Dunnellon, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Dunnellon, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $398.19 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $253.23, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $160.83, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $160.83, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $160.83. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees. 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.

Jump to Permit Fee Calculator

Source

Resolution #RES2026-25, Amended Permit and Development Fee Schedule (Exhibit A, adopted September 9, 2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Dunnellon permit portal, or call (352) 465-8500.

How Dunnellon values a job: Dunnellon charges flat permit fees set from estimated City staff hours for each permit category, not from project value. The City may adjust the staff-time estimate for non-standard projects and will tell you the adjusted fee before the permit is issued; plan review time beyond what the standard fee includes is billed at $116.00 per hour.

Schedule effective September 9, 2026. Last verified: September 26, 2026

Schedule adopted under Florida's HB 803 permit fee rules (effective July 2026). What HB 803 changed

Dunnellon Permit Fee Schedule

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

Electrical Permit Fees in Dunnellon

Residential (1–2 family)

$156.48 flat‡

Commercial / 3+ units

$428.96 flat‡

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Additional Plan Review (per hour) (if applicable)

$116.00 per hour

Re-inspection Fee (each) (if applicable)

$131.05

Certification of Additional Plans (if applicable)

$73.05

Change of Contractor (if applicable)

$73.05

Permit Extension Fee (if applicable)

$98.48

Replacement Permit Inspection Card (if applicable)

$15.05

Revision to Approved Plans (Base) (if applicable)

$98.48

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Sponsor This Page

Be the Featured Electrician in Dunnellon

Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Dunnellon electrical permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.

Advertise on This Page

Dunnellon Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Estimated electrical permit fee

$160.83

Included in this total

Electrical Permit Fee$156.48‡

$156.48 flat

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.35

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00

Total Estimate$160.83

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Dunnellon building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (352) 465-8500. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

Sponsor This Page

Be the Featured Electrician in Dunnellon

Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Dunnellon electrical permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.

Advertise on This Page

How to Apply for a Permit in Dunnellon

Apply for a City of Dunnellon building permit online through the City's BS&A online portal, or submit a completed, notarized application with the required attachments by email to planning@dunnellon.org, in person at City Hall, or by mail carrier. The Plans Examiner reviews the application and emails you when the permit is ready to pay and pick up, including the fee amount. You can pay in person by cash, check, or card, or by mail carrier, and the City then issues the permit and job-site copies. To schedule an inspection, email planning@dunnellon.org or call (352) 465-8500 ext. 1010 with the permit number, address, inspection type, and your contact information.

Source: Dunnellon application instructions

Apply online: Dunnellon permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: (352) 465-8500 ext. 1010
Email: planning@dunnellon.org
Address: City Hall, 20750 River Drive, Dunnellon, FL 34431
Source: Official contact page

Dunnellon Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Dunnellon?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $398.19, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Dunnellon'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 Dunnellon?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $253.23, based on Dunnellon's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Dunnellon?

A residential building permit is $388.48 flat. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits are flat fees. 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 Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Dunnellon?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (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 Dunnellon?

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 Resolution #RES2026-25, Amended Permit and Development Fee Schedule (Exhibit A, adopted September 9, 2026). See the official schedule. Last verified September 26, 2026.

Other Jurisdictions in Marion County

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

Unincorporated Marion County BelleviewDunnellonMcIntosh Ocala Reddick

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.