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Delray Beach, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$2,160.70
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$469.45
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$438.70
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$438.70
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$438.70
$10,000 repipe
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In Delray Beach, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $2,160.70 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $469.45, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $438.70, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $438.70, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $438.70. 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

Resolution No. 208-24, Exhibit A (Development Services Fee Schedule), adopted October 15, 2024

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Delray Beach permit portal, or call (561) 243-7200.

How Delray Beach values a job: Permit fees are based on the contracted amount and the scope of work, per the City's Building FAQ.

Schedule effective October 15, 2024. Last verified: September 11, 2026

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

Delray Beach Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Delray Beach

Residential (1–2 family): Demolition (Single-Family Residence)
$150.00 per 3,000 sq ft (residential demolition) or fraction thereof
Residential (1–2 family): Foundation Only (Single-Family)
$1,200.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Demolition (Commercial Accessory Building)
$150.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Demolition (Commercial Structure)
$250.00 per 5,000 sq ft (commercial demolition) or fraction thereof
Commercial / 3+ units: Foundation Only (Commercial)
$3,000.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Foundation Only (Multi-Family)
$2,000.00 flat
All projects (remodel/alteration)
tiered rates by job value, minimum $50.00†
Up to $1,000
$50.00
Over $1,000
$50.00 plus $42.00 per additional $1,000
All projects (new construction)
tiered rates by job value, minimum $50.00
Up to $1,000
$50.00
Over $1,000
$50.00 plus $22.00 per additional $1,000
Demolition (Interior, Non-Structural)
$200.00 flat
Moving of Building or Structure
$400.00 flat
Fire-Rescue Plan Review Fee
tiered by job value, minimum $50.00‡
Up to $100,000
$5.00 per $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $250,000
$500.00 plus $2.50 per additional $1,000
Over $250,000, up to $750,000
$875.00 plus $1.25 per additional $1,000
Over $750,000, up to $2,000,000
$1,500.00 plus $0.63 per additional $1,000
Over $2,000,000
$2,281.25 plus $0.31 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†
Certificate of Occupancy (Commercial/Multi-Family) (if applicable)
$50.00
Certificate of Occupancy (Single-Family/Duplex) (if applicable)
$25.00
Change of Contractor Fee (if applicable)
$100.00
Change to Plans or Shop Drawings (if applicable)
$75.00
Conditional Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)
$700.00
Master Plan Submission Fee (if applicable)
$1,500.00
Permit Renewal/Extension Fee (if applicable)
$150.00
Plan Check Fee (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)
50% of the permit fee

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Delray Beach Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type
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Kind of work
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4 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
$2,160.70
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$2,108.00
$50.00 + 49 × $42.00 per $1,000 over $1,000, minimum $50.00 (see the fee table above)
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$31.62
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$21.08
Total Estimate$2,160.70
Paid when you apply, counts toward this total
Plan Check Fee$1,054.00
You pay this when you apply. It comes off the final permit bill, so it does not add to the total above.

This fee rate is higher than in most Florida jurisdictions; it matches Delray Beach's official schedule as published.

Permit fees are based on the contracted amount and the scope of work, per the City's Building FAQ.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Delray Beach building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (561) 243-7200. 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 Delray Beach

Delray Beach building permits are submitted online through the City's eServices portal, where you register, apply, upload plans and documents as PDFs, answer review comments, pay fees, and download the issued permit. If you do not have digital plans, the Building Division at 100 NW 1st Avenue will scan paper documents for a fee. Inspections are requested in eServices from the permit's inspections tab. A/C change-out, water heater replacement, and re-roof permits are express permits issued within three days.

Source: Delray Beach application instructions

Apply online: Delray Beach permit portal
Building Department Contact
Phone
(561) 243-7200 (option 3 for permit technicians)
Address
100 NW 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 (north of the main City Hall entrance)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding holidays)

Delray Beach Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Delray Beach?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $2,160.70, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Delray Beach'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 Delray Beach?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $469.45, based on Delray Beach's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Delray Beach?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value, minimum $50.00. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits scale with the value of the job. 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 Delray Beach?

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 Delray Beach?

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 Resolution No. 208-24, Exhibit A (Development Services Fee Schedule), adopted October 15, 2024. See the official schedule. Last verified .

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