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Sebastian, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$796.27
$50,000 remodel
Roofing Permit
$244.48
$20,000 re-roof
HVAC Permit
$154.00
$10,000 change-out
Electrical Permit
$154.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
Plumbing Permit
$154.00
$10,000 repipe

In Sebastian, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $796.27 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $244.48, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $154.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $154.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $154.00. 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

R-24-60 Building Permit Fees (adopted 2024-10-16, repeals R-23-20)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Schedule effective October 16, 2024. 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

Sebastian Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Sebastian

All projects
tiered rates (see fee table)
$0–$3,000
$90.00
$3,000–$50,000
$90.00 + $11.50 per $1,000
$50,000–$100,000
$630.00 + $8.50 per $1,000
$100,000–$500,000
$1,055.00 + $5.50 per $1,000
Over $500,000
$3,255.00 + $2.50 per $1,000
Above Ground Pool
$75.00 flat
Demolition of Building or Structure
$75.00 flat‡
Driveway
$100.00 flat
Fence
$75.00 flat
Miscellaneous work valued under $3,000 (one inspection)
$75.00 flat
Shed or Accessory Structure
$75.00 flat
Solar system
$105.00 flat‡
Sebastian - Building Code Plan Review Fee
10% of the permit fee, minimum $75.00, jobs over $3,000 only
Sebastian - Fire Prevention Code Plan Review Fee
10% of the permit fee, minimum $75.00‡
Sebastian - FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
Sebastian - FL DBPR/Building Commission Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)
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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Sebastian 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 Sebastian are the same either way.

Rate type
$
$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$796.27
Building permit fee$630.50
tiered rates (see fee table)
Sebastian - Building Code Plan Review Fee$75.00
Sebastian - Fire Prevention Code Plan Review Fee$75.00
Sebastian - FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$6.31
Sebastian - FL DBPR/Building Commission Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$9.46
Total Estimate$796.27

Fees are charged on the value your jurisdiction assigns to the work; many use ICC square-footage valuation tables or your contract price, whichever is greater. If the assigned value is higher than your contract, the actual fee will be higher too.

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

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Sebastian Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Sebastian?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $796.27, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Sebastian'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 Sebastian?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $244.48, based on Sebastian's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Sebastian?

A residential building permit is tiered rates (see fee table). Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits scale with the value of the job; Roofing permits are flat fees. 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 Sebastian?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Sebastian - Building Code Plan Review Fee (10% of the permit fee, minimum $75.00, jobs over $3,000 only), Sebastian - Fire Prevention Code Plan Review Fee (10% of the permit fee, minimum $75.00), Sebastian - FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and Sebastian - FL DBPR/Building Commission Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (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 Sebastian?

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 R-24-60 Building Permit Fees (adopted 2024-10-16, repeals R-23-20). 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.