Building Permit Fees in Crestview, FL (2026)

Through September 30, 2026 the City's posted permit fee worksheets reflect a 20 percent reduction to building permit fees (Resolution 2020-13 and Ordinance 1949). The figures shown here are the adopted schedule rates; Ordinance 2035, scheduled for adoption September 14, 2026, removes the reduction effective October 1, 2026. Confirm the amount due with the Building Division at 850-682-1560, option 6. See the official notice

In Crestview, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $399.13 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $189.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $133.75, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $182.50, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $146.50. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume 10 altered circuits 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.

Source

City of Crestview Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (Effective 10/1/2025, Amended 6/22/2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

How Crestview values a job: Fees are charged on the total valuation of the work as stated on the application; the Building Official may withhold a permit that appears undervalued and may require detailed cost estimates or a copy of the construction contract.

Schedule effective October 1, 2025. Last verified: September 3, 2026

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

Crestview Permit Fee Schedule

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

Electrical Permit Fees in Crestview

Main Service 101 to 200 Amp

$70.00 base, plus $1.85 per circuit

Low voltage (flat fee)

$40.00 flat

Main Service 201 to 400 Amp

$85.00 base, plus $1.85 per circuit

Main Service 401 to 600 Amp

$105.00 base, plus $1.85 per circuit

Main Service 601 to 800 Amp

$120.00 base, plus $2.25 per circuit

Main Service up to 100 Amp

$45.00 base, plus $1.85 per circuit

Security alarm permit, wired

$40.00 base, plus $1.85 per circuit

Temporary pole over 100 Amp

$50.00 flat

Temporary pole up to 100 Amp

$35.00 flat

Branch circuits or feeders only

$2.50 per circuit‡

Reconnect meter inspection

$30.00 flat

Repair (work-with)

$30.00 flat

Sub panel derived from main service

$40.00 base, plus $1.85 per circuit

Residential (1–2 family): Private swimming pool electrical

$30.00 base, plus $1.85 per circuit

Base Permit Processing Fee

$55.00

State Surcharge - F.S. 468.631

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00 (computed on the permit fee; the city applies it to the permit fee plus the $55 base fee)

State Surcharge - F.S. 553.721

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00 (computed on the permit fee; the city applies it to the permit fee plus the $55 base fee)

Zoning and Code Compliance Plan Review for Permitting

$35.00‡

Addendum Fee (plan changes during construction) (if applicable)

$75.00

Additional Inspection Trip Charge (if applicable)

$45.00

After Hours Inspection (per hour, one hour minimum) (if applicable)

$100.00

Re-Inspection Fee (first) (if applicable)

$30.00

Revision Fee (plans returned during review) (if applicable)

$75.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Crestview Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Rate type

circuit

140 circuit

Estimated electrical permit fee

$182.50

Electrical permit fee$88.50

$70.00 base, plus $1.85 per circuit

Base Permit Processing Fee$55.00

State Surcharge - F.S. 468.631$2.00

State Surcharge - F.S. 553.721$2.00

Zoning and Code Compliance Plan Review for Permitting$35.00

Total Estimate$182.50

Estimate only. Confirm with the Crestview building department before applying.

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Crestview Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Is a Building Permit in Crestview?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $399.13, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Crestview'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 Is a Roofing Permit in Crestview?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $189.00, based on Crestview's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Crestview?

A residential building permit is tiered rates (see fee table). Electrical permits are priced per circuit; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; 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 Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Crestview?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Fire Plan Review (Building), 25% of permit fee (25% of the permit fee), Plan Review Fee - Commercial/Other (50% of the permit fee), Plan Review Fee - Residential (1&2 Family) (25% of the permit fee), State Surcharge - F.S. 468.631 (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00 (computed on the permit fee; the city applies it to the permit fee plus the $55 base fee)) and State Surcharge - F.S. 553.721 (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00 (computed on the permit fee; the city applies it to the permit fee plus the $55 base fee)). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Crestview?

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.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from City of Crestview Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (Effective 10/1/2025, Amended 6/22/2026). See the official schedule. Last verified September 3, 2026.

Compare Permit Fees Across Okaloosa County

The same job, priced by each jurisdiction's own fee schedule. Across Okaloosa County's 8 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $333.38 (Unincorporated Okaloosa County) to $783.88 (Destin).

Jurisdiction	Building permit ($50k remodel)	Roofing permit ($20k re-roof)
Unincorporated Okaloosa County	$333.38	$194.00
Cinco Bayou	$333.38	$194.00
Crestview	$399.13	$189.00
Destin	$783.88	$441.25
Fort Walton Beach	$580.16	$196.37
Laurel Hill	$333.38	$194.00
Mary Esther	$357.63	$196.71
Shalimar	$333.38	$194.00

Estimates from each jurisdiction's sourced fee schedule, surcharges and minimum fees included. "n/a" means the fee isn't documented in our sourced data.

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.

Building Permit Fees in Crestview, FL (2026)

Crestview Permit Fee Schedule