Stuart, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

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.

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Source

Stuart, FL Code of Ordinances Appendix A, Chapter 10 (Buildings and Building Regulations), as amended by Res. No. 62-2026 (adopted and effective September 14, 2026; Municode Supp. 47 still shows Res. No. 86-2025)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Stuart permit portal, or call 772-288-5326.

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

Schedule effective September 14, 2026. Last verified: September 26, 2026

This schedule took effect after Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). We check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

Stuart Permit Fee Schedule

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

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Stuart

Residential (1–2 family)

$150.00 flat†

Commercial / 3+ units

$150.00 for the first $17,666.01, then tiered rates by job value‡

Printed as $150.00, then Value X .006 when the commercial value exceeds $17,666.01, applied to the whole value

Over $17,666

$106.00 plus $6.00 per additional $1,000

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†

Permit Time Extension (if applicable)

$150.00

Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)

$106.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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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

Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee

$154.25

Included in this total

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$150.00

$150.00 flat

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.25

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

Total Estimate$154.25

Estimate only. Confirm with the Stuart building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 772-288-5326. 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 Stuart

Apply for Stuart building permits online through the City's OpenGov portal: create an OpenGov ID, then choose Building and Permitting. Plans and documents are uploaded with the online application, and the Building Division reviews them before the permit is issued. For emergency repairs, notify the Building Official at (772) 600-1249; the work may proceed, and the permit application must be submitted in the OpenGov portal on the next business day. To link existing permits to a new portal account, email permitting@ci.stuart.fl.us.

Source: Stuart application instructions

Apply online: Stuart permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 772-288-5326
Email: permitting@ci.stuart.fl.us
Address: 121 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart, FL 34994
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (City Hall hours)
Source: Official contact page

Stuart Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost 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 Does a Roofing Permit Cost 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 by job value. 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 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 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 and what it saves.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from Stuart, FL Code of Ordinances Appendix A, Chapter 10 (Buildings and Building Regulations), as amended by Res. No. 62-2026 (adopted and effective September 14, 2026; Municode Supp. 47 still shows Res. No. 86-2025). See the official schedule. Last verified September 26, 2026.

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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.