Lake Clarke Shores, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Lake Clarke Shores, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,687.50 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $765.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $457.50, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $457.50, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $457.50. 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.

Jump to Permit Fee Calculator

Source

Town of Lake Clarke Shores, Permit Fees (Community Development Services webpage)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $90.00.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Lake Clarke Shores permit portal, or call (561) 964-1515.

How Lake Clarke Shores values a job: Permit valuation is the applicant's total estimated construction cost, subject to denial and re-estimation if the Building Official finds it understated.

Schedule effective March 11, 2025. Last verified: September 12, 2026

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

Lake Clarke Shores Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Lake Clarke Shores

All projects

tiered rates by job value, minimum $90.00

Up to $100,000

$30.00 per $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $200,000

$3,000.00 plus $20.00 per additional $1,000

Over $200,000

$5,000.00 plus $10.00 per additional $1,000

Plan Review Fee, Addition/Remodel (remodel/alteration)

$150.00‡

Plan Review Fee, New Construction (new construction)

$350.00‡

Re-Inspection Fee

$75.00 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‡

Plan Filing Fee (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

50% of the permit fee

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Sponsor This Page

Be the Featured General Contractor in Lake Clarke Shores

Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Lake Clarke Shores building permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.

Advertise on This Page

Lake Clarke Shores Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Fees in Lake Clarke Shores are the same either way.

Kind of work

Fees in Lake Clarke Shores are the same either way.

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$1,687.50

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$1,500.00

$50,000 × $30.00 per $1,000, minimum $90.00 (see the fee table above)

Plan Review Fee, Addition/Remodel$150.00‡

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$22.50

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$15.00‡

Total Estimate$1,687.50

Paid when you apply, counts toward this total

Plan Filing Fee$750.00

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

Re-Inspection Fee$75.00 / 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 Lake Clarke Shores's official schedule as published.

Permit valuation is the applicant's total estimated construction cost, subject to denial and re-estimation if the Building Official finds it understated.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Lake Clarke Shores building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (561) 964-1515. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

Sponsor This Page

Be the Featured General Contractor in Lake Clarke Shores

Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Lake Clarke Shores building permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.

Advertise on This Page

How to Apply for a Permit in Lake Clarke Shores

Lake Clarke Shores issues building permits through the MGO Connect online portal and does not accept paper applications. Contractors and owner/builders register on the portal to apply, upload documents, pay fees, track status, and schedule inspections. Owner/builders must sign an Owner/Builder Affidavit, and electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work must be done by licensed contractors. Fees are due when the application is submitted. For questions, call Community Development Services at Town Hall, 1701 Barbados Road, at (561) 964-1515.

Source: Lake Clarke Shores application instructions

Apply online: Lake Clarke Shores permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: (561) 964-1515
Address: 1701 Barbados Road, Lake Clarke Shores, FL 33406
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Source: Official contact page

Lake Clarke Shores Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Lake Clarke Shores?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,687.50, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Lake Clarke Shores'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 Lake Clarke Shores?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $765.00, based on Lake Clarke Shores's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Lake Clarke Shores?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value, minimum $90.00. 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 Is the Minimum Permit Fee in Lake Clarke Shores?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $90.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Lake Clarke Shores?

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 Lake Clarke Shores?

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 Town of Lake Clarke Shores, Permit Fees (Community Development Services webpage). See the official schedule. Last verified September 12, 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.