Ocean Ridge, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Ocean Ridge, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,364.76 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $592.26, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $334.76, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $334.76, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $334.76. 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 Ocean Ridge Building Department Fee Schedule (Appendix B), Rev. 7/8/26, adopted by Resolution No. 2026-06

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Ocean Ridge permit portal, or call (561) 732-2635.

How Ocean Ridge values a job: Ocean Ridge charges on the estimated total cost of the job, rounded up to the next $1,000 (the schedule's own example: $7,200 is charged as $8,000). The Town may require a contractor-signed cost breakdown, and an appraisal for substantial improvement or substantial damage work.

Schedule effective July 8, 2026. Last verified: September 12, 2026

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

Ocean Ridge Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Ocean Ridge

All projects

tiered rates by job value

Up to $999

$100.00

Over $999, up to $3,000

$150.00

Over $3,000, up to $100,000

$150.00 plus $25.00 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000

$2,575.00 plus $20.00 per additional $1,000

Technology Charge

0.5% of the permit fee

Plan Review (contracted official)

tiered by job value, jobs over $50,000 only‡

As printed for the contracted building official; the schedule states plan review is charged at the contracted amount

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$250.00

Over $100,000

$250.00 plus $1.25 per additional $1,000

State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined)

2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00

Private Provider Plan Review Reduction

may reduce designated fees by 25% (25% off the contracted plan review amount, as printed)‡

Cancellation of Contract (Owner/Contractor) (if applicable)

$50.00

Certificate of Occupancy Review (if applicable)

$1,000.00, minimum $1,000.00

Certificate of Occupancy/Completion (if applicable)

$50.00

Change of Address (if applicable)

$100.00

Change of Contractor (if applicable)

$50.00

Construction Parking Permit (if applicable)

$50.00

Development Plan Re-Review (Planning & Zoning) (if applicable)

$900.00

Development Plan Review (Planning & Zoning) (if applicable)

$1,500.00

Early Fixturing/Stocking Permit (if applicable)

$250.00

Engineering Review & Survey (Building Official request) (if applicable)

$250.00, minimum $250.00

Fill Material Professional Analysis or Testing (if applicable)

$25.00, maximum $25.00

Fill Permit (if applicable)

$300.00

Inspection Fee (Building Official/Inspector) (if applicable)

$50.00 per inspection‡

Inspection Fee (Town Engineer) (if applicable)

$125.00 per inspection‡

Low Voltage Alarm System Permit Labels (if applicable)

$55.00‡

No-Fee-Sub Permit (independent review required) (if applicable)

$50.00

Permit Revision (Building/Zoning Field Revisions) (if applicable)

$150.00, minimum $150.00

Permit Revision (Building/Zoning) (if applicable)

$50.00, minimum $50.00‡

Permit Revision (Engineering) (if applicable)

$150.00, minimum $150.00

Permit Status Change (Other: work commenced, no/final inspection, admin closed) (if applicable)

$50.00

Plan Review Resubmittal / Excess Plan Review (if applicable)

$50.00, minimum $50.00

Preliminary Plan Review (before permit submission) (if applicable)

$250.00, minimum $250.00‡

Revalidate Expired Permit (flat portion) (if applicable)

$50.00

Revalidate Expired Permit (percent portion) (if applicable)

30% of the permit fee

Right-of-Way / Hold Harmless Agreement (if applicable)

$50.00, minimum $50.00

Plan Review, Minor Projects up to $50,000 (contracted official) (if applicable)

$75.00 per hour‡

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

$250.00 per condition (per 30-day period)

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Electrical Permit Fees in Ocean Ridge

All projects

tiered rates by job value†

Up to $999

$100.00

Over $999, up to $3,000

$150.00

Over $3,000, up to $100,000

$150.00 plus $25.00 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000

$2,575.00 plus $20.00 per additional $1,000

Technology Charge

0.5% of the permit fee

Plan Review (contracted official)

tiered by job value, jobs over $50,000 only‡

As printed for the contracted building official; the schedule states plan review is charged at the contracted amount

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$250.00

Over $100,000

$250.00 plus $1.25 per additional $1,000

State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined)

2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00

Private Provider Plan Review Reduction

may reduce designated fees by 25% (25% off the contracted plan review amount, as printed)‡

Cancellation of Contract (Owner/Contractor) (if applicable)

$50.00

Certificate of Occupancy Review (if applicable)

$1,000.00, minimum $1,000.00

Certificate of Occupancy/Completion (if applicable)

$50.00

Change of Address (if applicable)

$100.00

Change of Contractor (if applicable)

$50.00

Construction Parking Permit (if applicable)

$50.00

Development Plan Re-Review (Planning & Zoning) (if applicable)

$900.00

Development Plan Review (Planning & Zoning) (if applicable)

$1,500.00

Early Fixturing/Stocking Permit (if applicable)

$250.00

Engineering Review & Survey (Building Official request) (if applicable)

$250.00, minimum $250.00

Fill Material Professional Analysis or Testing (if applicable)

$25.00, maximum $25.00

Fill Permit (if applicable)

$300.00

Inspection Fee (Building Official/Inspector) (if applicable)

$50.00 per inspection‡

Inspection Fee (Town Engineer) (if applicable)

$125.00 per inspection‡

Low Voltage Alarm System Permit Labels (if applicable)

$55.00‡

No-Fee-Sub Permit (independent review required) (if applicable)

$50.00

Permit Revision (Building/Zoning Field Revisions) (if applicable)

$150.00, minimum $150.00

Permit Revision (Building/Zoning) (if applicable)

$50.00, minimum $50.00‡

Permit Revision (Engineering) (if applicable)

$150.00, minimum $150.00

Permit Status Change (Other: work commenced, no/final inspection, admin closed) (if applicable)

$50.00

Plan Review Resubmittal / Excess Plan Review (if applicable)

$50.00, minimum $50.00

Preliminary Plan Review (before permit submission) (if applicable)

$250.00, minimum $250.00‡

Revalidate Expired Permit (flat portion) (if applicable)

$50.00

Revalidate Expired Permit (percent portion) (if applicable)

30% of the permit fee

Right-of-Way / Hold Harmless Agreement (if applicable)

$50.00, minimum $50.00

Plan Review, Minor Projects up to $50,000 (contracted official) (if applicable)

$75.00 per hour‡

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

$250.00 per condition (per 30-day period)

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Plumbing Permit Fees in Ocean Ridge

All projects

tiered rates by job value†

Up to $999

$100.00

Over $999, up to $3,000

$150.00

Over $3,000, up to $100,000

$150.00 plus $25.00 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000

$2,575.00 plus $20.00 per additional $1,000

Technology Charge

0.5% of the permit fee

Plan Review (contracted official)

tiered by job value, jobs over $50,000 only‡

As printed for the contracted building official; the schedule states plan review is charged at the contracted amount

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$250.00

Over $100,000

$250.00 plus $1.25 per additional $1,000

State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined)

2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00

Private Provider Plan Review Reduction

may reduce designated fees by 25% (25% off the contracted plan review amount, as printed)‡

Cancellation of Contract (Owner/Contractor) (if applicable)

$50.00

Certificate of Occupancy Review (if applicable)

$1,000.00, minimum $1,000.00

Certificate of Occupancy/Completion (if applicable)

$50.00

Change of Address (if applicable)

$100.00

Change of Contractor (if applicable)

$50.00

Construction Parking Permit (if applicable)

$50.00

Development Plan Re-Review (Planning & Zoning) (if applicable)

$900.00

Development Plan Review (Planning & Zoning) (if applicable)

$1,500.00

Early Fixturing/Stocking Permit (if applicable)

$250.00

Engineering Review & Survey (Building Official request) (if applicable)

$250.00, minimum $250.00

Fill Material Professional Analysis or Testing (if applicable)

$25.00, maximum $25.00

Fill Permit (if applicable)

$300.00

Inspection Fee (Building Official/Inspector) (if applicable)

$50.00 per inspection‡

Inspection Fee (Town Engineer) (if applicable)

$125.00 per inspection‡

Low Voltage Alarm System Permit Labels (if applicable)

$55.00‡

No-Fee-Sub Permit (independent review required) (if applicable)

$50.00

Permit Revision (Building/Zoning Field Revisions) (if applicable)

$150.00, minimum $150.00

Permit Revision (Building/Zoning) (if applicable)

$50.00, minimum $50.00‡

Permit Revision (Engineering) (if applicable)

$150.00, minimum $150.00

Permit Status Change (Other: work commenced, no/final inspection, admin closed) (if applicable)

$50.00

Plan Review Resubmittal / Excess Plan Review (if applicable)

$50.00, minimum $50.00

Preliminary Plan Review (before permit submission) (if applicable)

$250.00, minimum $250.00‡

Revalidate Expired Permit (flat portion) (if applicable)

$50.00

Revalidate Expired Permit (percent portion) (if applicable)

30% of the permit fee

Right-of-Way / Hold Harmless Agreement (if applicable)

$50.00, minimum $50.00

Plan Review, Minor Projects up to $50,000 (contracted official) (if applicable)

$75.00 per hour‡

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

$250.00 per condition (per 30-day period)

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Ocean Ridge

All projects

tiered rates by job value†

Up to $999

$100.00

Over $999, up to $3,000

$150.00

Over $3,000, up to $100,000

$150.00 plus $25.00 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000

$2,575.00 plus $20.00 per additional $1,000

Technology Charge

0.5% of the permit fee

Plan Review (contracted official)

tiered by job value, jobs over $50,000 only‡

As printed for the contracted building official; the schedule states plan review is charged at the contracted amount

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$250.00

Over $100,000

$250.00 plus $1.25 per additional $1,000

State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined)

2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00

Private Provider Plan Review Reduction

may reduce designated fees by 25% (25% off the contracted plan review amount, as printed)‡

Cancellation of Contract (Owner/Contractor) (if applicable)

$50.00

Certificate of Occupancy Review (if applicable)

$1,000.00, minimum $1,000.00

Certificate of Occupancy/Completion (if applicable)

$50.00

Change of Address (if applicable)

$100.00

Change of Contractor (if applicable)

$50.00

Construction Parking Permit (if applicable)

$50.00

Development Plan Re-Review (Planning & Zoning) (if applicable)

$900.00

Development Plan Review (Planning & Zoning) (if applicable)

$1,500.00

Early Fixturing/Stocking Permit (if applicable)

$250.00

Engineering Review & Survey (Building Official request) (if applicable)

$250.00, minimum $250.00

Fill Material Professional Analysis or Testing (if applicable)

$25.00, maximum $25.00

Fill Permit (if applicable)

$300.00

Inspection Fee (Building Official/Inspector) (if applicable)

$50.00 per inspection‡

Inspection Fee (Town Engineer) (if applicable)

$125.00 per inspection‡

Low Voltage Alarm System Permit Labels (if applicable)

$55.00‡

No-Fee-Sub Permit (independent review required) (if applicable)

$50.00

Permit Revision (Building/Zoning Field Revisions) (if applicable)

$150.00, minimum $150.00

Permit Revision (Building/Zoning) (if applicable)

$50.00, minimum $50.00‡

Permit Revision (Engineering) (if applicable)

$150.00, minimum $150.00

Permit Status Change (Other: work commenced, no/final inspection, admin closed) (if applicable)

$50.00

Plan Review Resubmittal / Excess Plan Review (if applicable)

$50.00, minimum $50.00

Preliminary Plan Review (before permit submission) (if applicable)

$250.00, minimum $250.00‡

Revalidate Expired Permit (flat portion) (if applicable)

$50.00

Revalidate Expired Permit (percent portion) (if applicable)

30% of the permit fee

Right-of-Way / Hold Harmless Agreement (if applicable)

$50.00, minimum $50.00

Plan Review, Minor Projects up to $50,000 (contracted official) (if applicable)

$75.00 per hour‡

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

$250.00 per condition (per 30-day period)

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Roofing Permit Fees in Ocean Ridge

All projects

tiered rates by job value†

Up to $999

$100.00

Over $999, up to $3,000

$150.00

Over $3,000, up to $100,000

$150.00 plus $25.00 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000

$2,575.00 plus $20.00 per additional $1,000

Technology Charge

0.5% of the permit fee

Plan Review (contracted official)

tiered by job value, jobs over $50,000 only‡

As printed for the contracted building official; the schedule states plan review is charged at the contracted amount

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$250.00

Over $100,000

$250.00 plus $1.25 per additional $1,000

State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined)

2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00

Private Provider Plan Review Reduction

may reduce designated fees by 25% (25% off the contracted plan review amount, as printed)‡

Cancellation of Contract (Owner/Contractor) (if applicable)

$50.00

Certificate of Occupancy Review (if applicable)

$1,000.00, minimum $1,000.00

Certificate of Occupancy/Completion (if applicable)

$50.00

Change of Address (if applicable)

$100.00

Change of Contractor (if applicable)

$50.00

Construction Parking Permit (if applicable)

$50.00

Development Plan Re-Review (Planning & Zoning) (if applicable)

$900.00

Development Plan Review (Planning & Zoning) (if applicable)

$1,500.00

Early Fixturing/Stocking Permit (if applicable)

$250.00

Engineering Review & Survey (Building Official request) (if applicable)

$250.00, minimum $250.00

Fill Material Professional Analysis or Testing (if applicable)

$25.00, maximum $25.00

Fill Permit (if applicable)

$300.00

Inspection Fee (Building Official/Inspector) (if applicable)

$50.00 per inspection‡

Inspection Fee (Town Engineer) (if applicable)

$125.00 per inspection‡

Low Voltage Alarm System Permit Labels (if applicable)

$55.00‡

No-Fee-Sub Permit (independent review required) (if applicable)

$50.00

Permit Revision (Building/Zoning Field Revisions) (if applicable)

$150.00, minimum $150.00

Permit Revision (Building/Zoning) (if applicable)

$50.00, minimum $50.00‡

Permit Revision (Engineering) (if applicable)

$150.00, minimum $150.00

Permit Status Change (Other: work commenced, no/final inspection, admin closed) (if applicable)

$50.00

Plan Review Resubmittal / Excess Plan Review (if applicable)

$50.00, minimum $50.00

Preliminary Plan Review (before permit submission) (if applicable)

$250.00, minimum $250.00‡

Revalidate Expired Permit (flat portion) (if applicable)

$50.00

Revalidate Expired Permit (percent portion) (if applicable)

30% of the permit fee

Right-of-Way / Hold Harmless Agreement (if applicable)

$50.00, minimum $50.00

Plan Review, Minor Projects up to $50,000 (contracted official) (if applicable)

$75.00 per hour‡

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

$250.00 per condition (per 30-day period)

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Ocean Ridge Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Fees in Ocean Ridge are the same either way.

Kind of work

Fees in Ocean Ridge are the same either way.

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$1,364.76

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$1,325.00

$150.00 + 47 × $25.00 per $1,000 over $3,000 (see the fee table above)

Technology Charge$6.63

State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, Combined)$33.13

Private provider reductions (F.S. 553.791), not applied: 25% of designated fees‡ with a private provider for plan review. Confirm eligibility and reduced figures with the building department.

Total Estimate$1,364.76

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Ocean Ridge charges on the estimated total cost of the job, rounded up to the next $1,000 (the schedule's own example: $7,200 is charged as $8,000). The Town may require a contractor-signed cost breakdown, and an appraisal for substantial improvement or substantial damage work.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Ocean Ridge building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (561) 732-2635. 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 Ocean Ridge

Ocean Ridge issues a single Building Permit for all work, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical and roofing, and all applications are submitted online through the Town's BS&A Online portal using the Universal County-Wide/Municipal Building Permit Application Form. The application must be signed and notarized by the property owner and contractor, and contractors must hold a current Town of Ocean Ridge contractor registration. Separate trade sub-permits each need their own application unless their fee and value are included under the primary permit. Inspections are also requested through BS&A Online by 3 p.m. the business day before; a failed inspection adds a $50 reinspection fee. Questions go to permit@oceanridge.gov.

Source: Ocean Ridge application instructions

Apply online: Ocean Ridge permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: (561) 732-2635
Email: permit@oceanridge.gov
Address: 6450 N Ocean Blvd, Ocean Ridge, FL 33435
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Source: Official contact page

Ocean Ridge Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Ocean Ridge?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,364.76, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Ocean Ridge'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 Ocean Ridge?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $592.26, based on Ocean Ridge's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Ocean Ridge?

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 Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Ocean Ridge?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Technology Charge (0.5% of the permit fee) and State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined) (2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Ocean Ridge?

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 Ocean Ridge Building Department Fee Schedule (Appendix B), Rev. 7/8/26, adopted by Resolution No. 2026-06. See the official schedule. Last verified September 12, 2026.

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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.

Ocean Ridge Permit Fee Schedule

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Plumbing Permit Fees in Ocean Ridge

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Ocean Ridge

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How to Apply for a Permit in Ocean Ridge

Ocean Ridge Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Ocean Ridge?

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Ocean Ridge?

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Ocean Ridge?

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Ocean Ridge?

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Ocean Ridge?

Where Do These Fees Come From?

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