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Gilchrist County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$104.00
200 sq ft remodel area
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Roofing Permit
$129.00
$20,000 re-roof
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Electrical Permit
$99.00
200 A service
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In Unincorporated Gilchrist County, a building permit for a remodel runs $104.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $129.00, and an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $99.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area and 200 A service. 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

Gilchrist County Community Development Building and Zoning Fee Schedule (April 2024) and Building Fees update (October 2022)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $95.00.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Unincorporated Gilchrist County permit portal, or call 352-463-3173.

Schedule effective May 30, 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

Jurisdictions in Gilchrist County

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

Unincorporated Gilchrist CountyBellTrenton

Unincorporated Gilchrist County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Gilchrist County

Residential (1–2 family): New single-family dwelling (includes trades, plan review and inspections)
$1.00 per sq ft (total), minimum $1,500.00
Includes the electrical, HVAC and plumbing permits, driveway, 911 addressing, plan review and inspections
Residential (1–2 family): New single-family dwelling with a private provider (includes trades)
$0.50 per sq ft (total), minimum $750.00‡
All projects
$0.10 per sq ft under roof, minimum $100.00
New construction (other than a new home)
$0.15 per sq ft under roof, minimum $150.00
911 Sign
$10.00 flat‡
Change of Occupancy / Fire Safety Inspection
$100.00 flat
Demolition
$100.00 flat
Fire Alarm
$150.00 flat
Fire Sprinklers (per head)
$1.00 per head
Hood System
$150.00 flat
House Move-on (plus sub fees)
$150.00 flat
Mobile Home Compliance Permit
$125.00 flat
Mobile, manufactured or modular home (includes trades, plan review and inspections)
$1,500.00 for the first 1,500 sq ft (total), plus $0.75 per sq ft (total)‡
Other Permit (fuel, gas, bulk storage, event tent)
$95.00 flat
Pool
$200.00 flat
RV for Construction (requires active building permit)
$150.00 flat
Shed
$95.00 flat
Commercial Plan Review
$200.00 per review
Fire Inspection
$100.00 (first inspection; each additional fire inspection is $65)‡
Fire Plan Review
$200.00‡
Land Use Compliance Review (new construction)
$100.00‡
Residential Plan Review (does not apply to some listed rules)
$150.00 per review
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†
Minor Structure Plan Review (if applicable)
$50.00 per review
Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$65.00 per inspection

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Unincorporated Gilchrist County Permit Fee Calculator

Pick a permit type and adjust the job value. Total updates instantly, itemized below.

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Project type
Kind of work
Job type

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

sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$104.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$20.00
200 sq ft under roof × $0.10 per sq ft under roof
Minimum Permit Fee Adjustment$80.00
Minimum permit fee: $100.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Total Estimate$104.00
Not included in this total
Residential Plan Review$150.00 / review
Charged per review; depends on your project's number of reviews.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Gilchrist County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 352-463-3173. 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 Gilchrist County

Gilchrist County's Building and Zoning Department asks applicants to submit permit packages, including site plans, through its online permitting portal (Edmunds CPSS). Request a login on the portal; the department creates the account and emails a username and temporary password. Through the portal you can submit applications, pay, check plan review status, request inspections and view results. Applications may also be emailed to permitting@gilchrist.fl.us with the owner's last name in the subject line (printing fees apply to electronic submissions), or delivered in person to 209 SE 1st Street, Trenton. Owner-builders must apply in person, and applications must be notarized unless an electronic agreement is on file. New structures first need Land Use Compliance approval from the department. Inspections can be requested in the portal or on the automated inspection line at 352-463-4171.

Source: Unincorporated Gilchrist County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Gilchrist County permit portal
Building Department Contact
Inspection line
352-463-4171
Building Official
Gene Stockman, 352-463-4620, inspector@gilchrist.fl.us
Address
209 SE 1st Street, Trenton, FL 32693
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.); Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Unincorporated Gilchrist County Permit Fee FAQs

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

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $104.00, 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 Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist County?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $129.00, based on Unincorporated Gilchrist County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Gilchrist County?

A residential building permit is $0.10 per sq ft under roof, minimum $100.00. Electrical permits are priced per amp; Plumbing permits are priced per bath; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per system; 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 Is the Minimum Permit Fee in Unincorporated Gilchrist County?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $95.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Unincorporated Gilchrist County?

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 Unincorporated Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist County Community Development Building and Zoning Fee Schedule (April 2024) and Building Fees update (October 2022). 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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