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Nassau County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees for unincorporated Nassau County, with a free permit fee calculator. Inside city limits? Pick your city below; incorporated cities have their own fee schedules.

Building Permit
$356.25
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$104.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$44.00
3-ton system
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Electrical Permit
$84.00
200 A service
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Plumbing Permit
$54.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Unincorporated Nassau County, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $356.25 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $104.00, an HVAC change-out $44.00, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $84.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $54.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 3-ton system and 200 A service. 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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Nassau County Fee Schedule, Exhibit B (Effective 11/1/2009)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Unincorporated Nassau County permit portal, or call (904) 530-6250.

How Unincorporated Nassau County values a job: New construction valuation is computed from the ICC Building Valuation Data table; foundation-only permits are valued at 25% of total building cost, shell building completion permits at 40%, and other remodel or renovation permits at 10% to 50% of total building cost as determined by the Building Official. Site improvement and infrastructure permits are valued from the total contract or cost estimate using current Marshall & Swift unit-in-place costs at the Building Official's discretion.

Schedule effective November 1, 2009. Last verified: September 26, 2026

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

Jurisdictions in Nassau County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Nassau County's 4 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $356.25 (Unincorporated Nassau County) to $419.38 (Callahan).

Unincorporated Nassau CountyCallahanFernandina BeachHilliard

Unincorporated Nassau County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Plumbing Permit Fees in Unincorporated Nassau County

Residential (1–2 family): Base Fee Plus Fixtures
$40.00 base, plus $6.00 per fixture
Commercial / 3+ units: Base Fee Plus Fixtures
$40.00 base, plus $7.50 per fixture
Re-Piping, Gas Piping, Pools and Specialty Piping (Per Building Permit Fee Schedule)
tiered rates by job value (Building permit fee schedule (p.1))
Up to $10,000
$50.00
Over $10,000, up to $50,000
$50.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $500,000
$250.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000
$1,600.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000
Repairs, Water Heater Change Out, Misc.
$40.00 flat‡
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†
Private Provider Fee Reduction (Res. 2025-187, inspections)
may reduce the permit fee by 30%
Private Provider Fee Reduction (Res. 2025-187, plans review and inspections)
may reduce the permit fee by 30%
Private Provider Fee Reduction (Res. 2025-187, plans review)
may reduce the permit fee by 30%
Plan Revision Fee (Per Sheet, Per Discipline) (if applicable)
$10.00 per sheet
Re-inspection Fee, First Failed Inspection (if applicable)
$25.00
Re-inspection Fee, Second Failed Inspection (if applicable)
$50.00
Re-inspection Fee, Subsequent Failed Inspections (if applicable)
$200.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Unincorporated Nassau County Permit Fee Calculator

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

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$500$50,000
Estimated plumbing permit fee
$54.00
Included in this total
Plumbing Permit Fee$50.00
tiered rates by job value (see the fee table above)
Building permit fee schedule (p.1)
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Total Estimate$54.00

New construction valuation is computed from the ICC Building Valuation Data table; foundation-only permits are valued at 25% of total building cost, shell building completion permits at 40%, and other remodel or renovation permits at 10% to 50% of total building cost as determined by the Building Official. Site improvement and infrastructure permits are valued from the total contract or cost estimate using current Marshall & Swift unit-in-place costs at the Building Official's discretion.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Nassau County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (904) 530-6250. 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 Unincorporated Nassau County

Nassau County's Building Department issues permits for the unincorporated county. Email your application to permitting@nassaucountyfl.com with each document as a separate unlocked PDF, including the completed application with its sufficiency checklist, plans, product approvals, and energy forms. You can also visit the office at 96161 Nassau Place in Yulee on weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM. Staff email you the amount due, payable by cash, check, credit card, e-check, or contractor escrow account, and the approved permit documents are emailed after payment. Schedule inspections online through Munis Self Service or by phone at (904) 530-6250 before 4 PM the workday before, and pay any re-inspection fee before scheduling.

Source: Unincorporated Nassau County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Nassau County permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
96161 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Unincorporated Nassau County Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Unincorporated Nassau County?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $356.25, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Unincorporated Nassau County'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 Unincorporated Nassau County?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $104.00, based on Unincorporated Nassau County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Nassau County?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. Electrical permits are priced per amp; Plumbing and Roofing permits scale with the value of the job; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per ton. 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 Unincorporated Nassau County?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Building Plan Review Fee (40% 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 Unincorporated Nassau County?

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 Nassau County Fee Schedule, Exhibit B (Effective 11/1/2009). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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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