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DeSoto County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Commercial projects are also inspected by the DeSoto County Fire Prevention Division, which charges fees under a separate county schedule that is not published online. Call 863-993-4843 for the amount.

Building Permit
$260.73
200 sq ft remodel area
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Roofing Permit
$159.33
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$59.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$59.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$210.13
15-fixture scope
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In Unincorporated DeSoto County, a building permit for a remodel runs $260.73 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $159.33, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $59.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $59.00, and a whole-house repipe $210.13. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area and a 15-fixture scope. 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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DeSoto County Building Department Fee Schedule (Effective September 8, 2026; adopted by Resolution No. 2026-071)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Unincorporated DeSoto County permit portal, or call 863-993-4811.

Schedule effective September 8, 2026. Last verified: September 12, 2026

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

Jurisdictions in DeSoto County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county.

Unincorporated DeSoto CountyArcadia

Unincorporated DeSoto County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated DeSoto County

Residential (1–2 family) (remodel/alteration)
$55.00 base, plus $0.55 per sq ft, minimum $55.00
Residential (1–2 family) (new construction)
$105.00 base, plus $0.55 per sq ft, minimum $55.00
Residential (1–2 family): Mobile, modular, or park model home, double-wide
$205.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Mobile, modular, or park model home, single-wide
$155.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Mobile, modular, or park model home, triple-wide
$305.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Non-habitable structure, with footing or slab
$155.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Non-habitable structure, without footing or slab
$105.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Pool or spa, above ground
$55.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Pool or spa, in-ground (residential)
$155.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Habitable addition
$55.00 base, plus $0.55 per sq ft, minimum $55.00
Commercial / 3+ units (remodel/alteration)
$55.00 base, plus $0.55 per sq ft, minimum $55.00
Commercial / 3+ units (new construction)
$105.00 base, plus $0.55 per sq ft, minimum $55.00
Commercial / 3+ units: Non-habitable structure, with footing or slab
$255.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Non-habitable structure, without footing or slab
$205.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Pool or spa (commercial)
$205.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Habitable addition
$55.00 base, plus $0.55 per sq ft, minimum $55.00
Additional inspection
$55.00 flat
Building or structure moving
$255.00 flat
Change of occupancy
$80.00 flat
Demolition
$105.00 flat
Electrical fence
$55.00 flat
Fire alarm system
$55.00 flat
Fire suppression system
$55.00 flat
Irrigation system
$55.00 flat
Prefabricated shed
$155.00 flat
Private dock
$105.00 flat
Sign
$155.00 flat
Solar (structural permit only)
$235.00 flat
Structural fence
$105.00 flat
Tank, 1,000 gallons or more
$105.00 flat
Tank, under 1,000 gallons
$55.00 flat
Tent
$55.00 flat
Tower or antenna (structural permit only)
$205.00 flat
Window or door replacement
$55.00 base, plus $10.00 per opening (window or door), minimum $55.00
Plan Review Fee (Roofed Structures) (select fee rules only)
50% of the permit fee†
Plan Review Fee (Unroofed Structures) (select fee rules only)
25% of the permit fee (the county bills alteration permits at this rate)†
Zoning Verification Certificate (select fee rules only)
$50.00 to $100.00 by sq ft of floor area‡
Up to 999.99 sq ft
$50.00
Over 999.99 sq ft
$100.00
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†
Private Provider Discount (Inspections Only) (does not apply to some listed rules)
may reduce the permit fee by 75% (reduced fee no less than $27.50)
Private Provider Discount (Plan Review + Inspections) (does not apply to some listed rules)
may reduce the permit fee by 75% (reduced fee no less than $27.50)
Private Provider Discount (Plan Review Only) (select fee rules only)
may reduce designated fees by 100%
100% of the Plan Review Fee (Roofed or Unroofed Structures, whichever applies), per printed 'No plan review fees assessed' when using a Private Provider for Plan Review Only.
Private Provider Plan Review Waiver (Full Service) (select fee rules only) (with a private provider for plan review and inspections)
may reduce designated fees by 100%
100% of the Plan Review Fee (Roofed or Unroofed Structures, whichever applies), per the printed 'No plan review fee will be assessed' when a private provider performs both plan review and inspections.
Change of Contractor (if applicable)
$32.00
Duplicate Permit (if applicable)
$32.00
Extension Request (if applicable)
$32.00
Manufactured Home Pre-Inspection (In-County) (if applicable)
$105.00
Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$55.00 to $205.00 by reinspection
Up to 1 reinspections
$55.00
Over 1, up to 2 reinspections
$105.00
Over 2 reinspections
$205.00
Re-Stamp of Blueprints (if applicable)
$30.00
Timed Inspection (if applicable)
$105.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Unincorporated DeSoto County Permit Fee Calculator

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sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$260.73
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$165.00
$55.00 base + 200 sq ft × $0.55 per sq ft, minimum $55.00
Zoning Verification Certificate$50.00‡
Plan Review Fee (Unroofed Structures)$41.25
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.48
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Total Estimate$260.73

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Commercial projects are also inspected by the DeSoto County Fire Prevention Division, which charges fees under a separate county schedule that is not published online. Call 863-993-4843 for the amount.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated DeSoto County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 863-993-4811. 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 DeSoto County

Apply online through the DeSoto County Citizen Self Service portal, or in person at the Building Department, 201 E. Oak Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 204, Arcadia. Incomplete applications are not accepted, so use the county's permit checklists before you submit. New structures, additions, pools, signs and manufactured homes also need an approved zoning request from the Development Department. To schedule an inspection, call 863-993-4811 before 4:30 pm or email building@desotobocc.com. After hours, you can request inspections through the portal. Fire inspections must be called in to the Fire Marshal at 863-993-5848.

Source: Unincorporated DeSoto County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated DeSoto County permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
201 E Oak Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 204, Arcadia, FL 34266
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

Unincorporated DeSoto County Permit Fee FAQs

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

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $260.73, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Unincorporated DeSoto 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 DeSoto County?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $159.33, based on Unincorporated DeSoto County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated DeSoto County?

A residential building permit is $55.00 base, plus $0.55 per sq ft, minimum $55.00. Electrical and Roofing permits are flat fees; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees for the default job, while new construction is priced per sq ft. 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 Unincorporated DeSoto County?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (Roofed Structures) (50% of the permit fee), Plan Review Fee (Unroofed Structures) (25% of the permit fee (the county bills alteration permits at this rate)), 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 DeSoto 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 DeSoto County Building Department Fee Schedule (Effective September 8, 2026; adopted by Resolution No. 2026-071). 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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