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Marion County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees for unincorporated Marion County, with a free permit fee calculator. Inside city limits? Pick your city below; incorporated cities have their own fee schedules.

Marion County 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

Building Permit
$183.69
200 sq ft remodel area
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HVAC Permit
$104.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$104.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$104.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Unincorporated Marion County, 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.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Unincorporated Marion County permit portal, or call 352-438-2400.

How Unincorporated Marion County 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 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 Marion County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Marion County's 6 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $166.43 (Belleview) to $398.19 (Dunnellon).

Unincorporated Marion CountyBelleviewDunnellonMcIntoshOcalaReddick

Unincorporated Marion County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Plumbing Permit Fees in Unincorporated Marion County

Residential (1–2 family)
$100.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units
$125.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Mobile Home/RV Park Plumbing (per site)
$125.00 base, plus $5.00 per site
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†
Preliminary Plans Review (Commercial, per Trade) (if applicable)
$75.00†

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

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Unincorporated Marion 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
Estimated plumbing permit fee
$104.00
Included in this total
Plumbing Permit Fee$100.00
$100.00 flat
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Total Estimate$104.00

Marion County 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

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated 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 Unincorporated Marion County

Apply for Marion County building permits online through Civic Access, the county's permitting portal, where you can submit applications and plans, track reviews, pay fees, and schedule inspections. You can also apply in person at Marion County Building Safety in Ocala and join the QLess virtual queue by app, website, or text before you arrive. Every permit application must include a non-refundable deposit of $150 for new residential, $300 for new commercial, or $75 for all other permits. Inspections are requested through Civic Access.

Source: Unincorporated Marion County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Marion County 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.

Unincorporated Marion County Permit Fee FAQs

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

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 Unincorporated Marion 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 Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Marion County?

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 Unincorporated Marion County?

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 Unincorporated Marion 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 Resolution 25-R-295 (Marion County, FL Building Permit Fee Schedule, eff. 2025-10-01). 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. Wondering whether fees changed this year? See which Florida fee schedules are new.

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