Building Permit Fees in Destin, FL (2026)

In Destin, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $783.88 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $441.25, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $223.50, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $223.50, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $223.50. 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

Resolution 26-06, Amendment to the Schedule of Fees Section 2 (Building Permit and Developer Fees), Attachment A clean copy, adopted July 20, 2026 (July 20, 2026 City Council agenda packet)

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

Official Fee Schedule

How Destin values a job: Destin charges building alteration, roofing, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits on the cost valuation of the work declared on the application: $5 under $15,000, then a rate per $1,000 or fraction thereof on the whole value. New heated and cooled buildings and additions are priced by gross floor area instead.

Schedule effective July 20, 2026. Last verified: September 3, 2026

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

Destin Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Destin

Valuation-Based (Alteration/Renovation/Other Structures)

tiered rates (see fee table) (printed as $5 under $15,000, then $7.50 per $1,000 or fraction thereof of the whole valuation at $15,000 and above; the upper band is stored from $14,000 so the calculator reproduces the printed rounding exactly)

$0–$14,999

$5.00

Over $14,000

$105.00 + $7.50 per $1,000

Per Square Foot (New Construction)

$0.22 per square foot

Residential (1–2 family): New residential swimming pool (flat)

$132.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: New public swimming pool (flat)

$297.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Public pool renovation or repair (flat)

$110.00 flat

Destin - Additional Required Inspections (remodel/alteration)

$80.00 per inspection

Destin - Building Code Admin & Inspectors Fund Surcharge

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Destin - Engineering Division Permit Fee (commercial and multi-family new construction) (new construction)

$330.00‡

Destin - Engineering Division Permit Fee (residential new construction, per sq ft) (new construction)

$0.08 per square foot

Destin - Engineering/Erosion Control Review Fee

$55.00‡

Destin - FL Building Code Surcharge

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Destin - Inspection Fee (first required inspection, building) (remodel/alteration)

$80.00†

Destin - Permit Processing Fee

$77.00

Destin - Plan Review Fee

50% of the permit fee†

Destin - Planning Division Permit Fee (commercial and multi-family new construction) (new construction)

$132.00‡

Destin - Planning Division Permit Fee (residential new construction, per sq ft) (new construction)

$0.06 per square foot

Destin - Additional Resubmittal Review Fee (if applicable)

27.5% of the permit fee, minimum $27.50

Destin - FEMA Floodplain Review Fee (if applicable)

$110.00‡

Destin - Re-Inspection Fee (initial) (if applicable)

$80.00

Destin - Re-Inspection Fee (second and subsequent) (if applicable)

$320.00

Destin - Stop By/Walk Through Inspection Request Fee (if applicable)

$80.00

Destin - Wetlands Protection Review Fee (if applicable)

$55.00‡

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Destin 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

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$783.88

Building permit fee$375.00

Destin - Additional Required Inspections$80.00 / inspection

Charged per inspection; not included in this total, as it depends on your project's unit count.

Destin - Building Code Admin & Inspectors Fund Surcharge$5.63

Destin - Engineering/Erosion Control Review Fee$55.00

Destin - FL Building Code Surcharge$3.75

Destin - Inspection Fee (first required inspection, building)$80.00

Destin - Permit Processing Fee$77.00

Destin - Plan Review Fee$187.50

Total Estimate$783.88

Destin charges building alteration, roofing, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits on the cost valuation of the work declared on the application: $5 under $15,000, then a rate per $1,000 or fraction thereof on the whole value. New heated and cooled buildings and additions are priced by gross floor area instead.

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

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Destin Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Is a Building Permit in Destin?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $783.88, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Destin'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 Destin?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $441.25, based on Destin's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Destin?

A residential building permit is tiered rates (see fee table) (printed as $5 under $15,000, then $7.50 per $1,000 or fraction thereof of the whole valuation at $15,000 and above; the upper band is stored from $14,000 so the calculator reproduces the printed rounding exactly). Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits scale with the value of the job. 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 Destin?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Destin - Building Code Admin & Inspectors Fund Surcharge (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00), Destin - FL Building Code Surcharge (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and Destin - Plan Review Fee (50% of the permit fee). These are included in every estimate on this page.

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

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 Resolution 26-06, Amendment to the Schedule of Fees Section 2 (Building Permit and Developer Fees), Attachment A clean copy, adopted July 20, 2026 (July 20, 2026 City Council agenda packet). 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.