Homestead, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Homestead, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,567.50 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $422.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $211.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $211.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $211.00. 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

Homestead Building Division Adopted Fee Schedule (Ord. 2025-09-25, adopted September 9, 2025)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Homestead permit portal, or call 305-224-4500.

Schedule effective September 9, 2025. Last verified: September 1, 2026

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

Homestead Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Homestead

Residential (1–2 family): Standard

2% of job value

Commercial / 3+ units: Standard

2.28% of job value

Standard

3% of job value

Miami-Dade County Code Compliance Surcharge

0.06% of job value‡

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

Private Provider Reduction (inspections only)

may reduce the permit fee by 5%‡

Private Provider Reduction (plan review and inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 10%‡

After-Hours Inspection Fee (if applicable)

$110.00 per hour, minimum $440.00

Appeal Fee (if applicable)

$250.00

Application Fee, All Other Scope of Work (remodel/alteration) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

tiered by job value‡

Over $0

$125.00 plus $15.00 per additional $1,000

Application Fee, New Commercial Construction (new construction) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

$575.00‡

Application Fee, New Construction Single Family or Duplex (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

$288.00‡

Contractor Change Fee (after permit issuance) (if applicable)

$100.00

Noncompliance Violation Fee (if applicable)

$300.00

Permit by Affidavit Additional Fee (fee is 2x the standard permit fee) (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee‡

Permit Extension Fee, Before Expiration (if applicable)

$100.00

Permit Extension Fee, Over 180 Days After Expiration (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee

Permit Extension Fee, Up to 180 Days After Expiration (if applicable)

50% of the permit fee

Phased Permit Fee (if applicable)

$1,500.00

Re-inspection Fee, First (if applicable)

$75.00

Re-inspection Fee, Second and Subsequent (if applicable)

$150.00

Rework Fee (Cycle Two and Subsequent Reviews) (if applicable)

$58.00†

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Homestead 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 ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$1,567.50

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$1,500.00

$50,000 × 3%

Miami-Dade County Code Compliance Surcharge$30.00‡

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$22.50

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$15.00

Private provider reductions (F.S. 553.791), not applied: 5% of the permit fee‡ with a private provider for inspections; 10% of the permit fee‡ with a private provider for plan review and inspections. Confirm eligibility and reduced figures with the building department.

Total Estimate$1,567.50

Paid when you apply, counts toward this total

Application Fee, All Other Scope of Work$875.00‡

You pay this when you apply. It comes off the final permit bill, so it does not add to the total above.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

This fee rate is higher than in most Florida jurisdictions; it matches Homestead's official schedule as published.

Fees are charged on the value your jurisdiction assigns to the work; many use ICC square-footage valuation tables or your contract price, whichever is greater. If the assigned value is higher than your contract, the actual fee will be higher too.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Homestead building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 305-224-4500. 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 Homestead

Homestead's Building Safety Division takes all permit submittals electronically. Common permits, including residential A/C changeouts, water heater replacements, electrical panel replacements, trade sub-permits and permit extensions, are filed online through the EPL-B.U.I.L.D. portal; other applications are emailed with plans to permits@homesteadfl.gov, and new construction and interior remodels pay an up-front fee at submittal. Permit fees are paid after plan review approval, and online payment carries a convenience fee. To schedule an inspection, call 305-224-4500 or email inspections@homesteadfl.gov by 3:00 pm for next-business-day service.

Source: Homestead application instructions

Apply online: Homestead permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 305-224-4500
Email: permits@homesteadfl.gov
Address: 100 Civic Court, Homestead, FL 33030
Hours: Building Permit Services walk-in Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (last Friday of each month 8:00 am to 2:00 pm)
Source: Official contact page

Homestead Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Homestead?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,567.50, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Homestead'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 Homestead?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $422.00, based on Homestead's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Homestead?

A residential building permit is 3% of job value. 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 Homestead?

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 Homestead?

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 Homestead Building Division Adopted Fee Schedule (Ord. 2025-09-25, adopted September 9, 2025). See the official schedule. Last verified September 1, 2026.

Other Jurisdictions in Miami-Dade County

Jobs inside another city's limits are permitted by that city; unincorporated areas by the county.

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.