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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
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Roofing Permit
$65.00
2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof
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HVAC Permit
$50.00
one system
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Electrical Permit
$115.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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In Unincorporated Jackson County, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $448.95 in permit fees, a re-roof $65.00, an HVAC change-out $50.00, and a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $115.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof and one system. 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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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

Apply online at the Unincorporated Jackson County permit portal, or call 850-482-9805.

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 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

Jurisdictions in Jackson County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Jackson County's 7 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $351.25 (Marianna) to $468.95 (Sneads).

Unincorporated Jackson CountyBascomCampbelltonGracevilleGreenwoodMariannaSneads

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

Residential (1–2 family): House Moving Permit
$145.63 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Mobile Home Setup (excludes electrical)
$130.00 flat
All projects
tiered rates by job value, minimum $46.00
Up to $1,000
$46.00
Over $1,000, up to $1,000,000
$46.00 plus $8.00 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$8,038.00 plus $2.50 per additional $1,000
Sign Permit (on/off premise)
tiered rates by job value, minimum $46.00
Up to $1,000
$46.00
Over $1,000, up to $1,000,000
$46.00 plus $8.00 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$8,038.00 plus $2.50 per additional $1,000
Swimming Pool Permit
tiered rates by job value
Up to $1,000
$50.00
Over $1,000
$50.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000
Development Order Fee (Commercial) (new construction)
$0.05 per sq ft (total impervious area), minimum $250.00‡
Development Order Fee (Residential) (new construction)
$50.00‡
Commercial Plan Review Fee
50% of the permit fee
State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined) (does not apply to some listed rules)
2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00
Fire Review (New Commercial) (new construction) (if applicable)
$0.12 per sq ft (new commercial floor area)‡
Billed by the county at $0.12 per sq ft on new commercial construction and additions; not printed in the adopted schedule
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.

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

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$448.95
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$438.00
$46.00 + 49 × $8.00 per $1,000 over $1,000, minimum $46.00 (see the fee table above)
State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, Combined)$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. Apply online. Phone: 850-482-9805. 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 Unincorporated Jackson County

Jackson County Building Services issues building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and roofing permits for unincorporated Jackson County, and each trade needs its own permit. Apply online through the county's iWorQ Citizen Portal using the Building Permit Application, attaching your documents, or turn in the county's Permit Application for All Trades at the Building Services office, 4979 Healthy Way, Suite B, Marianna. New homes and new commercial buildings first need a county development order approved by the Planning Division (850-482-9637). All permits must be issued and all fees paid before any inspection. Request inspections from your permit's page on the iWorQ portal with your contractor access code, or by calling Building Services at 850-482-9805; requests made by 2:30 PM are scheduled for the next day.

Source: Unincorporated Jackson County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Jackson County permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
4979 Healthy Way, Suite B, Marianna, FL 32446
Hours
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Central (as published on the county's New Single-Family Residence checklist)

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 residential re-roof runs $65.00, assuming a 2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof (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 by job value, minimum $46.00. Electrical permits are flat fees for the default job (Additions, Alterations, Accessory Structure), while other work is priced per amp or is priced per unit; Plumbing permits are priced per unit; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per system; 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 Commercial Plan Review Fee (50% of the permit fee) and State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined) (2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00). 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 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. Wondering whether fees changed this year? See which Florida fee schedules are new.

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