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South Palm Beach, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$1,193.10
$50,000 remodel
Roofing Permit
$501.23
$20,000 re-roof
HVAC Permit
$270.60
$10,000 change-out
Electrical Permit
$270.60
$10,000 panel or rewire
Plumbing Permit
$270.60
$10,000 repipe

In South Palm Beach, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,193.10 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $501.23, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $270.60, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $270.60, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $270.60. 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

Resolution No. 02-2025, Town of South Palm Beach Rates, Fees and Charges Schedule (Exhibit A)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Schedule effective March 11, 2025. 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 Palm Beach Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in South Palm Beach

All projects
tiered rates (see fee table)
$0–$1,600
$75.00
$1,600–$100,000
$75.00 + $22.50 per $1,000
Over $100,000
$2,289.00 + $15.00 per $1,000
Private Provider Permit Fee Reduction (with a private provider for plan review and inspections)
may reduce the permit fee by 25%
State Building Surcharge Fee (F.S. 468.631 and 553.721)
2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00
Change of Contractor (if applicable)
$75.00
Courtesy Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$55.00
Duplicate Permit Card (if applicable)
$20.00
Plan Revision Review, Major (if applicable)
tiered by page ($65.00 plus $15.00 per page as printed)
Over $0
$65.00 + $15.00 per $1
Plan Revision Review, Minor (up to 2 pages) (if applicable)
$50.00
Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$55.00
Revalidate Expired Building Permit (if applicable)
$75.00
Special Inspection Fee (unusual circumstances) (if applicable)
$100.00
Structure Moving Fee (if applicable)
$250.00
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South Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach are the same either way.

$
$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$1,193.10
Building permit fee$1,164.00
tiered rates (see fee table)
State Building Surcharge Fee (F.S. 468.631 and 553.721)$29.10
Total Estimate$1,193.10

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 South Palm Beach building department before applying.

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South Palm Beach Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in South Palm Beach?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,193.10, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from South Palm 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 South Palm Beach?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $501.23, based on South Palm Beach's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in South Palm Beach?

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 Is the Minimum Permit Fee in South Palm 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 South Palm Beach?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Private Provider Permit Fee Reduction (may reduce the permit fee by 25%) and State Building Surcharge Fee (F.S. 468.631 and 553.721) (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 South Palm 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 Resolution No. 02-2025, Town of South Palm Beach Rates, Fees and Charges Schedule (Exhibit A). See the official schedule. Last verified .

Other Jurisdictions in Palm Beach County

Jobs inside another city's limits are permitted by that city; unincorporated areas by the 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.