
$2,150.00 plus $3.00 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†
Fire Administrative Fee (3rd-party fire review coordination)
$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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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
Included in this total
Roofing Permit Fee$110.00
$110.00 flat
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Total Estimate$114.00

Fire plan review and fire inspections are performed by a third party, usually Brevard County Fire Rescue. The city's $100 fire administrative fee covers only the city's coordination of that review. The third party bills its own fees separately, and they are not included in this estimate. See the official notice

Estimate only. Confirm with the West Melbourne building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 321-837-7776. 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 West Melbourne

West Melbourne takes all building permit applications online through its BS&A Online permitting portal. Paper and email submittals are no longer accepted for permit submittals, which have gone through the portal since March 5, 2024. Fillable forms are available on the Building Department Forms page, and large plan sets can be sent through the department's file upload form.

There are no upfront fees at submittal. The plans examiner determines the fees from the permit fee schedule after plans examination is complete, and the permit is issued once payment has been processed. Payment can be made by cash, check, or credit or debit card at the Building Department at 2240 Minton Road, or online by credit card, debit card, or e-check.

Inspections are scheduled through the same portal, or by phone at 321-837-7776. Inspections must be requested Monday through Friday by 3:00 p.m. to be placed on the next business day's schedule. Inspections run between 7:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and inspection staff take questions between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Fire permits, including revisions and document submittals, are submitted to the city but are reviewed by Brevard County Fire Rescue, and contractors must register with Brevard County before applying. Homeowners and licensed contractors can also apply through the portal for a Florida HB 803 permit exemption on qualifying single family, duplex, and townhome improvement projects under $7,500.

Source: West Melbourne application instructions

Apply online: West Melbourne permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
2240 Minton Road, West Melbourne, FL 32904
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

West Melbourne Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost 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 Does a Roofing Permit Cost 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 by job value, minimum $70.00. Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees for the default job (Change Out), while new construction is priced per unit; 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 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) and Plan Review Fee (Building) (50% of the permit fee). Each is included in the estimates it applies to; the fee schedule above shows which permits and job types each one covers.

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 and what it saves.

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 .

Other Jurisdictions in Brevard County

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

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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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