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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.

Building Permit
$419.38
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$94.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$79.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$79.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$79.00
$10,000 repipe
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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.

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Source

Ordinance 2026-13, Exhibit A (Master Fee Schedule, Fiscal Year 2026/2027), adopted September 15, 2026

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Fernandina Beach permit portal, or call 904-310-3135.

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 September 15, 2026. Last verified: October 5, 2026

This schedule took effect after Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). 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.

Plumbing Permit Fees in Fernandina Beach

Residential (1–2 family): Residential Gas (installation of tanks)
$75.00 flat‡
Residential (1–2 family): Residential Gas (new and remodel)
tiered rates by job value, minimum $80.00‡
Up to $1,000
$80.00
Over $1,000
$80.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000
Residential (1–2 family): Water Heater Replacement
$50.00 flat
Standalone trade permit for work not listed (by cost of construction)
tiered rates by job value, minimum $45.00†
Up to $5,000,000
$7.50 per $1,000
Over $5,000,000, up to $10,000,000
$37,500.00 plus $3.50 per additional $1,000
Over $10,000,000
$55,000.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000
Irrigation
$50.00 flat‡
Admin Processing Fee (Commercial)
$50.00‡
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†
Documents Uploaded on Thumb Drive (if applicable)
$25.00
Flood Admin Fee (SFHA or Shaded X) (if applicable)
$150.00
Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$50.00
Re-stamp Plans for Field Copy (if applicable)
$35.00
Renew Expired or Revoked Permit (if applicable)
$100.00
Revision Plan Review (Commercial, up to 5 sheets) (if applicable)
$75.00
Revision Plan Review (Residential, up to 5 sheets) (if applicable)
$35.00
Revision Plan Review, Additional Sheets (if applicable)
$5.00 per sheet (over 5)

† 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 type

5 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.

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$500$50,000
Estimated plumbing permit fee
$79.00
Included in this total
Plumbing Permit Fee$75.00
$10,000 × $7.50 per $1,000, minimum $45.00 (see the fee table above)
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Total Estimate$79.00

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. Apply online. Phone: 904-310-3135. 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 Fernandina Beach

Fernandina Beach issues building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and roofing permits through its own Building Department, and all permitting is done online in the City's CityView Portal. Create a new portal account before applying (logins from the city's previous permitting system no longer work), then submit your application and plans online; applications are accepted until 4:30 PM each day. City staff contact you when the permit is approved, and the permit fee is paid at that time online by eCheck (no fee) or card (processing fee applies). To schedule an inspection, email buildinginspections@fbfl.city or call 904-310-3135 by 3:30 PM for next-business-day service. For help with the portal, call 904-310-3135 or visit City Hall at 204 Ash Street.

Source: Fernandina Beach application instructions

Apply online: Fernandina Beach permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
City Hall, 204 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (permit applications accepted until 4:30 PM)

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 by job value, minimum $45.00. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits scale with the value of the job; Roofing permits are flat fees for the default job, while other work scales 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 Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Fernandina Beach?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Fire Plan Review and Inspection Fee (Multifamily/Commercial) (35% of the permit fee), 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). Each is included in the estimates it applies to; the fee schedule above shows which permits and job types each one covers.

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 2026-13, Exhibit A (Master Fee Schedule, Fiscal Year 2026/2027), adopted September 15, 2026. See the official schedule. Last verified .

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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.

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