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Jackson County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees for unincorporated Jackson County, with a free permit fee calculator. Inside city limits? Pick your city below; incorporated cities have their own fee schedules.

Building Permit
$448.95
$50,000 remodel
Roofing Permit
$65.00
2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof

In Unincorporated Jackson County, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $448.95 in permit fees, and a $20,000 re-roof $65.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof. 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

Building Department Fee Schedule, Effective April 4, 2016 (Jackson County Building Services, fee-scheduletagged.pdf)

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

Official Fee Schedule

How Unincorporated Jackson County values a job: Chargeable valuation may be determined by group and type of construction using Appendix B and the Building Valuation Data Table (Schedule B), at 70% of the calculated values. For commercial work, when the contractor's cost and the valuation table conflict, the permit is based on the higher of the two.

Schedule effective April 4, 2016. Last verified: September 6, 2026

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

Jurisdictions in Jackson County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Jackson County's 3 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $448.95 (Unincorporated Jackson County) to $468.95 (Sneads).

Unincorporated Jackson CountyCampbelltonSneads

Unincorporated Jackson County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Jackson County

All projects
tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $46.00
$0–$1,000
$46.00
$1,000–$1,000,000
$46.00 + $8.00 per $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$8,038.00 + $2.50 per $1,000
Sign Permit (on/off premise)
tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $46.00
$0–$1,000
$46.00
$1,000–$1,000,000
$46.00 + $8.00 per $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$8,038.00 + $2.50 per $1,000
Swimming Pool Permit
tiered rates (see fee table)
$0–$1,000
$50.00
Over $1,000
$50.00 + $7.00 per $1,000
Residential (1–2 family): House Moving Permit
$145.63 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Mobile Home Setup (excludes electrical)
$130.00 flat
Jackson County - Commercial Plan Review Fee
50% of the permit fee
Jackson County - State Surcharge
2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00‡
Jackson County - Reinspection Fee (1st) (if applicable)
$40.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Unincorporated Jackson County Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
Rate type
$
$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$448.95
Building permit fee$438.00
tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $46.00
Jackson County - State Surcharge$10.95
Total Estimate$448.95

Chargeable valuation may be determined by group and type of construction using Appendix B and the Building Valuation Data Table (Schedule B), at 70% of the calculated values. For commercial work, when the contractor's cost and the valuation table conflict, the permit is based on the higher of the two.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Jackson County building department before applying.

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Unincorporated Jackson County Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Unincorporated Jackson County?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $448.95, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Unincorporated Jackson County'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 Unincorporated Jackson County?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $65.00, assuming a 2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof where the schedule prices per unit, based on Unincorporated Jackson County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Jackson County?

A residential building permit is tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $46.00. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per unit; Roofing permits are priced per square. New construction is priced separately from remodel and alteration work; the calculator asks which kind of job yours is. 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 Unincorporated Jackson County?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Jackson County - Commercial Plan Review Fee (50% of the permit fee) and Jackson County - State Surcharge (2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Unincorporated Jackson County?

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 Building Department Fee Schedule, Effective April 4, 2016 (Jackson County Building Services, fee-scheduletagged.pdf). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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.