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Building Permit Fees in Tampa, FL (2026)

Building Permit
$395.65
200 sq ft remodel area
Roofing Permit
$181.66
$20,000 re-roof
HVAC Permit
$124.00
$10,000 change-out
Electrical Permit
$124.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
Plumbing Permit
$124.00
$10,000 repipe

In Tampa, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $395.65 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $181.66, 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.

Source

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)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Schedule effective October 1, 2018. Last verified: August 19, 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.

Plumbing Permit Fees in Tampa

All projects
$120.00 flat
FL Building Code Surcharge - F.S. 468.631
1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
FL Building Code Surcharge - F.S. 553.721
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
3rd or Additional Plan Review Cycle (if applicable)
20% of the permit fee, minimum $120.00‡
Plan Revision (if applicable)
10% of the permit fee, minimum $120.00‡

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

‡ 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 plumbing permit fee
$124.00
Plumbing permit fee$120.00
$120.00 flat
FL Building Code Surcharge - F.S. 468.631$2.00
FL Building Code Surcharge - F.S. 553.721$2.00
Total Estimate$124.00

Estimate only. Confirm with the Tampa building department before applying.

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Tampa Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Is a Building Permit in Tampa?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $395.65, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area where 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 Is a Roofing Permit in Tampa?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $181.66, based on Tampa's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Tampa?

A residential building permit is tiered rates (see fee table). 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 FL Building Code Surcharge - F.S. 468.631 (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and FL Building Code 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 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.

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). See the official schedule. Last verified .

Compare Permit Fees Across Hillsborough County

The same job, priced by each jurisdiction's own fee schedule. Across Hillsborough County's 4 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $89.50 (Temple Terrace) to $395.65 (Tampa).

JurisdictionBuilding permit ($50k remodel)Roofing permit ($20k re-roof)
Unincorporated Hillsborough County$389.50$256.25
Plant City$287.00$154.25
Tampa$395.65$181.66
Temple Terrace$89.50$114.50

Estimates from each jurisdiction's sourced fee schedule, surcharges and minimum fees included. Where a schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area and a 2,000 sq ft roof. "n/a" means the fee isn't documented in our sourced data.

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.