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Lake Worth Beach, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$1,592.50
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$615.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$352.50
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$307.50
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$307.50
$10,000 repipe
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In Lake Worth Beach, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,592.50 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $615.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $352.50, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $307.50, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $307.50. 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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FY2027 Schedule of Fees and Service Charges, Exhibit A to Resolution No. 42-2026 (adopted September 10, 2026; fees apply October 1, 2026), City of Lake Worth Beach

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $135.00.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Lake Worth Beach permit portal, or call 561-586-1647.

Schedule effective October 1, 2026. Last verified: October 20, 2026

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

Lake Worth Beach Permit Fee Schedule

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

Electrical Permit Fees in Lake Worth Beach

All projects
tiered rates by job value, minimum $135.00‡
Up to $500,000
$30.00 per $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$22.50 per $1,000
Over $1,000,000, up to $2,500,000
$17.50 per $1,000
Over $2,500,000, up to $12,500,000
$10.00 per $1,000
Over $12,500,000
$7.50 per $1,000
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†
Special Inspector (Private Provider) Inspection Refund
may reduce the permit fee by 25%‡
Special Inspector (Private Provider) Plan Review Refund
may reduce the permit fee by 25%‡
Certificate of Completion Fee (if applicable)
$100.00
Change of Contractor Fee (if applicable)
$75.00
Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeal Application Fee (if applicable)
$250.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Lake Worth Beach Permit Fee Calculator

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

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Fees in Lake Worth Beach are the same either way.

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$500$100,000
Estimated electrical permit fee
$307.50
Included in this total
Electrical Permit Fee$300.00‡
$10,000 × $30.00 per $1,000, minimum $135.00 (see the fee table above)
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$4.50
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$3.00
Private provider reductions (F.S. 553.791), not applied: 25% of the permit fee‡ with a private provider for inspections; 25% of the permit fee‡ with a private provider for plan review. Confirm eligibility and reduced figures with the building department.
Total Estimate$307.50
Paid when you apply, counts toward this total
Plan Filing Fee$150.00‡
You pay this when you apply. It comes off the final permit bill, so it does not add to the total above.

‡ 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 Lake Worth Beach building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 561-586-1647. 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 Lake Worth Beach

Apply online through the City of Lake Worth Beach building permit portal or in person at the Building Division, 1900 2nd Ave N; one master permit application covers all scopes of work, and the Palm Beach County universal permit application is also accepted. Submit one copy of the submittal documents for your scope of work. Half of the estimated permit fee (the Plan Filing Fee) is due when you apply and is non-refundable. Plan review is digital, and once all departments approve, the permit is sent to the contractor of record by email or file transfer. Schedule inspections by 4:00 pm the day before through the automated line (561) 586-1691 or online; same-day inspections cost extra (call 561-586-1647). Some small residential projects under $7,500 may qualify for an HB 803 exemption, which must be requested before work starts.

Source: Lake Worth Beach application instructions

Apply online: Lake Worth Beach permit portal
Building Department Contact
Inspection line
561-586-1691
Address
Building Division, 1900 2nd Ave N, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33461
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Lake Worth Beach Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Lake Worth Beach?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,592.50, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Lake Worth 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 Lake Worth Beach?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $615.00, based on Lake Worth Beach's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Lake Worth Beach?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value, minimum $135.00. 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 Worth Beach?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $135.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Lake Worth 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 Lake Worth 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 FY2027 Schedule of Fees and Service Charges, Exhibit A to Resolution No. 42-2026 (adopted September 10, 2026; fees apply October 1, 2026), City of Lake Worth Beach. See the official schedule. Last verified .

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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.

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