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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
$721.27
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$169.48
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$79.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$79.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$79.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Sebastian, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $721.27 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $169.48, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $79.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $79.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $79.00. 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.

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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

Apply online at the Sebastian permit portal, or call 772-589-5537.

Schedule effective October 16, 2024. Last verified: September 26, 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.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Sebastian

All projects
tiered rates by job value, minimum $75.00
4.5% of the General Building Permit fee (R-24-60 p.2), computed via the same valuation tiers; $75 min per source (p.2).
Up to $3,000
$4.05
Over $3,000, up to $50,000
$4.05 plus $0.52 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$28.35 plus $0.38 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$47.48 plus $0.25 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000
$146.48 plus $0.11 per additional $1,000
A/C Change-Out
$75.00 flat
Gas appliance
$75.00 flat‡
Gas sub-permit
tiered rates by job value, minimum $75.00
4.5% of the General Building Permit fee (R-24-60 p.2), computed via the same valuation tiers; $75 min per source (p.2).
Up to $3,000
$4.05
Over $3,000, up to $50,000
$4.05 plus $0.52 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$28.35 plus $0.38 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$47.48 plus $0.25 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000
$146.48 plus $0.11 per additional $1,000
Fire Prevention Code Plan Review Fee
10% of the permit fee, minimum $75.00‡
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)
1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)
1% 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.

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Fees in Sebastian are the same either way.

Job type

4 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.

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$500$50,000
Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee
$79.00
Included in this total
Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$7.67
$4.05 + 7 × $0.5175 per $1,000 over $3,000, minimum $75.00 (see the fee table above)
4.5% of the General Building Permit fee (R-24-60 p.2), computed via the same valuation tiers; $75 min per source (p.2).
Minimum Permit Fee Adjustment$67.33
Minimum permit fee: $75.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Total Estimate$79.00

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. Apply online. Phone: 772-589-5537. 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 Sebastian

Apply for City of Sebastian building permits online through the MGO Connect customer portal from MyGovernmentOnline, which the city names as the preferred way to submit nearly all permit types, upload plans, and pay fees. You can also email the application and plans as PDF files to permits@cityofsebastian.org (30 MB limit), or apply in person at the Building Department at 1225 Main Street; owner-builder applications must be started in person. Fees can be paid in the portal, in person, or with the city's credit card authorization form. Schedule inspections in MGO Connect at least one day in advance; remote video inspections are available for some inspection types.

Source: Sebastian application instructions

Apply online: Sebastian permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (closed noon to 1 pm)

Sebastian Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Sebastian?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $721.27, 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 $169.48, based on Sebastian's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Sebastian?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. 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 Building Code Plan Review Fee (10% of the permit fee, minimum $75.00, jobs over $3,000 only), Fire Prevention Code Plan Review Fee (10% of the permit fee, minimum $75.00), State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00). Each is included in the estimates it applies to; the fee schedule above shows which permits and job types each one covers.

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 .

Other Jurisdictions in Indian River County

Jobs inside another city's limits are permitted by that city; unincorporated areas by the county.

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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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