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Levy County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees for unincorporated Levy County, with a free permit fee calculator. Inside city limits? Pick your city below; incorporated cities have their own fee schedules.

In Unincorporated Levy County, a building permit for a remodel runs $1,991.20 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $230.63, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $154.25, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $154.25, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $154.25. 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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Ordinance No. 2026-02 (Levy County BOCC, adopted 6/16/2026) - amending Appendix B, Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges (Development Department and Planning & Zoning Department)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $150.00.

Apply online at the Unincorporated Levy County permit portal, or call 352-486-5198.

How Unincorporated Levy County values a job: Levy County charges flat fees for electrical, plumbing, mechanical and re-roof permits, and prices building permits by gross floor area (the gross outside area at each story, including all areas under roof), so your job value does not change these fees.

Schedule effective June 16, 2026. Last verified: September 26, 2026

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

Jurisdictions in Levy County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Levy County's 5 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $254.00 (Fanning Springs) to $2,041.20 (Bronson).

Unincorporated Levy County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Roofing Permit Fees in Unincorporated Levy County

Residential (1–2 family)
$225.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Manufactured (mobile) home
$155.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units
$300.00 flat
Additional Inspection or Reinspection Trip Fee
$100.00 per inspection (additional trip)
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†

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

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Unincorporated Levy County Permit Fee Calculator

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

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Fees in Unincorporated Levy County are the same either way.

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

Estimated roofing permit fee
$230.63
Included in this total
Roofing Permit Fee$225.00
$225.00 flat
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$3.38
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.25
Total Estimate$230.63
Not included in this total
Additional Inspection or Reinspection Trip Fee$100.00 / inspection
Charged per inspection (additional trip); depends on your project's number of inspections.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Levy County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 352-486-5198. 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 Unincorporated Levy County

Before applying for a building permit, get a Zoning Compliance Form from Levy County Planning and Zoning, by email request or in person; the county says it can take up to three weeks. Then apply online through the Levy County OpenGov permitting portal, where you create an account, submit the application, upload plans and documents, pay permit fees by credit card or e-check, track the permit, and schedule inspections. Permit questions and in-person help go to the Levy County Development Department at 375 Garner Street, Suite B, Bronson. Contractors and private providers must register in OpenGov before receiving permits.

Source: Unincorporated Levy County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Levy County permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
375 Garner Street, Suite B, Bronson, FL 32621
Mailing
310 School Street, Suite 112, Bronson, FL 32621
Hours
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Building Official
Bernard Cox (Provisional Building Official; website email form only)

Unincorporated Levy County Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Unincorporated Levy County?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $1,991.20, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Unincorporated Levy County'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 Unincorporated Levy County?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $230.63, based on Unincorporated Levy County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Levy County?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by sq ft. 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 Is the Minimum Permit Fee in Unincorporated Levy County?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $150.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Unincorporated Levy County?

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 Unincorporated Levy County?

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 Ordinance No. 2026-02 (Levy County BOCC, adopted 6/16/2026) - amending Appendix B, Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges (Development Department and Planning & Zoning Department). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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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