Layton, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Layton, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,637.50 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $715.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $307.50, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $307.50, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $307.50. 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

City of Layton Code Sec. 2-71 to 2-77, Building Permit Fees (codified through Supp. 2, last amended by Ord. No. 2018-12-01)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $40.00.

Official Fee Schedule

Call the building department at 305-664-4667.

How Layton values a job: Chargeable valuation is the value of the work, including material and labor; a signed, notarized contract may be required to establish the value.

Schedule effective January 10, 2019. Last verified: September 5, 2026

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

Layton Permit Fee Schedule

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

Plumbing Permit Fees in Layton

All projects

3% 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†

Application Resubmission Fee (After Withdrawal) (if applicable)

$50.00

Reinspection Fee (if applicable)

$30.00

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

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Layton 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 ($)

$500$50,000

Estimated plumbing permit fee

$307.50

Included in this total

Plumbing Permit Fee$300.00

$10,000 × 3%

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$4.50

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$3.00

Total Estimate$307.50

Chargeable valuation is the value of the work, including material and labor; a signed, notarized contract may be required to establish the value.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Layton building department before applying. Phone: 305-664-4667. 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 Layton

Layton does not have an online permit portal. Download the City of Layton permit application and related forms from the Building Department page on the city website. Submit the completed application, plans and fee to Layton City Hall at 68260 Overseas Highway, or contact the Building Department by email or phone for submission instructions. Electrical, plumbing, air conditioning and sign work each need a separate permit. Contractors must register with the city before pulling permits. Pay by check made out to the City of Layton; the city states that credit cards are not accepted. To schedule an inspection, call the Building Department at 305-664-4667.

Source: Layton application instructions

Building Department Contact

Phone: 305-664-4667
Email: cityhall@cityoflayton.com
Address: 68260 Overseas Hwy, Layton, FL 33001 (mail: PO Box 778, Long Key, FL 33001)
Hours: not published
Source: Official contact page

Layton Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Layton?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,637.50, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Layton'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 Layton?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $715.00, based on Layton's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Layton?

A residential building permit is 3% of job value. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits scale with the value of the job. Every rate comes straight from the sourced fee schedule above. Enter your job's details for an itemized total.

What Is the Minimum Permit Fee in Layton?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $40.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Layton?

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 Layton?

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 City of Layton Code Sec. 2-71 to 2-77, Building Permit Fees (codified through Supp. 2, last amended by Ord. No. 2018-12-01). See the official schedule. Last verified September 5, 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.