Destin, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

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.

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Source

Resolution 26-25, Amended and Restated Schedule of Fees, Attachment A (Clean), adopted September 21, 2026 (September 21, 2026 City Council agenda packet, item 5.E)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Destin permit portal, or call (850) 654-1119.

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 September 21, 2026. Last verified: October 9, 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

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

Valuation-Based (Alteration/Renovation/Other Structures)

tiered rates by job value

Printed as $5 under $15,000, then $7.50 per $1,000 or fraction thereof of the whole valuation at $15,000 and above

Up to $14,999

$5.00

Over $14,000

$105.00 plus $7.50 per additional $1,000

Per Square Foot (New Construction)

$0.22 per square foot

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

$330.00‡

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

$0.08 per square foot

Engineering/Erosion Control Review Fee

$55.00‡

Inspection Fee (does not apply to some listed rules) (remodel/alteration)

$80.00 per inspection†

Permit Processing Fee

$77.00

Plan Review Fee

50% of the permit fee†

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

$132.00‡

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

$0.06 per square foot

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†

Plan Review Fee Waived with Private Provider Review

may reduce designated fees by 100% (printed: 'the City will waive the Plan Review Fee')‡

Additional Required Inspections (remodel/alteration) (if applicable)

$80.00 per inspection

Additional Resubmittal Review Fee (if applicable)

27.5% of the permit fee, minimum $27.50

Engineering Division Permit Fee (commercial and multi-family other structures) (remodel/alteration) (if applicable)

$165.00‡

Engineering Division Permit Fee (residential other structures) (remodel/alteration) (if applicable)

$66.00‡

FEMA Floodplain Review Fee (if applicable)

$110.00‡

Planning Division Permit Fee (commercial and multi-family other structures) (remodel/alteration) (if applicable)

$132.00‡

Planning Division Permit Fee (residential other structures) (remodel/alteration) (if applicable)

$66.00‡

Re-Inspection Fee (initial) (if applicable)

$80.00

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

$320.00

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

$80.00

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

Job type

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

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Inspections

Estimated building permit fee

$783.88

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$375.00

$105.00 + 36 × $7.50 per $1,000 over $14,000 (see the fee table above)

Printed as $5 under $15,000, then $7.50 per $1,000 or fraction thereof of the whole valuation at $15,000 and above

Engineering/Erosion Control Review Fee$55.00‡

Inspection Fee$80.00

Assumes 1 inspection; the building department sets the actual count for your project.

Permit Processing Fee$77.00

Plan Review Fee$187.50

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$5.63

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$3.75

Private provider reductions (F.S. 553.791), not applied: 100% of designated fees‡ with a private provider for plan review. Confirm eligibility and reduced figures with the building department.

Total Estimate$783.88

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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. Apply online. Phone: (850) 654-1119. 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 Destin

Destin takes all permit applications online through My Government Online (MGO). Create an MGO account (an existing MGO login works if you pick Destin as the jurisdiction), choose the application that matches your project, and upload your plans and documents there. Fees are paid before the permit is issued. Every permit needs inspections: request them through MGO, and qualified requests made during business hours are scheduled for the next business day. For questions, call the Building Division at (850) 654-1119, Option 2.

Source: Destin application instructions

Apply online: Destin permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: (850) 654-1119 Option 2
Address: Destin City Hall Annex, 4100 Indian Bayou Trail, Destin, FL 32541
Hours: Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Source: Official contact page

Destin Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost 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 Does a Roofing Permit Cost 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 by job value. 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 Plan Review Fee (50% 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). 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 and what it saves.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from Resolution 26-25, Amended and Restated Schedule of Fees, Attachment A (Clean), adopted September 21, 2026 (September 21, 2026 City Council agenda packet, item 5.E). See the official schedule. Last verified October 9, 2026.

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