Boca Raton, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Boca Raton, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $914.30 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $422.30, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $258.30, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $258.30, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $258.30. 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

Boca Raton Municipal Facilities and Services User Fee Schedule (effective 10/1/2026, Resolution No. 105-2026), Section I.C Building Permits

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Boca Raton permit portal, or call 561-393-7930.

How Boca Raton values a job: Fees are based on the total estimated valuation of construction costs (the total contract amount), excluding flooring material costs; a complete copy of the construction contract may be required.

Schedule effective October 1, 2026. Last verified: October 5, 2026

This schedule took effect after Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). We check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

Boca Raton Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Boca Raton

All projects

tiered rates by job value

Up to $500

$100.00

Over $500

$100.00 plus $16.00 per additional $1,000

Private provider inspection

tiered rates by job value

Up to $500

$100.00

Over $500

$100.00 plus $14.50 per additional $1,000

Private provider plan review + inspection

tiered rates by job value

Up to $500

$100.00

Over $500

$100.00 plus $13.00 per additional $1,000

Fire-Rescue Construction Permit Fee

tiered by job value‡

Up to $500

$100.00

Over $500

$100.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000

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†

Emergency Repairs (post-storm): Garage Doors (if applicable)

$99.00

Emergency Repairs (post-storm): Hurricane Shutters (if applicable)

$99.00

Emergency Repairs (post-storm): Impact Resistant Fenestrations (if applicable)

$99.00

Emergency Repairs (post-storm): Permit Renewal (one time only) (if applicable)

$99.00

Emergency Repairs (post-storm): Reinforcement of Gable Ends (if applicable)

$99.00

Hardship Extension - 1st Extension (if applicable)

$122.00

Hardship Extension - 2nd Extension (if applicable)

$607.00

Hardship Extension - 3rd Extension (if applicable)

$1,213.00

Initial Permit Processing Deposit (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

1% of job value, minimum $100.00‡

Inspection for CO in Existing Building (Change of Occupancy Classification) (if applicable)

$105.00

Modification of Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

$1,500.00

Partial Inspection Fee (if applicable)

$79.00

Permit Reapplication (expired) (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee, maximum $182.00

Permit Renewal (expired, one-time by Building Official) (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee, maximum $182.00

Pre-Permit Construction Agreement (if applicable)

0.5% of job value, minimum $750.00, maximum $3,948.00

Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)

$79.00

TCO Extension - 1st Extension (if applicable)

1% of job value, minimum $3,000.00, maximum $8,000.00

TCO Extension - 2nd Extension (if applicable)

1% of job value, minimum $5,000.00, maximum $15,000.00

TCO Extension - 3rd Extension (if applicable)

1% of job value, minimum $10,000.00, maximum $25,000.00

TCO Extension - 4th and All Subsequent Extensions (if applicable)

1% of job value, minimum $25,000.00, maximum $50,000.00

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

1% of job value, minimum $1,500.00, maximum $3,948.00

Transfer of Permit (Change of Contractor) (if applicable)

$125.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Electrical Permit Fees in Boca Raton

All projects

tiered rates by job value

Up to $500

$100.00

Over $500

$100.00 plus $16.00 per additional $1,000

Private provider inspection

tiered rates by job value

Up to $500

$100.00

Over $500

$100.00 plus $14.50 per additional $1,000

Private provider plan review + inspection

tiered rates by job value

Up to $500

$100.00

Over $500

$100.00 plus $13.00 per additional $1,000

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†

Emergency Repairs (post-storm): Emergency Generators (incl. transfer switch) (if applicable)

$99.00

Emergency Repairs (post-storm): Permit Renewal (one time only) (if applicable)

$99.00

Hardship Extension - 1st Extension (if applicable)

$122.00

Hardship Extension - 2nd Extension (if applicable)

$607.00

Hardship Extension - 3rd Extension (if applicable)

$1,213.00

Initial Permit Processing Deposit (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

1% of job value, minimum $100.00‡

Inspection for CO in Existing Building (Change of Occupancy Classification) (if applicable)

$105.00

Modification of Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

$1,500.00

Partial Inspection Fee (if applicable)

$79.00

Permit Reapplication (expired) (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee, maximum $182.00

Permit Renewal (expired, one-time by Building Official) (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee, maximum $182.00

Pre-Permit Construction Agreement (if applicable)

0.5% of job value, minimum $750.00, maximum $3,948.00

Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)

$79.00

TCO Extension - 1st Extension (if applicable)

1% of job value, minimum $3,000.00, maximum $8,000.00

TCO Extension - 2nd Extension (if applicable)

1% of job value, minimum $5,000.00, maximum $15,000.00

TCO Extension - 3rd Extension (if applicable)

1% of job value, minimum $10,000.00, maximum $25,000.00

TCO Extension - 4th and All Subsequent Extensions (if applicable)

1% of job value, minimum $25,000.00, maximum $50,000.00

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

1% of job value, minimum $1,500.00, maximum $3,948.00

Transfer of Permit (Change of Contractor) (if applicable)

$125.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Plumbing Permit Fees in Boca Raton

All projects

tiered rates by job value

Up to $500

$100.00

Over $500

$100.00 plus $16.00 per additional $1,000

Private provider inspection

tiered rates by job value

Up to $500

$100.00

Over $500

$100.00 plus $14.50 per additional $1,000

Private provider plan review + inspection

tiered rates by job value

Up to $500

$100.00

Over $500

$100.00 plus $13.00 per additional $1,000

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†

Hardship Extension - 1st Extension (if applicable)

$122.00

Hardship Extension - 2nd Extension (if applicable)

$607.00

Hardship Extension - 3rd Extension (if applicable)

$1,213.00

Initial Permit Processing Deposit (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

1% of job value, minimum $100.00‡

Inspection for CO in Existing Building (Change of Occupancy Classification) (if applicable)

$105.00

Modification of Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

$1,500.00

Partial Inspection Fee (if applicable)

$79.00

Permit Reapplication (expired) (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee, maximum $182.00

Permit Renewal (expired, one-time by Building Official) (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee, maximum $182.00

Pre-Permit Construction Agreement (if applicable)

0.5% of job value, minimum $750.00, maximum $3,948.00

Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)

$79.00

TCO Extension - 1st Extension (if applicable)

1% of job value, minimum $3,000.00, maximum $8,000.00

TCO Extension - 2nd Extension (if applicable)

1% of job value, minimum $5,000.00, maximum $15,000.00

TCO Extension - 3rd Extension (if applicable)

1% of job value, minimum $10,000.00, maximum $25,000.00

TCO Extension - 4th and All Subsequent Extensions (if applicable)

1% of job value, minimum $25,000.00, maximum $50,000.00

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

1% of job value, minimum $1,500.00, maximum $3,948.00

Transfer of Permit (Change of Contractor) (if applicable)

$125.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Boca Raton

All projects

tiered rates by job value

Up to $500

$100.00

Over $500

$100.00 plus $16.00 per additional $1,000

Private provider inspection

tiered rates by job value

Up to $500

$100.00

Over $500

$100.00 plus $14.50 per additional $1,000

Private provider plan review + inspection

tiered rates by job value

Up to $500

$100.00

Over $500

$100.00 plus $13.00 per additional $1,000

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†

Hardship Extension - 1st Extension (if applicable)

$122.00

Hardship Extension - 2nd Extension (if applicable)

$607.00

Hardship Extension - 3rd Extension (if applicable)

$1,213.00

Initial Permit Processing Deposit (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

1% of job value, minimum $100.00‡

Inspection for CO in Existing Building (Change of Occupancy Classification) (if applicable)

$105.00

Modification of Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

$1,500.00

Partial Inspection Fee (if applicable)

$79.00

Permit Reapplication (expired) (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee, maximum $182.00

Permit Renewal (expired, one-time by Building Official) (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee, maximum $182.00

Pre-Permit Construction Agreement (if applicable)

0.5% of job value, minimum $750.00, maximum $3,948.00

Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)

$79.00

TCO Extension - 1st Extension (if applicable)

1% of job value, minimum $3,000.00, maximum $8,000.00

TCO Extension - 2nd Extension (if applicable)

1% of job value, minimum $5,000.00, maximum $15,000.00

TCO Extension - 3rd Extension (if applicable)

1% of job value, minimum $10,000.00, maximum $25,000.00

TCO Extension - 4th and All Subsequent Extensions (if applicable)

1% of job value, minimum $25,000.00, maximum $50,000.00

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

1% of job value, minimum $1,500.00, maximum $3,948.00

Transfer of Permit (Change of Contractor) (if applicable)

$125.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Roofing Permit Fees in Boca Raton

All projects

tiered rates by job value

Up to $500

$100.00

Over $500

$100.00 plus $16.00 per additional $1,000

Private provider inspection

tiered rates by job value

Up to $500

$100.00

Over $500

$100.00 plus $14.50 per additional $1,000

Private provider plan review + inspection

tiered rates by job value

Up to $500

$100.00

Over $500

$100.00 plus $13.00 per additional $1,000

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†

Emergency Repairs (post-storm): Impact Resistant Fenestrations (if applicable)

$99.00

Emergency Repairs (post-storm): Permit Renewal (one time only) (if applicable)

$99.00

Emergency Repairs (post-storm): Reinforcement of Gable Ends (if applicable)

$99.00

Hardship Extension - 1st Extension (if applicable)

$122.00

Hardship Extension - 2nd Extension (if applicable)

$607.00

Hardship Extension - 3rd Extension (if applicable)

$1,213.00

Initial Permit Processing Deposit (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

1% of job value, minimum $100.00‡

Inspection for CO in Existing Building (Change of Occupancy Classification) (if applicable)

$105.00

Modification of Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

$1,500.00

Partial Inspection Fee (if applicable)

$79.00

Permit Reapplication (expired) (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee, maximum $182.00

Permit Renewal (expired, one-time by Building Official) (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee, maximum $182.00

Pre-Permit Construction Agreement (if applicable)

0.5% of job value, minimum $750.00, maximum $3,948.00

Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)

$79.00

TCO Extension - 1st Extension (if applicable)

1% of job value, minimum $3,000.00, maximum $8,000.00

TCO Extension - 2nd Extension (if applicable)

1% of job value, minimum $5,000.00, maximum $15,000.00

TCO Extension - 3rd Extension (if applicable)

1% of job value, minimum $10,000.00, maximum $25,000.00

TCO Extension - 4th and All Subsequent Extensions (if applicable)

1% of job value, minimum $25,000.00, maximum $50,000.00

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

1% of job value, minimum $1,500.00, maximum $3,948.00

Transfer of Permit (Change of Contractor) (if applicable)

$125.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Boca Raton Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Fees in Boca Raton are the same either way.

Job type

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

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$914.30

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$892.00

$100.00 + $49,500 × $16.00 per $1,000 over $500 (see the fee table above)

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$13.38

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$8.92

Total Estimate$914.30

Paid when you apply, counts toward this total

Initial Permit Processing Deposit$500.00‡

You pay this when you apply. It comes off the final permit bill, so it does not add to the total above.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Fees are based on the total estimated valuation of construction costs (the total contract amount), excluding flooring material costs; a complete copy of the construction contract may be required.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Boca Raton building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 561-393-7930. 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 Boca Raton

Boca Raton building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and roofing permits use a two-part online system. Register for a Boca eHub account, then apply for the permit, pay fees, check permit status and schedule inspections in eHub. Upload the permit files for plan review, including the permit application, in Boca ePlans (ProjectDox), where you can also read review comments and download the approved plans once the permit is issued; all fees must be paid before the approved files can be downloaded. Owner-builder permits are limited to a single-family home the owner lives in and owns personally, and the owner must sign and notarize the application. For help, contact the Building Permits office at 200 NW 2nd Avenue, 561-393-7930 or buildingpermits@myboca.us.

Source: Boca Raton application instructions

Apply online: Boca Raton permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 561-393-7930
Email: buildingpermits@myboca.us
Address: 200 NW 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-4pm, except Wednesday 8am-3pm
Source: Official contact page

Boca Raton Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Boca Raton?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $914.30, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Boca Raton'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 Boca Raton?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $422.30, based on Boca Raton's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Boca Raton?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits scale with the value of the job. 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 Boca Raton?

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, minimum $2.00) and State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Boca Raton?

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 Boca Raton Municipal Facilities and Services User Fee Schedule (effective 10/1/2026, Resolution No. 105-2026), Section I.C Building Permits. See the official schedule. Last verified October 5, 2026.

Other Jurisdictions in Palm Beach County

Jobs inside another city's limits are permitted by that city; unincorporated areas by the county.

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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How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Boca Raton?

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Boca Raton?

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Where Do These Fees Come From?

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