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Monticello, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building permits, plan review, inspections, and certificates of occupancy within the City of Monticello are issued and administered by the Jefferson County Building Department; the City has no building department of its own and directs applicants to obtain (and pay for) their building permit directly from the County. Inside city limits the first-step Development Permit is issued by the City of Monticello (formal site plan review for new buildings or additions under 3,000 sq ft: $500 review fee plus $60 administrative fee, per the city's Development Fees), so the Jefferson County Planning Department development permit fees shown in these estimates likely do not apply here. See the Jefferson County fee schedule

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 Monticello, 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)

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Building permits, plan review, inspections, and certificates of occupancy within the City of Monticello are issued and administered by the Jefferson County Building Department; the City has no building department of its own and directs applicants to obtain (and pay for) their building permit directly from the County. Inside city limits the first-step Development Permit is issued by the City of Monticello (formal site plan review for new buildings or additions under 3,000 sq ft: $500 review fee plus $60 administrative fee, per the city's Development Fees), so the Jefferson County Planning Department development permit fees shown in these estimates likely do not apply here. See the Jefferson County fee schedule

Official Fee Schedule

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

How Monticello 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

Monticello Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Monticello

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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Monticello Permit Fee Calculator

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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.

Permit fees for Monticello are administered by Jefferson County; the fees shown are the Jefferson County schedule.

Estimate only. Confirm with the 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 Monticello

Inside Monticello city limits, first obtain a City Development Permit: submit a site plan and construction plans to the City Planner at Monticello City Hall, 245 S. Mulberry St., in person or by email to cityplanner@mymonticello.net, for review by the appropriate city board(s). Then take the approved Development Permit to the Jefferson County Building Department, which issues the building permit, reviews plans, and performs inspections. Apply through the county's iWorQ building permit portal (first-time users call 850-342-0223 for an access code), or in person or by mail at 445 W. Palmer Mill Road, Monticello, FL 32344. Fees are payable to Jefferson Co. B.O.C.C. by cash or check. Projects within city limits must show proof that city water and sewer are available and approved. Call 850-342-0223 to request inspections.

Source: Monticello application instructions

Apply online: Monticello permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
445 W. Palmer Mill Road, Monticello, FL 32344
City Hall (Development Permit)
850-342-0153, 245 S. Mulberry St., Monticello, FL 32344
City Hall Hours
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Monticello Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Monticello?

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

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

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Monticello?

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 Monticello?

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 Monticello?

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 .

Other Jurisdictions in Jefferson 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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