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Plant City, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$292.00
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$159.25
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$43.50
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$109.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$134.00
15-fixture scope
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In Plant City, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $292.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $159.25, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $43.50, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $109.00, and a whole-house repipe $134.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume 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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City of Plant City Building Division Residential/Commercial Fees (City Manager service-charge schedule under Code Sec. 78-102; official fee webpage, Document Center "Fee Schedule" seq 2.00)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Plant City permit portal, or call (813) 659-4254.

Last verified: October 14, 2026

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

Plant City Permit Fee Schedule

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

Roofing Permit Fees in Plant City

Residential (1–2 family)
tiered rates by job value
Up to $10,000
$90.00
Over $10,000, up to $25,000
$150.00
Over $25,000, up to $40,000
$225.00
Over $40,000, up to $50,000
$280.00
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$280.00 plus $2.50 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$405.00 plus $2.25 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$1,305.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$2,305.00 plus $1.20 per additional $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units: Re-roof
tiered rates by job value‡
$150.00 printed flat plus the Commercial Fees job valuation table
Up to $1,000
$240.00
Over $1,000, up to $50,000
$240.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $500,000
$387.00 plus $2.50 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$1,512.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$2,512.00 plus $1.50 per additional $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units: Roof Repair
tiered rates by job value‡
$100.00 printed flat plus the Commercial Fees job valuation table
Up to $1,000
$190.00
Over $1,000, up to $50,000
$190.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $500,000
$337.00 plus $2.50 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$1,462.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$2,462.00 plus $1.50 per additional $1,000
Notice of Commencement (NOC) Fee
$5.00, jobs over $5,000 only‡
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†

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Plant City Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
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$500$100,000
Estimated roofing permit fee
$159.25
Included in this total
Roofing Permit Fee$150.00
tiered rates by job value (see the fee table above)
Notice of Commencement (NOC) Fee$5.00‡
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.25
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Total Estimate$159.25

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Fees are charged on the value your jurisdiction assigns to the work; many use ICC square-footage valuation tables or your contract price, whichever is greater. If the assigned value is higher than your contract, the actual fee will be higher too.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Plant City building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (813) 659-4254. 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 Plant City

Plant City issues its own building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas, and roofing permits through the City's MaintStar online permitting portal, where you create an account, submit the application, and upload plans and required documents. Once the permit is issued, you request and track required inspections in the same MaintStar portal. For help with the process, visit Development Services on the 2nd floor of City Hall at 302 W. Reynolds Street, or email bldgemail@plantcitygov.com. Some non-structural single-family work under $7,500 may be exempt; submit the City's exemption request form before starting.

Source: Plant City application instructions

Apply online: Plant City permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
302 W. Reynolds Street, 2nd Floor, Plant City, FL 33563
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Plant City Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Plant City?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $292.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Plant City'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 Plant City?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $159.25, based on Plant City's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Plant City?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. Electrical permits are flat fees; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC and Roofing permits scale with the value of the job. 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 Plant City?

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 Plant City?

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 Plant City Building Division Residential/Commercial Fees (City Manager service-charge schedule under Code Sec. 78-102; official fee webpage, Document Center "Fee Schedule" seq 2.00). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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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.

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