Bowling Green, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building permits inside Bowling Green city limits are issued, inspected and charged by the Hardee County Building Department under the City's 2025 interlocal agreement with Hardee County, so the county's fee schedule applies here. Apply to the City first: new construction, remodels and additions, roofing and A/C work need the City's $30 Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Consistency sign-off (included in building, roofing and mechanical estimates here). See the Hardee County fee schedule

Building Permit

$365.75

200 sq ft remodel area

In Bowling Green, a building permit for a remodel runs $365.75 in permit fees, a re-roof $566.25, 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 Bowling Green 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 28, 2026

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

Bowling Green Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Bowling Green

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

Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Consistency Sign-off

$30.00‡

Hardee County - Construction Plans Examination (base)

$80.00‡

Hardee County - Construction Plans Examination (per sq ft)

$0.10 per sq ft of floor area‡

Hardee County - 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

Hardee County - 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

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Electrical Permit Fees in Bowling Green

All projects

$100.00 for the first 200 amps, plus $0.20 per amp‡

Printed as a $75 base plus $25 for service up to 200 amps, charged together

Temporary Electric

$125.00 flat‡

Printed as the $75 electrical base plus $50 for temporary electric, read as additive like the amp line

Hardee County - Construction Plans Examination (base)

$80.00‡

Hardee County - Construction Plans Examination (per sq ft)

$0.10 per sq ft of floor area‡

Hardee County - Electrical Square Footage Charge

$0.10 per sq ft of floor area‡

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†

Hardee County - Private Provider Full Service Fee Reduction

may reduce the permit fee by 50%

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Plumbing Permit Fees in Bowling Green

All projects

$50.00 base, plus $10.00 per fixture

Repipe/Repair

$50.00 base, plus $0.10 per sq ft of affected area

Hardee County - Construction Plans Examination (base)

$80.00‡

Hardee County - Construction Plans Examination (per sq ft)

$0.10 per sq ft of floor area‡

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†

Hardee County - Private Provider Full Service Fee Reduction

may reduce the permit fee by 50%

Hardee County - Private Provider Full Service Plans Examination Waiver

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.

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Bowling Green

All projects

$100.00 base, plus $10.00 per supply‡

Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Consistency Sign-off

$30.00‡

Hardee County - Construction Plans Examination (base)

$80.00‡

Hardee County - Construction Plans Examination (per sq ft)

$0.10 per sq ft of floor area‡

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†

Hardee County - Private Provider Full Service Fee Reduction

may reduce the permit fee by 50%

Hardee County - Private Provider Full Service Plans Examination Waiver

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.

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Roofing Permit Fees in Bowling Green

All projects

$50.00 base, plus $0.10 per sq ft of roof area

Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Consistency Sign-off

$30.00‡

Hardee County - Construction Plans Examination (base)

$80.00‡

Hardee County - Construction Plans Examination (per sq ft)

$0.10 per sq ft of floor area‡

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†

Hardee County - Private Provider Full Service Fee Reduction

may reduce the permit fee by 50%

Hardee County - Private Provider Full Service Plans Examination Waiver

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.

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Bowling Green Permit Fee Calculator

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Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Fees in Bowling Green are the same either way.

Job type

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

Using a private provider?

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Fixtures

fixtures

130 fixtures

Estimated plumbing permit fee

$285.00

Included in this total

Plumbing Permit Fee$200.00

$50.00 base + 15 fixtures × $10.00 per fixture

Hardee County - Construction Plans Examination (Base)$80.00‡

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$3.00

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00

Total Estimate$285.00

Not included in this total

Hardee County - Construction Plans Examination (Per Sq Ft)$0.10 / sq ft‡

Charged per sq ft of floor area; depends on your project's floor area.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Permit fees for Bowling Green are administered by Hardee County; the fees shown are the Hardee County schedule.

Estimate only. Confirm with the 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 Bowling Green

Hardee County's Building Department issues building permits and does plan review and inspections for property inside Bowling Green city limits. Start with the City: get the City's $30 Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Consistency sign-off from the Code Enforcement Office at City Hall, 104 Main St (863-375-2255). Then apply to the Hardee County Building Department, 401 West Main Street, Wauchula, in person or by email to building.department@hardeecountyfl.gov, and include the City sign-off. Call the county at (863) 773-3236 with questions about requirements, fees and inspections.

Source: Bowling Green application instructions

Building Department Contact

Phone: (863) 773-3236 (Hardee County Building Department)
Email: building.department@hardeecountyfl.gov
Address: 401 West Main Street, Wauchula, FL 33873
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
City sign-off: City of Bowling Green Code Enforcement Office, 104 Main St, Bowling Green, FL 33834; (863) 375-2255; cityclerk@bowlinggreenflorida.org; Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Source: https://www.hardeecountyfl.gov/departments-services/community-development/building/ ; https://bowlinggreenfl.net/ova_dep/code-enforcement/

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Bowling Green Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Bowling Green?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $365.75, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Bowling Green'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 Bowling Green?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $566.25, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on Bowling Green's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Bowling Green?

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 Bowling Green?

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 Bowling Green?

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 September 28, 2026.

Other Jurisdictions in Hardee County

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

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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.

Bowling Green Permit Fee Schedule

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How to Apply for a Permit in Bowling Green

Bowling Green Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Bowling Green?

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Bowling Green?

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Bowling Green?

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Bowling Green?

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Bowling Green?

Where Do These Fees Come From?

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