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.

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)

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

Official Fee Schedule

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: August 3, 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)

$140.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family)

tiered rates (see fee table)

0–1,599 square foot

$1,298.49

1,599–1,999 square foot

$1,298.49 + $7.73 per $100

1,999–2,999 square foot

$1,329.41 + $9.27 per $100

2,999–3,999 square foot

$1,422.15 + $4.64 per $100

3,999–4,999 square foot

$1,471.62 + $3.10 per $100

Over 4,999 square foot

$1,502.58 + $3.10 per $100

Commercial / 3+ units

$870.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units

tiered rates (see fee table)

0–5,000 square foot

$0.70 per unit

5,000–15,000 square foot

$2,500.00 + $0.50 per unit

15,000–30,000 square foot

$9,000.00 + $0.50 per unit

Over 30,000 square foot

$18,000.00 + $0.50 per unit

Building Plan Review Fee (Commercial)

50% of the permit fee

DBPR 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)

DCA 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)

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) (new construction)

7.5% of the permit fee

Public Works Review Fee (Residential, New Construction) (new construction)

5% of the permit fee

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

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

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St. Cloud Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Estimated building permit fee

$206.51

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

DBPR Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.84

DCA 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.

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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), DBPR 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)), DCA 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)), 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), 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) and Zoning/Planning Review Fee (Residential) (5% of the permit fee). These are included in every estimate on this page.

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 August 3, 2026.

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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.