Inverness, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Inverness, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $676.88 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $257.70, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $154.20, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $174.90, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $174.90. 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

City of Inverness Community Development Department - Permit Fees (2-page schedule: p.1 building/electrical/plumbing/mechanical/roofing/misc fee table, p.2 Fire Department fee table)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Inverness permit portal, or call (352) 726-3401.

How Inverness values a job: Construction valuation includes the total value of work - materials and labor - for which the permit is sought, per the city's Permit Application form.

Last verified: September 26, 2026

Schedule adopted under Florida's HB 803 permit fee rules (effective July 2026). What HB 803 changed

Inverness Permit Fee Schedule

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

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Inverness

All projects

$100.00 for the first $7,500, plus $10.00 per additional $1,000 of job value

Administrative Fee

$30.00‡

Florida State Surcharge

3.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00†

Certificate of Completion Fee (if applicable)

$30.00

Certificate of Occupancy Fee (if applicable)

$30.00

Permit Extension Fee (if applicable)

$50.00

Plan Revision Fee (if applicable)

$100.00

Re-Inspection Fee (First) (if applicable)

$50.00

Re-Inspection Fee (Second) (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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Inverness Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Job value ($)

$500$50,000

Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee

$154.20

Included in this total

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$120.00

$100.00 for the first $7,500 + 2 × $10.00 per additional $1,000

Administrative Fee$30.00‡

Florida State Surcharge$4.20

Total Estimate$154.20

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Construction valuation includes the total value of work - materials and labor - for which the permit is sought, per the city's Permit Application form.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Inverness building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (352) 726-3401. 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 Inverness

The City of Inverness Community Development Department issues its own building permits. Apply online through the city's iWorQ Citizen Portal or in person at 212 W. Main Street, Inverness. Both the property owner and the contractor must sign the permit application, including applications submitted through the portal, and contractors must be registered with the city. Allow 2 to 3 days for processing routine permits. Building inspections are scheduled only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; request them through the portal or by calling 352-726-3401. Allow at least five business days for fire inspections.

Source: Inverness application instructions

Apply online: Inverness permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: (352) 726-3401
Email: dds@inverness.gov
Address: 212 W. Main Street, Inverness, FL 34450
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Source: Official contact page

Inverness Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Inverness?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $676.88, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Inverness'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 Inverness?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $257.70, based on Inverness's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Inverness?

A residential building permit is 1.25% of job value, minimum $120.00. 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 Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Inverness?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Florida State Surcharge (3.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Inverness?

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 Inverness Community Development Department - Permit Fees (2-page schedule: p.1 building/electrical/plumbing/mechanical/roofing/misc fee table, p.2 Fire Department fee table). See the official schedule. Last verified September 26, 2026.

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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.