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Calhoun County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees for unincorporated Calhoun County, with a free permit fee calculator. Inside city limits? Pick your city below; incorporated cities have their own fee schedules.

Building Permit
$593.23
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$161.50
2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof
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HVAC Permit
$116.50
200 sq ft job area
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Electrical Permit
$116.50
200 sq ft job area
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Plumbing Permit
$116.50
200 sq ft job area
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In Unincorporated Calhoun County, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $593.23 in permit fees, a re-roof $161.50, an HVAC change-out $116.50, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $116.50, and a whole-house repipe $116.50. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof and a 200 sq ft job area. 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

Calhoun County Resolution 2026-16, Exhibit A (Building Department Fee Schedule), adopted 2026-08-04

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

Official Fee Schedule

Call the building department at (850) 674-8046.

How Unincorporated Calhoun County values a job: Calhoun County bases chargeable valuation on International Code Council (ICC) valuation data, updated periodically by the Building Department.

Schedule effective August 4, 2026. Last verified: September 26, 2026

This schedule took effect after Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). We check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

Jurisdictions in Calhoun County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Calhoun County's 2 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $396.50 (Blountstown) to $593.23 (Unincorporated Calhoun County).

Unincorporated Calhoun CountyBlountstown

Unincorporated Calhoun County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Calhoun County

Residential (1–2 family)
tiered rates by job value‡
Up to $1,000
$95.00
Over $1,000, up to $50,000
$95.00 plus $6.00 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $250,000
$340.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $250,000
$1,140.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000
Residential (1–2 family): Accessory structure: swimming pool
$250.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Elevator (residential)
$250.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Manufactured home: double wide
$250.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Manufactured home: single wide
$150.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Manufactured home: triple wide
$300.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Modular home (per section)
$150.00 per section
Residential (1–2 family): Residential structure moving
$250.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units
tiered rates by job value‡
Up to $1,000
$170.00
Over $1,000, up to $50,000
$170.00 plus $6.00 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $250,000
$415.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $250,000
$1,215.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units: Elevator (commercial)
$500.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Swimming pool (commercial)
$500.00 flat
Demolition
$75.00 base, plus $25.00 per 1,000 sq ft†
Driveway culvert, over 29 ft
$200.00 flat
Driveway culvert, up to 28 ft
$100.00 flat
Florida Building Code (FBC) modular (per section)
$500.00 per section
Development Order Fee (Commercial) (does not apply to some listed rules) (new construction)
$100.00‡
Development Order Fee (Residential) (does not apply to some listed rules) (new construction)
$50.00‡
Plan check review (does not apply to some listed rules)
50% of the permit fee‡
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†
Manufactured home preliminary inspection (in county) (if applicable)
$75.00
Reinspection fee (if applicable)
$75.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Unincorporated Calhoun County Permit Fee Calculator

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12 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$593.23
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$389.00‡
$95.00 + 49 × $6.00 per $1,000 over $1,000 (see the fee table above)
Plan Check Review$194.50‡
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$5.84
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$3.89
Total Estimate$593.23

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Calhoun County bases chargeable valuation on International Code Council (ICC) valuation data, updated periodically by the Building Department.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Calhoun County building department before applying. Phone: (850) 674-8046. 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 Unincorporated Calhoun County

Download the permit application for your trade from the Calhoun County Building Department page. Email the completed application to building@calhouncountyfl.gov, or bring it in person to the Building Department at 20867 SE Fannin Avenue, Blountstown. Building permit applications need an approved Development Order from the County Planning Department and a copy of the Environmental Health permit. Contractors must register with the county first by filing the Contractor Information Registration form. Call in inspection requests at least 24 hours before the inspection date.

Source: Unincorporated Calhoun County application instructions

Building Department Contact
Address
20867 SE Fannin Ave., Blountstown, FL 32424
Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Central

Unincorporated Calhoun County Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Unincorporated Calhoun County?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $593.23, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Unincorporated Calhoun County'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 Unincorporated Calhoun County?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $161.50, assuming a 2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on Unincorporated Calhoun County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Calhoun County?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per sq ft; Roofing permits are priced per square. 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 Unincorporated Calhoun County?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan check review (50% of the permit fee), 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). 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 Unincorporated Calhoun County?

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 Calhoun County Resolution 2026-16, Exhibit A (Building Department Fee Schedule), adopted 2026-08-04. See the official schedule. Last verified .

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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