Building Permit Fees in Orange County, FL (2026)
This page covers the unincorporated Orange County schedule. Inside city limits? Pick your city below; incorporated cities have their own fee schedules.
In Unincorporated Orange County, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $177.33 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $125.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $79.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $87.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $169.13. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 3-ton system 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.
Orange County Fee Directory, Fiscal Year 2025–2026 (building fees effective July 2025)
Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits.
How Unincorporated Orange County values a job: Orange County values construction at its per-square-foot occupancy/construction-type table (Fee Directory pp. 28–31) × square footage, or your contract valuation if greater. If the county’s valuation exceeds your contract price, the actual fee will be higher than this estimate.
Schedule effective July 1, 2025. Last verified: July 29, 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 Orange County
Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county.
Unincorporated Orange County Permit Fee Schedule
Every documented rule for each permit type, straight from the official schedule.
Plumbing Permit Fees in Unincorporated Orange County
Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Unincorporated Orange County plumbing permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.
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Pick a permit type and adjust the job value. Total updates instantly, itemized below.
Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Orange County building department before applying.
Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Unincorporated Orange County plumbing permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.
Advertise on This PageUnincorporated Orange County Permit Fee FAQs
How Much Is a Building Permit in Unincorporated Orange County?
How Much Is a Roofing Permit in Unincorporated Orange County?
How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Orange County?
What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Unincorporated Orange County?
Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Unincorporated Orange County?
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Compare Permit Fees Across Orange County
The same job, priced by each jurisdiction's own fee schedule. Across Orange County's 12 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $177.33 (Unincorporated Orange County) to $896.88 (Maitland).
| Jurisdiction | Building permit ($50k remodel) | Roofing permit ($20k re-roof) |
|---|---|---|
| Unincorporated Orange County | $177.33 | $125.00 |
| Apopka | $571.88 | $154.25 |
| Bay Lake | $473.90 | $251.22 |
| Belle Isle | $732.50 | $390.00 |
| Lake Buena Vista | $473.90 | $251.22 |
| Maitland | $896.88 | $358.75 |
| Oakland | $640.63 | $154.25 |
| Ocoee | $457.50 | $54.00 |
| Orlando | $311.97 | $158.78 |
| Windermere | $512.50 | $169.25 |
| Winter Garden | $338.25 | $153.24 |
| Winter Park | $589.25 | $238.70 |
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.