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Jacksonville Beach, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Jacksonville Beach, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $465.13 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $159.33, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $109.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $109.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $109.00. 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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Resolution No. 2114-2022, Schedule of Fees for Building Permits (Attachment A)

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

Apply online at the Jacksonville Beach permit portal, or call 904-247-6235.

How Jacksonville Beach values a job: Permit valuation includes the total value of work, including materials and labor, for the systems covered by the permit, per Florida Building Code Section 109 as amended by the City (Resolution 2114-2022).

Schedule effective August 1, 2022. Last verified: September 26, 2026

This schedule predates Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). Jurisdictions statewide are adopting updated schedules; we check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

Jacksonville Beach Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Jacksonville Beach

All projects
tiered rates by job value
Up to $1,000
$60.00
Over $1,000, up to $50,000
$60.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$300.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$500.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000
$1,700.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000
Fire Marshal Plan Review (Alterations to Existing Building/BDA/Fire Protection/Alarm)
$35.00‡
Fire Marshal Plan Review (New Building/BDA/Fire Protection/Alarm) (new construction)
$70.00‡
Plan Check Fee
50% of the permit fee†
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 Inspections Adjustment
may reduce the permit fee by 10%‡
Private Provider Plan Review Adjustment
may reduce designated fees by 25%‡
Printed '25%' adjustment, read as 25% off the 50% plan check fee (basis not printed)
Change of Contractor / Permit Modification / Extension Fee (if applicable)
$40.00
Conditional Certificate of Occupancy or Completion (if applicable)
$100.00
Permit Renewal Fee (no inspections conducted) (if applicable)
100% of the permit fee
Subsequent Resubmission / Addendum Review Fee (if applicable)
$40.00
After Hours Construction Permit (per day) (if applicable)
$25.00
Fire Plan Review (Awnings) (if applicable)
$17.50
Fire Pump Plan Review (if applicable)
$105.00
Penalty for Work Without Permit (Doubles Permit Fee) (if applicable)
100% of the permit fee
Re-Inspection / Same-Day Inspection / Safety Hazard Field Evaluation Fee (if applicable)
$40.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Jacksonville 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

Fees in Jacksonville Beach are the same either way.

$
$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$465.13
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$305.00
$60.00 + 49 × $5.00 per $1,000 over $1,000 (see the fee table above)
Plan Check Fee$152.50
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$4.58
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$3.05
Private provider reductions (F.S. 553.791), not applied: 10% of the permit fee‡ with a private provider for inspections; 25% of designated fees‡ with a private provider for plan review. Confirm eligibility and reduced figures with the building department.
Total Estimate$465.13

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Permit valuation includes the total value of work, including materials and labor, for the systems covered by the permit, per Florida Building Code Section 109 as amended by the City (Resolution 2114-2022).

Estimate only. Confirm with the Jacksonville Beach building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 904-247-6235. 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 Jacksonville Beach

Jacksonville Beach issues building, roofing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas permits through its Building Division. Apply online through the city's E-Permit Applications page, which has a separate application form for each permit type, or submit a paper application package in person at City Hall, 11 N Third Street. Projects valued at $25,000 or more may be invoiced for a plan review fee after the city receives the submission, and remaining fees are due when the permit is issued. Track permit, plan review and inspection status, and check for outstanding fees, on the city's C.O.A.S.T. search tool, and request inspections with the online Inspection Scheduling E-Request form.

Source: Jacksonville Beach application instructions

Apply online: Jacksonville Beach permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
11 N Third Street, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm

Jacksonville Beach Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Jacksonville Beach?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $465.13, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville Beach?

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

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Jacksonville Beach?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. 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 Jacksonville Beach?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Check Fee (50% of the permit fee), 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 Jacksonville 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 Resolution No. 2114-2022, Schedule of Fees for Building Permits (Attachment A). See the official schedule. Last verified .

Other Jurisdictions in Duval County

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

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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