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Bay Harbor Islands, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

The Town's adopted fee schedule also prints a non-refundable up front processing fee in more than one form ($100 minimum or $10 per $1,000 of job cost over $5,000; 30% of the permit fee; $250 single-family or $1,000 multifamily and commercial). It is not included in these estimates; confirm the amount with the Building Department, (305) 993-1786. See the official notice

Building Permit
$1,155.00
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$462.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$343.50
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$343.50
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$343.50
$10,000 repipe
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In Bay Harbor Islands, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,155.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $462.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $343.50, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $343.50, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $343.50. 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

Town of Bay Harbor Islands Resolution No. 2555, Exhibit B, Building Department Permit Fee Schedule (amended February 11, 2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Bay Harbor Islands permit portal, or call (305) 993-1786.

How Bay Harbor Islands values a job: The Town bases the building permit fee on the greater of a verified contract price or an estimated construction cost from the latest R.S. Means Square Foot Costs.

Schedule effective February 11, 2026. Last verified: September 28, 2026

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

Bay Harbor Islands Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Bay Harbor Islands

All projects (remodel/alteration)
2% of job value, minimum $150.00
All projects (new construction)
3% of job value, minimum $150.00
Miami-Dade County Surcharge
0.06% of job value‡
0.06% = the rate printed as .60 cents per $1,000 of job cost, read as 60 cents per $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†
Technology Fee
10% of the permit fee†
Zoning Inspection Fee (New Commercial) (new construction)
$5,000.00‡
Zoning Inspection Fee (New Single-Family) (new construction)
$1,000.00‡
Private Provider Credit (Inspections)
may reduce the permit fee by 10%‡
Private Provider Credit (Plan Review and Inspections)
may reduce the permit fee by 20%‡
After-Hours or Weekend Inspection (if applicable)
$300.00
Certificate of Completion (if applicable)
$50.00
Certificate of Use and Occupancy (new construction) (if applicable)
$750.00
Change of Contractor (if applicable)
$200.00
Permit Card Replacement (if applicable)
$10.00
Reinspection Fee (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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Bay Harbor Islands 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
$1,155.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$1,000.00
$50,000 × 2%, minimum $150.00
Miami-Dade County Surcharge$30.00‡
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$15.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$10.00
Technology Fee$100.00
Private provider reductions (F.S. 553.791), not applied: 10% of the permit fee‡ with a private provider for inspections; 20% of the permit fee‡ with a private provider for plan review and inspections. Confirm eligibility and reduced figures with the building department.
Total Estimate$1,155.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

The Town's adopted fee schedule also prints a non-refundable up front processing fee in more than one form ($100 minimum or $10 per $1,000 of job cost over $5,000; 30% of the permit fee; $250 single-family or $1,000 multifamily and commercial). It is not included in these estimates; confirm the amount with the Building Department, (305) 993-1786. See the official notice

The Town bases the building permit fee on the greater of a verified contract price or an estimated construction cost from the latest R.S. Means Square Foot Costs.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Bay Harbor Islands building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (305) 993-1786. 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 Bay Harbor Islands

Bay Harbor Islands issues its own building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and roofing permits through the Town's Building & Zoning Department. Apply online through the Town's Citizenserve Online Portal: create an account, submit the permit application with your plans and documents, and pay by credit card. The Town's fillable permit application form is posted on the Building & Zoning Department page. Exterior changes also go to the Town Planner or the Design Review Board for review. Schedule inspections through the Citizenserve portal or by calling the Building Department at (305) 993-1786.

Source: Bay Harbor Islands application instructions

Apply online: Bay Harbor Islands permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
1045 95th Street, Trailer 3, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Bay Harbor Islands Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Bay Harbor Islands?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,155.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Bay Harbor Islands'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 Bay Harbor Islands?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $462.00, based on Bay Harbor Islands's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Bay Harbor Islands?

A residential building permit is 2% of job value, minimum $150.00. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits scale with the value of the job. 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 Bay Harbor Islands?

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), State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and Technology Fee (10% of the permit fee). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Bay Harbor Islands?

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 Town of Bay Harbor Islands Resolution No. 2555, Exhibit B, Building Department Permit Fee Schedule (amended February 11, 2026). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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