Building Permit Fees in Manatee County, FL (2026)
This page covers the unincorporated Manatee County schedule. Inside city limits? Pick your city below; incorporated cities have their own fee schedules.
In Unincorporated Manatee County, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $307.50 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $157.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $66.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $137.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $66.00. 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.
Manatee County Development Services Building Fee Schedule (Effective 04/01/2023, R-23-043, R-23-045, R-23-046)
Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits.
Schedule effective April 1, 2023. Last verified: August 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
Jurisdictions in Manatee County
Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county.
Unincorporated Manatee County Permit Fee Schedule
Every documented rule for each permit type, straight from the official schedule.
Roofing Permit Fees in Unincorporated Manatee County
Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Unincorporated Manatee County roofing permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.
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Pick a permit type and adjust the job value. Total updates instantly, itemized below.
Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Manatee County building department before applying.
Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Unincorporated Manatee County roofing permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.
Advertise on This PageUnincorporated Manatee County Permit Fee FAQs
How Much Is a Building Permit in Unincorporated Manatee County?
How Much Is a Roofing Permit in Unincorporated Manatee County?
How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Manatee County?
What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Unincorporated Manatee County?
Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Unincorporated Manatee County?
Where Do These Fees Come From?
Compare Permit Fees Across Manatee County
The same job, priced by each jurisdiction's own fee schedule. Across Manatee County's 7 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $307.50 (Unincorporated Manatee County) to $1,640.00 (Bradenton Beach).
| Jurisdiction | Building permit ($50k remodel) | Roofing permit ($20k re-roof) |
|---|---|---|
| Unincorporated Manatee County | $307.50 | $157.00 |
| Anna Maria | $1,442.00 | $489.25 |
| Bradenton | $369.00 | $246.00 |
| Bradenton Beach | $1,640.00 | $717.50 |
| Holmes Beach | $1,250.00 | $545.00 |
| Longboat Key | $537.10 | $317.75 |
| Palmetto | $809.58 | $376.98 |
Estimates from each jurisdiction's sourced fee schedule, surcharges and minimum fees included. Where a schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area and a 2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof. "n/a" means the fee isn't documented in our sourced data.
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.