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Sweetwater, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$852.15
200 sq ft remodel area
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Roofing Permit
$428.50
2,000 sq ft roof
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HVAC Permit
$184.20
3-ton system
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Plumbing Permit
$184.20
$10,000 repipe
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In Sweetwater, a building permit for a remodel runs $852.15 in permit fees, a re-roof $428.50, an HVAC change-out $184.20, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $184.20. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area, a 2,000 sq ft roof, and a 3-ton system. 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

Sweetwater FL Code of Ordinances Ch. 14 Art. II Sec. 14-24 Fee Schedule (Municode)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Sweetwater permit portal, or call 305-485-4526.

Schedule effective June 6, 2022. 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

Sweetwater Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Sweetwater

Residential (1–2 family): Gross square footage, capped (all-inclusive)
tiered rates by sq ft
Printed as $3.35/sq ft, max $675.00. Stored as two Fee Tiers: a linear band to 201 sq ft (675/3.35=201.49) then a flat top band at the printed $675 cap, reproducing the maximum exactly.
Up to 201 sq ft
$3.35 per sq ft
Over 201 sq ft
$675.00
Residential (1–2 family): Gross square footage (all-inclusive)
$1.83 per sq ft (gross)
Document Scanning Fee (per large plan sheet)
$2.50 per large plan sheet‡
Miami-Dade County Code Administration Fee (Sec. 8-12)
5% of the permit fee‡
Permit Application Review Fee (Commercial)
$150.00‡
Permit Application Review Fee (Residential)
$85.00‡
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
5% of the permit fee†
Training and Educational Fee
2% of the permit fee†
Additional Inspection Fee (Beyond Initial) (if applicable)
$75.00
Cancellation of Expired Permit Fee (if applicable)
$75.00
Certificate of Occupancy/Completion (Commercial) (if applicable)
$500.00
Certificate of Occupancy/Completion (Residential) (if applicable)
$150.00
Lost Permit Card Fee (if applicable)
$35.00
Lost Plans Fee (Commercial/Industrial/Multifamily) (if applicable)
30% of the permit fee, minimum $150.00
Lost Plans Fee (Residential/Duplex) (if applicable)
30% of the permit fee, minimum $75.00
Rework Fee, Additional Plan Review (Multifamily/Commercial/Industrial) (if applicable)
$150.00
Rework Fee, Additional Plan Review (Residential/Duplex/Townhouse) (if applicable)
$85.00
Special (After-Hours) Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$450.00
Up-Front Processing Fee, Commercial/Industrial Interior Alteration (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)
$1.00 per sq ft, minimum $150.00
Up-Front Processing Fee, New Construction (Commercial/Industrial) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)
$1.00 per sq ft
Up-Front Processing Fee, New Construction (Residential) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)
$1.00 per sq ft
Up-Front Processing Fee, Residential Addition or Interior Alteration (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)
$85.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Sweetwater Permit Fee Calculator

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Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$852.15
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$670.00
200 × $3.35 per sq ft (see the fee table above)
Printed as $3.35/sq ft, max $675.00. Stored as two Fee Tiers: a linear band to 201 sq ft (675/3.35=201.49) then a flat top band at the printed $675 cap, reproducing the maximum exactly.
Permit Application Review Fee (Residential)$85.00‡
Miami-Dade County Code Administration Fee (Sec. 8-12)$33.50‡
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$10.05
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$6.70
Technology Fee$33.50
Training and Educational Fee$13.40
Total Estimate$852.15
Paid when you apply, counts toward this total
Up-Front Processing Fee, Residential Addition or Interior Alteration$85.00
You pay this when you apply. It comes off the final permit bill, so it does not add to the total above.
Not included in this total
Document Scanning Fee (Per Large Plan Sheet)$2.50 / large‡
Charged per large plan sheet; depends on your project's number of larges.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Sweetwater building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 305-485-4526. 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 Sweetwater

Sweetwater accepts building permit applications by email only; hard copies are not accepted at the office. Fill out the city's Building Permit Application with the square footage, job value and a detailed description, then email it with the credit card form for the nonrefundable upfront fee ($85 residential, $150 commercial) and your plans (a separate PDF, split by discipline) to submittals@cityofsweetwater.fl.gov. The city emails back a receipt with your permit number, which you use when submitting plans to Miami-Dade County, DERM and Fire where those reviews apply. Once the permit is ready, you pay the balance by credit card form, and the clerk emails the permit card, approved plans and instructions for scheduling inspections. You can check permit and inspection status on the city's eSuite portal.

Source: Sweetwater application instructions

Apply online: Sweetwater permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
1695 NW 110 Ave, Unit 109, Sweetwater, FL 33172
Hours
Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM)

Sweetwater Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Sweetwater?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $852.15, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Sweetwater'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 Sweetwater?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $428.50, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on Sweetwater's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Sweetwater?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by sq ft. Plumbing permits are flat fees; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per ton; Roofing permits are priced per sq ft. 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 Sweetwater?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Miami-Dade County Code Administration Fee (Sec. 8-12) (5% of the permit fee), 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 (5% of the permit fee) and Training and Educational Fee (2% of the permit fee). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Sweetwater?

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 Sweetwater FL Code of Ordinances Ch. 14 Art. II Sec. 14-24 Fee Schedule (Municode). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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