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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)

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

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.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Tampa

Commercial / 3+ units: Boiler equipment
$891.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Commercial / 3+ units: Kitchen hood
$913.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Commercial / 3+ units: Refrigeration or cooler equipment
$788.00 flat (Misc Projects schedule; includes all trades where applicable)
Commercial / 3+ units: Solar heat or heat recovery system
$162.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: HVAC Equal Change-out
$162.00 flat
All projects
$120.00 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
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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Tampa Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee
$124.00
Included in this total
Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$120.00
$120.00 flat
State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, Combined)$4.00
Total Estimate$124.00

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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