Building Permit Fees in Atlantic Beach, FL (2026)

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.

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

Schedule effective July 14, 2026. Last verified: August 19, 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 (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: 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: Buildout (New Tenant)

$990.00 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

Atlantic Beach - FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Atlantic Beach - FL Building Code 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

Rate type

Estimated building permit fee

$784.13

Building permit fee$765.00

$765.00 flat

Atlantic Beach - FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$11.48

Atlantic Beach - FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$7.65

Total Estimate$784.13

Estimate only. Confirm with the Atlantic Beach building department before applying.

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Atlantic Beach Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Is a Building Permit 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 Is a Roofing Permit 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 Atlantic Beach - FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and Atlantic Beach - 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 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.

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 August 19, 2026.

Compare Permit Fees Across Duval County

The same job, priced by each jurisdiction's own fee schedule. Across Duval County's 5 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $400.25 (Unincorporated Duval County) to $784.13 (Atlantic Beach).

Jurisdiction	Building permit ($50k remodel)	Roofing permit ($20k re-roof)
Unincorporated Duval County	$400.25	$171.75
Atlantic Beach	$784.13	$205.00
Jacksonville	$400.25	$171.75
Jacksonville Beach	$465.13	$236.83
Neptune Beach	$599.63	$228.58

Estimates from each jurisdiction's sourced fee schedule, surcharges and minimum fees included. Where a schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 2,000 sq ft roof. "n/a" means the fee isn't documented in our sourced data.

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.