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Madison, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

The City Commission considered a new building permit fee schedule (Ordinance No. 2026-01) in early 2026, and building permit fees may change. Confirm current fees with the City of Madison Community Development Department before you apply. See the official notice

Building Permit
$472.90
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$134.00
2,000 sq ft roof
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HVAC Permit
$94.00
3-ton system
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Electrical Permit
$99.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$109.00
15-fixture scope
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In Madison, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $472.90 in permit fees, a re-roof $134.00, an HVAC change-out $94.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $99.00, and a whole-house repipe $109.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 2,000 sq ft roof, 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 Madison, FL Code of Ordinances, Ch. 8 Buildings, Sec. 8-9 - Schedule of fees (Ord. No. 98-4, 1998; Ord. No. 2018-7, 2019), codified through Supp. No. 9 (April 2025)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $55.00.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Madison permit portal, or call 850-973-5083.

Schedule effective January 8, 2019. 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

Madison Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Madison

Residential (1–2 family) (remodel/alteration)
tiered rates by job value (Over $50,000: $430 plus $1.50 per $1,000 over $50,000)‡
Over $500, up to $6,000
$60.00
Over $6,000, up to $10,000
$90.00
Over $10,000, up to $15,000
$140.00
Over $15,000, up to $20,000
$270.00
Over $20,000, up to $40,000
$370.00
Over $40,000, up to $50,000
$430.00
Over $50,000
$430.00 plus $1.50 per additional $1,000
Residential (1–2 family) (new construction)
$0.40 per sq ft (under roof)
Residential (1–2 family): Pole barn, carport, metal shed, or barn (with slab)
$0.15 per sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Pole barn, carport, metal shed, or barn (without slab)
$0.10 per sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Pre-engineered metal building
$0.30 per sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Pre-inspection (used mobile homes)
$50.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Swimming pool, above ground
$125.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Swimming pool, in-ground
$250.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Mobile/modular home installation (single, double, triple, etc.)
$300.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Modular home set-up
$0.40 per sq ft
Commercial / 3+ units (remodel/alteration)
tiered rates by job value (Over $50,000: $430 plus $1.50 per $1,000 over $50,000)‡
Over $500, up to $6,000
$60.00
Over $6,000, up to $10,000
$90.00
Over $10,000, up to $15,000
$140.00
Over $15,000, up to $20,000
$270.00
Over $20,000, up to $40,000
$370.00
Over $40,000, up to $50,000
$430.00
Over $50,000
$430.00 plus $1.50 per additional $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units (new construction)
$0.40 per sq ft (under roof)
Commercial / 3+ units: Swimming pool, commercial
$400.00 flat
Advertising sign, lighted
$80.00 flat
Advertising sign, unlighted
$50.00 flat
Demolition
$50.00 flat
Relocate and/or set up structure
$150.00 flat
DBPR/BCAIB Surcharge (per Sec. 8-9)
3% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00 (3% as printed in Sec. 8-9; state rates total 2.5%)†
Plan Review Fee (by valuation)
tiered by job value‡
Up to $50,000
$25.00
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$50.00
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$100.00
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$150.00
Over $1,000,000, up to $2,000,000
$200.00
Over $2,000,000, up to $3,000,000
$275.00
Over $3,000,000, up to $5,000,000
$325.00
Over $5,000,000
$400.00
Processing Fee
$5.00
Re-Inspection Fee (First) (if applicable)
$35.00
Re-Inspection Fee (Thereafter) (if applicable)
$50.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Madison Permit Fee Calculator

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

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

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$472.90
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$430.00‡
tiered rates by job value (see the fee table above)
Over $50,000: $430 plus $1.50 per $1,000 over $50,000
Plan Review Fee (By Valuation)$25.00‡
Processing Fee$5.00
DBPR/BCAIB Surcharge (Per Sec. 8-9)$12.90
Total Estimate$472.90

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

The City Commission considered a new building permit fee schedule (Ordinance No. 2026-01) in early 2026, and building permit fees may change. Confirm current fees with the City of Madison Community Development Department before you apply. See the official notice

Fees are charged on the value your jurisdiction assigns to the work; many use ICC square-footage valuation tables or your contract price, whichever is greater. If the assigned value is higher than your contract, the actual fee will be higher too.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Madison building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 850-973-5083. 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 Madison

The City of Madison issues its own building permits through its Community Development Department at City Hall, 321 SW Rutledge Street. You can submit a building permit application online through the city's Cloudpermit portal, or apply in person at City Hall. Residents inside the city limits get permits and inspections from the city, not from Madison County. For inspection scheduling and application questions, contact Mary Graham, Director of Community Development.

Source: Madison application instructions

Apply online: Madison permit portal
Building Department Contact
Name
Mary Graham, Director of Community Development
Address
City Hall, 321 SW Rutledge Street, Madison, FL 32340
Hours
not published
Source
https://cityofmadisonfl.com/planning-development/ ; https://madisoncountyfl.com/departments-services/building-department/

Madison Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Madison?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $472.90, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Madison'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 Madison?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $134.00, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on Madison's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Madison?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value (Over $50,000: $430 plus $1.50 per $1,000 over $50,000). Electrical permits are flat fees; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per ton; 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 Is the Minimum Permit Fee in Madison?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $55.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Madison?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds DBPR/BCAIB Surcharge (per Sec. 8-9) (3% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00 (3% as printed in Sec. 8-9; state rates total 2.5%)). These are included in every estimate on this page.

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

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 Madison, FL Code of Ordinances, Ch. 8 Buildings, Sec. 8-9 - Schedule of fees (Ord. No. 98-4, 1998; Ord. No. 2018-7, 2019), codified through Supp. No. 9 (April 2025). See the official schedule. Last verified .

Other Jurisdictions in Madison County

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

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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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