Leesburg, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Leesburg, a building permit for a remodel runs $206.25 in permit fees, a re-roof $416.70, an HVAC change-out $206.25, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $206.25, and a whole-house repipe $206.25. 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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Source

City of Leesburg Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 10/1/2025 (Resolution No. 12,081, adopted 7/28/2025)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Leesburg permit portal, or call (352) 728-9700.

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

Leesburg Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Leesburg

Residential (1–2 family) (remodel/alteration)

$0.23 per square foot, minimum $150.00

Residential (1–2 family) (new construction)

$0.46 per square foot, minimum $150.00

Commercial / 3+ units (remodel/alteration)

$0.35 per square foot, minimum $250.00

Commercial / 3+ units (new construction)

$0.70 per square foot, minimum $250.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Warehouse/Shell Structure (half rate)

$0.35 per square foot, minimum $250.00

Administrative Fee

$25.00

Administrative Technology Fee

$7.00‡

Fire Review Fee (commercial only)

$0.06 per square foot of floor area‡

Plan Review Fee

$0.10 per square foot of floor area‡

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 Discount (Inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 10% (printed as a 10% discount on building and trade permit fees only)‡

Private Provider Discount (Plan Review)

may reduce the permit fee by 10% (printed as a 10% discount on building and trade permit fees only)‡

Commercial Application Fee (new construction) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

50% of the permit fee‡

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Leesburg Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Floor area (sq ft)

sq ft

505,000 sq ft

Estimated building permit fee

$206.25

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$46.00

200 square feet × $0.23 per square foot

Minimum Permit Fee Adjustment$104.00

Minimum permit fee: $150.00

Administrative Fee$25.00

Administrative Technology Fee$7.00‡

Plan Review Fee$20.00‡

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.25

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00

Private provider reductions (F.S. 553.791), not applied: 10% of the permit fee‡ with a private provider for inspections; 10% of the permit fee‡ with a private provider for plan review. Confirm eligibility and reduced figures with the building department.

Total Estimate$206.25

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Leesburg building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (352) 728-9700. 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 Leesburg

Leesburg permits are applied for online through the city's Click2Gov permit portal, where contractors and owners submit applications, upload plans, pay fees, schedule inspections, and check permit status. You need an account to log in; the city's Building Services page lists submittal requirements by permit type. You can also get help in person at the Building Department at City Hall, 501 West Meadow Street. Inspections are scheduled through the same online portal.

Source: Leesburg application instructions

Apply online: Leesburg permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: (352) 728-9700
Email: Permits@leesburgflorida.gov
Address: 501 West Meadow Street, Leesburg, FL 34748
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Source: Official contact page

Leesburg Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Leesburg?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $206.25, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Leesburg'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 Leesburg?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $416.70, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on Leesburg's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Leesburg?

A residential building permit is $0.23 per square foot, minimum $150.00. 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 Leesburg?

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 Leesburg?

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 Leesburg Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 10/1/2025 (Resolution No. 12,081, adopted 7/28/2025). See the official schedule. Last verified August 3, 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.