Clewiston, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Clewiston, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $349.48 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $188.80, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $135.30, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $135.30, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $135.30. 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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Source

Clewiston Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Tax and Fee Schedule, Sec. 1/3/4/5 (per Ord. No. 2016-09)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $65.00.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Clewiston permit portal, or call 863-983-1500.

How Clewiston values a job: Building permit valuation is the bona fide contract price; when none is provided, the city values the work from its Schedule A-1 square-foot cost table (as revised by Resolution 2024-045) or the unit prices in Appendix A Sec. 3.

Schedule effective September 19, 2016. Last verified: September 6, 2026

This schedule predates Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). Jurisdictions statewide are adopting updated schedules; we check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

Clewiston Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Clewiston

All projects

$65.00 for the first $1,999, then tiered rates by job value

Over $1,000, up to $149,999

$65.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000

Over $149,999, up to $150,000

$664.00

Over $150,000

$664.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000

Minor non-structural renovation

$65.00 flat

Building Permit Certification Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1.5% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00†

Charged on the permit fee plus the 30% plan review fee, per the city's permit records.

Certificate of Occupancy or Completion (new construction)

$30.00‡

Energy Code Review (new construction)

$45.00‡

Fire Final Inspection (new construction)

$65.00‡

Fire fee printed in the city's own schedule; commercial new construction only (F.S. 633.208(8)(a) excludes one- and two-family dwellings).

Fire Plan Review (new construction)

$45.00‡

Fire fee printed in the city's own schedule; commercial new construction only (F.S. 633.208(8)(a) excludes one- and two-family dwellings).

Plan Review Fee

30% of the permit fee†

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

1.5% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00†

Charged on the permit fee plus the 30% plan review fee, per the city's permit records.

Training Surcharge

$0.02 per sq ft (gross)

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Clewiston Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Job type

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

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$349.48

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$261.00

$65.00 + 49 × $4.00 per $1,000 over $1,000 (see the fee table above)

Plan Review Fee$78.30

Building Permit Certification Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$5.09

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$5.09

Total Estimate$349.48

Not included in this total

Training Surcharge$0.02 / sq ft

Charged per sq ft (gross); depends on your project's floor area.

Building permit valuation is the bona fide contract price; when none is provided, the city values the work from its Schedule A-1 square-foot cost table (as revised by Resolution 2024-045) or the unit prices in Appendix A Sec. 3.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Clewiston building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 863-983-1500. 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 Clewiston

Clewiston's Community Development Department issues permits only inside city limits. Apply online through the GovWell Citizen Portal, where you can upload plans, contractor licenses and insurance, pay fees, and schedule inspections. You can also apply in person at 121 Central Avenue. Contractors must pull permits in their own name. Properties in Harlem, Sky Valley, Montura, Flaghole, Pioneer, Hookers Point or Tropical are handled by Hendry County.

Source: Clewiston application instructions

Apply online: Clewiston permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 863-983-1500
Email: permitting@clewiston-fl.gov
Address: 121 Central Avenue, Clewiston, FL 33440
Hours: not published
Source: Official contact page

Clewiston Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Clewiston?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $349.48, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Clewiston'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 Clewiston?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $188.80, based on Clewiston's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Clewiston?

A residential building permit is $65.00 for the first $1,999, then tiered rates by job value. 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 Is the Minimum Permit Fee in Clewiston?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $65.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Clewiston?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Building Permit Certification Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1.5% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00), Plan Review Fee (30% of the permit fee) and State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Clewiston?

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 Clewiston Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Tax and Fee Schedule, Sec. 1/3/4/5 (per Ord. No. 2016-09). See the official schedule. Last verified September 6, 2026.

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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.