Building Permit Fees in Tallahassee, FL (2026)

In Tallahassee, a $20,000 re-roof runs $193.84 in permit fees, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $219.77, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $227.16. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 3-ton system and a 15-fixture scope. 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.

Source

City of Tallahassee Resolution No. 22-R-42, Growth Management Department Schedule of Permit and Review Fees (effective October 1, 2025)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Schedule effective October 1, 2025. Last verified: September 4, 2026

This schedule predates Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). Jurisdictions statewide are adopting updated schedules; we check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

Tallahassee Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Tallahassee

All projects

$100.69 base, plus $6.74 per window or door

Move/Demolition

$404.33 flat

Pool – Screen Enclosures

$100.69 base, plus $0.095 per square foot

Pool – Structural

$100.69 base, plus $0.25 per square foot

Residential (1–2 family)

$100.69 base, plus $0.35 per square foot

Residential (1–2 family): With Engineer-Sealed House Plans

$100.69 base, plus $0.30 per square foot

Residential (1–2 family): With Previously-Approved Master Plan

$100.69 base, plus $0.28 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units

$168.52 base, plus $0.46 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units: Industrial Structural

$168.52 base, plus $0.34 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units: Multifamily Structure, 3 Units or More

$168.52 base, plus $0.31 per square foot

FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Training Surcharge

$2.50

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

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Tallahassee Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Rate type

window or door

130 window or door

Estimated building permit fee

$127.41

Building permit fee$120.91

$100.69 base, plus $6.74 per window or door

FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00

FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00

Training Surcharge$2.50

Total Estimate$127.41

Estimate only. Confirm with the Tallahassee building department before applying.

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Tallahassee Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Is a Roofing Permit in Tallahassee?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $193.84, based on Tallahassee's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Tallahassee?

A residential building permit is $100.69 base, plus $6.74 per window or door. Electrical permits are priced per outlet/fixture/wall; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per ton; 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 Tallahassee?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and FL Building Code 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 Tallahassee?

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.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from City of Tallahassee Resolution No. 22-R-42, Growth Management Department Schedule of Permit and Review Fees (effective October 1, 2025). See the official schedule. Last verified September 4, 2026.

Compare Permit Fees Across Leon County

The same job, priced by each jurisdiction's own fee schedule.

Jurisdiction	Building permit ($50k remodel)	Roofing permit ($20k re-roof)
Unincorporated Leon County	$143.05	$254.73
Tallahassee	n/a	$193.84

Estimates from each jurisdiction's sourced fee schedule, surcharges and minimum fees included. Where a schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area. "n/a" means the fee isn't documented in our sourced data.

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.