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Arcadia, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and roofing permits inside Arcadia city limits are issued, inspected, and charged by the DeSoto County Building Department under the City's interlocal agreement with the County Building Official, so the county's fee schedule applies here. Apply to the City first: new homes and manufactured homes need the City's $110 Zoning and Utility Clearance Certificate (included in new-home estimates; residential additions and garages also need it), and new commercial projects need a City site and development plan approval ($1,125 minor or $2,250 major, shown as optional lines). DeSoto County's Zoning Verification Certificate fee is included in estimates as a precaution; the county's zoning application covers unincorporated areas, so ask the county whether it is charged inside the city. See the DeSoto County fee schedule

Commercial projects in Arcadia are also reviewed 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 Arcadia, a building permit for a $50,000 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 $10,000 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.

Building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and roofing permits inside Arcadia city limits are issued, inspected, and charged by the DeSoto County Building Department under the City's interlocal agreement with the County Building Official, so the county's fee schedule applies here. Apply to the City first: new homes and manufactured homes need the City's $110 Zoning and Utility Clearance Certificate (included in new-home estimates; residential additions and garages also need it), and new commercial projects need a City site and development plan approval ($1,125 minor or $2,250 major, shown as optional lines). DeSoto County's Zoning Verification Certificate fee is included in estimates as a precaution; the county's zoning application covers unincorporated areas, so ask the county whether it is charged inside the city. See the DeSoto County fee schedule

Official Fee Schedule

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

Arcadia Permit Fee Schedule

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

Electrical Permit Fees in Arcadia

Residential (1–2 family) (remodel/alteration)
$55.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family) (new construction)
$105.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Mobile, modular, or park model home set-up (electrical)
$55.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Residential energy generator
$55.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): New dwelling unit, 2,000 sq ft or more of living space
$155.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units (remodel/alteration)
$105.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units (new construction)
$155.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial energy generator
$155.00 flat
Additional inspection
$55.00 flat
Detached garage or accessory building
$55.00 flat
Electrical service change
$55.00 flat
Inspection for reconnecting existing service
$55.00 flat
Pump service installation
$55.00 flat
RV park or campground site wiring
$155.00 base, plus $4.50 per site, minimum $55.00
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†
DeSoto County - 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)
DeSoto County - 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)
DeSoto County - Change of Contractor (if applicable)
$32.00
DeSoto County - Courtesy Inspection (Power Release) (if applicable)
$55.00
DeSoto County - Duplicate Permit (if applicable)
$32.00
DeSoto County - Extension Request (if applicable)
$32.00
DeSoto County - 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
DeSoto County - Timed Inspection (if applicable)
$105.00

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

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Estimated electrical permit fee
$59.00
Included in this total
Electrical Permit Fee$55.00
$55.00 flat
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Total Estimate$59.00

Commercial projects in Arcadia are also reviewed 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.

Permit fees for Arcadia are administered by DeSoto County; the fees shown are the DeSoto County schedule.

Estimate only. Confirm with the DeSoto County building department before applying. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

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Arcadia Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Arcadia?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $260.73, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area where the schedule prices per unit, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Arcadia'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 Arcadia?

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

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Arcadia?

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 Arcadia?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds DeSoto County - Plan Review Fee (Roofed Structures) (50% of the permit fee), DeSoto County - 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 Arcadia?

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 .

Other Jurisdictions in DeSoto County

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

Unincorporated DeSoto CountyArcadia

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.

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