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Jefferson County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$623.15
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$134.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$119.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$104.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$149.35
$10,000 repipe
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In Unincorporated Jefferson County, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $623.15 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $134.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $119.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $104.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $149.35. 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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Jefferson County Building Department, Schedule of Permit Fees (adopted August 20, 2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Unincorporated Jefferson County permit portal, or call (850) 342-0223.

How Unincorporated Jefferson County values a job: Job value equals the full construction cost, including labor, materials, and associated job costs; new single-family residential construction is valued at $105.00 per heated square foot (accessory structures at $25.00 per unheated square foot), per the county's Schedule of Permit Fees.

Schedule effective August 20, 2026. Last verified: September 26, 2026

This schedule took effect after Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). We check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

Jurisdictions in Jefferson County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county.

Unincorporated Jefferson CountyMonticello

Unincorporated Jefferson County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Jefferson County

Residential (1–2 family) (remodel/alteration)
tiered rates by job value ($605 plus $2.67 per $1,000 of value over $60,000)
Over $500, up to $6,000
$105.00
Over $6,000, up to $10,000
$145.00
Over $10,000, up to $18,000
$240.00
Over $18,000, up to $28,000
$355.00
Over $28,000, up to $38,000
$495.00
Over $38,000, up to $60,000
$605.00
Over $60,000
$605.00 plus $2.67 per additional $1,000
Residential (1–2 family) (new construction)
tiered rates by sq ft (Over $60,000 of value at $105/sq ft: $605 plus $2.67 per $1,000)
Over 4.762, up to 57.143 sq ft
$105.00
Over 57.143, up to 95.238 sq ft
$145.00
Over 95.238, up to 171.429 sq ft
$240.00
Over 171.429, up to 266.667 sq ft
$355.00
Over 266.667, up to 361.905 sq ft
$495.00
Over 361.905, up to 571.429 sq ft
$605.00
Over 571.429 sq ft
$605.00 plus $0.28 per additional sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Demolition permit
$75.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Relocate and reinstall structure (foundation included; MEP not included)
$200.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Accessory structure (unheated) - carport, pole barn, shed, workshop
tiered rates by sq ft (Over $60,000 of value at $25/sq ft: $605 plus $2.67 per $1,000)‡
Over 20, up to 240 sq ft
$105.00
Over 240, up to 400 sq ft
$145.00
Over 400, up to 720 sq ft
$240.00
Over 720, up to 1,120 sq ft
$355.00
Over 1,120, up to 1,520 sq ft
$495.00
Over 1,520, up to 2,400 sq ft
$605.00
Over 2,400 sq ft
$605.00 plus $0.07 per additional sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): In-ground pool
$300.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Mobile home (all), base fee
$465.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Swimming pool/spa, above ground
$75.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units
tiered rates by job value ($605 plus $2.67 per $1,000 of value over $60,000)
Over $500, up to $6,000
$105.00
Over $6,000, up to $10,000
$145.00
Over $10,000, up to $18,000
$240.00
Over $18,000, up to $28,000
$355.00
Over $28,000, up to $38,000
$495.00
Over $38,000, up to $60,000
$605.00
Over $60,000
$605.00 plus $2.67 per additional $1,000
Signs
$105.00 flat‡
Development Permit Fee, New Accessory Structure (County Planning Department) (select fee rules only)
$50.00‡
Development Permit Fee, New Accessory Structure, per sq ft (County Planning Department) (select fee rules only)
$0.07 per sq ft‡
Development Permit Fee, Residential Building (County Planning Department) (select fee rules only)
$300.00‡
Development Permit Fee, Swimming Pool (County Planning Department) (select fee rules only)
$70.00‡
Non-Residential Minor Site Plan Review (County Planning Department) (new construction)
$500.00‡
Non-Residential Minor Site Plan Review, per sq ft (County Planning Department) (new construction)
$0.07 per sq ft (gross, all buildings)‡
State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined)
3% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00†
Jefferson County Unincorp - Pre-move Inspection (if applicable)
$235.00
Jefferson County Unincorp - Reinspection Fee (if applicable)
$75.00
Jefferson County Unincorp - Trip Charge (if applicable)
$55.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Unincorporated Jefferson County Permit Fee Calculator

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Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
Job type

4 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
$623.15
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$605.00
tiered rates by job value (see the fee table above)
$605 plus $2.67 per $1,000 of value over $60,000
State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, Combined)$18.15
Total Estimate$623.15

Job value equals the full construction cost, including labor, materials, and associated job costs; new single-family residential construction is valued at $105.00 per heated square foot (accessory structures at $25.00 per unheated square foot), per the county's Schedule of Permit Fees.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Jefferson County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (850) 342-0223. 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 Jefferson County

Most projects follow a two-step process. First obtain a Development Permit from the Jefferson County Planning Department through its iWorQ Development Permit portal (https://jeffersoncofl3.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/jeffersoncofl3). Once it is approved and paid, apply for building permits through the county's iWorQ building permit portal, which has separate applications for new construction, mobile homes, stand-alone electrical, mechanical or plumbing work, roofing, and demolition. First-time portal users call 850-342-0223 to get an access code. Applications may also be submitted in person or by mail to the Building Department at 445 W. Palmer Mill Road, Monticello, FL 32344; applications are not accepted by email, and incomplete applications will not be processed. Fees are payable to Jefferson Co. B.O.C.C. by cash or check. To request an inspection, call 850-342-0223; inspections are not scheduled same-day or on Fridays, and emailed requests are not accepted.

Source: Unincorporated Jefferson County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Jefferson County permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
445 W. Palmer Mill Road, Monticello, FL 32344
Building Official
John Ward
Hours
not published on the county building pages

Unincorporated Jefferson County Permit Fee FAQs

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

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $623.15, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Unincorporated Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $134.00, based on Unincorporated Jefferson County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Jefferson County?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value ($605 plus $2.67 per $1,000 of value over $60,000). Electrical, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits are flat fees; Plumbing permits scale with the value of the job. 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 Jefferson County?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined) (3% 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County Building Department, Schedule of Permit Fees (adopted August 20, 2026). 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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