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St. Cloud, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$206.51
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$91.55
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$94.38
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$87.43
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$73.53
$10,000 repipe
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In St. Cloud, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $206.51 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $91.55, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $94.38, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $87.43, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $73.53. 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 St. Cloud Building Department Fee Schedule, Exhibit "A" to Resolution No. 2026-048R (adopted 6/11/2026, effective 7/1/2026)

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Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the St. Cloud permit portal, or call 407-957-7224.

How St. Cloud values a job: Valuation for the purpose of determining permit fees is based on the latest ICC Construction Square Footage Cost standards; building permit fees themselves are charged on physical square footage of the structure (everything under roof), not on a percentage of that valuation.

Schedule effective July 1, 2026. Last verified: September 30, 2026

Schedule adopted under Florida's HB 803 permit fee rules (effective July 2026). What HB 803 changed

St. Cloud Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in St. Cloud

Residential (1–2 family) (remodel/alteration)
$140.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family) (new construction)
tiered rates by sq ft
Up to 1,599 sq ft
$1,298.49
Over 1,599, up to 1,999 sq ft
$1,298.49 plus $7.73 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 1,999, up to 2,999 sq ft
$1,329.41 plus $9.27 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 2,999, up to 3,999 sq ft
$1,422.15 plus $4.64 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 3,999, up to 4,999 sq ft
$1,471.62 plus $3.10 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 4,999 sq ft
$1,502.58 plus $3.10 per additional 100 sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Manufactured/mobile home
$236.39 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Modular home
$275.79 flat
Commercial / 3+ units (remodel/alteration)
$870.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units (new construction)
tiered rates by sq ft‡
Charged as printed; the printed band bases do not follow from the rates (5,000 sq ft at $0.70 is $3,500, but the 5,001 sq ft band restarts at $2,500 plus $0.50 per sq ft; the 15,001 and 30,001 bands restart at $9,000 and $18,000 where the rates reach $7,500 and $16,500)
Up to 5,000 sq ft
$0.70 per sq ft
Over 5,000, up to 15,000 sq ft
$2,500.00 plus $0.50 per additional sq ft
Over 15,000, up to 30,000 sq ft
$9,000.00 plus $0.50 per additional sq ft
Over 30,000 sq ft
$18,000.00 plus $0.50 per additional sq ft
Commercial / 3+ units: Manufactured/mobile structure
$300.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Modular structure
$275.79 flat
Building Plan Review Fee (Commercial)
50% of the permit fee
Fire Plan Review Fee (Commercial)
15% of the permit fee
Flood Plan Review Fee (Commercial)
15% of the permit fee
Flood Plan Review Fee (Residential)
10% of the permit fee
Plan Review Fee (Residential)
25% of the permit fee
Public Works Review Fee (Commercial, New Construction) (does not apply to some listed rules) (new construction)
7.5% of the permit fee
Public Works Review Fee (Residential, New Construction) (new construction)
5% of the permit fee
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)
1.5% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00
Printed as "1.5% of: Permit Fee, Bldg., Fire and Flood Plan Review Fees with a $2.00 minimum" (p.10), so the Zoning and Public Works review fees stay outside the basis
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)
1% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00
Printed as "1% of: Permit Fee, Bldg., Fire and Flood Plan Review Fees with a $2.00 minimum" (p.10), so the Zoning and Public Works review fees stay outside the basis
Technology Fee
3% of the permit fee plus designated fees
Printed as "3% of: Permit Fee, Bldg., Fire and Flood Plan Review Fees" (p.10), so the Zoning and Public Works review fees stay outside the basis
Zoning/Planning Review Fee (Commercial)
7.5% of the permit fee
Zoning/Planning Review Fee (Residential)
5% of the permit fee
Private Provider Building Plan Review Waiver (with a private provider for plan review and inspections)
may reduce designated fees by 100%
The schedule prints a 100% discount of the building plan review fee for full private provider service
Private Provider Discount
may reduce the permit fee by 25%
The schedule prints a 25% discount of the base permit fee for a single private provider service
Private Provider Discount
may reduce the permit fee by 50%
The schedule prints a 50% discount of the base permit fee when a private provider performs both plan review and inspections
Private Provider Discount
may reduce the permit fee by 25%
The schedule prints a 25% discount of the base permit fee for a single private provider service
Non-Digital Submittal Fee (New Commercial Construction) (new construction) (if applicable)
$500.00
Non-Digital Submittal Fee (New Residential Construction) (new construction) (if applicable)
$250.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Estimated building permit fee
$206.51
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$140.00
$140.00 flat
Flood Plan Review Fee (Residential)$14.00
Plan Review Fee (Residential)$35.00
Zoning/Planning Review Fee (Residential)$7.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.84
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Technology Fee$5.67
Total Estimate$206.51

Estimate only. Confirm with the St. Cloud building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 407-957-7224. 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 St. Cloud

St. Cloud issues its own building permits through the City Building Department in Development Services. Applications are submitted online through the city's Digital Application Portal, with a separate web form for each permit type. Paper applications are accepted at the City Hall drop box, but a non-digital submittal fee of $250 applies to new single family construction and $500 to new commercial or multifamily, so applying online is the no-charge path. Permits received after 3 p.m. count as received the next business day. After issuance, the Building Permit Portal handles plan review status, inspection scheduling, document printing and payment. Inspections can also be scheduled by texting Schedule to 1-844-360-1552 or by the 24 hour inspection line at 407-979-4725, no later than 5:45 a.m. on the working day wanted.

Source: St. Cloud application instructions

Apply online: St. Cloud permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
1300 9th Street, Atrium 2nd Floor, St. Cloud, FL 34769
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

St. Cloud Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in St. Cloud?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $206.51, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from St. Cloud'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 St. Cloud?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $91.55, based on St. Cloud's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in St. Cloud?

A residential building permit is $140.00 flat. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and 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 St. Cloud?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Building Plan Review Fee (Commercial) (50% of the permit fee), Fire Plan Review Fee (Commercial) (15% of the permit fee), Flood Plan Review Fee (Commercial) (15% of the permit fee), Flood Plan Review Fee (Residential) (10% of the permit fee), Plan Review Fee (Residential) (25% of the permit fee), Public Works Review Fee (Commercial, New Construction) (7.5% of the permit fee), Public Works Review Fee (Residential, New Construction) (5% of the permit fee), State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00), State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00), Technology Fee (3% of the permit fee plus designated fees), Zoning/Planning Review Fee (Commercial) (7.5% of the permit fee) and Zoning/Planning Review Fee (Residential) (5% of the permit fee). 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 St. Cloud?

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 St. Cloud Building Department Fee Schedule, Exhibit "A" to Resolution No. 2026-048R (adopted 6/11/2026, effective 7/1/2026). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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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.

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