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Okeechobee, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$397.19
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$154.25
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$87.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$87.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$87.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Okeechobee, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $397.19 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $154.25, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $87.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $87.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $87.00. 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

City of Okeechobee Building Department Permit Fees, effective November 1, 2013 (Res. No. 2013-09; codified as Code of Ordinances Appendix G)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Okeechobee permit portal, or call 863-763-9821.

How Okeechobee values a job: The City sets job value from the most recent International Code Council Building Valuation Data per square foot; items those tables do not cover are valued from a notarized contractor price document, and the Building Official may deny a permit whose valuation appears underestimated. Valuations include labor and all systems.

Schedule effective November 1, 2013. Last verified: September 28, 2026

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

Okeechobee Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Okeechobee

Residential (1–2 family): Additions and remodel
$6.75 per $1,000 of job value, minimum $75.00
Residential (1–2 family): New structure
$5.00 per $1,000 of job value, minimum $75.00
Residential (1–2 family): Double-wide manufactured home
$400.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): RV or HUD approved park model
$200.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Single-wide manufactured home
$350.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Triple-wide manufactured home
$450.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Additions and remodel
$7.75 per $1,000 of job value, minimum $125.00
Commercial / 3+ units: New structure
$6.75 per $1,000 of job value, minimum $150.00
Agricultural building (remodel/alteration)
$5.00 per $1,000 of job value, minimum $50.00
Agricultural building (new construction)
$5.00 per $1,000 of job value, minimum $50.00
Plan Review Fee (Agricultural) (select fee rules only)
0.02% of job value, minimum $50.00
Plan Review Fee (Commercial) (select fee rules only)
0.17% of job value, minimum $150.00
Plan Review Fee (Residential) (select fee rules only)
0.06% of job value, minimum $50.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)
1.5% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00 (on permit plus plan review fees, per the city permit application)†
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)
1% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00 (on permit plus plan review fees, per the city permit application)†
Additional Re-inspection Fee (each) (if applicable)
$50.00
Change of Contractor Fee (if applicable)
$50.00
First Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)
$25.00
Permit Renewal Fee (expired permits) (if applicable)
$50.00
Plan Review After Permitting, Major Change (Commercial) (if applicable)
$100.00
Plan Review After Permitting, Major Change (Residential) (if applicable)
$50.00
Plan Review After Permitting, Minor Change (Commercial) (if applicable)
$50.00
Plan Review After Permitting, Minor Change (Residential) (if applicable)
$10.00

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

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Okeechobee Permit Fee Calculator

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

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

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$397.19
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$337.50
$50,000 × $6.75 per $1,000, minimum $75.00
Plan Review Fee (Residential)$50.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$5.81
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$3.88
Total Estimate$397.19

The City sets job value from the most recent International Code Council Building Valuation Data per square foot; items those tables do not cover are valued from a notarized contractor price document, and the Building Official may deny a permit whose valuation appears underestimated. Valuations include labor and all systems.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Okeechobee building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 863-763-9821. 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 Okeechobee

The City of Okeechobee does not take permit applications online. Download the Building Permit Application and the residential or commercial permitting checklist from the City's Permits and Inspections page, then bring the completed package to the Building Department (General Services) at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Room 101, or submit it by fax to 863-763-1686 or by mail. Residential permits need two sets of plans and commercial permits need three. The City accepts check (payable to the City of Okeechobee) or cash. To request an inspection, call 863-763-9821 by 4 p.m.; 24 hours' notice is requested. Jobs over $2,500 need a recorded Notice of Commencement posted before the first inspection.

Source: Okeechobee application instructions

Apply online: Okeechobee permit portal
Building Department Contact
Office
City of Okeechobee General Services (Building and Permitting)
Address
55 SE 3rd Avenue, Room 101, Okeechobee, FL 34974
Building Official
Jeff Newell, jnewell@cityofokeechobee.com
General Services Director
Tammy Parker, 863-763-9820, gsdirector@cityofokeechobee.com
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Okeechobee Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Okeechobee?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $397.19, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Okeechobee'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 Okeechobee?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $154.25, based on Okeechobee's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Okeechobee?

A residential building permit is $6.75 per $1,000 of job value, minimum $75.00. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits scale with the value of the job; Roofing permits are flat fees. 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 Okeechobee?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00 (on permit plus plan review fees, per the city permit application)) and State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00 (on permit plus plan review fees, per the city permit application)). These are included in every estimate on this page.

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

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 City of Okeechobee Building Department Permit Fees, effective November 1, 2013 (Res. No. 2013-09; codified as Code of Ordinances Appendix G). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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