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Lady Lake, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Lady Lake, a building permit for a remodel runs $104.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $104.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $104.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $104.00, and a $10,000 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. 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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Town of Lady Lake Permit Fee Schedule (Res. 2024-113, effective 01/01/2025)

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

Apply online at the Lady Lake permit portal, or call 352-751-1511.

Schedule effective January 1, 2025. 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

Lady Lake Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Lady Lake

Residential (1–2 family) (remodel/alteration)
$0.30 per square foot, minimum $100.00
Residential (1–2 family) (new construction)
$1,250.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Accessory Structure (Prefabricated)
$100.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Accessory Structure (Site Built)
$150.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Aluminum (with slab)
$150.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Aluminum (without slab)
$100.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Concrete (with footers)
$150.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Concrete (without footers)
$110.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Demolition
$110.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Fence - Fix or Replace (Like for Like)
$25.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Fence - New
$75.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Marine / Dock
$120.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Pool Enclosure
$120.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Solar Panels
$150.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Swimming Pool - Above-Ground / Spa
$75.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Swimming Pool - In-Ground (Private)
$300.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Door / Window Replacement
$100.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Siding Replacement
$100.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Manufactured Home (includes set-up and MEPG)
$300.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Modular Home / DCA approved building
$300.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units (remodel/alteration)
$0.47 per square foot, minimum $150.00
Commercial / 3+ units (new construction)
$0.57 per square foot, minimum $150.00
Commercial / 3+ units: Demolition (per Parcel)
$150.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Fence - Commercial
$150.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Foundations
$0.07 per square foot, minimum $250.00
Commercial / 3+ units: Marine / Dock
$150.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Retaining Wall (per wall)
$150.00 per wall
Commercial / 3+ units: Solar Panels
$225.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Swimming Pool - Commercial
$350.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Underground Utilities Permit
$350.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Institutional
$0.81 per square foot
Driveway
$50.00 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
Private Provider Inspections Reduction
may reduce the permit fee by 25%
Private Provider Plan Review and Inspections Reduction
may reduce the permit fee by 50%
Private Provider Plan Review Reduction
may reduce the permit fee by 25%
Early Start (if applicable)
$100.00
Permit Extension (90 days maximum) (if applicable)
25% of the permit fee
Permit Renewal (after 6 months expired) (if applicable)
100% of the permit fee
Permit Renewal (after expired) (if applicable)
50% of the permit fee
Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$65.00
Working Without a Permit Penalty (if applicable)
100% of the permit fee
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Lady Lake Permit Fee Calculator

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

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

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sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$104.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$60.00
200 square feet × $0.30 per square foot
Minimum Permit Fee Adjustment$40.00
Minimum permit fee: $100.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Total Estimate$104.00

Estimate only. Confirm with the Lady Lake building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 352-751-1511. 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 Lady Lake

Lady Lake Building Services issues permits through the Town's CitizenServe online portal. You must register with the Building Department before you apply online. Inspections can be requested through the same portal (up to midnight the day before) or by calling the inspection line at 352-751-1515 by 4 PM for next-business-day service. Walk-in help is available at Building Services, 221 W Guava St.

Source: Lady Lake application instructions

Apply online: Lady Lake permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
221 W Guava St., Lady Lake, FL 32159
Hours
Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 6 pm

Lady Lake Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Lady Lake?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $104.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Lady Lake'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 Lady Lake?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $104.00, based on Lady Lake's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Lady Lake?

A residential building permit is $0.30 per square foot, minimum $100.00. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits are flat fees. 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 Lady Lake?

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 Lady Lake?

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 Lady Lake Permit Fee Schedule (Res. 2024-113, effective 01/01/2025). 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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