Ocala, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Ocala adopted an updated citywide fee schedule with its FY2026-27 budget on September 15, 2026. These estimates use the FY2025-26 schedule until the new fee pages are published. See the official notice

Building Permit

$10,000 panel or rewire

In Ocala, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $179.63 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $104.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $79.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $79.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $79.00. 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.

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Source

City of Ocala FY2025-26 Adopted Budget & Capital Improvement Plan, Growth Management Fee Schedule (pp.196-203)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Ocala permit portal, or call 352-629-8421.

How Ocala values a job: Chargeable valuation is the contractor's sworn estimate of the cost of construction, reconstruction, or repairs, exclusive of equipment.

Schedule effective October 1, 2025. Last verified: September 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

Ocala Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Ocala

Residential (1–2 family) (remodel/alteration)

$50.00 base, plus $0.25 per $100 of job value or fraction thereof

Printed as $0.25 for each $100 or major fractional part thereof; this estimate rounds any partial $100 up, so it can run up to $0.25 above the city's figure when the leftover amount is $50 or less.

Residential (1–2 family) (new construction)

$100.00 base, plus $0.25 per $100 of job value or fraction thereof

Printed as $0.25 for each $100 or major fractional part thereof; this estimate rounds any partial $100 up, so it can run up to $0.25 above the city's figure when the leftover amount is $50 or less.

Residential (1–2 family): Mobile home setup

$100.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Residential pool

$100.00 base, plus $0.25 per $100 of job value or fraction thereof

$50 non-refundable submittal fee plus $50 issuing fee, plus $0.25 for each $100 or major fractional part thereof (partial $100 rounded up here)

Commercial / 3+ units

$0.25 per $100 of job value or fraction thereof

Printed as $0.25 for each $100 or major fractional part thereof; this estimate rounds any partial $100 up, so it can run up to $0.25 above the city's figure when the leftover amount is $50 or less.

Building demolition

$100.00 flat‡

$50 demolition permit fee (schedule, Other permits 2) plus the $50 non-refundable plan review fee printed in the city's Demolition Permit Packet

Moving buildings

$100.00 flat

Temporary structure (each)

$40.00 flat

Commercial Submittal Review Fee (does not apply to some listed rules)

$50.00

Commercial Submittal Review Fee (does not apply to some listed rules)

$50.00, jobs over $50,000 only

Commercial Building Plan Review (does not apply to some listed rules)

50% of the permit fee

Commercial Building Square Footage Fee (does not apply to some listed rules)

$0.05 per square foot

Education Impact Fee Processing Fee (does not apply to some listed rules) (new construction)

$25.00‡

Residential Building New Construction/Addition Square Footage Fee (does not apply to some listed rules)

$0.05 per square foot

Transportation Impact Processing Fee (All Other Uses) (does not apply to some listed rules) (new construction)

$35.00‡

Transportation Impact Processing Fee (Single-Family Residential) (does not apply to some listed rules) (new construction)

$25.00‡

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†

Big Box/Grocery Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

$1,000.00

Change of Contractor (if applicable)

$50.00

Change of Occupancy/Ownership Inspection (if applicable)

$75.00

Commercial Certificate of Completion (if applicable)

$40.00

Commercial Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

$75.00

Commercial Permit Extension (180 days maximum) (if applicable)

$100.00

Commercial Plan Review for Each Revision (if applicable)

$50.00

Commercial Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

$348.00

Early Start Permit (if applicable)

$50.00

Preliminary Inspection/Walk-thru (normal hours) (if applicable)

$75.00

Residential Certificate of Completion (if applicable)

$27.00

Residential Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

$50.00

Residential Permit Extension (180 days maximum) (if applicable)

$75.00

Residential Plan Review for Each Revision (if applicable)

$50.00

Residential Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

$50.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Plumbing Permit Fees in Ocala

All projects (remodel/alteration)

$50.00 base, plus $0.25 per $100 of job value or fraction thereof

Printed as $0.25 for each $100 or major fractional part thereof; this estimate rounds any partial $100 up, so it can run up to $0.25 above the city's figure when the leftover amount is $50 or less.

All projects (new construction)

$50.00 base, plus $0.015 per square foot

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†

Change of Contractor (if applicable)

$50.00

Change of Occupancy/Ownership Inspection (if applicable)

$75.00

Commercial Permit Extension (180 days maximum) (if applicable)

$100.00

Preliminary Inspection/Walk-thru (normal hours) (if applicable)

$75.00

Residential Permit Extension (180 days maximum) (if applicable)

$75.00

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

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Ocala Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Job value ($)

$500$50,000

Estimated plumbing permit fee

$79.00

Included in this total

Plumbing Permit Fee$75.00

$50.00 base + 100 × $0.25 per $100

Printed as $0.25 for each $100 or major fractional part thereof; this estimate rounds any partial $100 up, so it can run up to $0.25 above the city's figure when the leftover amount is $50 or less.

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00

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

Total Estimate$79.00

Chargeable valuation is the contractor's sworn estimate of the cost of construction, reconstruction, or repairs, exclusive of equipment.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Ocala building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 352-629-8421. 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 Ocala

Apply for City of Ocala building permits online through the eTRAKiT permit portal, where registered contractors create applications, pay fees, and track permits; contractors must first register with the city's Contractor Registry. Permits that need plan review are uploaded and reviewed in the city's ProjectDox ePlans system after a permit technician assesses the submittal fee and emails an upload invitation. Owner-builders must submit the complete application packet in person at the Building Division, 2nd floor, 201 SE 3rd St. Schedule inspections in eTRAKiT or by calling 352-629-8421 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) by 4 p.m. the business day before; owner-builders must schedule by phone.

Source: Ocala application instructions

Apply online: Ocala permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 352-629-8421
Email: building@ocalafl.gov
Address: 201 SE 3rd St (2nd floor), Ocala, FL 34471
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (lobby 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Source: Official contact page

Ocala Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Ocala?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $179.63, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Ocala'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 Ocala?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $104.00, based on Ocala's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Ocala?

A residential building permit is $50.00 base, plus $0.25 per $100 of job value or fraction thereof. Electrical and Plumbing permits scale with the value of the job; Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees for the default job (Residential Changeout), while other work is priced per sq ft or scales with the value of the job; 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 Ocala?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Commercial Building Plan Review (50% of the permit fee), 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). Each is included in the estimates it applies to; the fee schedule above shows which permits and job types each one covers.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Ocala?

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 City of Ocala FY2025-26 Adopted Budget & Capital Improvement Plan, Growth Management Fee Schedule (pp.196-203). See the official schedule. Last verified September 26, 2026.

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Ocala, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Ocala Permit Fee Schedule

Building Permit Fees in Ocala

Electrical Permit Fees in Ocala

Plumbing Permit Fees in Ocala

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Ocala

Roofing Permit Fees in Ocala

Ocala Permit Fee Calculator

How to Apply for a Permit in Ocala

Ocala Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Ocala?

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Ocala?

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Ocala?

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Ocala?

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Ocala?

Where Do These Fees Come From?

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