Eustis, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Eustis, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $627.30 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $306.00, an HVAC change-out $64.00, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $104.00, and a whole-house repipe $64.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 3-ton system, 200 A service, and a 15-fixture scope. 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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Source

City of Eustis Building Permit & Inspections Fee Schedule, Exhibit A to Resolution No. 24-03 (eff. 2/1/2024); City of Eustis Plan Review Fee Notice (eff. 7/15/2024)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Eustis permit portal, or call (352) 483-5462.

How Eustis values a job: Construction cost is determined by the most recent edition of the International Code Council's Building Valuation Data, or actual construction cost, whichever is greater.

Schedule effective February 1, 2024. Last verified: September 25, 2026

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

Eustis Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Eustis

Residential (1–2 family)

tiered rates by job value

Up to $250,000

$60.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000

Over $250,000

$1,810.00 plus $8.00 per additional $1,000

Residential (1–2 family): Driveway

$60.00 for the first 1 driveway, plus $15.00 per driveway

Commercial / 3+ units

tiered rates by job value

Up to $250,000

$60.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000

Over $250,000

$1,810.00 plus $8.00 per additional $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units: Driveway

$60.00 for the first 1 driveway, plus $25.00 per driveway

Demolition

$100.00 flat

Fence

tiered rates by job value‡

Under $1,000

$25.00

From $1,000, under $2,000

$40.00

From $2,000

$74.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000

FL Building Code Surcharge (Florida Building Surcharge)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

FL Recovery Fund Surcharge (Florida Recovery Fund)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Plan Review Fee - All Other (Residential) (remodel/alteration)

50% of the permit fee‡

Plan Review Fee - New Construction (Residential) (new construction)

$250.00

Plan Review Fee (Commercial)

50% of the permit fee‡

Private Provider Reduction (new construction plan review) (new construction) (with a private provider for plan review and inspections)

may reduce designated fees by 5%†

Printed "total permit and review fee ... reduced overall by 5 percent"; this record applies the 5% to the flat $250 plan review fee

Private Provider Reduction (plans review and inspections) (with a private provider for plan review and inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 5%†

Early Start Fee - Commercial (if applicable)

$200.00

Early Start Fee - Residential (if applicable)

$100.00

Plan Review Fee - New Construction (Commercial) (new construction) (if applicable)

$250.00‡

Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)

$50.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Eustis Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Fees in Eustis are the same either way.

Job type

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

Using a private provider?

Applies the jurisdiction's printed fee reduction (F.S. 553.791). How it works

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$627.30

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$410.00

$60.00 + $50,000 × $7.00 per $1,000 over $0 (see the fee table above)

FL Building Code Surcharge (Florida Building Surcharge)$6.15

FL Recovery Fund Surcharge (Florida Recovery Fund)$6.15

Plan Review Fee - All Other (Residential)$205.00‡

Total Estimate$627.30

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Construction cost is determined by the most recent edition of the International Code Council's Building Valuation Data, or actual construction cost, whichever is greater.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Eustis building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (352) 483-5462. 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 Eustis

Apply for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and roofing permits online through the City of Eustis GovWell permit portal. Applications need the owner name and address, the Alternate Key number, a work description, the construction value (materials and labor), and contractor information; plans are required depending on the work. New construction applications must pay the $250 plan review fee when submitted. Schedule inspections in the portal by 5:00 p.m. for next-day service, or by phone or email by 3:30 p.m.

Source: Eustis application instructions

Apply online: Eustis permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: (352) 483-5462
Email: building@eustis.org
Address: 111 E. Orange Avenue, Eustis, FL 32726 (mail: P.O. Drawer 68, Eustis, FL 32727-0068)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Source: Official contact page

Eustis Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Eustis?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $627.30, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Eustis'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 Eustis?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $306.00, based on Eustis's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Eustis?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. Electrical permits are priced per amp; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per ton; Roofing permits scale with the value of the job. 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 Eustis?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds FL Building Code Surcharge (Florida Building Surcharge) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00), FL Recovery Fund Surcharge (Florida Recovery Fund) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00), Plan Review Fee - All Other (Residential) (50% of the permit fee) and Plan Review Fee (Commercial) (50% of the permit fee). 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 Eustis?

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 City of Eustis Building Permit & Inspections Fee Schedule, Exhibit A to Resolution No. 24-03 (eff. 2/1/2024); City of Eustis Plan Review Fee Notice (eff. 7/15/2024). See the official schedule. Last verified September 25, 2026.

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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.