Highland Beach, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Highland Beach, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,127.50 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $451.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $225.50, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $225.50, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $225.50. 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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Source

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.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Highland Beach permit portal, or call 561-278-4540.

How Highland Beach 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

Highland Beach Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Highland Beach

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

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

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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Highland Beach Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Fees in Highland Beach are the same either way.

Kind of work

Fees in Highland Beach are the same either way.

Using a private provider?

Applies the jurisdiction's printed fee reduction (F.S. 553.791). How it works

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$1,127.50

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.

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$16.50

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$11.00

Total Estimate$1,127.50

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.

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.

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 Highland Beach

Highland Beach requires every new permit application and revision to be submitted online through the Town's MyGovernmentOnline (MGO Connect) customer portal. Contractors must register with the Highland Beach Building Department (no fee) and re-register with MyGovernmentOnline before applying. The Town accepts only the January 2024 edition of the Universal County-Wide/Municipal Building Permit Application. Gulf Stream permits are also handled by Highland Beach, through a separate Gulf Stream portal. For questions, contact the Building Department at 3616 S Ocean Boulevard.

Source: Highland Beach application instructions

Apply online: Highland Beach permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 561-278-4540 | 561-278-2606
Email: bco@highlandbeach.us
Address: 3616 S Ocean Boulevard, Highland Beach, FL 33487
Source: Official contact page

Highland Beach Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Highland Beach?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,127.50, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Highland 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 Highland Beach?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $451.00, based on Highland Beach's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Highland Beach?

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 Highland Beach?

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 Highland 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 Highland 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. 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 October 2, 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.