South Bay, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In South Bay, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $892.50 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $508.50, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $405.50, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $405.50, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $405.50. 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

South Bay, FL Code of Ordinances, Ch. 6 Art. II Sec. 6-20 (Municode, Supp. No. 9, codified through Ord. No. 05-2026, adopted 6-2-2026)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $50.00.

Official Fee Schedule

Call the building department at (561) 996-6751.

How South Bay values a job: Construction value is determined using the latest published ICC Building Valuation Data schedule, or the contractor's accepted contract value when that table does not cover the scope of work.

Schedule effective June 2, 2026. 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

South Bay Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in South Bay

All projects

tiered rates by job value, minimum $50.00

Up to $10,000

$0.00 plus $20.00 per additional $1,000

Over $10,000, up to $500,000

$200.00 plus $10.00 per additional $1,000

Over $500,000

$5,100.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000

Demolition or moving of building/structure

1.5% of job value, minimum $105.00

Plan Review Fee (Commercial) (does not apply to some listed rules)

50% of the permit fee, minimum $131.25

Plan Review Fee (Residential) (does not apply to some listed rules)

30% of the permit fee, minimum $105.00

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†

Training Surcharge

0.5% of the permit fee

Zoning Review Fee

$94.50‡

Certificate of Occupancy (24-hour notice) - Commercial (if applicable)

$262.50

Certificate of Occupancy (24-hour notice) - Residential (if applicable)

$157.50

Miscellaneous Inspection Fee (informational) (if applicable)

$94.50

Re-inspection Fee (informational) (if applicable)

$78.75

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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South Bay Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Fees in South Bay are the same either way.

Job type

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

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$892.50

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$600.00

$200.00 + $40,000 × $10.00 per $1,000 over $10,000, minimum $50.00 (see the fee table above)

Zoning Review Fee$94.50‡

Plan Review Fee (Residential)$180.00

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$9.00

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$6.00

Training Surcharge$3.00

Total Estimate$892.50

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Construction value is determined using the latest published ICC Building Valuation Data schedule, or the contractor's accepted contract value when that table does not cover the scope of work.

Estimate only. Confirm with the South Bay building department before applying. Phone: (561) 996-6751. 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 South Bay

South Bay issues building permits through its Planning and Building Division at City Hall; there is no online permit portal. Download the Building Division Permit Application (or the Sub-Permit Application for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or roofing work under an existing permit) from the city's forms page, have it signed and notarized, and submit it in person with a signed contract showing the job value, contractor license and insurance documents, and plans or a survey as required. A recorded Notice of Commencement is required for jobs valued at $2,500 or more ($7,500 for A/C permits), and roof permits need a roofing package. Call the Permits and Inspections desk to confirm requirements and to schedule inspections.

Source: South Bay application instructions

Building Department Contact

Phone: (561) 996-6751 ext. 135 (Permits and Inspections)
Email: moorej@southbaycity.com
Address: City Hall, 335 SW 2nd Ave, South Bay, FL 33493
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm; 3:30 to 5:00 pm by appointment (effective September 21, 2026)
Source: Official contact page

South Bay Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in South Bay?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $892.50, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from South Bay'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 South Bay?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $508.50, based on South Bay's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in South Bay?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value, minimum $50.00. 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 South Bay?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $50.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in South Bay?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (Commercial) (50% of the permit fee, minimum $131.25), Plan Review Fee (Residential) (30% of the permit fee, minimum $105.00), 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) and Training Surcharge (0.5% of the permit fee). Each is included in the estimates it applies to; the fee schedule above shows which permits and job types each one covers.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in South Bay?

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 South Bay, FL Code of Ordinances, Ch. 6 Art. II Sec. 6-20 (Municode, Supp. No. 9, codified through Ord. No. 05-2026, adopted 6-2-2026). 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. Wondering whether fees changed this year? See which Florida fee schedules are new.