Mount Dora, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Mount Dora, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $488.13 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $179.25, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $124.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $124.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $124.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees. 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 Mount Dora Fee Schedule for Building Department (Effective 10/1/2025, revised 10/2/2025), pp.1-14; stapled with Meter and Impact Fees (Effective 1/1/2026, revised 1/8/2026), pp.15-23 [not used, out of scope]; adopted by Res. 2025-33 (Master Fee Schedule, adopted 9/16/2025, eff. 10/1/2025); adopted by Res. 2025-33 (Master Fee Schedule, adopted 9/16/2025, eff. 10/1/2025)

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Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Mount Dora permit portal, or call 352-735-7115.

How Mount Dora values a job: The Building Department determines the construction value that fees are charged on. New one- and two-family homes and additions are valued using ICC (International Code Council) Building Valuation Data (value per square foot by construction type) multiplied by total square footage, rather than contractor-stated project cost.

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

Mount Dora Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Mount Dora

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

$75.00 base, plus $7.00 per $1,000 of job value or fraction thereof

Residential (1–2 family) (new construction)

0.8% of job value

Commercial / 3+ units (remodel/alteration)

$75.00 base, plus $7.00 per $1,000 of job value or fraction thereof

Commercial / 3+ units (new construction)

$150.00 base, plus $8.00 per $1,000 of job value or fraction thereof

Fire Final (Life Safety) Inspection

$0.01 per square foot, minimum $50.00‡

Fire Life Safety Plan Review (Commercial/Multi-Family)

$0.05 per square foot‡

Lien Law Fee (F.S. 713.135)

$5.00‡

Plan Review Fee (Commercial/Multi-Family)

50% of the permit fee

Plan Review Fee (One & Two Family) (does not apply to some listed rules)

10% of the permit fee

Technology Fee (Online Submittal)

$5.00‡

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 Full-Service Plan Review Waiver (does not apply to some listed rules) (with a private provider for plan review and inspections)

may reduce designated fees by 100%

Printed as: Reduction in Permit Fees by 25%, plus Removal of Plan Review Fee

Private Provider Full-Service Reduction (with a private provider for plan review and inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 25%

Printed as: Reduction in Permit Fees by 25%, plus Removal of Plan Review Fee

Private Provider Inspections Reduction

may reduce the permit fee by 25% (Printed as: Reduction in Permit Fees by 25%)‡

Private Provider Plan Review Waiver (does not apply to some listed rules)

may reduce designated fees by 100% (Printed as: Removal of Plan Review Fee)

Flood Plan Review (flood-zone properties) (if applicable)

$50.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Mount Dora Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Using a private provider?

Applies the jurisdiction's printed fee reduction (F.S. 553.791). How it works

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$488.13

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$425.00

$75.00 base + 50 × $7.00 per $1,000

Lien Law Fee (F.S. 713.135)$5.00‡

Technology Fee (Online Submittal)$5.00‡

Plan Review Fee (One & Two Family)$42.50

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$6.38

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$4.25

Total Estimate$488.13

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

The Building Department determines the construction value that fees are charged on. New one- and two-family homes and additions are valued using ICC (International Code Council) Building Valuation Data (value per square foot by construction type) multiplied by total square footage, rather than contractor-stated project cost.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Mount Dora building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 352-735-7115. 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 Mount Dora

Mount Dora takes all building permits online through the city's BS&A Online permit portal. Create a portal account, then call the Building Division at 352-735-7115 to have the account linked before you apply. Every submittal needs a signed, notarized permit application, and all documents must be uploaded as PDFs. Schedule inspections in the portal by 4:00 pm on the business day before the inspection, and pay all permit fees before the final inspection.

Source: Mount Dora application instructions

Apply online: Mount Dora permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 352-735-7115
Email: building@mountdora.gov
Address: 308 E. 5th Avenue, Mount Dora, FL 32757
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays)
Source: Official contact page

Mount Dora Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Mount Dora?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $488.13, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Mount Dora'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 Mount Dora?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $179.25, based on Mount Dora's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Mount Dora?

A residential building permit is $75.00 base, plus $7.00 per $1,000 of job value or fraction thereof. 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 Mount Dora?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (Commercial/Multi-Family) (50% of the permit fee), Plan Review Fee (One & Two Family) (10% of the permit fee), 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). Each is included in the estimates it applies to; the fee schedule above shows which permits and job types each one covers.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Mount Dora?

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 Mount Dora Fee Schedule for Building Department (Effective 10/1/2025, revised 10/2/2025), pp.1-14; stapled with Meter and Impact Fees (Effective 1/1/2026, revised 1/8/2026), pp.15-23 [not used, out of scope]; adopted by Res. 2025-33 (Master Fee Schedule, adopted 9/16/2025, eff. 10/1/2025); adopted by Res. 2025-33 (Master Fee Schedule, adopted 9/16/2025, eff. 10/1/2025). See the official schedule. Last verified August 3, 2026.

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