Okaloosa County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Unincorporated Okaloosa County, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $333.38 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $169.00, an HVAC change-out $124.00, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $109.00, and a whole-house repipe $134.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 3-ton system, 200 A service, 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.

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Source

Resolution 17-102 (Implementing Building Permit Fees per Ordinance 17-11)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Unincorporated Okaloosa County permit portal, or call (850) 651-7180.

How Unincorporated Okaloosa County values a job: Valuation for new buildings is determined using the June 2016 ICC square-foot construction cost table; for alterations, renovations, reroofs, and similar work, valuation is the stated cost of construction, subject to review by the Building Official.

Schedule effective July 6, 2017. Last verified: September 25, 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 Okaloosa County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Okaloosa County's 9 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $333.38 (Unincorporated Okaloosa County) to $783.88 (Destin).

Unincorporated Okaloosa CountyCinco Bayou Crestview Destin Fort Walton Beach Laurel Hill Mary Esther Niceville Shalimar

Unincorporated Okaloosa County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Electrical Permit Fees in Unincorporated Okaloosa County

Residential (1–2 family): Main service size (by amps)

tiered rates by amps‡

Up to 100 amps

$25.00

Over 100, up to 200 amps

$35.00

Over 200, up to 400 amps

$50.00

Over 400, up to 600 amps

$75.00

Residential (1–2 family): New construction (by total square footage)

tiered rates by sq ft‡

Up to 1,000 sq ft

$25.00

Over 1,000, up to 2,000 sq ft

$45.00

Over 2,000, up to 3,000 sq ft

$75.00

Over 3,000, up to 4,000 sq ft

$100.00

Over 4,000 sq ft

$100.00 plus $25.00 per additional 500 sq ft

Residential (1–2 family): Pre-wiring

$25.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Service connect and re-connect

$25.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Service pole (stand-alone)

$50.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Miscellaneous wiring

$5.00 per circuit‡

Commercial / 3+ units: Main service size (by amps)

tiered rates by amps‡

Up to 100 amps

$50.00

Over 100, up to 200 amps

$100.00

Over 200, up to 400 amps

$120.00

Over 400, up to 600 amps

$150.00

Over 600, up to 800 amps

$200.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial pool

$75.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Pre-wiring

$50.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Service connect and re-connect

$50.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Temporary wiring

$50.00 flat

Base/Sub-Permit Fee

$70.00

Feeders and Branch Circuits (each circuit up to 60 amp)

$5.00 per circuit‡

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†

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

$100.00

Commercial Plan Review Fee (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

25% of the permit fee, minimum $25.00‡

Early Power Inspection (commercial) (if applicable)

$75.00

Early Power Inspection (residential) (if applicable)

$50.00

Plan Re-submittal or Addendum (commercial) (if applicable)

$75.00

Plan Re-submittal or Addendum (residential) (if applicable)

$30.00

Pools and Spas Electrical (residential) (if applicable)

$50.00

Reinspection Fee (first, per trip per trade) (if applicable)

$50.00

Reinspection Fee (second, per trip per trade) (if applicable)

$100.00

Reinspection Fee (third and subsequent, per trip per trade) (if applicable)

$150.00

Residential Main Service 101 to 200 amp (new construction add) (if applicable)

$35.00‡

Residential Temporary Service Pole (with original electrical permit) (if applicable)

$25.00

Temporary Service Pole (commercial, up to 200 amp) (if applicable)

$50.00

Work Started Before Permit Penalty (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Roofing Permit Fees in Unincorporated Okaloosa County

Standard (Valuation Table)

tiered rates by job value

Up to $7,000

$35.00

Over $7,000, up to $15,000

$35.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000

Over $15,000, up to $50,000

$75.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$215.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$365.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000

Over $500,000

$1,165.00 plus $1.25 per additional $1,000

Base/Sub-Permit Fee

$70.00

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†

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

$100.00

Commercial Plan Review Fee (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

25% of the permit fee, minimum $25.00‡

Plan Re-submittal or Addendum (commercial) (if applicable)

$75.00

Plan Re-submittal or Addendum (residential) (if applicable)

$30.00

Reinspection Fee (first, per trip per trade) (if applicable)

$50.00

Reinspection Fee (second, per trip per trade) (if applicable)

$100.00

Reinspection Fee (third and subsequent, per trip per trade) (if applicable)

$150.00

Work Started Before Permit Penalty (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Unincorporated Okaloosa County 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 value ($)

$500$100,000

Estimated roofing permit fee

$169.00

Included in this total

Roofing Permit Fee$95.00

$75.00 + 5 × $4.00 per $1,000 over $15,000 (see the fee table above)

Base/Sub-Permit Fee$70.00

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00

Total Estimate$169.00

Valuation for new buildings is determined using the June 2016 ICC square-foot construction cost table; for alterations, renovations, reroofs, and similar work, valuation is the stated cost of construction, subject to review by the Building Official.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Okaloosa County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (850) 651-7180. 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 Okaloosa County

Okaloosa County Growth Management takes all building, trade, and roofing permit applications online through its Customer Self Service (EnerGov) portal, which has been required since November 3, 2025. Create an account, apply, upload documents, and track your project in the portal. Trade, window, door, and re-roof permits go through the Fast Lane and are issued the next day. Schedule inspections in the same portal; for virtual inspections, upload photos through the county's inspection photo form.

Source: Unincorporated Okaloosa County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Okaloosa County permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: (850) 651-7180 (Shalimar); (850) 689-5080 (Crestview)
Email: gmbuildingpermitting@myokaloosa.com
Address: 1250 N. Eglin Pkwy., Shalimar, FL 32579; 812 E. James Lee Blvd., Crestview, FL 32539
Hours: Permit counter Monday to Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Source: Official contact page

Unincorporated Okaloosa County Permit Fee FAQs

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

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $333.38, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Unincorporated Okaloosa 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 Okaloosa County?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $169.00, based on Unincorporated Okaloosa County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Okaloosa County?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. Electrical permits are priced per amp; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per ton; 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 Unincorporated Okaloosa County?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Residential Plan Review Fee (20% of the permit fee, minimum $25.00), 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 Okaloosa 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 Resolution 17-102 (Implementing Building Permit Fees per Ordinance 17-11). See the official schedule. Last verified September 25, 2026.

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.

Okaloosa County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Jurisdictions in Okaloosa County

Unincorporated Okaloosa County Permit Fee Schedule

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Okaloosa County

Electrical Permit Fees in Unincorporated Okaloosa County

Plumbing Permit Fees in Unincorporated Okaloosa County

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Unincorporated Okaloosa County

Roofing Permit Fees in Unincorporated Okaloosa County

Unincorporated Okaloosa County Permit Fee Calculator

How to Apply for a Permit in Unincorporated Okaloosa County

Unincorporated Okaloosa County Permit Fee FAQs

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

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Unincorporated Okaloosa County?

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Okaloosa County?

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Unincorporated Okaloosa County?

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Unincorporated Okaloosa County?

Where Do These Fees Come From?

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