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Bell, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Gilchrist County administers building permits for the Town of Bell under a June 3, 2024 interlocal agreement; permits are issued by the county at the county's fee schedule. Applicants first obtain a Town of Bell zoning approval certificate; the town publishes no fee for it. The county's $100 land use compliance review appears on new construction estimates here, but it likely does not apply inside Bell, where the town does its own zoning. See the Gilchrist County fee schedule

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 Bell, 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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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.

Gilchrist County administers building permits for the Town of Bell under a June 3, 2024 interlocal agreement; permits are issued by the county at the county's fee schedule. Applicants first obtain a Town of Bell zoning approval certificate; the town publishes no fee for it. The county's $100 land use compliance review appears on new construction estimates here, but it likely does not apply inside Bell, where the town does its own zoning. See the Gilchrist County fee schedule

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Bell 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

Bell Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Bell

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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Bell Permit Fee Calculator

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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.

Permit fees for Bell are administered by Gilchrist County; the fees shown are the Gilchrist County schedule.

Estimate only. Confirm with the 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 Bell

Gilchrist County issues building permits for property inside the Town of Bell under the interlocal agreement the county adopted on June 3, 2024. Applicants must first obtain a zoning approval certificate from the Town of Bell and present it to the Gilchrist County Building Department. Then apply through the county's online permitting portal, by email to permitting@gilchrist.fl.us, or in person at 209 SE 1st Street, Trenton. Request inspections through the county portal or the county inspection line at 352-463-4171.

Source: Bell application instructions

Apply online: Bell 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.

Bell Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Bell?

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 Bell'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 Bell?

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

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Bell?

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 Bell?

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 Bell?

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 Bell?

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 .

Other Jurisdictions in Gilchrist County

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

Unincorporated Gilchrist CountyBellTrenton

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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