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Punta Gorda, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$410.00
$50,000 remodel
Roofing Permit
$205.00
$20,000 re-roof
HVAC Permit
$104.00
$10,000 change-out
Electrical Permit
$104.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
Plumbing Permit
$104.00
$10,000 repipe

In Punta Gorda, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $410.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $205.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $104.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $104.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $104.00. 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

City of Punta Gorda, FL: Building Permit Fee Structure (Building Department webpage)

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

Official Fee Schedule

How Punta Gorda values a job: Valuation for permits priced by valuation is based on the most recent International Code Council (ICC) building valuation tables; where a bona fide construction contract showing the agreed payment is submitted, the fee is based on that contract's anticipated cost instead.

Last verified: September 6, 2026

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

Punta Gorda Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Punta Gorda

All projects
$50.00 base, plus $7.00 per $1,000 of job value, minimum $200.00
Residential (1–2 family): Aluminum structures, carports and cages
$200.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Building or house moving
$100.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Concrete slabs
$100.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Construction trailer or mobile home setup
$200.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Demolition
$100.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Docks, boat lifts and seawalls
$100.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Entry door or overhead door, per door
$50.00 per door
Residential (1–2 family): Replacement of three or more windows or a single sliding door
$200.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Replacement of up to two windows
$100.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Residential line and grade
$100.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Sheds and fences
$100.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Signs
$100.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Storm panels
$50.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Swimming pool or gazebo
$200.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Standalone parking lot
$50.00 flat
FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)
1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
Change of Contractor (if applicable)
$100.00
Commercial Plans Change (if applicable)
$75.00
Extension of Expired Permit (if applicable)
$100.00
Pre-Application Plan Review (Non-Refundable) (if applicable)
50% of the permit fee
Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)
$50.00
Re-stamp of Jobsite Prints (if applicable)
$50.00
Residential Plans Change (if applicable)
$50.00
Second Plan Rejection Fee (if applicable)
$75.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)
$100.00

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

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Punta Gorda Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
Rate type
$
$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$410.00
Building permit fee$400.00
$50.00 base, plus $7.00 per $1,000 of job value, minimum $200.00
FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$6.00
FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$4.00
Total Estimate$410.00

Valuation for permits priced by valuation is based on the most recent International Code Council (ICC) building valuation tables; where a bona fide construction contract showing the agreed payment is submitted, the fee is based on that contract's anticipated cost instead.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Punta Gorda building department before applying.

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Punta Gorda Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Punta Gorda?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $410.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Punta Gorda'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 Punta Gorda?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $205.00, based on Punta Gorda's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Punta Gorda?

A residential building permit is $50.00 base, plus $7.00 per $1,000 of job value, minimum $200.00. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees; 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 Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Punta Gorda?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and FL Building Code 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 Punta Gorda?

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 City of Punta Gorda, FL: Building Permit Fee Structure (Building Department webpage). 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.