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Gulf County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

On September 22, 2026 the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners considered a Building Department request to raise permit base prices (mechanical, electrical and plumbing to $150, roofing to $175, residential pools to $300) and to include the Land Development Regulations review fee in permit costs for private-provider applicants. The outcome and effective date are not yet published, so this estimate uses the codified Sec. 10-3 fees. Confirm current fees with the Building Department at (850) 229-8944. See the official notice

Building Permit
$478.85
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$79.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$79.00
200 sq ft job area
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Electrical Permit
$79.00
200 sq ft job area
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Plumbing Permit
$79.00
200 sq ft job area
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In Unincorporated Gulf County, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $478.85 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $79.00, an HVAC change-out $79.00, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $79.00, and a whole-house repipe $79.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft job area. 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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Gulf County, FL Code of Ordinances, Ch. 10 Buildings and Building Regulations, Sec. 10-3 Permit fees (Municode, Supp. No. 6, codified through Ord. No. 2026-01; Sec. 10-3 enacted by Ord. No. 2022-12, effective June 1, 2022, amended by Ord. No. 2023-09, 9-26-2023)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Call the building department at (850) 229-8944.

How Unincorporated Gulf County values a job: Construction valuation is determined by the Building Official using the latest International Code Council building valuation data; construction within the DEP coastal control line is valued 20 percent more than the 'good' value for single-family dwellings.

Schedule effective June 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

Jurisdictions in Gulf County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Gulf County's 3 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $347.50 (Port St. Joe) to $478.85 (Unincorporated Gulf County).

Unincorporated Gulf CountyPort St. JoeWewahitchka

Unincorporated Gulf County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Gulf County

All projects
tiered rates by job value
Up to $1,000
$20.00
Over $1,000, up to $50,000
$20.00 plus $6.00 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $250,000
$265.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $250,000
$1,065.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000
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†
Moving Permit Fee (if applicable)
$250.00
Private Provider Plan Review Fee (if applicable)
$500.00‡
Reinspection Fee (if applicable)
$75.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Unincorporated Gulf County Permit Fee Calculator

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

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Project type
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Fees in Unincorporated Gulf County are the same either way.

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$478.85
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$314.00
$20.00 + 49 × $6.00 per $1,000 over $1,000 (see the fee table above)
Plan Check Fee$157.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$4.71
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$3.14
Total Estimate$478.85

On September 22, 2026 the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners considered a Building Department request to raise permit base prices (mechanical, electrical and plumbing to $150, roofing to $175, residential pools to $300) and to include the Land Development Regulations review fee in permit costs for private-provider applicants. The outcome and effective date are not yet published, so this estimate uses the codified Sec. 10-3 fees. Confirm current fees with the Building Department at (850) 229-8944. See the official notice

Construction valuation is determined by the Building Official using the latest International Code Council building valuation data; construction within the DEP coastal control line is valued 20 percent more than the 'good' value for single-family dwellings.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Gulf County building department before applying. Phone: (850) 229-8944. 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 Gulf County

Gulf County does not use an online permit portal. Download the application for your permit type from the Building Department Applications page and submit it, with every document on its checklist, to the Gulf County Building Department, 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., Room 400, Port St. Joe, either in person or by email. Separate permits are required for electrical, plumbing, mechanical and roofing work. Fees can be paid by credit card using the county's credit card payment form or by calling the Building Department. Call to request inspections at least 24 hours before the inspection date.

Source: Unincorporated Gulf County application instructions

Building Department Contact
Phone
(850) 229-8944 Ext. 1
Address
1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., Room 400, Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm Eastern

Unincorporated Gulf County Permit Fee FAQs

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

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $478.85, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Unincorporated Gulf 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 Gulf County?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $79.00, based on Unincorporated Gulf County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Gulf County?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per sq ft; Roofing permits are flat fees. 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 Unincorporated Gulf County?

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 Unincorporated Gulf 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 Gulf County, FL Code of Ordinances, Ch. 10 Buildings and Building Regulations, Sec. 10-3 Permit fees (Municode, Supp. No. 6, codified through Ord. No. 2026-01; Sec. 10-3 enacted by Ord. No. 2022-12, effective June 1, 2022, amended by Ord. No. 2023-09, 9-26-2023). 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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