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Hernando County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$422.00
200 sq ft remodel area
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Roofing Permit
$302.85
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$252.10
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$202.00
200 sq ft job area
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Plumbing Permit
$202.00
200 sq ft job area
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In Unincorporated Hernando County, a building permit for a remodel runs $422.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $302.85, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $252.10, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $202.00, and a whole-house repipe $202.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area and a 200 sq ft job area. 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

Hernando County Resolution No. 2026-037 and Building Division Fee Schedule (Exhibit A)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Unincorporated Hernando County permit portal, or call (352) 754-4050.

Schedule effective March 3, 2026. 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 Hernando County

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

Unincorporated Hernando CountyBrooksville

Unincorporated Hernando County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Unincorporated Hernando County

Residential (1–2 family)
$0.09 per square foot, minimum $90.00
Residential (1–2 family): A/C change-out
$140.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units
$0.09 per square foot, minimum $180.00
Commercial / 3+ units: Condenser/AH change-out
$140.00 flat
Technology Fee
$93.00
Unlicensed Contractor Surcharge
$15.00
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 Fee Reduction (Commercial, Inspections Only)
may reduce the permit fee by 45%†
Private Provider Fee Reduction (Commercial, Review and Inspections) (with a private provider for plan review and inspections)
may reduce the permit fee by 55%†
Private Provider Fee Reduction (Residential, Inspections Only)
may reduce the permit fee by 35%†
Private Provider Fee Reduction (Residential, Review and Inspections) (with a private provider for plan review and inspections)
may reduce the permit fee by 45%†
Re-Inspection Fee (Second Red Tag) (if applicable)
$85.00
Re-Inspection Fee (Third Red Tag) (if applicable)
$160.00
Administrative Review Fee (Commercial New Construction) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)
$600.00‡
Administrative Review Fee (Residential) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)
$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 Hernando County Permit Fee Calculator

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Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee
$252.10
Included in this total
Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$140.00
$140.00 flat
Technology Fee$93.00
Unlicensed Contractor Surcharge$15.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.10
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Total Estimate$252.10
Paid when you apply, counts toward this total
Administrative Review Fee (Residential)$100.00‡
You pay this when you apply. It comes off the final permit bill, so it does not add to the total above.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Hernando County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (352) 754-4050. 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 Hernando County

Hernando County Building Division issues permits for unincorporated Hernando County. Since March 3, 2026, every new permit application must be submitted online through the county's Online Permitting Portal (Tyler EnerGov). The legacy portal accepts no new applications. Create a portal account, choose the permit type, upload plans and documents, and pay fees in the portal. Schedule inspections in the portal with Request Inspection. Owner-builders can also schedule by emailing bldg@hernandocounty.us or calling (352) 754-4050. For help, contact the Building Division at 789 Providence Boulevard, Brooksville, weekdays 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Source: Unincorporated Hernando County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Hernando County permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
789 Providence Boulevard, Brooksville, FL 34601
Hours
Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM; lobby 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM (Wednesday lobby opens 9:00 AM)

Unincorporated Hernando County Permit Fee FAQs

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

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $422.00, 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 Hernando 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 Hernando County?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $302.85, based on Unincorporated Hernando County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Hernando County?

A residential building permit is $0.28 per square foot, minimum $90.00. Electrical and Plumbing permits are priced per sq ft; Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees for the default job (A/C change-out), while other work is priced per sq ft; Roofing permits are flat fees. New construction is priced separately from remodel and alteration work; the calculator asks which kind of job yours is. 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 Hernando 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 Hernando 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 Hernando County Resolution No. 2026-037 and Building Division Fee Schedule (Exhibit A). 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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