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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
$470.75
$50,000 remodel
Roofing Permit
$134.00
2,000 sq ft roof
HVAC Permit
$94.00
3-ton system
Electrical Permit
$89.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
Plumbing Permit
$109.00
15-fixture scope

In Unincorporated Madison County, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $470.75 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $134.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $94.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $89.00, and a $10,000 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.

Source

Madison County BOCC Resolution No. 2021-07-28 (Schedule of Fees, Section III Building Permit Fees)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Schedule effective July 28, 2021. Last verified: September 9, 2026

This schedule predates Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). Jurisdictions statewide are adopting updated schedules; 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 $470.75 (Unincorporated Madison County) to $472.90 (Madison).

Unincorporated Madison CountyGreenvilleLeeMadison

Unincorporated Madison County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Roofing Permit Fees in Unincorporated Madison County

Residential (1–2 family)
$0.05 per sq ft
Residential (1–2 family)
$0.05 per sq ft
Commercial / 3+ units
tiered rates (see fee table) (Above $50,000: base $430 (the $40,000.01-$50,000 band) plus $1.50 per $1,000 of value over $50,000; source prints only '$1.50 per thousand' with no explicit 'plus' wording.)‡
$0–$6,000
$60.00
$6,000–$10,000
$90.00
$10,000–$15,000
$140.00
$15,000–$20,000
$270.00
$20,000–$40,000
$370.00
$40,000–$50,000
$430.00
Over $50,000
$430.00 + $1.50 per $1,000
FL Building Code Surcharge
1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00‡
FL Building Code Surcharge
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00‡
Plan Review Fee (by valuation)
tiered by job value‡
$0–$50,000
$25.00
$50,000–$100,000
$50.00
$100,000–$500,000
$100.00
$500,000–$1,000,000
$150.00
$1,000,000–$2,000,000
$200.00
$2,000,000–$3,000,000
$275.00
$3,000,000–$5,000,000
$325.00
Over $5,000,000
$400.00
Processing Fee
$5.00
Permit Renewal (within 1 year of expiration) (if applicable)
50% of the permit fee
Re-inspection Fee (2nd time, same item) (if applicable)
$50.00
Re-inspection Fee (first time) (if applicable)
$35.00
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

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

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
sq ft
5006,000 sq ft
Estimated roofing permit fee
$134.00
Roofing permit fee$100.00
2,000 sq fts × $0.05 per sq ft
FL Building Code Surcharge$2.00
FL Building Code Surcharge$2.00
Plan Review Fee (by valuation)$25.00
Processing Fee$5.00
Total Estimate$134.00

Assumes a $20,000.00 total job value for valuation-based surcharges.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Madison County building department before applying.

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Unincorporated Madison County Permit Fee FAQs

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

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $470.75, 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 $20,000 residential re-roof runs $134.00, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof where 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 tiered rates (see fee table) (Above $50,000: base $430 (the $40,000.01-$50,000 band) plus $1.50 per $1,000 of value over $50,000; source prints only '$1.50 per thousand' with no explicit 'plus' wording.). 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 $55.00; 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 FL Building Code Surcharge (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and FL Building Code Surcharge (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 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. 2021-07-28 (Schedule of Fees, Section III 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.