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Riviera Beach, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$1,579.07
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$665.45
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$402.57
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$402.57
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$402.57
$10,000 repipe
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In Riviera Beach, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,579.07 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $665.45, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $402.57, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $402.57, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $402.57. 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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Riviera Beach Resolution 14-24, Building Permit Fee Schedule (effective February 1, 2024)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $75.00.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Riviera Beach permit portal, or call (561) 845-4020.

How Riviera Beach values a job: Permit fees are based on the valuation of work, as defined by the most current building valuation data provided by the International Code Council, as amended. A primary or master permit includes the cost of all sub-permits when the plans detail that work and its total cost is included in the estimated value.

Schedule effective February 1, 2024. 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

Riviera Beach Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Riviera Beach

All projects
tiered rates by job value
Up to $1,000
$75.00
Over $1,000, up to $2,500
$100.00
Over $2,500, up to $10,000
$100.00 plus $25.00 per additional $1,000
Over $10,000, up to $100,000
$287.50 plus $22.50 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$2,312.50 plus $20.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$10,312.50 plus $15.00 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000, up to $10,000,000
$17,812.50 plus $12.50 per additional $1,000
Over $10,000,000
$130,312.50 plus $10.00 per additional $1,000
Engineer Plan Review and Inspection
0.25% of job value, minimum $50.00‡
Fire Plan Review and Inspection
0.3% of job value, minimum $30.00‡
Plan Digitizing, Commercial New and Remodel
tiered by job value, minimum $50.00‡
Over $0
$40.00 per $100,000
Plan Digitizing, New Residential SF/Additions/Remodel
$75.00‡
Riviera Beach Training Surcharge
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00
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 Provider Inspections Reduction
may reduce the permit fee by 30% (Printed as 30% off amounts above the minimum permit fee)‡
Private Provider Plan Review Reduction
may reduce the permit fee by 25% (Printed as 25% off amounts above the minimum permit fee)‡
Address Correction (if applicable)
$25.00
Change of Contractor (sub permit) (if applicable)
$25.00
Change of Contractor or Owner (primary permit) (if applicable)
$25.00
Early Power Release (if applicable)
$125.00
Early Start (FBC 105.12) (if applicable)
$50.00
Local Product Approval Review (if applicable)
$500.00
Permit Extension (2nd and thereafter) (if applicable)
$25.00
Permit Re-activation (less than 6 months expired) (if applicable)
$50.00
Plan Revision (per page) (if applicable)
$10.00 per page, minimum $50.00
Public Art Fee (Art in Public Places) (if applicable)
1% of job value
Funds the city's public art program; applies to non-residential and 6+ unit residential projects valued at $50,000 or more (CPI-adjusted); on-site artwork of equal value may be provided instead
Renew Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)
$100.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Commercial (if applicable)
$500.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Multi-Family (if applicable)
$150.00 per unit (dwelling)
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Single Family Home (if applicable)
$200.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Riviera Beach Permit Fee Calculator

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

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Project type
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Fees in Riviera Beach are the same either way.

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$1,579.07
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$1,187.50
$287.50 + $40,000 × $22.50 per $1,000 over $10,000 (see the fee table above)
Engineer Plan Review and Inspection$125.00‡
Fire Plan Review and Inspection$150.00‡
Plan Digitizing, New Residential SF/Additions/Remodel$75.00‡
Riviera Beach Training Surcharge$11.88
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$17.81
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$11.88
Private provider reductions (F.S. 553.791), not applied: 30% 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$1,579.07

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

This fee rate is higher than in most Florida jurisdictions; it matches Riviera Beach's official schedule as published.

Permit fees are based on the valuation of work, as defined by the most current building valuation data provided by the International Code Council, as amended. A primary or master permit includes the cost of all sub-permits when the plans detail that work and its total cost is included in the estimated value.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Riviera Beach building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (561) 845-4020. 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 Riviera Beach

Apply online through the City of Riviera Beach Permits & Zoning Portal (Tyler EnerGov Self Service). The Permit Center at 600 West Blue Heron Blvd. is open Monday to Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and staff answer phones until 5:00 PM. Inspections can be scheduled up to three business days in advance, Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. For questions, call the Permit Center at (561) 845-4020.

Source: Riviera Beach application instructions

Apply online: Riviera Beach permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
600 West Blue Heron Blvd., Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Hours
Mon-Thu 8:00 AM-4:00 PM; Fri 8:00 AM-12:00 PM (phones until 5:00 PM)

Riviera Beach Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Riviera Beach?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,579.07, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Riviera 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 Riviera Beach?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $665.45, based on Riviera Beach's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Riviera Beach?

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 Is the Minimum Permit Fee in Riviera Beach?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $75.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Riviera Beach?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Riviera Beach Training Surcharge (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00), 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 Riviera 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 Riviera Beach Resolution 14-24, Building Permit Fee Schedule (effective February 1, 2024). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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