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.

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

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 (see fee table)

$0–$999

$100.00

$999–$3,000

$150.00

$3,000–$100,000

$150.00 + $25.00 per $1,000

Over $100,000

$2,575.00 + $20.00 per $1,000

Building 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)‡

$50,000–$100,000

$250.00

Over $100,000

$250.00 + $1.25 per $1,000

Ocean Ridge - BIF/DCA Statutory Surcharge (FS 553.721 and 468.631)

2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00

Ocean Ridge - Technology Charge

0.5% of the permit fee

Ocean Ridge - Cancellation of Contract (Owner/Contractor) (if applicable)

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Certificate of Occupancy Review (if applicable)

$1,000.00, minimum $1,000.00

Ocean Ridge - Certificate of Occupancy/Completion (if applicable)

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Change of Address (if applicable)

$100.00

Ocean Ridge - Change of Contractor (if applicable)

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Construction Parking Permit (if applicable)

$50.00

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

$900.00

Ocean Ridge - Development Plan Review (Planning & Zoning) (if applicable)

$1,500.00

Ocean Ridge - Early Fixturing/Stocking Permit (if applicable)

$250.00

Ocean Ridge - Engineering Review & Survey (Building Official request) (if applicable)

$250.00, minimum $250.00

Ocean Ridge - Fill Material Professional Analysis or Testing (if applicable)

$25.00, maximum $25.00

Ocean Ridge - Fill Permit (if applicable)

$300.00

Ocean Ridge - Inspection Fee (Building Official/Inspector) (if applicable)

$50.00 per inspection‡

Ocean Ridge - Inspection Fee (Town Engineer) (if applicable)

$125.00 per inspection‡

Ocean Ridge - Low Voltage Alarm System Permit Labels (if applicable)

$55.00‡

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

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Permit Revision (Building/Zoning Field Revisions) (if applicable)

$150.00, minimum $150.00

Ocean Ridge - Permit Revision (Building/Zoning) (if applicable)

$50.00, minimum $50.00‡

Ocean Ridge - Permit Revision (Engineering) (if applicable)

$150.00, minimum $150.00

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

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Plan Review Resubmittal / Excess Plan Review (if applicable)

$50.00, minimum $50.00

Ocean Ridge - Preliminary Plan Review (before permit submission) (if applicable)

$250.00, minimum $250.00‡

Ocean Ridge - Revalidate Expired Permit (flat portion) (if applicable)

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Revalidate Expired Permit (percent portion) (if applicable)

30% of the permit fee

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

$50.00, minimum $50.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Electrical Permit Fees in Ocean Ridge

All projects

tiered rates (see fee table)‡

$0–$999

$100.00

$999–$3,000

$150.00

$3,000–$100,000

$150.00 + $25.00 per $1,000

Over $100,000

$2,575.00 + $20.00 per $1,000

Building 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)‡

$50,000–$100,000

$250.00

Over $100,000

$250.00 + $1.25 per $1,000

Ocean Ridge - BIF/DCA Statutory Surcharge (FS 553.721 and 468.631)

2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00

Ocean Ridge - Technology Charge

0.5% of the permit fee

Ocean Ridge - Cancellation of Contract (Owner/Contractor) (if applicable)

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Certificate of Occupancy Review (if applicable)

$1,000.00, minimum $1,000.00

Ocean Ridge - Certificate of Occupancy/Completion (if applicable)

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Change of Address (if applicable)

$100.00

Ocean Ridge - Change of Contractor (if applicable)

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Construction Parking Permit (if applicable)

$50.00

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

$900.00

Ocean Ridge - Development Plan Review (Planning & Zoning) (if applicable)

$1,500.00

Ocean Ridge - Early Fixturing/Stocking Permit (if applicable)

$250.00

Ocean Ridge - Engineering Review & Survey (Building Official request) (if applicable)

$250.00, minimum $250.00

Ocean Ridge - Fill Material Professional Analysis or Testing (if applicable)

$25.00, maximum $25.00

Ocean Ridge - Fill Permit (if applicable)

$300.00

Ocean Ridge - Inspection Fee (Building Official/Inspector) (if applicable)

$50.00 per inspection‡

Ocean Ridge - Inspection Fee (Town Engineer) (if applicable)

$125.00 per inspection‡

Ocean Ridge - Low Voltage Alarm System Permit Labels (if applicable)

$55.00‡

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

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Permit Revision (Building/Zoning Field Revisions) (if applicable)

$150.00, minimum $150.00

Ocean Ridge - Permit Revision (Building/Zoning) (if applicable)

$50.00, minimum $50.00‡

Ocean Ridge - Permit Revision (Engineering) (if applicable)

$150.00, minimum $150.00

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

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Plan Review Resubmittal / Excess Plan Review (if applicable)

$50.00, minimum $50.00

Ocean Ridge - Preliminary Plan Review (before permit submission) (if applicable)

$250.00, minimum $250.00‡

Ocean Ridge - Revalidate Expired Permit (flat portion) (if applicable)

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Revalidate Expired Permit (percent portion) (if applicable)

30% of the permit fee

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

$50.00, minimum $50.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Plumbing Permit Fees in Ocean Ridge

All projects

tiered rates (see fee table)‡

$0–$999

$100.00

$999–$3,000

$150.00

$3,000–$100,000

$150.00 + $25.00 per $1,000

Over $100,000

$2,575.00 + $20.00 per $1,000

Building 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)‡

$50,000–$100,000

$250.00

Over $100,000

$250.00 + $1.25 per $1,000

Ocean Ridge - BIF/DCA Statutory Surcharge (FS 553.721 and 468.631)

2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00

Ocean Ridge - Technology Charge

0.5% of the permit fee

Ocean Ridge - Cancellation of Contract (Owner/Contractor) (if applicable)

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Certificate of Occupancy Review (if applicable)

$1,000.00, minimum $1,000.00

Ocean Ridge - Certificate of Occupancy/Completion (if applicable)

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Change of Address (if applicable)

$100.00

Ocean Ridge - Change of Contractor (if applicable)

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Construction Parking Permit (if applicable)

$50.00

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

$900.00

Ocean Ridge - Development Plan Review (Planning & Zoning) (if applicable)

$1,500.00

Ocean Ridge - Early Fixturing/Stocking Permit (if applicable)

$250.00

Ocean Ridge - Engineering Review & Survey (Building Official request) (if applicable)

$250.00, minimum $250.00

Ocean Ridge - Fill Material Professional Analysis or Testing (if applicable)

$25.00, maximum $25.00

Ocean Ridge - Fill Permit (if applicable)

$300.00

Ocean Ridge - Inspection Fee (Building Official/Inspector) (if applicable)

$50.00 per inspection‡

Ocean Ridge - Inspection Fee (Town Engineer) (if applicable)

$125.00 per inspection‡

Ocean Ridge - Low Voltage Alarm System Permit Labels (if applicable)

$55.00‡

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

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Permit Revision (Building/Zoning Field Revisions) (if applicable)

$150.00, minimum $150.00

Ocean Ridge - Permit Revision (Building/Zoning) (if applicable)

$50.00, minimum $50.00‡

Ocean Ridge - Permit Revision (Engineering) (if applicable)

$150.00, minimum $150.00

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

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Plan Review Resubmittal / Excess Plan Review (if applicable)

$50.00, minimum $50.00

Ocean Ridge - Preliminary Plan Review (before permit submission) (if applicable)

$250.00, minimum $250.00‡

Ocean Ridge - Revalidate Expired Permit (flat portion) (if applicable)

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Revalidate Expired Permit (percent portion) (if applicable)

30% of the permit fee

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

$50.00, minimum $50.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Ocean Ridge

All projects

tiered rates (see fee table)‡

$0–$999

$100.00

$999–$3,000

$150.00

$3,000–$100,000

$150.00 + $25.00 per $1,000

Over $100,000

$2,575.00 + $20.00 per $1,000

Building 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)‡

$50,000–$100,000

$250.00

Over $100,000

$250.00 + $1.25 per $1,000

Ocean Ridge - BIF/DCA Statutory Surcharge (FS 553.721 and 468.631)

2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00

Ocean Ridge - Technology Charge

0.5% of the permit fee

Ocean Ridge - Cancellation of Contract (Owner/Contractor) (if applicable)

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Certificate of Occupancy Review (if applicable)

$1,000.00, minimum $1,000.00

Ocean Ridge - Certificate of Occupancy/Completion (if applicable)

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Change of Address (if applicable)

$100.00

Ocean Ridge - Change of Contractor (if applicable)

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Construction Parking Permit (if applicable)

$50.00

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

$900.00

Ocean Ridge - Development Plan Review (Planning & Zoning) (if applicable)

$1,500.00

Ocean Ridge - Early Fixturing/Stocking Permit (if applicable)

$250.00

Ocean Ridge - Engineering Review & Survey (Building Official request) (if applicable)

$250.00, minimum $250.00

Ocean Ridge - Fill Material Professional Analysis or Testing (if applicable)

$25.00, maximum $25.00

Ocean Ridge - Fill Permit (if applicable)

$300.00

Ocean Ridge - Inspection Fee (Building Official/Inspector) (if applicable)

$50.00 per inspection‡

Ocean Ridge - Inspection Fee (Town Engineer) (if applicable)

$125.00 per inspection‡

Ocean Ridge - Low Voltage Alarm System Permit Labels (if applicable)

$55.00‡

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

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Permit Revision (Building/Zoning Field Revisions) (if applicable)

$150.00, minimum $150.00

Ocean Ridge - Permit Revision (Building/Zoning) (if applicable)

$50.00, minimum $50.00‡

Ocean Ridge - Permit Revision (Engineering) (if applicable)

$150.00, minimum $150.00

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

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Plan Review Resubmittal / Excess Plan Review (if applicable)

$50.00, minimum $50.00

Ocean Ridge - Preliminary Plan Review (before permit submission) (if applicable)

$250.00, minimum $250.00‡

Ocean Ridge - Revalidate Expired Permit (flat portion) (if applicable)

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Revalidate Expired Permit (percent portion) (if applicable)

30% of the permit fee

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

$50.00, minimum $50.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Roofing Permit Fees in Ocean Ridge

All projects

tiered rates (see fee table)‡

$0–$999

$100.00

$999–$3,000

$150.00

$3,000–$100,000

$150.00 + $25.00 per $1,000

Over $100,000

$2,575.00 + $20.00 per $1,000

Building 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)‡

$50,000–$100,000

$250.00

Over $100,000

$250.00 + $1.25 per $1,000

Ocean Ridge - BIF/DCA Statutory Surcharge (FS 553.721 and 468.631)

2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00

Ocean Ridge - Technology Charge

0.5% of the permit fee

Ocean Ridge - Cancellation of Contract (Owner/Contractor) (if applicable)

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Certificate of Occupancy Review (if applicable)

$1,000.00, minimum $1,000.00

Ocean Ridge - Certificate of Occupancy/Completion (if applicable)

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Change of Address (if applicable)

$100.00

Ocean Ridge - Change of Contractor (if applicable)

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Construction Parking Permit (if applicable)

$50.00

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

$900.00

Ocean Ridge - Development Plan Review (Planning & Zoning) (if applicable)

$1,500.00

Ocean Ridge - Early Fixturing/Stocking Permit (if applicable)

$250.00

Ocean Ridge - Engineering Review & Survey (Building Official request) (if applicable)

$250.00, minimum $250.00

Ocean Ridge - Fill Material Professional Analysis or Testing (if applicable)

$25.00, maximum $25.00

Ocean Ridge - Fill Permit (if applicable)

$300.00

Ocean Ridge - Inspection Fee (Building Official/Inspector) (if applicable)

$50.00 per inspection‡

Ocean Ridge - Inspection Fee (Town Engineer) (if applicable)

$125.00 per inspection‡

Ocean Ridge - Low Voltage Alarm System Permit Labels (if applicable)

$55.00‡

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

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Permit Revision (Building/Zoning Field Revisions) (if applicable)

$150.00, minimum $150.00

Ocean Ridge - Permit Revision (Building/Zoning) (if applicable)

$50.00, minimum $50.00‡

Ocean Ridge - Permit Revision (Engineering) (if applicable)

$150.00, minimum $150.00

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

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Plan Review Resubmittal / Excess Plan Review (if applicable)

$50.00, minimum $50.00

Ocean Ridge - Preliminary Plan Review (before permit submission) (if applicable)

$250.00, minimum $250.00‡

Ocean Ridge - Revalidate Expired Permit (flat portion) (if applicable)

$50.00

Ocean Ridge - Revalidate Expired Permit (percent portion) (if applicable)

30% of the permit fee

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

$50.00, minimum $50.00

‡ 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

Building permit fee$1,325.00

tiered rates (see fee table)

Ocean Ridge - BIF/DCA Statutory Surcharge (FS 553.721 and 468.631)$33.13

Ocean Ridge - Technology Charge$6.63

Total Estimate$1,364.76

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.

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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 (see fee table). 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 Ocean Ridge - BIF/DCA Statutory Surcharge (FS 553.721 and 468.631) (2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00) and Ocean Ridge - Technology Charge (0.5% of the permit fee). 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.

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.