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 $424.75 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $147.24, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $75.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $156.50, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $141.06. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft job area and 200 A service. 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.

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

How Clewiston values a job: Building permit valuation is the bona fide contract price, or the International Code Council Building Valuation Table (City Schedule A-1) when no contract price is provided.

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.

Electrical Permit Fees in Clewiston

All projects

tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $65.00

0–100 amps

$0.90 per unit

Over 100 amps

$90.00 + $0.60 per unit

3-phase service (new construction only)

tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $65.00 (3-phase rate is 1.73x the single-phase per-amp rate, per the printed worksheet formula (total electrical x 1.73 for 3 phase service).)†

0–100 amps

$1.56 per unit

Over 100 amps

$155.70 + $1.04 per unit

Building Permit Certification Surcharge

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Construction Industry Recovery Fund Surcharge

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00‡

F.S. 553.721 Building Code Enforcement Surcharge

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

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

Fees in Clewiston are the same either way.

Kind of work

amps

60400 amps

Estimated electrical permit fee

$156.50

Electrical permit fee$150.00

tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $65.00

Building Permit Certification Surcharge$2.25

Construction Industry Recovery Fund Surcharge$2.25

F.S. 553.721 Building Code Enforcement Surcharge$2.00

Training Surcharge$0.02 / sq ft

Charged per sq ft (gross); not included in this total, as it depends on your project's floor area.

Total Estimate$156.50

Estimate only. Confirm with the Clewiston building department before applying.

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Clewiston Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Clewiston?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $424.75, 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 $147.24, 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, tiered rates above (see fee table). Electrical permits are priced per amp; Plumbing permits are flat fees; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per sq ft; 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 (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00), Construction Industry Recovery Fund Surcharge (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00), F.S. 553.721 Building Code Enforcement Surcharge (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and Plan Review Fee (30% of the permit fee). 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.

Other Jurisdictions in Hendry 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.