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Gulf Stream, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building permits for Gulf Stream are issued and inspected by the Town of Highland Beach under Gulf Stream Town Code Sec. 42-27; Gulf Stream separately charges its own building permit review fee shown below. See the Highland Beach fee schedule

Building Permit
$1,587.50
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$636.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$350.50
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$350.50
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$350.50
$10,000 repipe
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In Gulf Stream, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,587.50 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $636.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $350.50, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $350.50, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $350.50. 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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Resolution No. 2026-016, Exhibit B: Town of Highland Beach Building and Land Development Schedule of Fees, revised effective 10/01/2026-09/30/2027

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $150.00.

Building permits for Gulf Stream are issued and inspected by the Town of Highland Beach under Gulf Stream Town Code Sec. 42-27; Gulf Stream separately charges its own building permit review fee shown below. See the Highland Beach fee schedule

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Gulf Stream permit portal, or call 561-278-4540.

How Gulf Stream values a job: Building permit fees are based on the value of the work as determined under Section 109 of the Town's Administrative Amendments to the Florida Building Code.

Schedule effective October 1, 2026. Last verified: October 2, 2026

Schedule adopted under Florida's HB 803 permit fee rules (effective July 2026). What HB 803 changed

Gulf Stream Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Gulf Stream

All projects
tiered rates by job value
Tier 2 Band Base Fee ($11,000) equals 500 increments times $22.00, reproducing the printed $22.00 per $1,000 rate through $500,000 before the $17.50 per $1,000 rate applies above that threshold.
Up to $500,000
$22.00 per $1,000
Over $500,000
$11,000.00 plus $17.50 per additional $1,000
Additional Plan Review Fee (per page)
$50.00 per page
Gulf Stream Town Zoning and Design Review Fee
tiered by job value‡
Up to $4,999
$85.00
Over $4,999, up to $9,999
$110.00
Over $9,999, up to $14,999
$125.00
Over $14,999, up to $19,999
$150.00
Over $19,999, up to $24,999
$185.00
Over $24,999, up to $29,999
$200.00
Over $29,999, up to $39,999
$260.00
Over $39,999, up to $49,999
$335.00
Over $49,999, up to $69,999
$460.00
Over $69,999, up to $99,999
$585.00
Over $99,999, up to $149,999
$750.00
Over $149,999, up to $199,999
$1,000.00
Over $199,999, up to $399,999
$1,170.00
Over $399,999, up to $649,999
$1,625.00
Over $649,999, up to $999,999
$1,835.00
Over $999,999, up to $1,499,999
$3,000.00
Over $1,499,999, up to $1,999,999
$3,670.00
Over $1,999,999, up to $2,499,999
$4,170.00
Over $2,499,999, up to $2,999,999
$4,670.00
Over $2,999,999, up to $3,499,999
$5,170.00
Over $3,499,999, up to $3,999,999
$5,670.00
Over $3,999,999, up to $4,499,999
$6,170.00
Over $4,499,999, up to $4,999,999
$6,670.00
Over $4,999,999, up to $7,499,999
$7,500.00
Over $7,499,999
$7,500.00 plus $1.00 per additional $1,000
Reinspection Fee
$100.00 per inspection
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
Private Provider Reduction - Full (Inspections and Plan Review)
may reduce the permit fee by 26%
Private Provider Reduction - Inspections Only
may reduce the permit fee by 13%
Private Provider Reduction - Plan Review Only
may reduce the permit fee by 13%
Appeal of Building Code Decision Fee (if applicable)
$1,500.00
Change in Contractor Fee (if applicable)
$50.00
Expired Permit Reinstatement Fee (if applicable)
$250.00
Fire sprinkler permit fee (if applicable)
$150.00‡
Flooring and/or Balcony Tile Fee (if applicable)
$150.00
Gulf Stream Plan Revision or Permit Renewal Fee (if applicable)
$50.00‡
Highland Beach Fire Rescue Plans and Inspections Fee (if applicable)
0.5% of job value, maximum $15,000.00, jobs over $30,000 only‡
0.5% on total construction cost above $30,000, capped at $15,000 per project
Highland Beach Fire Rescue Plans and Inspections Fee (if applicable)
$150.00‡
Permit Extension Fee (if applicable)
$100.00
Portable Storage Unit Permit Fee (if applicable)
$50.00
Remote Video Inspection Fee (RVI) (if applicable)
$20.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Gulf Stream Permit Fee Calculator

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Fees in Gulf Stream are the same either way.

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$1,587.50
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$1,100.00
50 × $22.00 per $1,000 (see the fee table above)
Tier 2 Band Base Fee ($11,000) equals 500 increments times $22.00, reproducing the printed $22.00 per $1,000 rate through $500,000 before the $17.50 per $1,000 rate applies above that threshold.
Gulf Stream Town Zoning and Design Review Fee$460.00‡
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$16.50
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$11.00
Total Estimate$1,587.50
Not included in this total
Additional Plan Review Fee (Per Page)$50.00 / page
Charged per page; depends on your project's number of pages.
Reinspection Fee$100.00 / inspection
Charged per inspection; depends on your project's number of inspections.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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

Building permit fees are based on the value of the work as determined under Section 109 of the Town's Administrative Amendments to the Florida Building Code.

Permit fees for Gulf Stream are administered by Highland Beach; the fees shown are the Highland Beach schedule.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Highland Beach building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 561-278-4540. 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 Gulf Stream

Building permits for properties in the Town of Gulf Stream are issued and inspected by the Town of Highland Beach Building Department under an interlocal agreement. Apply online through the Highland Beach MyGovernmentOnline (MGO) portal under the Gulf Stream jurisdiction, using Highland Beach permit application forms; paper applications are not accepted. Upload your Gulf Stream zoning documents and the signed first page of the Gulf Stream Construction Site Management Handbook with the permit package. Gulf Stream zoning requirements and its own zoning review fees must be met before Highland Beach will issue the permit.

Source: Gulf Stream application instructions

Apply online: Gulf Stream permit portal
Building Department Contact
Phone
561-278-4540 (Highland Beach Building Department); Gulf Stream Town Hall (zoning) (561) 276-5116
Email
dgillion@gulf-stream.org (Gulf Stream building plan reviews)
Address
3616 S Ocean Boulevard, Highland Beach, FL 33487 (Highland Beach Building Department); 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, FL 33483 (Gulf Stream Town Hall)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Gulf Stream Town Hall)
Source
https://highlandbeach.us/211/Building-Department ; https://www.gulf-stream.org/contact/town-contact/

Gulf Stream Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Gulf Stream?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,587.50, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Gulf Stream'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 Gulf Stream?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $636.00, based on Gulf Stream's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Gulf Stream?

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 Is the Minimum Permit Fee in Gulf Stream?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $150.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Gulf Stream?

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 Gulf Stream?

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. 2026-016, Exhibit B: Town of Highland Beach Building and Land Development Schedule of Fees, revised effective 10/01/2026-09/30/2027. See the official schedule. Last verified .

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