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Tallahassee, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Tallahassee building permit fees adjust each October 1 by the annual CPI increase (Land Development Code Sec. 3-180(b)). Estimates show the fees effective October 1, 2025 until the city posts its October 1, 2026 schedule. See the official notice

Roofing Permit
$193.84
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$219.77
3-ton system
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Plumbing Permit
$227.16
15-fixture scope
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In Tallahassee, a $20,000 re-roof runs $193.84 in permit fees, an HVAC change-out $219.77, and a 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.

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City of Tallahassee Growth Management Department Schedule of Permit and Review Fees, effective October 1, 2025 (Resolution No. 25-R-42, adopted September 3, 2025, as adjusted by the October 1, 2025 CPI step)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Tallahassee permit portal, or call 850-891-7001.

Schedule effective October 1, 2025. Last verified: September 26, 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

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
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
Fire Life Safety Fee (Commercial) (select fee rules only)
$0.06 per sq ft‡
Fire Life Safety Fee (Multifamily) (select fee rules only)
$0.045 per sq ft‡
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†
Training Surcharge
$2.50
Expedited Plans Review (if applicable)
100% of the permit fee, maximum $1,681.97
Lost Plans (Plan Recertification) (if applicable)
$42.39
Permission to Start Work Prior to Permit Issuance (if applicable)
$168.52
Permit Extension or Change of Contractor (if applicable)
$83.73
Plan Review Fee (Commercial) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)
50% of the permit fee‡
Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$87.97
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)
$182.29

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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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
Job type

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

window or door
140 window or door
Estimated building permit fee
$161.43
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$154.61
$100.69 base + 8 window or door × $6.74 per window or door
Training Surcharge$2.50
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.32
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Total Estimate$161.43

Tallahassee building permit fees adjust each October 1 by the annual CPI increase (Land Development Code Sec. 3-180(b)). Estimates show the fees effective October 1, 2025 until the city posts its October 1, 2026 schedule. See the official notice

Estimate only. Confirm with the Tallahassee building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 850-891-7001. 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 Tallahassee

Apply online through the City of Tallahassee Customer Permit Portal. Before applying, confirm the parcel is inside city limits on the Leon County Property Appraiser's property information sheet; properties outside the city are permitted by Leon County Development Support and Environmental Management at 850-606-1300. After the application is accepted, the city emails an invoice for the application and plan review fees; once they are paid, you upload plans and documents to ePlan Review in the portal. When the permit is approved, a second invoice covers the remaining permit fees, and after payment the approved plans and permit placard are posted in ePlan Review for you to print and keep on site. Electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas and roofing work need separate trade permits. Schedule inspections through the Interactive Voice Response System at 850-891-1800 or in the Customer Permit Portal; mechanical, gas and fire inspections are scheduled in the portal.

Source: Tallahassee application instructions

Apply online: Tallahassee permit portal
Building Department Contact
Phone
850-891-7001, option 2 (Building Inspection Division)
Address
435 N. Macomb Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301 (mailing: 300 S. Adams Street, Box B-28, Tallahassee, FL 32301)
Inspections
850-891-1800 (IVRS)

Tallahassee Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost 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; 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 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 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 and what it saves.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from City of Tallahassee Growth Management Department Schedule of Permit and Review Fees, effective October 1, 2025 (Resolution No. 25-R-42, adopted September 3, 2025, as adjusted by the October 1, 2025 CPI step). See the official schedule. Last verified .

Other Jurisdictions in Leon County

Jobs inside another city's limits are permitted by that city; unincorporated areas by the county.

Unincorporated Leon CountyTallahassee

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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