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Madison County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$119.00
200 sq ft remodel area
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Roofing Permit
$205.80
2,000 sq ft roof
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HVAC Permit
$139.00
3-ton system
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Electrical Permit
$131.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$135.00
15-fixture scope
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In Unincorporated Madison County, a building permit for a remodel runs $119.00 in permit fees, a re-roof $205.80, an HVAC change-out $139.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $131.00, and a whole-house repipe $135.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area, 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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Source

Madison County BOCC Resolution No. 2026-08-26 (Amended Building Department Fees, Section III Schedule of Building Permit Fees)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $70.00.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Unincorporated Madison County permit portal, or call (850) 973-6785.

Schedule effective August 26, 2026. Last verified: September 26, 2026

This schedule took effect after Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). We check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

Jurisdictions in Madison County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Madison County's 4 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $119.00 (Unincorporated Madison County) to $472.90 (Madison).

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Unincorporated Madison County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Madison County

Residential (1–2 family) (remodel/alteration)
$0.37 per sq ft (remodel area)
Residential (1–2 family) (new construction)
$0.49 per sq ft (under roof)
Residential (1–2 family): Addition (per sq ft)
$0.49 per sq ft (addition)
Residential (1–2 family): Mobile/modular home installation
$369.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units
tiered rates by job value (Above $50,000: $528 plus $1.84 per $1,000 over $50,000)‡
Up to $6,000
$74.00
Over $6,000, up to $10,000
$111.00
Over $10,000, up to $15,000
$172.00
Over $15,000, up to $20,000
$332.00
Over $20,000, up to $40,000
$455.00
Over $40,000, up to $50,000
$528.00
Over $50,000
$528.00 plus $1.84 per additional $1,000
Advertising sign, lighted
$98.00 flat
Advertising sign, not lighted
$61.00 flat
Butler building
$0.37 per sq ft
Demolition
$70.00 flat
Pole barn, carport, or metal building (on concrete)
$0.19 per sq ft
Pole barn, carport, or metal building (without concrete)
$0.13 per sq ft
Relocation of a structure
$184.00 flat
Development Permit Fee (Mobile Home Placement or Replacement, Planning and Zoning) (select fee rules only)
$184.00‡
Development Permit Fee (Residential Site Development Compliance, Planning and Zoning) (select fee rules only)
$246.00‡
Plan Review Fee (by valuation)
tiered by job value‡
Up to $50,000
$31.00
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$61.00
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$123.00
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$184.00
Over $1,000,000, up to $2,000,000
$246.00
Over $2,000,000, up to $3,000,000
$338.00
Over $3,000,000, up to $5,000,000
$399.00
Over $5,000,000
$492.00
Processing Fee
$10.00
State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined)
3% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00‡
Mobile/Modular Home Pre-Inspection (if applicable)
$70.00
Permit Renewal (within 1 year of expiration) (if applicable)
50% of the permit fee
Re-inspection Fee (2nd time, same item) (if applicable)
$61.00
Re-inspection Fee (first time) (if applicable)
$43.00
Unpermitted Work Penalty (fee doubling) (if applicable)
100% of the permit fee
Unpermitted Work Penalty (flat fine) (if applicable)
$100.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Unincorporated Madison County Permit Fee Calculator

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sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$119.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$74.00
200 sq ft (remodel area) × $0.37 per sq ft (remodel area)
Plan Review Fee (By Valuation)$31.00‡
Processing Fee$10.00
State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, Combined)$4.00‡
Total Estimate$119.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Assumes a $50,000.00 total job value for valuation-based surcharges.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Madison County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (850) 973-6785. 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 Madison County

Madison County Building Department permits are applied for online through Cloudpermit. Start a New Application and choose the type of application. Some projects need a Planning and Zoning development permit or land use approval before the building permit; those packages are on the Planning and Zoning Forms page. Download and complete the Building Department forms that apply to your job (building, electrical, plumbing or mechanical, roofing, mobile home and others on the Forms page), then upload them at the attachment step of the online application. Some forms must be notarized, and the Notice of Commencement must be notarized and recorded with the Madison County Clerk. Permits and inspections are handled at the Building Department on the second floor of the County Annex, 229 SW Pinckney Street, Suite 219, Madison; permitting hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. To request an inspection, call (850) 973-6785 with the permit number, inspection type, any gate code, and a contact name and phone number; requests received before 8:00 AM go on that working day's schedule and later requests go on the next working day's. Properties inside the City of Madison permit at City Hall instead.

Source: Unincorporated Madison County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Madison County permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
229 SW Pinckney Street, Suite 219, Madison, FL 32340 (mailing: P.O. Box 539, Madison, FL 32341)
Hours
Office Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM; permitting Monday to Friday 8 AM to 4 PM

Unincorporated Madison County Permit Fee FAQs

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

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $119.00, 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 Madison 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 Madison County?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $205.80, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on Unincorporated Madison County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Madison County?

A residential building permit is $0.37 per sq ft (remodel area). 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 Unincorporated Madison County?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $70.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Unincorporated Madison County?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined) (3% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Unincorporated Madison 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 Madison County BOCC Resolution No. 2026-08-26 (Amended Building Department Fees, Section III Schedule of Building Permit Fees). 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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