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Lake County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Unincorporated communities such as Mount Plymouth, Astor and Sorrento pay these county rates rather than a city schedule.

Building Permit
$30.00
200 sq ft remodel area
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Roofing Permit
$64.00
2,000 sq ft roof
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HVAC Permit
$104.00
200 sq ft job area
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Electrical Permit
$104.00
200 sq ft job area
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Plumbing Permit
$104.00
200 sq ft job area
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In Unincorporated Lake County, a building permit for a remodel runs $30.00 in permit fees, a re-roof $64.00, an HVAC change-out $104.00, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $104.00, and a whole-house repipe $104.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area, a 2,000 sq ft roof, and a 200 sq ft job area. 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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Lake County Fiscal Year 2026 Fee Schedule, Exhibit B - Office of Building Services (Adopted FY2026, effective 10/1/2025)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Unincorporated Lake County permit portal, or call 352-343-9653.

How Unincorporated Lake County values a job: Lake County calculates building and trade permit fees directly from the project's square footage rather than as a percentage of construction valuation.

Schedule effective October 1, 2025. Last verified: August 3, 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 Lake County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Lake County's 13 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $30.00 (Unincorporated Lake County) to $627.30 (Eustis).

Unincorporated Lake CountyClermontEustisFruitland ParkGrovelandHowey-in-the-HillsLady LakeLeesburgMascotteMinneolaMontverdeMount DoraUmatilla

Unincorporated Lake County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Lake County

Residential (1–2 family) (remodel/alteration)
$0.13 per square foot
Residential (1–2 family) (new construction)
$0.26 per square foot
Commercial / 3+ units (remodel/alteration)
$0.20 per square foot
Commercial / 3+ units (new construction)
$0.40 per square foot
Fire Plan Review
$0.03 per square foot, minimum $75.00‡
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†
Fire Alarm or Fire Sprinkler System (each) (if applicable)
$0.01 per square foot, minimum $169.00‡

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Unincorporated Lake 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
sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$30.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$26.00
200 square feet × $0.13 per square foot
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Total Estimate$30.00

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Lake County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 352-343-9653. 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 Lake County

Lake County Building Services issues permits for unincorporated Lake County only; properties inside a city apply to that city. Submit applications online through the county's Online Plan Review System (OPRS), where you create an account, upload plans, and pay fees by credit card or a Lake County debit account. Paper submittals are accepted at the office at 320 W. Main St., Tavares, but walk-in submittals are scanned and reviewed in date order with online submittals, and counter service is reserved mainly for owner/builder help. Stamped plans from Building Services must be on site for every inspection.

Source: Unincorporated Lake County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Lake County permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
320 W. Main St., Tavares, FL 32778 (mailing: P.O. Box 7800, Tavares, FL 32778)
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Unincorporated Lake County Permit Fee FAQs

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

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $30.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Unincorporated Lake 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 Lake County?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $64.00, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on Unincorporated Lake County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Lake County?

A residential building permit is $0.13 per square foot. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits are priced per sq ft. 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 Lake County?

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 Unincorporated Lake 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.

Do Mount Plymouth and Astor Pay Lake County Permit Fees?

Yes. Mount Plymouth, Astor, Sorrento and Yalaha are unincorporated, so a job there is permitted by Lake County and pays the fees on this page. Inside city limits the city's own schedule applies; pick the city above.

Which Permit Fees Apply in The Villages?

The Villages spans Sumter, Lake and Marion counties and reaches into Wildwood, Fruitland Park and Lady Lake, so the fee depends on which jurisdiction a parcel is in. See Sumter County, Marion County, Wildwood, Fruitland Park and Lady Lake.

Which Permit Fees Apply in Four Corners?

Four Corners spans Orange, Osceola, Polk and Lake counties, so the fee depends on which jurisdiction a parcel is in. See Orange County, Osceola County and Polk County.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from Lake County Fiscal Year 2026 Fee Schedule, Exhibit B - Office of Building Services (Adopted FY2026, effective 10/1/2025). 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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