Hamilton County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Unincorporated Hamilton County, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $286.25 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $194.40, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $114.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $114.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $114.00. 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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Hamilton County Building Department Fee Schedule

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Unincorporated Hamilton County permit portal, or call (386) 792-1060.

How Unincorporated Hamilton County values a job: Hamilton County charges building and trade permit fees per $1,000 of total valuation, and its permit applications ask for the estimated cost of the total project.

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 Hamilton County

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

Unincorporated Hamilton CountyJasper Jennings

Unincorporated Hamilton County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Hamilton County

Residential (1–2 family)

$5.00 per $1,000 of job value, minimum $60.00

Residential (1–2 family): Mobile home set-up, double wide

$300.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Mobile home set-up, single wide

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Mobile home set-up, triple wide

$400.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units

$6.00 per $1,000 of job value, minimum $60.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Occupancy change

$60.00 flat

Demolition

$100.00 flat

In-ground fuel tank removal

$150.00 flat‡

Moving a building

$150.00 flat

Swimming pool

tiered rates by job value

Over $0

$60.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000

Commercial Plan Review Fee (does not apply to some listed rules)

0.1% of job value, minimum $100.00 (printed as $1.00 per $1,000 of total valuation)‡

Residential Plan Review Fee (does not apply to some listed rules)

0.03% of job value, minimum $30.00 (printed as $0.30 per $1,000 of total valuation)‡

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

Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)

$50.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Unincorporated Hamilton County 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 Unincorporated Hamilton County are the same either way.

Job type

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

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$286.25

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$250.00

$50,000 × $5.00 per $1,000, minimum $60.00

Residential Plan Review Fee$30.00‡

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$3.75

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.50

Total Estimate$286.25

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Hamilton County charges building and trade permit fees per $1,000 of total valuation, and its permit applications ask for the estimated cost of the total project.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Hamilton County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (386) 792-1060. 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 Hamilton County

The Hamilton County Building Department issues building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical (HVAC), and roofing permits for unincorporated Hamilton County and for Jasper, Jennings, and White Springs. The department does all permitting online through Cloudpermit: create a Cloudpermit account at us.cloudpermit.com, then submit the application and track its progress online. Application forms for each permit type are posted on the department's web page, and new construction needs one digital set of signed and sealed drawings plus the documents the application lists. Inspections are requested through Cloudpermit. The office is at 204 NE First Street in Jasper, in the Sandlin Building across the street from the courthouse. Jobs over $5,000 (HVAC over $15,000) need a filed Notice of Commencement.

Source: Unincorporated Hamilton County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Hamilton County permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: (386) 792-1060
Email: buildingdepartment@hamiltoncountyfl.org
Address: 204 NE First Street, Jasper, FL 32052
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.)
Source: Official contact page

Unincorporated Hamilton County Permit Fee FAQs

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

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $286.25, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Unincorporated Hamilton 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 Hamilton County?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $194.40, based on Unincorporated Hamilton County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Hamilton County?

A residential building permit is $5.00 per $1,000 of job value, minimum $60.00. 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 Unincorporated Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton County Building Department Fee Schedule. See the official schedule. Last verified September 26, 2026.

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.