Fellsmere, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Fellsmere, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,185.94 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $576.57, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $216.50, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $216.50, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $216.50. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees. 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 Fellsmere Building Permit and Fire Fee Schedule (Attachment "A" to Resolution 2019-034)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $75.00.

Official Fee Schedule

How Fellsmere values a job: Chargeable valuation is the greatest of the applicant's stated cost of construction, a signed contract for the permitted work, or the current RS Means Construction Valuation System value, as determined by the Building Official.

Schedule effective December 5, 2019. Last verified: September 5, 2026

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

Fellsmere Permit Fee Schedule

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

Roofing Permit Fees in Fellsmere

Standard

tiered rates (see fee table)‡

$0–$3,000

$100.00

$3,000–$50,000

$100.00 + $12.50 per $1,000

$50,000–$100,000

$687.50 + $11.10 per $1,000

$100,000–$500,000

$1,242.50 + $9.00 per $1,000

Over $500,000

$4,842.50 + $7.60 per $1,000

BCAIB Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Building Permit Plan Review Fee

50% of the permit fee, jobs over $1,000 only‡

Building Permit Submittal Fee

20% of the permit fee, minimum $100.00‡

Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1.5% 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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Fellsmere Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Fees in Fellsmere are the same either way.

Job value ($)

$500$100,000

Estimated roofing permit fee

$576.57

Roofing permit fee$312.50

tiered rates (see fee table)

BCAIB Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$3.13

Building Permit Plan Review Fee$156.25

Building Permit Submittal Fee$100.00

Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$4.69

Total Estimate$576.57

Chargeable valuation is the greatest of the applicant's stated cost of construction, a signed contract for the permitted work, or the current RS Means Construction Valuation System value, as determined by the Building Official.

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

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Fellsmere Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Fellsmere?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,185.94, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Fellsmere'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 Fellsmere?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $576.57, based on Fellsmere's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Fellsmere?

A residential building permit is tiered rates (see fee table). Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits scale with the value of the job. Every rate comes straight from the sourced fee schedule above. Enter your job's details for an itemized total.

What Is the Minimum Permit Fee in Fellsmere?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $75.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Fellsmere?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds BCAIB Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00), Building Permit Plan Review Fee (50% of the permit fee, jobs over $1,000 only), Building Permit Submittal Fee (20% of the permit fee, minimum $100.00) and Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1.5% 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 Fellsmere?

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 Fellsmere Building Permit and Fire Fee Schedule (Attachment "A" to Resolution 2019-034). See the official schedule. Last verified September 5, 2026.

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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.