Atlantic Beach, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Atlantic Beach, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $784.13 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $205.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $164.40, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $215.25, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $215.25. 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

July 2026 New Fees (Building/Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical/Fire/Public Works/Zoning Fee Schedule, per Ord. No. 5-26-75)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Atlantic Beach permit portal, or call 904-247-5800.

Schedule effective July 13, 2026. Last verified: September 26, 2026

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

Atlantic Beach Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Atlantic Beach

Residential (1–2 family): Alteration-Repair

$765.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): New Construction

$1,200.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Accessory Structure

$635.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Addition

$865.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Alteration-Repair, work area 2,501-3,999 sq ft (×1.5)

$1,147.50 flat (printed $765 × 1.5 per the schedule's work-area footnote)

Residential (1–2 family): Alteration-Repair, work area 4,000+ sq ft (×2)

$1,530.00 flat (printed $765 × 2 per the schedule's work-area footnote)

Residential (1–2 family): Deck

$450.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Demolition (Whole Structure)

$480.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Fence (Not Enclosing Pool)

$95.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Fence (Pool Enclosure)

$165.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Foundation Repair

$205.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Interior Demolition

$260.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Mobile Home Placement

$545.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Outdoor Kitchen

$745.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Pool (Above-Ground)

$495.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Pool (In-Ground)

$570.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Solar

$435.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Spa/Hot Tub

$435.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Window/Door/Shutter

$255.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Foundation Only (New)

$625.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Work area 2,501-3,999 sq ft (×1.5)

$1,800.00 flat (printed $1,200 × 1.5 per the schedule's work-area footnote)

Residential (1–2 family): Work area 4,000+ sq ft (×2)

$2,400.00 flat (printed $1,200 × 2 per the schedule's work-area footnote)

Commercial / 3+ units: Alteration-Repair (Existing Tenant)

$1,010.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: New Construction (New Tenant)

$1,410.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Buildout (New Tenant)

$990.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Accessory Structure

$955.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Addition (Existing Tenant)

$1,145.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Alteration-Repair, work area 2,501-3,999 sq ft (×1.5)

$1,515.00 flat (printed $1,010 × 1.5 per the schedule's work-area footnote)

Commercial / 3+ units: Alteration-Repair, work area 4,000+ sq ft (×2)

$2,020.00 flat (printed $1,010 × 2 per the schedule's work-area footnote)

Commercial / 3+ units: Demolition (Whole Structure)

$555.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Fence

$515.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Foundation Repair

$205.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Generator

$505.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Interior Demolition

$275.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Pool (In-Ground)

$960.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Solar

$385.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Spa/Hot Tub

$505.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Window/Door/Shutter

$275.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Foundation Only (New)

$700.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: New Construction, work area 2,501-3,999 sq ft (×1.5)

$2,115.00 flat (printed $1,410 × 1.5 per the schedule's work-area footnote)

Commercial / 3+ units: New Construction, work area 4,000+ sq ft (×2)

$2,820.00 flat (printed $1,410 × 2 per the schedule's work-area footnote)

Commercial / 3+ units: Shell (No Tenant)

$1,275.00 flat

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†

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

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Atlantic Beach 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 type

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

Estimated building permit fee

$784.13

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$765.00

$765.00 flat

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$11.48

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$7.65

Total Estimate$784.13

Estimate only. Confirm with the Atlantic Beach building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 904-247-5800. 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 Atlantic Beach

Atlantic Beach accepts permit applications only online through BSAOnline, with separate application links for property owners and contractors (contractors must first create a BSAOnline account). Upload every document as a PDF and include an email address and phone number for both the owner and the contractor. The Building Division emails payment instructions with a payment link, and plan review can take up to 10 business days. Inspections are also scheduled online through BSAOnline.

Source: Atlantic Beach application instructions

Apply online: Atlantic Beach permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 904-247-5800
Email: Building-Dept@coab.us
Address: 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Source: Official contact page

Atlantic Beach Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Atlantic Beach?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $784.13, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Atlantic Beach'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 Atlantic Beach?

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

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Atlantic Beach?

A residential building permit is $765.00 flat. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits are flat fees. 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 Atlantic Beach?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds 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). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Atlantic Beach?

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 July 2026 New Fees (Building/Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical/Fire/Public Works/Zoning Fee Schedule, per Ord. No. 5-26-75). 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.