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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.

Highland Beach's current fee schedule is in force through September 30, 2026. The Town is expected to adopt a new schedule for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026; figures here will be updated when it is published. See the official notice

Building Permit
$1,127.50
$50,000 remodel
Roofing Permit
$451.00
$20,000 re-roof
HVAC Permit
$225.50
$10,000 change-out
Electrical Permit
$225.50
$10,000 panel or rewire
Plumbing Permit
$225.50
$10,000 repipe

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.

Source

Resolution No. 2026-008, Exhibit B: Town of Highland Beach Building and Land Development Schedule of Fees, revised effective 07/01/2026-09/30/2026

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $100.00.

Official Fee Schedule

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 July 1, 2026. Last verified: September 12, 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 (see fee table) (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.)
$0–$500,000
$22.00 per $1,000
Over $500,000
$11,000.00 + $17.50 per $1,000
Additional Plan Review Fee (per page)
$50.00 per page
FL State Surcharge - BCAIF (F.S. 468.631)
1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00
FL State Surcharge - FBC (F.S. 553.721)
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00
Private Provider Reduction - Full (Inspections and Plan Review) (with a private provider for plan review and inspections)
may reduce the permit fee by 26%
Private Provider Reduction - Inspections Only (with a private provider for inspections)
may reduce the permit fee by 13%
Private Provider Reduction - Plan Review Only (with a private provider for plan review)
may reduce the permit fee by 13%
Reinspection Fee
$100.00 per inspection
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)
$100.00‡
Flooring and/or Balcony Tile Fee (if applicable)
$100.00
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.

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$1,127.50
Building permit fee$1,100.00
tiered rates (see fee table) (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.)
Additional Plan Review Fee (per page)$50.00 / page
Charged per page; not included in this total, as it depends on your project's unit count.
FL State Surcharge - BCAIF (F.S. 468.631)$16.50
FL State Surcharge - FBC (F.S. 553.721)$11.00
Private Provider Reduction - Full (Inspections and Plan Review)26% of the permit fee
Not applied. Hiring a licensed private provider for plan review and inspections (s. 553.791) may reduce this fee per the printed schedule; the provider's own fees are separate. Confirm eligibility and the reduced figure with the building department.
Private Provider Reduction - Inspections Only13% of the permit fee
Not applied. Hiring a licensed private provider for inspections (s. 553.791) may reduce this fee per the printed schedule; the provider's own fees are separate. Confirm eligibility and the reduced figure with the building department.
Private Provider Reduction - Plan Review Only13% of the permit fee
Not applied. Hiring a licensed private provider for plan review (s. 553.791) may reduce this fee per the printed schedule; the provider's own fees are separate. Confirm eligibility and the reduced figure with the building department.
Reinspection Fee$100.00 / inspection
Charged per inspection; not included in this total, as it depends on your project's unit count.
Total Estimate$1,127.50

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.

Highland Beach's current fee schedule is in force through September 30, 2026. The Town is expected to adopt a new schedule for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026; figures here will be updated when it is published. See the official notice

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

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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 (see fee table) (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.). 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 $100.00; 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 FL State Surcharge - BCAIF (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00), FL State Surcharge - FBC (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%) and Private Provider Reduction - Plan Review Only (may reduce the permit fee by 13%). 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. 2026-008, Exhibit B: Town of Highland Beach Building and Land Development Schedule of Fees, revised effective 07/01/2026-09/30/2026. See the official schedule. Last verified .

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