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McIntosh, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Marion County administers building permits, inspections, and fees for the Town of McIntosh; the Town requires its own written zoning/historic-district authorization (per its official website and permit-application form) before Marion County will issue a permit. The Town charges its own $75 Site Permit Application fee for new construction or work that changes a building's footprint ($150 if work began before approval); it is not included in these estimates. The estimates include Marion County's $55 Growth Services site-plan review on new structures; whether the County charges it on McIntosh permits, where the Town does its own site review, is not confirmed. See the Marion County fee schedule

Marion County (which administers McIntosh's building permits) is applying a temporary 50% reduction to its square-footage building permit fees for applications from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027 (Resolution 25-R-295). The fees shown reflect that discount. Starting October 1, 2027, the adopted rates change again, including several flat residential trade fees. See the official notice

In McIntosh, a building permit for a remodel runs $183.69 in permit fees, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $104.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $104.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $104.00. 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.

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Resolution 25-R-295 (Marion County, FL Building Permit Fee Schedule, eff. 2025-10-01)

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

Marion County administers building permits, inspections, and fees for the Town of McIntosh; the Town requires its own written zoning/historic-district authorization (per its official website and permit-application form) before Marion County will issue a permit. The Town charges its own $75 Site Permit Application fee for new construction or work that changes a building's footprint ($150 if work began before approval); it is not included in these estimates. The estimates include Marion County's $55 Growth Services site-plan review on new structures; whether the County charges it on McIntosh permits, where the Town does its own site review, is not confirmed. See the Marion County fee schedule

Apply online at the McIntosh permit portal, or call 352-438-2400.

How McIntosh values a job: Marion County prices new construction, additions, and accessory structures by total square footage under roof plus a base fee, not by job value; trade permits are flat fees.

Schedule effective October 1, 2025. Last verified: September 3, 2026

This schedule predates Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). Jurisdictions statewide are adopting updated schedules; we check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

McIntosh Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in McIntosh

Residential (1–2 family) (remodel/alteration)
$150.00 base, plus $0.145 per square foot
Printed reduced-rate column, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027
Residential (1–2 family) (new construction)
$150.00 base, tiered rates by sq ft, minimum $150.00‡
Printed reduced-rate column, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027
Up to 1,500 sq ft
$0.13 per sq ft
Over 1,500, up to 2,499 sq ft
$0.15 per sq ft
Over 2,499 sq ft
$0.18 per sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Accessory Structure (Frame/Masonry/Steel)
$150.00 base, plus $0.145 per square foot
Printed reduced-rate column, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027
Residential (1–2 family): Aluminum Structure / Pre-Fab Shed
$135.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Manufactured Mobile Home
$300.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Residential Pool Renovation
$100.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Residential Pool/Spa (In-ground/Whirlpool Non-Portable)
$250.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units (remodel/alteration)
$300.00 base, plus $0.195 per square foot
Printed reduced-rate column, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027
Commercial / 3+ units (new construction)
$300.00 base, plus $0.195 per square foot, minimum $300.00
Printed reduced-rate column, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027
Commercial / 3+ units: Accessory Structure
$300.00 base, plus $0.195 per square foot
Printed reduced-rate column, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027
Commercial / 3+ units: Annual Facility Permit (Com)
$1,399.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial Pool/Spa
$500.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial Sign (With or Without Electric)
$125.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial Storage Tank (Holding Tank/Pollutant Dispenser)
$156.00 flat
Concrete Pad/Slab
$110.00 flat
DCA Modular Building
$300.00 flat
Deck (Over 1 step in height)
$110.00 flat
Demolition (Res or Com)
$115.00 flat
Fence/Wall/Entrance-way
$125.00 flat
Fire-Sprinklers/Alarms/Underground Systems
$125.00 flat
Fireplace/Chimney
$100.00 flat
Garage Door (Change door only)
$80.00 flat
Gas - Natural or Propane
$140.00 flat
Generator - Electric or Gas
$165.00 flat
Hurricane Shutters
$80.00 flat
Irrigation Only
$80.00 flat
Limited Energy Systems/Security Alarms
$40.00 flat
Metal Building with Electric
$150.00 base, plus $0.10 per square foot
Printed reduced-rate column, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027
Metal Building without Electric
$150.00 base, plus $0.09 per square foot
Printed reduced-rate column, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027
Mobile Home Removal
$80.00 flat
Mobile Home Tie-Down/Retrofit
$75.00 flat
Pool - Above Ground/Spa-Portable/Pool Accessory
$80.00 flat
Pre-manufactured Sheds (100 sq ft and larger)
$110.00 flat
Siding/Fascia/Soffit - Wood or Alum
$75.00 flat
Skylight/Solar Tube
$90.00 flat
Soffit - New or Remodel
$80.00 flat
Solar-Photovoltaic Elec/Potable or Non-Potable
$140.00 flat
Stucco or Plaster Remodel
$75.00 flat
Subsurface Stabilization/Underpinning
$120.00 flat
Tent - Temporary (Auto Sales/Events)
$115.00 flat
Tower - Antenna (New or Add-on)
$300.00 flat
Water-Front Structure - Boathouse/Sundeck/Dock/Seawall
$125.00 flat
Windows/Doors Change, Remodel, Shutters
$80.00 flat
Marion County Unincorporated - Building Permit Site Plan Review (Growth Services) (select fee rules only)
$55.00‡
Marion County Unincorporated - Fire Permits Processing Fee (select fee rules only)
$20.00‡
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†
Marion County Unincorporated - Master File Plan Review (Residential, initial review) (if applicable)
$75.00‡
Marion County Unincorporated - Preliminary Plans Review (Commercial, per Trade) (if applicable)
$75.00†
Marion County Unincorporated - Preliminary Plans Review (Residential) (if applicable)
$75.00†

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$183.69
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$179.00
$150.00 base + 200 sq ft × $0.145 per sq ft
Printed reduced-rate column, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.69
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Total Estimate$183.69

Marion County (which administers McIntosh's building permits) is applying a temporary 50% reduction to its square-footage building permit fees for applications from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027 (Resolution 25-R-295). The fees shown reflect that discount. Starting October 1, 2027, the adopted rates change again, including several flat residential trade fees. See the official notice

Permit fees for McIntosh are administered by Marion County; the fees shown are the Marion County schedule.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Marion County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 352-438-2400. 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 McIntosh

Before applying for a building permit, get a Site Permit approval letter from the Town of McIntosh for new construction or any work that changes a building's footprint; forms are at Town Hall. Then apply for the building permit with Marion County Building Safety through Civic Access, the county's online portal, or in person in Ocala. Marion County reviews plans, collects permit fees, and schedules inspections through Civic Access.

Source: McIntosh application instructions

Apply online: McIntosh permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
2710 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470
Hours
Monday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.

McIntosh Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in McIntosh?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $183.69, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from McIntosh'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 Are Permit Fees Calculated in McIntosh?

A residential building permit is $150.00 base, plus $0.145 per square foot. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees; Roofing permits are priced per unit. 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 McIntosh?

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 McIntosh?

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 25-R-295 (Marion County, FL Building Permit Fee Schedule, eff. 2025-10-01). See the official schedule. Last verified .

Other Jurisdictions in Marion County

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

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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