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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.

Building Permit
$783.88
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$441.25
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$223.50
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$223.50
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$223.50
$10,000 repipe
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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.

Electrical Permit Fees in Destin

Electrical work other than low voltage, pool, or temp service (by job value)
tiered rates by job value
Printed as $5 under $15,000, then $15.00 per $1,000 or fraction thereof of the whole valuation at $15,000 and above
Up to $14,999
$5.00
Over $14,000
$210.00 plus $15.00 per additional $1,000
Low voltage systems
$8.60 per system
Swimming pool electrical (flat)
$88.00 flat
Temporary service (up to 200 A)
$41.25 flat
Engineering/Erosion Control Review Fee
$55.00‡
Inspection Fee (does not apply to some listed rules)
$80.00 per inspection†
Permit Processing Fee
$77.00
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†
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
Additional Required Inspections (if applicable)
$80.00 per inspection
Additional Resubmittal Review Fee (if applicable)
27.5% of the permit fee, minimum $27.50
Electrical Functional Check (if applicable)
$69.00
FEMA Floodplain Review Fee (if applicable)
$110.00‡
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.

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Project type
Kind of work
Job type

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

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$500$100,000
Estimated electrical permit fee
$223.50
Included in this total
Electrical Permit Fee$5.00
tiered rates by job value (see the fee table above)
Printed as $5 under $15,000, then $15.00 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$2.50
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Total Estimate$223.50

‡ 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

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 .

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