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Building Permit Fees in Sweetwater, FL (2026)

Building Permit
$818.65
200 sq ft remodel area
Roofing Permit
$413.50
2,000 sq ft roof
HVAC Permit
$179.95
3-ton system
Plumbing Permit
$179.95
$10,000 repipe

In Sweetwater, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $818.65 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $413.50, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $179.95, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $179.95. 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.

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

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.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Sweetwater

Residential (1–2 family): Air conditioning / refrigeration (per ton or fraction thereof)
$25.00 per ton or fraction thereof, minimum $85.00
Commercial / 3+ units: Air conditioning / refrigeration (per ton or fraction thereof)
$25.00 per ton or fraction thereof, minimum $150.00
Document Scanning Fee (per large plan sheet)
$2.50 per large plan sheet‡
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 Radon Gas Research 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, All Other Permit Applications (credited toward permit fee)
$150.00‡

† 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

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

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
ton
130 ton
Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee
$179.95
Mechanical / HVAC permit fee$75.00
3 tons × $25.00 per ton
Minimum permit fee adjustment$10.00
Minimum permit fee: $85.00
Document Scanning Fee (per large plan sheet)$2.50 / large
Charged per large plan sheet; not included in this total, as it depends on your project's unit count.
Permit Application Review Fee (Residential)$85.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00
State Radon Gas Research Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Technology Fee$4.25
Training and Educational Fee$1.70
Up-Front Processing Fee, All Other Permit Applications (not added to total)$150.00
Paid up front; credited against the final permit fee.
Total Estimate$179.95

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

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Sweetwater Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Is a Building Permit in Sweetwater?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $818.65, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area where 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 Is a Roofing Permit in Sweetwater?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $413.50, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof where 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 (see fee table) (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.). 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 State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00), State Radon Gas Research 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.

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 .

Compare Permit Fees Across Miami-Dade County

The same job, priced by each jurisdiction's own fee schedule. Across Miami-Dade County's 15 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $239.47 (Unincorporated Miami-Dade County) to $2,250.00 (Pinecrest).

JurisdictionBuilding permit ($50k remodel)Roofing permit ($20k re-roof)
Unincorporated Miami-Dade County$239.47$322.88
Aventura$295.63$258.00
Coral Gables$1,175.00$470.00
Cutler Bayn/an/a
Hialeah$1,155.00$450.00
Homestead$1,567.50$422.00
Key Biscayne$384.75$614.25
Miami$418.75$203.50
Miami Beach$1,602.25$640.90
Miami Gardens$1,968.75$341.00
Miami Lakesn/a$441.40
Palmetto Bayn/a$333.36
Pinecrest$2,250.00$685.00
South Miami$806.25$752.50
Sweetwater$818.65$413.50

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 and a 2,000 sq ft roof. "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.