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Vero Beach, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building permits, inspections, and fees for the City of Vero Beach are administered by the Indian River County Building Division, which serves the city and the unincorporated county as one shared building division, so the county's fee schedule applies here. Apply to the City's Planning and Development Department first when your project needs city approval: a new single-family home or duplex needs a minor site plan ($620, included in new-home estimates), a new nonresidential building needs a minor site plan ($1,025, included in commercial new-construction estimates) or a major site plan ($1,620), and smaller changes to existing development need a code compliance certification ($55 to $270). The county's own concurrency and Public Works right-of-way review fees are included in new-construction estimates as a precaution, but the City does its own planning review, so ask the county whether they are charged inside Vero Beach. See the Indian River County fee schedule

Building Permit
$222.12
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$230.63
$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 Vero Beach, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $222.12 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $230.63, 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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Indian River County Building Division Permit Fee Schedule, effective 10/11/21 (Resolution 2021-066); Fire District Schedule of Fees (Resolution 2004-071, as amended); Planning and Development Services Fee Schedule (Resolution 2025-016) and Public Works Fee Schedule (Resolution 2024-022)

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Building permits, inspections, and fees for the City of Vero Beach are administered by the Indian River County Building Division, which serves the city and the unincorporated county as one shared building division, so the county's fee schedule applies here. Apply to the City's Planning and Development Department first when your project needs city approval: a new single-family home or duplex needs a minor site plan ($620, included in new-home estimates), a new nonresidential building needs a minor site plan ($1,025, included in commercial new-construction estimates) or a major site plan ($1,620), and smaller changes to existing development need a code compliance certification ($55 to $270). The county's own concurrency and Public Works right-of-way review fees are included in new-construction estimates as a precaution, but the City does its own planning review, so ask the county whether they are charged inside Vero Beach. See the Indian River County fee schedule

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Vero Beach permit portal, or call (772) 226-1260.

How Vero Beach values a job: Valuation is the greater of the contract value or the latest ICC building valuation table (or as otherwise acceptable to the Building Official for specialty work), including labor, overhead and profit, and excluding land.

Schedule effective October 11, 2021. Last verified: September 29, 2026

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

Vero Beach Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Vero Beach

All projects
0.4334% of job value, minimum $200.00 ($200 application fee plus 0.4334% of value over $46,146.75)
City of Vero Beach Minor Site Plan Fee (New Nonresidential) (new construction)
$1,025.00‡
Printed fee; reduced by $240 when a full storm drainage review is not required (fee schedule note 11)
City of Vero Beach Minor Site Plan Fee (New Single-Family or Duplex) (new construction)
$620.00‡
Printed fee; reduced by $240 when a full storm drainage review is not required (fee schedule note 11)
Commercial and Multi-Family Concurrency Fee (new construction)
$150.00‡
Fire Plan Review and Initial Inspection Fee (Commercial)
0.25% of job value, minimum $100.00 (Fire District fee: valuation x .0025, minimum $100 per building)‡
Single-Family Concurrency Fee (new construction)
$75.00‡
Single-Family Right-of-Way and Drainage Review (Public Works) (new construction)
$180.00‡
County Engineering review of the single-family permit; same fee on private or public roads
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†
Private Provider Inspections Reduction (building)
may reduce the permit fee by 25%‡
Private Provider Plan Review Reduction (building)
may reduce the permit fee by 10%‡
After-Hour Inspection (if applicable)
$50.00 per hour, minimum $200.00
City of Vero Beach Code Compliance Certification (Multi-Family or Nonresidential) (remodel/alteration) (if applicable)
$270.00‡
City of Vero Beach Code Compliance Certification (Single-Family or Duplex) (remodel/alteration) (if applicable)
$160.00‡
City of Vero Beach Major Site Plan Fee (New Construction) (new construction) (if applicable)
$1,620.00‡
Printed fee plus the schedule's advertising and notice charges; reduced by $240 when a full storm drainage review is not required
Land Clearing Permit (Single-Family) (if applicable)
$50.00‡
Major Site Plan Application, Staff Level (Commercial, under 5 acres) (new construction) (if applicable)
$2,200.00‡
Printed for sites under 5 acres; $2,600 for 5 to 10 acres and $3,000 for 10 acres or more
Minor Site Plan Application (Commercial) (new construction) (if applicable)
$1,100.00‡
Plan Rejection or Modification Fee (1st and 2nd) (if applicable)
$100.00
Plan Revision Fee (large format) (if applicable)
$100.00
Plan Revision Fee (small format) (if applicable)
$50.00
Pre-Application Design Review (if applicable)
$100.00
Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)
$45.00
Stormwater Permit, Type C (Public Works) (if applicable)
$225.00‡
Tree Removal Permit (Single-Family) (if applicable)
$50.00‡

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Vero Beach Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type
Project type
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Fees in Vero Beach are the same either way.

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$222.12
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$216.70
$50,000 × 0.4334%, minimum $200.00
$200 application fee plus 0.4334% of value over $46,146.75
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$3.25
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.17
Private provider reductions (F.S. 553.791), not applied: 25% of the permit fee‡ with a private provider for inspections; 10% of the permit fee‡ with a private provider for plan review. Confirm eligibility and reduced figures with the building department.
Total Estimate$222.12

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Valuation is the greater of the contract value or the latest ICC building valuation table (or as otherwise acceptable to the Building Official for specialty work), including labor, overhead and profit, and excluding land.

Permit fees for Vero Beach are administered by Indian River County; the fees shown are the Indian River County schedule.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Indian River County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (772) 226-1260. 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 Vero Beach

Building permits in the City of Vero Beach are issued by the Indian River County Building Division, which serves the city and the unincorporated county as one shared division. First get any required City of Vero Beach Planning and Development approval (a site plan or code compliance certification) from the City at 1053 20th Place. Then apply, upload plans, pay fees, and track permits and inspections online through the county's MyGovernmentOnline (MGO Connect) portal; contractors should register with the e-mail address on their county license record. For in-person help, the county's Plans Examiner of the Day takes walk-ins from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and appointments from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm at 1801 27th Street, Vero Beach. For inspection questions call (772) 226-1260.

Source: Vero Beach application instructions

Apply online: Vero Beach permit portal
Building Department Contact
Phone
(772) 226-1260 (Indian River County Building Division)
Plans Examiner
(772) 226-1275
Inspections
(772) 226-1260, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
City Planning and Development
(772) 978-4550
Address
1801 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Vero Beach Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Vero Beach?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $222.12, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Vero Beach'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 Vero Beach?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $230.63, based on Vero Beach's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Vero Beach?

A residential building permit is 0.4334% of job value, minimum $200.00 ($200 application fee plus 0.4334% of value over $46,146.75). 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 Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Vero Beach?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds 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). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Vero Beach?

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 Indian River County Building Division Permit Fee Schedule, effective 10/11/21 (Resolution 2021-066); Fire District Schedule of Fees (Resolution 2004-071, as amended); Planning and Development Services Fee Schedule (Resolution 2025-016) and Public Works Fee Schedule (Resolution 2024-022). 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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