Hilliard, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Hilliard, a $20,000 re-roof runs $79.00 in permit fees, an HVAC change-out $44.00, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $84.00, and a whole-house repipe $144.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 3-ton system, 200 A service, and a 15-fixture scope. 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

Resolution No. 2026-09, Town of Hilliard Unified Fee Schedule (Exhibit A, Building Permit Regulation Fees)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Hilliard permit portal, or call (904) 675-6171.

How Hilliard values a job: The Town charges building permit fees by flat square-footage bands, not by project valuation (Resolution 2026-09 removed the prior ICC Building Valuation Data method); electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits are charged per amp/fixture/ton band or flat rate.

Schedule effective August 7, 2026. Last verified: September 26, 2026

Schedule adopted under Florida's HB 803 permit fee rules (effective July 2026). What HB 803 changed

Hilliard Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Hilliard

Residential (1–2 family): Swimming Pool (Above Ground / Air Inflated)

$50.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Manufactured Home Add-On

$60.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Move-On Permit, Double Wide

$175.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Move-On Permit, Quad Wide

$275.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Move-On Permit, Single Wide

$100.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Move-On Permit, Triple Wide

$200.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Pre-Built Storage Shed

$50.00 flat

All projects

tiered rates by sq ft

Up to 500 sq ft

$400.00

Over 500, up to 2,000 sq ft

$525.00

Over 2,000, up to 4,000 sq ft

$1,075.00

Over 4,000 sq ft

$1,350.00

Moving of Any Structure

$75.00 flat

Pre-Construction Site Preparation

$50.00 flat

Pre-House Moving Inspection

$50.00 flat

Swimming Pool / Spa (In-Ground)

$500.00 flat

Temporary Structure (6-Month Duration)

$50.00 flat

Change of Use (Building Inspection)

$75.00 flat

Demolition

$50.00 flat

Foundation Only

tiered rates by sq ft

25% of the printed Building Permit Cost band; Building Official approval required

Up to 500 sq ft

$100.00

Over 500, up to 2,000 sq ft

$131.25

Over 2,000, up to 4,000 sq ft

$268.75

Over 4,000 sq ft

$337.50

Shell Building

tiered rates by sq ft (40% of the printed Building Permit Cost band)

Up to 500 sq ft

$160.00

Over 500, up to 2,000 sq ft

$210.00

Over 2,000, up to 4,000 sq ft

$430.00

Over 4,000 sq ft

$540.00

Fire Marshal Construction Plan Review (select fee rules only)

35% of the permit fee (Printed: 35% Total Permit (Town Fire Marshal))‡

Land Use Permit Review Fee (Residential, Multi-Family, MH, Commercial) (does not apply to some listed rules) (new construction)

$125.00‡

Plan Review Fee (by Square Footage)

$175.00 to $550.00 by sq ft‡

Up to 500 sq ft

$175.00

Over 500, up to 2,000 sq ft

$225.00

Over 2,000, up to 4,000 sq ft

$450.00

Over 4,000 sq ft

$550.00

State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined)

2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00

Private Provider Building Permit Fee (inspections only) (select fee rules only)

permit fee charged at 50% of the calculated fee (Printed: 50% of the Building Permit)‡

Private Provider Building Permit Fee (plans review and inspections) (select fee rules only)

permit fee charged at 50% of the calculated fee (Printed: 50% of the Building Permit)†

Private Provider Building Permit Fee, Commercial (plans review and inspections) (select fee rules only)

permit fee charged at 50% of the calculated fee (Printed: 50% of the Building Permit)‡

Private Provider Plan Review (plans review and inspections) (select fee rules only)

may reduce designated fees by 75%†

Printed: the plan review fee will be 25% of Standard Plan Review Fee when both plans review and inspections use a private provider

Private Provider Plan Review (plans review only) (select fee rules only)

may reduce designated fees by 50% (Printed: 50% of Standard Plan Review Fee)†

Land Use Permit Review Fee (Accessory Structure) (if applicable)

$75.00

Preliminary Plan Review and Revisions (if applicable)

$10.00 per sheet

Re-Inspection Fee (1st) (if applicable)

$25.00

Re-Inspection Fee (2nd) (if applicable)

$50.00

Re-Inspection Fee (3rd) (if applicable)

$200.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Roofing Permit Fees in Hilliard

All projects

$75.00 flat

State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined)

2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00

Re-Inspection Fee (1st) (if applicable)

$25.00

Re-Inspection Fee (2nd) (if applicable)

$50.00

Re-Inspection Fee (3rd) (if applicable)

$200.00

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Hilliard Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Estimated roofing permit fee

$79.00

Included in this total

Roofing Permit Fee$75.00

$75.00 flat

State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, Combined)$4.00

Total Estimate$79.00

Estimate only. Confirm with the Hilliard building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (904) 675-6171. 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 Hilliard

Hilliard does not use an online permit portal. Download the building permit application and required forms from the Town's Building Permits page, then submit them to the Building and Zoning Department at Old Town Hall, 15879 West County Road 108. Call or email the department first to confirm the documents your project needs and how to submit them. To schedule an inspection, contact the Building and Zoning office by phone at (904) 675-6171 or by email at buildingpermits@townofhilliard.com.

Source: Hilliard application instructions

Apply online: Hilliard permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: (904) 675-6171
Email: buildingpermits@townofhilliard.com
Address: Old Town Hall, 15879 West County Road 108, Hilliard, FL 32046
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Town Hall hours)
Source: Official contact page

Hilliard Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Hilliard?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $79.00, based on Hilliard's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Hilliard?

Electrical permits are priced per amp; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per ton; Roofing permits are flat fees. 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 Hilliard?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Fire Marshal Construction Plan Review (35% of the permit fee (Printed: 35% Total Permit (Town Fire Marshal))) and State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined) (2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00). 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 Hilliard?

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 Resolution No. 2026-09, Town of Hilliard Unified Fee Schedule (Exhibit A, Building Permit Regulation Fees). See the official schedule. Last verified September 26, 2026.

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Hilliard, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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