Montverde, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Montverde, a building permit for a remodel runs $500.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $635.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $353.75, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $308.75, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $308.75. 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 Montverde Fee Schedule (revised July 6, 2026); building permit fees adopted by Resolution 2026-21 (June 29, 2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Montverde permit portal, or call 407-469-2681.

Schedule effective July 1, 2026. Last verified: September 25, 2026

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

Montverde Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Montverde

Residential (1–2 family): Dock

$500.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Fence

$100.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Mobile Home / Park Model

$1,325.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Pool

$1,400.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Pool Screen Enclosure

$400.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Retaining Wall (over 3 ft.)

$1,600.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Retaining Wall (up to 3 ft.)

$800.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Screen Room

$400.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Pool

$2,000.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Retaining Wall (per linear ft.)

$0.20 per linear foot

All projects

$1.40 per square foot

Demolition

$200.00 flat

Solar PV

$500.00 flat

Permit Technology Administration Fee

10% of the permit fee, minimum $5.00†

State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined)

2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Zoning Review Fee

$185.00‡

Private Provider Inspection Reduction (Commercial)

may reduce the permit fee by 25%

Private Provider Inspection Reduction (Residential)

may reduce the permit fee by 20%

Private Provider Plans Review Reduction (Commercial) (with a private provider for plan review)

may reduce the permit fee by 25%

Private Provider Plans Review Reduction (Residential) (with a private provider for plan review)

may reduce the permit fee by 20%

Plan Revision Fee (if applicable)

$75.00

Reinspection Fee (if applicable)

$75.00

Work Started Without a Permit Penalty (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Montverde 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 Montverde are the same either way.

Job type

11 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

Floor area (sq ft)

sq ft

505,000 sq ft

Estimated building permit fee

$500.00

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$280.00

200 square feet × $1.40 per square foot

Zoning Review Fee$185.00‡

Permit Technology Administration Fee$28.00

State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, Combined)$7.00

Total Estimate$500.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Montverde building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 407-469-2681. 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 Montverde

The Town of Montverde issues its own building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and roofing permits; apply online through the Town's Citizenserve permit portal, where you can also pay fees and track your permit. The Town has approved a move to an iWorQ portal, which shows permit applications as coming soon, so check the Town's site for the current portal. For questions or help with an application, contact the Permitting Clerk at Town Hall, 17404 Sixth Street, open Monday to Thursday. Single-family owners claiming the under-$7,500 exemption must submit a written request to the Town with the contract or other proof of the work's value.

Source: Montverde application instructions

Apply online: Montverde permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 407-469-2681
Email: permitting@mymontverde.com
Address: Town Hall, 17404 Sixth Street, Montverde, FL 34756
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (closed Friday to Sunday)
Source: Official contact page

Montverde Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Montverde?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $500.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Montverde'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 Montverde?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $635.00, based on Montverde's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Montverde?

A residential building permit is $1.40 per square foot. 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 Montverde?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Permit Technology Administration Fee (10% of the permit fee, minimum $5.00) and State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined) (2.5% 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 Montverde?

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 Montverde Fee Schedule (revised July 6, 2026); building permit fees adopted by Resolution 2026-21 (June 29, 2026). 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.