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.

In Delray Beach, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $2,410.70 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.

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

How Delray Beach values a job: All permit fees are based on the contracted amount and the scope of work to be performed, per the City official Building FAQ page.

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.

Plumbing Permit Fees in Delray Beach

All projects

tiered rates (see fee table)‡

$0–$199.99

$0.00

$199.99–$1,000

$50.00

Over $1,000

$50.00 + $42.00 per $1,000

All projects

tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $50.00

$0–$1,000

$50.00

Over $1,000

$50.00 + $22.00 per $1,000

Radon Detection Fee

$0.01 per sq ft

State Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

State Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Change of Contractor Fee (if applicable)

$100.00

Change to Plans or Shop Drawings (if applicable)

$75.00

Master Plan Submission Fee (if applicable)

$1,500.00

Permit Renewal/Extension Fee (if applicable)

$150.00

Plan Check Fee (credited toward 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

Project type

Kind of work

Job value ($)

$500$50,000

Estimated plumbing permit fee

$438.70

Plumbing permit fee$428.00

tiered rates (see fee table)

Plan Check Fee (not added to total)$214.00

Paid up front; credited against the final permit fee.

Radon Detection Fee$0.01 / sq ft

Charged per sq ft; not included in this total, as it depends on your project's floor area.

State Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$6.42

State Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$4.28

Total Estimate$438.70

All permit fees are based on the contracted amount and the scope of work to be performed, per the City official Building FAQ page.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Delray Beach building department before applying.

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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 $2,410.70, 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 (see fee table), 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 Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and State 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 September 11, 2026.

Other Jurisdictions in Palm Beach County

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

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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.