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Building Permit Fees in Stuart, FL (2026)

Building Permit
$816.25
$50,000 remodel
Roofing Permit
$256.25
$20,000 re-roof
HVAC Permit
$154.25
$10,000 change-out
Electrical Permit
$256.25
$10,000 panel or rewire
Plumbing Permit
$154.25
$10,000 repipe

In Stuart, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $816.25 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $256.25, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $154.25, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $256.25, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $154.25. 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.

Source

Stuart, FL Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Fee, Rate and Charge Schedule, Chapter 10 (Buildings and Building Regulations), as amended by Res. No. 86-2025

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

Official Fee Schedule

How Stuart values a job: Construction value for building permit fees is determined using the latest ICC Building Valuation Data chart.

Schedule effective September 22, 2025. Last verified: September 4, 2026

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

Stuart Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Stuart

All projects
tiered rates (see fee table)
$0–$50,000
$424.00
$50,000–$100,000
$575.00
$100,000–$500,000
$600.00 + $6.00 per $1,000
Over $500,000
$2,500.00 + $5.00 per $1,000
Residential (1–2 family)
tiered rates (see fee table)
$0–$5,000
$150.00
$5,000–$10,000
$575.00
$10,000–$100,000
$650.00
$100,000–$500,000
$600.00 + $6.00 per $1,000
Over $500,000
$2,500.00 + $5.00 per $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units
tiered rates (see fee table)
$0–$10,000
$575.00
$10,000–$100,000
$650.00
$100,000–$500,000
$600.00 + $6.00 per $1,000
Over $500,000
$2,500.00 + $5.00 per $1,000
FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)
1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
FL Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
Plan Review Fee – Commercial
tiered by job value
$0–$2,500
$100.00
$2,500–$100,000
$250.00
Over $100,000
$300.00 + $3.00 per $1,000
Plan Review Fee – Residential
0.3% of job value, minimum $75.00
Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)
$106.00

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

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Stuart Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
$
$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$816.25
Building permit fee$650.00
tiered rates (see fee table)
FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$9.75
FL Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$6.50
Plan Review Fee – Residential$150.00
Total Estimate$816.25

Construction value for building permit fees is determined using the latest ICC Building Valuation Data chart.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Stuart building department before applying.

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Stuart Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Is a Building Permit in Stuart?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $816.25, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Stuart'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 Is a Roofing Permit in Stuart?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $256.25, based on Stuart's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Stuart?

A residential building permit is tiered rates (see fee table). Electrical permits scale with the value of the job; 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 Stuart?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and FL 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 Stuart?

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.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from Stuart, FL Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Fee, Rate and Charge Schedule, Chapter 10 (Buildings and Building Regulations), as amended by Res. No. 86-2025. See the official schedule. Last verified .

Compare Permit Fees Across Martin County

The same job, priced by each jurisdiction's own fee schedule. Across Martin County's 4 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $92.00 (Ocean Breeze) to $816.25 (Stuart).

JurisdictionBuilding permit ($50k remodel)Roofing permit ($20k re-roof)
Unincorporated Martin County$204.00n/a
Jupiter Island$577.28$2,562.50
Ocean Breeze$92.00$276.00
Stuart$816.25$256.25

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. "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.