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Tampa, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$395.65
200 sq ft remodel area
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Roofing Permit
$181.43
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$124.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$124.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$124.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Tampa, a building permit for a remodel runs $395.65 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $181.43, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $124.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $124.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $124.00. 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 Tampa Construction Services Division fee schedules: Trade Permit Fee Schedule (updated 2/16/23); General and Administrative Fee Schedule (updated 12/11/23); Schedule of Fees for Complete Building (eff. 10/1/2018); Schedule of Fees for Tenant Improvements/Alterations (eff. 10/1/2018); Miscellaneous Projects Permit Fee Schedule (updated 5/31/2020)

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Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Tampa permit portal, or call (813) 274-3100.

Schedule effective October 1, 2018. 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

Tampa Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Tampa

Residential (1–2 family): Custom home remodel or alteration, wood frame Type VA/VB (per sq ft)
tiered rates by sq ft†
Up to 500 sq ft
$386.00
Over 500, up to 1,499 sq ft
$386.00 plus $3.00 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 1,499, up to 1,500 sq ft
$649.00
Over 1,500, up to 2,499 sq ft
$649.00 plus $6.00 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 2,499, up to 2,500 sq ft
$705.00
Over 2,500, up to 3,499 sq ft
$705.00 plus $10.00 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 3,499, up to 3,500 sq ft
$802.00
Over 3,500, up to 4,499 sq ft
$802.00 plus $10.00 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 4,499, up to 4,500 sq ft
$891.00
Over 4,500, up to 6,499 sq ft
$891.00 plus $7.00 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 6,499, up to 6,500 sq ft
$1,014.00
Over 6,500, up to 9,999 sq ft
$1,014.00 plus $4.00 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 9,999, up to 10,000 sq ft
$1,141.00
Over 10,000 sq ft
$1,141.00 plus $12.00 per additional 100 sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): New custom home, wood frame Type VA/VB (per sq ft)
tiered rates by sq ft
Up to 500 sq ft
$965.00
Over 500, up to 1,499 sq ft
$965.00 plus $7.00 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 1,499, up to 1,500 sq ft
$1,621.00
Over 1,500, up to 2,499 sq ft
$1,621.00 plus $15.00 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 2,499, up to 2,500 sq ft
$1,762.00
Over 2,500, up to 3,499 sq ft
$1,762.00 plus $24.00 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 3,499, up to 3,500 sq ft
$2,004.00
Over 3,500, up to 4,499 sq ft
$2,004.00 plus $23.00 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 4,499, up to 4,500 sq ft
$2,226.00
Over 4,500, up to 6,499 sq ft
$2,226.00 plus $16.00 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 6,499, up to 6,500 sq ft
$2,534.00
Over 6,500, up to 9,999 sq ft
$2,534.00 plus $10.00 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 9,999, up to 10,000 sq ft
$2,852.00
Over 10,000 sq ft
$2,852.00 plus $29.00 per additional 100 sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Above-ground pool or spa
$292.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Residential (1–2 family): Accessory structure (gazebo, deck, pergola, shed)
$177.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Residential (1–2 family): Aluminum screen room, pool cage or porch
$316.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Residential (1–2 family): Aluminum sun room or carport
$510.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Residential (1–2 family): Boat dock
$631.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Residential (1–2 family): Canopy (free standing or attached) or exterior stairs
$177.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Residential (1–2 family): Demolition
$197.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Residential (1–2 family): Driveway, patio slab or deck
$214.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Residential (1–2 family): Exterior door, window or garage door replacement, different size
$162.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Residential (1–2 family): House or building relocation
$940.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Residential (1–2 family): In-ground pool or spa
$716.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Residential (1–2 family): Miscellaneous project not on any other fee table (limited plan review or two or more trades)
$177.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Residential (1–2 family): Modular building installation
$998.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Residential (1–2 family): Privacy or retaining wall
$475.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Residential (1–2 family): Seawall
$494.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Residential (1–2 family): Awning or shutter without electric (stand-alone trade permit)
$120.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Accessory structure (gazebo, deck, pergola, shed)
$287.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Commercial / 3+ units: Aluminum sun room or carport
$778.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Commercial / 3+ units: Awning or shutter without electric
$287.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Commercial / 3+ units: Boat dock
$780.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Commercial / 3+ units: Canopy (free standing or attached) or exterior stairs
$778.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Commercial / 3+ units: Construction trailer setup (750 sq ft or more on site, any size off site)
$600.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Commercial / 3+ units: Demolition
$324.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Commercial / 3+ units: Driveway, patio slab or deck
$527.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Commercial / 3+ units: Dumpster enclosure
$546.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Commercial / 3+ units: Exterior door, window or garage door replacement, different size
$177.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Commercial / 3+ units: House or building relocation
$975.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Commercial / 3+ units: In-ground pool or spa
$876.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Commercial / 3+ units: Miscellaneous project not on any other fee table (limited plan review or two or more trades)
$285.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Commercial / 3+ units: Modular building installation
$1,033.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Commercial / 3+ units: Privacy or retaining wall
$589.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Commercial / 3+ units: Seawall
$700.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Manufactured home setup in park or on private property
$913.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Exterior door, window or garage door replacement, same size
$120.00 flat
Foundation stabilization or repair
$120.00 flat
Skylight
$120.00 flat
Stand-alone building permit for work not addressed on any other fee table
$120.00 flat
Stucco, exterior plaster or siding
$177.00 flat
State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined)
2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00
3rd or Additional Plan Review Cycle (if applicable)
20% of the permit fee, minimum $120.00‡
After-Hours Inspection (minimum 2.5 hours per inspector) (if applicable)
$413.00
After-Hours Plan Review (minimum 2.5 hours per reviewer) (if applicable)
$413.00
Field Revision (subject to approval) (if applicable)
$198.96
Flood Determination Letter (if applicable)
$120.00
Inspection by Appointment (if applicable)
$120.00
Partial Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)
$510.00
Permit Application Extension (Commercial) (if applicable)
$61.00
Permit Application Extension (Residential) (if applicable)
$41.00
Permit Extension (Commercial) (if applicable)
$61.00
Permit Extension (Residential) (if applicable)
$41.00
Permit Reissue (reinstatement of expired permit) (Commercial) (if applicable)
$61.00
Permit Reissue (reinstatement of expired permit) (Residential) (if applicable)
$41.00
Permit Transfer (change of contractor) (Commercial) (if applicable)
$61.00
Permit Transfer (change of contractor) (Residential) (if applicable)
$41.00
Plan Revision (if applicable)
10% of the permit fee, minimum $120.00‡
Preliminary Plan Review (Commercial) (if applicable)
$871.00
Preliminary Plan Review (Residential) (if applicable)
$275.00
Re-Inspection Fee (per discipline) (if applicable)
$120.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)
$510.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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

sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$395.65
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$386.00
$386.00 flat for up to 500 sq ft (see the fee table above)
State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, Combined)$9.65
Total Estimate$395.65

Estimate only. Confirm with the Tampa building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (813) 274-3100. 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 Tampa

Apply for City of Tampa building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and roofing permits online through Accela Citizen Access; you need a free Accela account, and plans are submitted and reviewed electronically. Staff help is available by phone or at the Construction Services Division office at City Center at Hanna, with walk-in appointments on weekdays. Schedule inspections through your Accela account or the city's TXT2Inspect text service; virtual inspections are offered for some permit types. Use the city's online Fee Estimator for a preliminary fee figure.

Source: Tampa application instructions

Apply online: Tampa permit portal
Building Department Contact
Phone
(813) 274-3100, option 1
Address
City Center at Hanna, 2555 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa, FL 33610
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; walk-in appointments 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tampa Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Tampa?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $395.65, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Tampa'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 Tampa?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $181.43, based on Tampa's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Tampa?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by sq ft. 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 Tampa?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined) (2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

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

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 Tampa Construction Services Division fee schedules: Trade Permit Fee Schedule (updated 2/16/23); General and Administrative Fee Schedule (updated 12/11/23); Schedule of Fees for Complete Building (eff. 10/1/2018); Schedule of Fees for Tenant Improvements/Alterations (eff. 10/1/2018); Miscellaneous Projects Permit Fee Schedule (updated 5/31/2020). 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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