Lantana, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

A note on these figures from the official schedule. Details

For jobs valued over $100,000 the schedule prints 2% of value without stating whether it applies to the whole valuation or only the amount over $100,000, so this site does not estimate those jobs until the Town confirms; contact the Building Division at 561-540-5780. See the official notice

In Lantana, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,537.50 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $615.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $44.00, 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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Source

Town of Lantana Resolution No. R-03-2026 (Fees and Charges Schedule, Exhibit A), Jul 13, 2026 Town Council agenda packet

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits.

Official Fee Schedule

Call the building department at 561-540-5780.

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

This schedule took effect after Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). We check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

Lantana Permit Fee Schedule

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

Electrical Permit Fees in Lantana

All projects

3% of job value, minimum $70.00‡

Large Scale Solar Energy System Permit

$900.00 flat

Small Scale Solar Energy System Permit

$400.00 flat

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 Inspector and Plan Review Reduction (Private Provider, Trade Permits, Full) (select fee rules only) (with a private provider for plan review and inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 50%‡

Private Inspector Reduction (Private Provider, Trade Permits) (select fee rules only) (with a private provider for inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 25%‡

Private Plan Review Reduction (Private Provider, Trade Permits) (select fee rules only)

may reduce the permit fee by 25%‡

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Lantana Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Job type

3 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.

Job value ($)

$500$100,000

Estimated electrical permit fee

$307.50

Included in this total

Electrical Permit Fee$300.00‡

$10,000 × 3%, minimum $70.00

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: 50% of the permit fee‡ with a private provider for plan review and inspections; 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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

A note on these figures from the official schedule. Details

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 Lantana building department before applying. Phone: 561-540-5780. 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 Lantana

Lantana's Building Division (Development Services Department) does not take permit applications online yet. Submit the completed permit application with 2 paper copies of the plans and 1 digital copy, in person at 504 Greynolds Circle or by mail, and email the digital copy to buildingpermit@lantana.org. Contractors must be registered with the Town; property owners may apply as owner-builders. Permit fees are due at submittal and are paid by cash, check, or money order only (no credit cards or online payments). Staff email you when the permit is approved, and you pick it up with its inspection card at the Development Services office. Schedule inspections by calling the inspection line at 561-540-5788 before 3 pm for the next business day, or by emailing buildingpermit@lantana.org with the permit number, contact name, phone number, job address, and inspection requested.

Source: Lantana application instructions

Building Department Contact

Building Division, Development Services Department, Town of Lantana
Address: 504 Greynolds Circle, Lantana, FL 33462
Phone: 561-540-5780
Inspection line: 561-540-5788
Email: buildingpermit@lantana.org
Hours: Lobby walk-in 8 am to 3:30 pm
Source: Official contact page

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Lantana Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Lantana?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,537.50, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Lantana'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 Lantana?

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

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Lantana?

A residential building permit is 3% of job value, minimum $70.00. Electrical, Plumbing, and Roofing permits scale with the value of the job; Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees for the default job (AC Exact Change Out), while other work scales with the value of the job. New construction is priced separately from remodel and alteration work; the calculator asks which kind of job yours is. Every rate comes straight from the sourced fee schedule above. Enter your job's details for an itemized total.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Lantana?

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 Lantana?

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 Lantana Resolution No. R-03-2026 (Fees and Charges Schedule, Exhibit A), Jul 13, 2026 Town Council agenda packet. See the official schedule. Last verified October 20, 2026.

Other Jurisdictions in Palm Beach County

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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.