Howey-in-the-Hills, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Howey-in-the-Hills, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $369.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $461.25, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $205.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $205.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $205.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel 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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Source

Town of Howey-in-the-Hills Building Permit Fees (dated August 10, 2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Schedule effective August 10, 2026. Last verified: September 15, 2026

Schedule adopted under Florida's HB 803 permit fee rules (effective July 2026). What HB 803 changed

Howey-in-the-Hills Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Howey-in-the-Hills

Residential (1–2 family)

$1.80 per sq ft

Commercial / 3+ units

$2.10 per sq ft

FL BCAIF surcharge (DBPR, §468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

FL building-code enforcement surcharge (§553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Lot Grading Inspection Fee (if applicable)

$150.00

Plan Re-Review Fee (if applicable)

$100.00

Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)

$75.00

Zoning Fee (if applicable)

$75.00‡

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Howey-in-the-Hills 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 Howey-in-the-Hills are the same either way.

sq ft

505,000 sq ft

Estimated building permit fee

$369.00

Building permit fee$360.00

200 sq fts × $1.80 per sq ft

FL BCAIF surcharge (DBPR, §468.631)$5.40

FL building-code enforcement surcharge (§553.721)$3.60

Total Estimate$369.00

Estimate only. Confirm with the Howey-in-the-Hills building department before applying.

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Howey-in-the-Hills Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Howey-in-the-Hills?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $369.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area where the schedule prices per unit, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Howey-in-the-Hills'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 Howey-in-the-Hills?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $461.25, based on Howey-in-the-Hills's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Howey-in-the-Hills?

A residential building permit is $1.80 per sq ft. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits are flat fees. 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 Howey-in-the-Hills?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds FL BCAIF surcharge (DBPR, §468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and FL building-code enforcement surcharge (§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 Howey-in-the-Hills?

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 Town of Howey-in-the-Hills Building Permit Fees (dated August 10, 2026). See the official schedule. Last verified September 15, 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.