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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 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 Services Fee Schedule, Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2026-017 (adopted August 10, 2026)

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

Apply online at the Howey-in-the-Hills permit portal, or call 407-745-3633.

Schedule effective August 10, 2026. Last verified: September 25, 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
Residential (1–2 family): Demolition
$200.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Pool
$1,600.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Pool Screen Enclosure
$400.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Retaining Wall
$400.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Screen Room (with new concrete)
$600.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Screen Room (without new concrete)
$400.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Solar
$450.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Window/Door Replacement (1-5)
$200.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Window/Door Replacement (11 or more)
$300.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Window/Door Replacement (6-10)
$250.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units
$2.10 per sq ft
Commercial / 3+ units: Demolition
$400.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Pool
$2,000.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Retaining Wall
$800.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Solar
$450.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Window/Door Replacement (1-5)
$200.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Window/Door Replacement (11 or more)
$300.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Window/Door Replacement (6-10)
$250.00 flat
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†
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.

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

Job type

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

sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$369.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$360.00
200 sq ft × $1.80 per sq ft
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$5.40
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$3.60
Total Estimate$369.00

Estimate only. Confirm with the Howey-in-the-Hills building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 407-745-3633. 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 Howey-in-the-Hills

Apply for building permits online through the town's iWorQ Citizen Portal; after your first application you receive a one-time contractor access code for paying fees, requesting inspections, and tracking permits. Complete applications only: use the checklists on the portal, include HOA approval, and owner builders must add the required owner-builder forms. Lake County fees are paid to the county directly, with proof of payment submitted with your application. Permits can be paid online or at Town Hall by check or cash (card payments carry a pass-through fee). Inspections must be requested through the portal.

Source: Howey-in-the-Hills application instructions

Apply online: Howey-in-the-Hills permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
101 N. Palm Avenue, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737 (mailing: P.O. Box 128)
Hours
Town Hall Monday through Thursday, 7am to 5:30pm; closed Fridays

Howey-in-the-Hills Permit Fee FAQs

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

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $369.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from 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 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 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 Services Fee Schedule, Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2026-017 (adopted August 10, 2026). See the official schedule. Last verified .

Other Jurisdictions in Lake County

Jobs inside another city's limits are permitted by that city; unincorporated areas by the county.

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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