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Bristol, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$199.00
200 sq ft remodel area
Roofing Permit
$221.68
$20,000 re-roof
HVAC Permit
$116.50
$10,000 change-out
Electrical Permit
$116.50
$10,000 panel or rewire
Plumbing Permit
$116.50
$10,000 repipe

In Bristol, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $199.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $221.68, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $116.50, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $116.50, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $116.50. 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.

Source

City of Bristol, FL Permit Fees / Builders Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/12/2022)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Schedule effective April 12, 2022. Last verified: September 10, 2026

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

Bristol Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Bristol

Fire Suppression, Hood Suppression, Sprinkler System
tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $50.00 (The city's printed valuation table computes as $45.00 plus 0.5% of job value on every row from $1,000 to $555,000.)
Over $0
$45.00 + $5.00 per $1,000
Pole Barn, Non-Ag (roof and poles with plans)
$65.00 flat
Pole Barn, Non-Ag (roof, walls, and lights with plans)
$75.00 flat
Sign Permit
$50.00 flat
Swimming Pool
tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $50.00 (The city's printed valuation table computes as $45.00 plus 0.5% of job value on every row from $1,000 to $555,000.)
Over $0
$45.00 + $5.00 per $1,000
Residential (1–2 family)
$0.65 per sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Mobile Home Set-Up, Double Wide
$300.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Mobile Home Set-Up, Single Wide
$200.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Mobile Home Set-Up, Triple Wide
$350.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units
$0.75 per sq ft
FL Statutory Surcharge - F.S. 468.631
1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
FL Statutory Surcharge - F.S. 553.721
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
Plans Review Fee
50% of the permit fee‡
Third Party Inspection Discount (with a private provider for inspections)
may reduce the permit fee by 40%‡

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Bristol Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work

Fees in Bristol are the same either way.

Rate type
sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$199.00
Building permit fee$130.00
200 sq fts × $0.65 per sq ft
FL Statutory Surcharge - F.S. 468.631$2.00
FL Statutory Surcharge - F.S. 553.721$2.00
Plans Review Fee$65.00
Total Estimate$199.00

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

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Bristol Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Bristol?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $199.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area where the schedule prices per unit, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Bristol'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 Bristol?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $221.68, based on Bristol's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Bristol?

A residential building permit is $0.65 per sq ft. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees; Roofing permits scale with the value of the job. 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 Bristol?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds FL Statutory Surcharge - F.S. 468.631 (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00), FL Statutory Surcharge - F.S. 553.721 (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00), Plans Review Fee (50% of the permit fee) and Third Party Inspection Discount (may reduce the permit fee by 40%). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Bristol?

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 Bristol, FL Permit Fees / Builders Services Fee Schedule (effective 4/12/2022). 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.