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Hardee County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$335.75
200 sq ft remodel area
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Roofing Permit
$536.25
2,000 sq ft roof
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Electrical Permit
$184.00
200 A service
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Plumbing Permit
$285.00
15-fixture scope
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In Unincorporated Hardee County, a building permit for a remodel runs $335.75 in permit fees, a re-roof $536.25, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $184.00, and a whole-house repipe $285.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area, a 2,000 sq ft roof, 200 A service, and a 15-fixture scope. 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

Hardee County BOCC Agenda Packet, July 16, 2026 (Resolution No. 2026-40, Exhibit A, Appendix A Building Department Fees)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Call the building department at (863) 773-3236.

How Unincorporated Hardee County values a job: Hardee County prices building permits by square footage of the work under Resolution No. 2026-40 rather than by job valuation; where valuation must be confirmed, the county uses contract pricing or its printed per square foot table (Residential $125, Screen Room/Carport/Storage/Garage $30, Commercial/Industrial/Institutional $180 per sq ft).

Schedule effective July 1, 2026. Last verified: September 10, 2026

Schedule adopted under Florida's HB 803 permit fee rules (effective July 2026). What HB 803 changed

Jurisdictions in Hardee County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Hardee County's 4 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $335.75 (Unincorporated Hardee County) to $365.75 (Bowling Green).

Unincorporated Hardee CountyBowling GreenWauchulaZolfo Springs

Unincorporated Hardee County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Hardee County

All projects
$100.00 base, plus $0.65 per sq ft of floor area
Demolition
$100.00 flat
Window/Door Replacement
$50.00 base, plus $10.00 per window or door unit
Construction Plans Examination (base)
$80.00‡
Construction Plans Examination (per sq ft)
$0.10 per sq ft of floor area‡
Fire Rescue Certificate of Occupancy Inspection (new construction)
$65.00 to $390.00 by sq ft of floor area‡
Hardee County Fire Rescue certificate of occupancy inspection (first inspection) printed in the county fee schedule, charged on commercial new construction; above 30,000 sq ft, $10 for each additional full 5,000 sq ft
Up to 5,000 sq ft
$65.00
Over 5,000, up to 10,000 sq ft
$130.00
Over 10,000, up to 15,000 sq ft
$195.00
Over 15,000, up to 20,000 sq ft
$260.00
Over 20,000, up to 25,000 sq ft
$325.00
Over 25,000, up to 30,000 sq ft
$390.00
Over 30,000 sq ft
$455.00 plus $10.00 per additional 5,000 sq ft
Fire Rescue Construction Plan Review
$100.00 to $300.00 by sq ft of floor area‡
Hardee County Fire Rescue plan review printed in the county fee schedule, charged on commercial construction; one and two family dwellings are outside the Life Safety Code (F.S. 633.208(8)(a)).
Up to 10,000 sq ft
$100.00
Over 10,000, up to 20,000 sq ft
$125.00
Over 20,000, up to 30,000 sq ft
$150.00
Over 30,000, up to 40,000 sq ft
$175.00
Over 40,000, up to 50,000 sq ft
$200.00
Over 50,000, up to 60,000 sq ft
$225.00
Over 60,000, up to 70,000 sq ft
$250.00
Over 70,000, up to 80,000 sq ft
$275.00
Over 80,000, up to 90,000 sq ft
$300.00
Over 90,000 sq ft
$325.00 plus $0.10 per additional sq ft
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 Full Service Fee Reduction (with a private provider for plan review and inspections)
may reduce the permit fee by 50%
Private Provider Full Service Plans Examination Waiver (with a private provider for plan review and inspections)
may reduce designated fees by 100%
100% of the Construction Plans Examination fees (base and per square foot), per the printed 'No plan review fee' clause when a private provider performs both plan review and inspections.
Private Provider Inspections-Only Fee Reduction
may reduce the permit fee by 25%
After Hours Inspection (if applicable)
$150.00 (printed $150 minimum; $75 per hour after 2 hours)
First Re-inspection (if applicable)
$50.00
Renewal of Expired Permit (First Renewal) (if applicable)
$50.00
Renewal of Expired Permit (Second Renewal) (if applicable)
$100.00
Review of Supporting Documents (per set) (if applicable)
$10.00
Revised Plans (First Set of Changes) (if applicable)
$50.00
Revised Plans (Second Set of Changes) (if applicable)
$100.00
Revised Plans (Third and Subsequent Changes) (if applicable)
$200.00
Same Day or Time Specific Inspection (if applicable)
$75.00
Second Re-inspection (if applicable)
$100.00
Subsequent Re-inspection (if applicable)
$150.00
Temporary or Change of Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)
$100.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Unincorporated Hardee County Permit Fee Calculator

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sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$335.75
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$230.00
$100.00 base + 200 sq ft × $0.65 per sq ft
Construction Plans Examination (Base)$80.00‡
Construction Plans Examination (Per Sq Ft)$20.00‡
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$3.45
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.30
Total Estimate$335.75

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Hardee County building department before applying. Phone: (863) 773-3236. 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 Hardee County

Hardee County does not offer an online permit portal. Apply in person at the Hardee County Building Department, 401 West Main Street, Wauchula, or contact the department by email at building.department@hardeecountyfl.gov. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM. Call (863) 773-3236 with questions about requirements, fees, and inspections.

Source: Unincorporated Hardee County application instructions

Building Department Contact
Address
401 West Main Street, Wauchula, FL 33873
Hours
Mon-Thu 8 AM-5 PM; Fri 8 AM-4 PM

Unincorporated Hardee County Permit Fee FAQs

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

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $335.75, 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 Hardee 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 Hardee County?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $536.25, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on Unincorporated Hardee County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Hardee County?

A residential building permit is $100.00 base, plus $0.65 per sq ft of floor area. Electrical permits are priced per amp; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per supply; Roofing permits are priced per sq ft. 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 Hardee 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 Hardee 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 Hardee County BOCC Agenda Packet, July 16, 2026 (Resolution No. 2026-40, Exhibit A, Appendix A Building Department Fees). 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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