Greenacres, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Greenacres, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,281.25 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $512.50, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $256.25, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $256.25, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $256.25. 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 Greenacres Permit Fee Schedule (per Resolution 2024-46)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Greenacres permit portal, or call 561-642-2052.

Schedule effective October 1, 2024. Last verified: September 25, 2026

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

Greenacres Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Greenacres

All projects

tiered rates by job value, minimum $75.00

Up to $100,000

$0.00 plus $25.00 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $300,000

$2,500.00 plus $20.00 per additional $1,000

Over $300,000

$6,500.00 plus $12.50 per additional $1,000

Commercial Plan Review Fee (New Construction) (new construction)

$550.00 to $1,000.00 by sq ft‡

Up to 20,000 sq ft

$550.00

Over 20,000, up to 100,000 sq ft

$800.00

Over 100,000 sq ft

$1,000.00

Commercial Plan Review Fee (Remodel) (remodel/alteration)

$75.00 to $300.00 by sq ft‡

Up to 20,000 sq ft

$75.00

Over 20,000, up to 100,000 sq ft

$150.00

Over 100,000 sq ft

$300.00

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†

Zoning Review and Inspection

$54.75 per review or inspection‡

Permit Application Fee (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

$75.00

Permit Extension, 1st (90 days) (if applicable)

$50.00

Permit Extension, 2nd (90 days) (if applicable)

$25.00

Plan Revision Fee, First Page (if applicable)

$50.00

Renewal of Expired Permit, One Year or Less (if applicable)

50% of the permit fee

Renewal of Expired Permit, Over One Year (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee

Renewal of Temporary C.O., Commercial (60 days) (if applicable)

$500.00

Renewal of Temporary C.O., Residential (60 days) (if applicable)

$200.00

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Commercial (if applicable)

$1,500.00

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Residential (if applicable)

$800.00

Plan Review Fee (Multi-Family Residential or PUD Single Family Master Building) (if applicable)

$300.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Greenacres 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 Greenacres are the same either way.

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$1,281.25

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$1,250.00

$0.00 + $50,000 × $25.00 per $1,000 over $0, minimum $75.00 (see the fee table above)

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$18.75

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$12.50

Total Estimate$1,281.25

Paid when you apply, counts toward this total

Permit Application Fee$75.00

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

Not included in this total

Zoning Review and Inspection$54.75 / review‡

Charged per review or inspection; depends on your project's number of reviews.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Fees are charged on the value your jurisdiction assigns to the work; many use ICC square-footage valuation tables or your contract price, whichever is greater. If the assigned value is higher than your contract, the actual fee will be higher too.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Greenacres building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 561-642-2052. 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 Greenacres

Greenacres accepts new building permit applications and plans only online through the MGO Connect portal, where you register, submit, track status, and pay. Contractors must enroll with the City through the same portal before pulling permits. A non-refundable $75 application fee is due at submission and is credited toward the permit fee at issuance. For permits submitted on or after April 15, 2026, schedule inspections through the MGO portal by 3:00 p.m. the business day before; older permits schedule by calling 561-642-2062 or emailing inspections@greenacresfl.gov.

Source: Greenacres application instructions

Apply online: Greenacres permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 561-642-2052
Email: groupblg@greenacresfl.gov
Address: Greenacres City Hall, 5800 Melaleuca Lane, Greenacres, FL 33463
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Source: Official contact page

Greenacres Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Greenacres?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,281.25, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Greenacres'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 Greenacres?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $512.50, based on Greenacres's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Greenacres?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value, minimum $75.00. 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 Greenacres?

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 Greenacres?

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 Greenacres Permit Fee Schedule (per Resolution 2024-46). See the official schedule. Last verified September 25, 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.