Fernandina Beach, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Fernandina Beach, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $419.38 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $94.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $79.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $79.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $79.00. 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.

Source

Ordinance 2025-09, Exhibit A (Building Department Fee Schedule, Fiscal Year 2025-2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

How Fernandina Beach values a job: The City of Fernandina Beach compares International Code Council (ICC) Building Valuation Data average per-square-foot construction costs against the contractor-provided construction cost when determining chargeable permit valuation.

Schedule effective October 1, 2025. 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

Fernandina Beach Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Fernandina Beach

All projects

tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $45.00

$0–$5,000,000

$7.50 per $1,000

$5,000,000–$10,000,000

$37,500.00 + $3.50 per $1,000

Over $10,000,000

$55,000.00 + $2.00 per $1,000

Fernandina Beach - Admin Processing Fee (Commercial)

$50.00‡

Fernandina Beach - Admin Processing Fee (Residential)

$35.00

Fernandina Beach - State DBPR Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Fernandina Beach - State DCA Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Fernandina Beach - Administrative Letter of Code Determination (if applicable)

$150.00‡

Fernandina Beach - Documents Uploaded on Thumb Drive (if applicable)

$25.00

Fernandina Beach - Flood Admin Fee (SFHA or Shaded X) (if applicable)

$150.00‡

Fernandina Beach - Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)

$50.00

Fernandina Beach - Renew Expired or Revoked Permit (if applicable)

$100.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Fernandina Beach 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

$419.38

Building permit fee$375.00

tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $45.00

Fernandina Beach - Admin Processing Fee (Residential)$35.00

Fernandina Beach - State DBPR Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$5.63

Fernandina Beach - State DCA Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$3.75

Total Estimate$419.38

The City of Fernandina Beach compares International Code Council (ICC) Building Valuation Data average per-square-foot construction costs against the contractor-provided construction cost when determining chargeable permit valuation.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Fernandina Beach building department before applying.

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Fernandina Beach Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Fernandina Beach?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $419.38, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Fernandina Beach'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 Fernandina Beach?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $94.00, based on Fernandina Beach's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Fernandina Beach?

A residential building permit is tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $45.00. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits scale with the value of the job; Roofing permits are flat fees. 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 Fernandina Beach?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Fernandina Beach - State DBPR Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and Fernandina Beach - State DCA Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (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 Fernandina Beach?

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 Ordinance 2025-09, Exhibit A (Building Department Fee Schedule, Fiscal Year 2025-2026). 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.