Orchid, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Orchid, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $327.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $156.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $100.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $100.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $100.00. 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

Town of Orchid - Building Permit Fees (official Building Department fee page carrying the "Building Permit Fee Schedule" adopted by Town Council Resolution No. 2026-04 on 06/10/2026, effective 2026-07-01)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $56.00.

Official Fee Schedule

How Orchid values a job: The value of work used to calculate the permit fee must include materials and labor and all subcontractor work, except gas and swimming pool work, which require separate permits; if the Building Official finds the claimed valuation understated, state law authorizes the Building Official to estimate the value of work. This value-based portion covers plan review and permit administration only, has a minimum of $56 and a maximum of $5,600, and the Town charges $40 per standard inspection on top of it, in a number set by the Plans Examiner for the work type.

Schedule effective July 1, 2026. Last verified: September 5, 2026

Schedule adopted under Florida's HB 803 permit fee rules (effective July 2026). What HB 803 changed

Orchid Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Orchid

All projects

tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $56.00

$0–$1,000,000

$5.60 per $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$5,600.00 + $0.00 per $1,000

Temporary mobile/modular unit (incl. construction trailer)

$200.00 flat

Inspection Fee

$40.00 per inspection

State Surcharge – BCAIB (F.S. 468.631) 1.5% of permit fee

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00

State Surcharge – Building Code Administrators (F.S. 553.721) 1% of permit fee

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00

Change of Principal Contractor Fee (if applicable)

$95.00

Change of Subcontractor Fee (if applicable)

$25.00

Failure to Schedule Inspection Fee (if applicable)

$65.00

Permit Extension Request Fee (if applicable)

$25.00

Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)

$55.00

Special Inspection Convenience Fee – In-person (if applicable)

$190.00

Special Inspection Convenience Fee – Virtual (if applicable)

$95.00

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Orchid Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Fees in Orchid are the same either way.

Kind of work

Fees in Orchid are the same either way.

Rate type

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Inspections

Estimated building permit fee

$327.00

Building permit fee$280.00

tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $56.00

Inspection Fee$40.00

Assumes 1 inspection; the building department sets the actual count for your project.

State Surcharge – BCAIB (F.S. 468.631) 1.5% of permit fee$4.20

State Surcharge – Building Code Administrators (F.S. 553.721) 1% of permit fee$2.80

Total Estimate$327.00

The value of work used to calculate the permit fee must include materials and labor and all subcontractor work, except gas and swimming pool work, which require separate permits; if the Building Official finds the claimed valuation understated, state law authorizes the Building Official to estimate the value of work. This value-based portion covers plan review and permit administration only, has a minimum of $56 and a maximum of $5,600, and the Town charges $40 per standard inspection on top of it, in a number set by the Plans Examiner for the work type.

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

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Orchid Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Orchid?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $327.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Orchid'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 Orchid?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $156.00, based on Orchid's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Orchid?

A residential building permit is tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $56.00. 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 Orchid?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $56.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Orchid?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds State Surcharge – BCAIB (F.S. 468.631) 1.5% of permit fee (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and State Surcharge – Building Code Administrators (F.S. 553.721) 1% of permit fee (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 Orchid?

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 Town of Orchid - Building Permit Fees (official Building Department fee page carrying the "Building Permit Fee Schedule" adopted by Town Council Resolution No. 2026-04 on 06/10/2026, effective 2026-07-01). 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.