Sebring, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Sebring, a building permit for a remodel runs $322.19 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $239.25, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $189.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $239.25, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $239.25. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel 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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City of Sebring Fee Schedule (Building, Trade, Fire, Site/Zoning), July 2026

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

Official Fee Schedule

Call the building department at 863-471-5102.

How Sebring values a job: Building permit fee = administration fee plus gross square footage x ICC rate x 0.0045 (adjusted by alteration level). The schedule also prints an ICC regional modifier of 0.915; whether it applies to the rates shown is being confirmed with the city.

Schedule effective July 7, 2026. Last verified: September 26, 2026

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

Sebring Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Sebring

Residential (1–2 family): Level 1 Alteration (FBC Existing Bldg Sec. 504, 20% AVF), CBS Type IIIB

$150.00 base, plus $0.1571 per sq ft (gross)‡

Residential (1–2 family): R-1 Single Family, CBS (ICC Type IIIB)

$750.00 base, plus $0.7853 per sq ft (gross)‡

Residential (1–2 family): Level 1 Alteration, Wood Frame (ICC Type VB)

$150.00 base, plus $0.1583 per sq ft (gross)‡

Residential (1–2 family): Level 2 Alteration (FBC Existing Bldg Sec. 505, 40% AVF), CBS Type IIIB

$350.00 base, plus $0.3141 per sq ft (gross)‡

Residential (1–2 family): Level 2 Alteration, Wood Frame (ICC Type VB)

$350.00 base, plus $0.3167 per sq ft (gross)‡

Residential (1–2 family): Level 3 Alteration (FBC Existing Bldg Sec. 506, 60% AVF), CBS Type IIIB

$450.00 base, plus $0.4712 per sq ft (gross)‡

Residential (1–2 family): Level 3 Alteration, Wood Frame (ICC Type VB)

$450.00 base, plus $0.475 per sq ft (gross)‡

Residential (1–2 family): R-1 Single Family, Wood Frame (ICC Type VB)

$750.00 base, plus $0.7916 per sq ft (gross)‡

Commercial / 3+ units: Level 1 Alteration (FBC Existing Bldg Sec. 504, 20% AVF), B CBS Type IIIB

$500.00 base, plus $0.1359 per sq ft (gross)‡

Commercial / 3+ units: B - Office/Business, CBS (ICC Type IIIB)

$1,500.00 base, plus $0.6795 per sq ft (gross)‡

Commercial / 3+ units: Level 2 Alteration (FBC Existing Bldg Sec. 505, 40% AVF), B CBS Type IIIB

$750.00 base, plus $0.2718 per sq ft (gross)‡

Commercial / 3+ units: Level 3 Alteration (FBC Existing Bldg Sec. 506, 60% AVF), B CBS Type IIIB

$1,000.00 base, plus $0.4077 per sq ft (gross)‡

Commercial / 3+ units: A-2 - Restaurants/Assembly, CBS (ICC Type IIIB)

$1,500.00 base, plus $0.8483 per sq ft (gross)‡

Commercial / 3+ units: A-3 - Churches/Halls/Community, CBS (ICC Type IIIB)

$1,500.00 base, plus $0.7358 per sq ft (gross)‡

Commercial / 3+ units: B - Office/Business, Wood Frame (ICC Type VB)

$1,500.00 base, plus $0.6863 per sq ft (gross)‡

Commercial / 3+ units: F-1/F-2 - Light Industrial, CBS (ICC Type IIIB)

$1,500.00 base, plus $0.468 per sq ft (gross)‡

Commercial / 3+ units: M - Retail/Mercantile, CBS (ICC Type IIIB)

$1,500.00 base, plus $0.657 per sq ft (gross)‡

Commercial / 3+ units: S-1/S-2 - Storage/Warehouse, CBS (ICC Type IIIB)

$1,500.00 base, plus $0.3893 per sq ft (gross)‡

Building Plan Review Fee Minimum (Alteration) (select fee rules only)

$50.00†

The printed minimum of the Page Count x $50 plan review; larger plan sets cost $50 per page

Building Plan Review Fee Minimum (New Construction) (select fee rules only)

$500.00†

The printed minimum of the Page Count x $50 plan review; larger plan sets cost $50 per page

Certificate of Occupancy Fee (new construction)

$50.00†

Inspection Fee (Per Inspection)

$85.00 per inspection

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

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

City notice computes the state surcharges on the permit fee and plan review fee.

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00†

City notice computes the state surcharges on the permit fee and plan review fee.

Zoning Plan Review (Commercial)

$250.00‡

Printed as $250.00 plus actual costs; only the printed base is included.

Sebring Private Provider Reduction (Plan Review and Inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 50% (printed as 50% of the Base Permit Fee)†

Sebring Private Provider Waiver (Plan Review and Inspection Fees)

may reduce designated fees by 100%†

Printed as: no plan review or inspection fees are charged by the City when a private provider performs both plan review and inspections

Building Plan Review Fee (Alteration) (if applicable)

$50.00 per page, minimum $50.00

Building Plan Review Fee (New Construction) (if applicable)

$50.00 per page, minimum $500.00

Change of Contractor (Master Permit) (if applicable)

$250.00

Exemption Verification Fee (HB 803) (if applicable)

$50.00

Inspection Outside Business Hours (Weekday) (if applicable)

$170.00

Inspection Outside Business Hours (Weekend) (if applicable)

$340.00

Permit Expiration Renewal Fee (Same Code Cycle) (if applicable)

$100.00

Plan Submittal Revision Fee (if applicable)

$50.00 per page

Reinspection Fee (Subsequent Failed Inspection) (if applicable)

$170.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Electrical Permit Fees in Sebring

Residential (1–2 family): Construction (New/Alteration/Addition)

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): EV Charger

$100.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Generator (also requires gas permit)

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Low Voltage

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Photovoltaic System (Includes Structural)

$400.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Service Changeout or Minor Repair

$100.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Temp Pole

$100.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Construction (New/Alteration/Addition)

tiered rates by amps‡

Up to 400 amps

$250.00

Over 400, up to 800 amps

$500.00

Over 800 amps

$750.00

Commercial / 3+ units: EV Charger

$200.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Generator 51-100kW

$400.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Generator over 100kW

$600.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Generator up to 50kW

$250.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Low Voltage (Alarm, Data, Lighting)

$200.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Photovoltaic System (Structural and Electrical)

$500.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Service Changeout or Minor Repair

$100.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Temp Pole

$100.00 flat

Inspection Fee (Per Inspection)

$85.00 per inspection

Plan Review Fee (Single-Trade Permits)

$50.00 per page

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

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

City notice computes the state surcharges on the permit fee and plan review fee.

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00†

City notice computes the state surcharges on the permit fee and plan review fee.

Sebring Private Provider Reduction (Plan Review and Inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 50% (printed as 50% of the Base Permit Fee)†

Sebring Private Provider Waiver (Plan Review and Inspection Fees)

may reduce designated fees by 100%†

Printed as: no plan review or inspection fees are charged by the City when a private provider performs both plan review and inspections

Change of Contractor (Single Trade Permit) (if applicable)

$100.00

Exemption Verification Fee (HB 803) (if applicable)

$50.00

Inspection Outside Business Hours (Weekday) (if applicable)

$170.00

Inspection Outside Business Hours (Weekend) (if applicable)

$340.00

Permit Expiration Renewal Fee (Same Code Cycle) (if applicable)

$100.00

Plan Submittal Revision Fee (if applicable)

$50.00 per page

Reinspection Fee (Subsequent Failed Inspection) (if applicable)

$170.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Plumbing Permit Fees in Sebring

Residential (1–2 family): Construction (New/Alteration/Addition)

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Gas - Natural Gas

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Gas - Propane

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Repair

$100.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Small Commercial (up to 5,000 sf or 20 fixtures, whichever is less)

$250.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: 10,000+ sf, 4+ Bathrooms, Breakroom and/or Kitchen

$1,000.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Large Commercial / Kitchens / High Fixture Count

$500.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Liquid Propane

$250.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Natural Gas

$250.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Repair

$100.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Specialty Facilities (medical, hospital, hotel, salon, spa, high fixture count)

$200.00 per room (with plumbing fixtures)

Commercial / 3+ units: Specialty Fixture (grease interceptor, pump, etc.)

$150.00 flat

Inspection Fee (Per Inspection)

$85.00 per inspection

Plan Review Fee (Single-Trade Permits)

$50.00 per page

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

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

City notice computes the state surcharges on the permit fee and plan review fee.

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00†

City notice computes the state surcharges on the permit fee and plan review fee.

Sebring Private Provider Reduction (Plan Review and Inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 50% (printed as 50% of the Base Permit Fee)†

Sebring Private Provider Waiver (Plan Review and Inspection Fees)

may reduce designated fees by 100%†

Printed as: no plan review or inspection fees are charged by the City when a private provider performs both plan review and inspections

Change of Contractor (Single Trade Permit) (if applicable)

$100.00

Exemption Verification Fee (HB 803) (if applicable)

$50.00

Inspection Outside Business Hours (Weekday) (if applicable)

$170.00

Inspection Outside Business Hours (Weekend) (if applicable)

$340.00

Permit Expiration Renewal Fee (Same Code Cycle) (if applicable)

$100.00

Plan Submittal Revision Fee (if applicable)

$50.00 per page

Reinspection Fee (Subsequent Failed Inspection) (if applicable)

$170.00

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

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Sebring 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

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

Using a private provider?

Applies the jurisdiction's printed fee reduction (F.S. 553.791). How it works

Inspections

Estimated electrical permit fee

$239.25

Included in this total

Electrical Permit Fee$150.00

$150.00 flat

Inspection Fee (Per Inspection)$85.00

Assumes 1 inspection; the building department sets the actual count for your project.

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.25

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

Total Estimate$239.25

Not included in this total

Plan Review Fee (Single-Trade Permits)$50.00 / page

Charged per page; depends on your project's number of pages.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Sebring building department before applying. Phone: 863-471-5102. 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 Sebring

The City of Sebring Building Department does not have an online permit portal. Email your completed application, plans and contractor information to building@mysebring.com. Application forms for each trade are posted on the city's Permit Applications page. You can also bring applications to the Building Department at 368 S Commerce Avenue, Sebring. To schedule an inspection or ask about fees, call the Building Department at 863-471-5102. Fire safety inspections are requested through the Sebring Fire Department at 863-471-5105.

Source: Sebring application instructions

Building Department Contact

Phone: 863-471-5102
Email: building@mysebring.com
Address: 368 S Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870
Hours: not published on the Building page
Source: Official contact page

Sebring Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Sebring?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $322.19, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Sebring'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 Sebring?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $239.25, based on Sebring's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Sebring?

A residential building permit is $150.00 base, plus $0.1571 per sq ft (gross). Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and 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 Sebring?

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 plus designated fees, minimum $2.00) and State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% 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 Sebring?

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 City of Sebring Fee Schedule (Building, Trade, Fire, Site/Zoning), July 2026. See the official schedule. Last verified September 26, 2026.

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Sebring, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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