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Umatilla, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Umatilla, a building permit for a remodel runs $155.00 in permit fees, a re-roof $184.70, an HVAC change-out $179.25, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $179.25, and a whole-house repipe $179.25. 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 Umatilla Resolution No. 2026-13, Fee Schedule Update, Exhibit A, Building Services Fee Schedule (adopted 8/4/2026), Aug 4, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting agenda packet (CivicClerk fileId 682)

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

Apply online at the Umatilla permit portal, or call (352) 669-3125.

Schedule effective August 4, 2026. Last verified: September 6, 2026

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

Umatilla Permit Fee Schedule

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

Electrical Permit Fees in Umatilla

Residential (1–2 family)
$0.06 per square foot, minimum $150.00
Residential (1–2 family): Generator (each)
$150.00 per generator
Commercial / 3+ units
$0.06 per square foot, minimum $250.00
Commercial / 3+ units: Generator (each)
$250.00 per generator
Commercial / 3+ units: Low Voltage Commercial
$40.00 flat‡
Commercial / 3+ units: Warehouse/Shell
$0.03 per square foot, minimum $250.00
Administrative Fee (Trade Permit Applications)
$25.00
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 Discount, Inspections (Residential)
may reduce the permit fee by 25%‡
Printed as "Private Provider Discount - Inspections, 25% Building/Trade fees only".
Private Provider Discount, Plan Review and Inspections (Residential)
may reduce the permit fee by 31%‡
Printed as "Private Provider Discount - Plan Review & Inspections, 31% Building/Trade fees only".

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Umatilla Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
Job type

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

sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated electrical permit fee
$179.25
Included in this total
Electrical Permit Fee$12.00
200 square feet × $0.06 per square foot
Minimum Permit Fee Adjustment$138.00
Minimum permit fee: $150.00
Administrative Fee (Trade Permit Applications)$25.00
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: 25% of the permit fee‡ with a private provider for inspections; 31% of the permit fee‡ with a private provider for plan review and inspections. Confirm eligibility and reduced figures with the building department.
Total Estimate$179.25

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Umatilla building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (352) 669-3125. 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 Umatilla

Umatilla takes building permit applications online through the city's Development and Public Services Building Permit Portal. You need a portal account first, and new accounts take 24 to 48 hours to be approved. Paper applications are accepted at City Hall, 1 South Central Avenue, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and permits are not issued after 4:30 PM. To schedule an inspection, call the Building Department at (352) 669-3126 or email jayers@umatillafl.org with the address, permit number, and inspection type by 3:30 PM the day before.

Source: Umatilla application instructions

Apply online: Umatilla permit portal
Building Department Contact
Phone
(352) 669-3125 (inspections (352) 669-3126)
Address
Umatilla City Hall, 1 South Central Avenue, Umatilla, FL 32784 (mail: PO Box 2286)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (applications 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM)

Umatilla Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Umatilla?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $155.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Umatilla'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 Umatilla?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $184.70, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on Umatilla's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Umatilla?

A residential building permit is $0.35 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 Umatilla?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Administrative Fee – New Construction (Commercial) (5% of the permit fee), Administrative Fee – New Construction (Residential) (20% of the permit fee), Fire Plan Review (Commercial) (50% of the permit fee), Fire Plan Review (Residential) (0.5% 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 Umatilla?

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 Umatilla Resolution No. 2026-13, Fee Schedule Update, Exhibit A, Building Services Fee Schedule (adopted 8/4/2026), Aug 4, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting agenda packet (CivicClerk fileId 682). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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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.

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