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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
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Roofing Permit
$501.23
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$270.60
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$270.60
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$270.60
$10,000 repipe
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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.

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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

Apply online at the South Palm Beach permit portal, or call (561) 588-8889.

How South Palm Beach values a job: Job value is the total value of the work, including all labor and materials whether the homeowner or the contractor buys them. The Town asks for a signed contract or a signed Building Valuation Affidavit with each application.

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 by job value
Up to $1,600
$75.00
Over $1,600, up to $100,000
$75.00 plus $22.50 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000
$2,289.00 plus $15.00 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 Permit Fee Reduction (with a private provider for plan review and inspections)
may reduce the permit fee by 25%
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; any added project valuation is also added to the permit fee
Over 0 pages
$65.00 plus $15.00 per additional page
Plan Revision Review, Minor (up to 2 pages) (if applicable)
$50.00
$50.00 as printed; any added project valuation is also added to the permit fee
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

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Fees in South Palm Beach are the same either way.

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Applies the jurisdiction's printed fee reduction (F.S. 553.791). How it works

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$1,193.10
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$1,164.00
$75.00 + $48,400 × $22.50 per $1,000 over $1,600 (see the fee table above)
State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, Combined)$29.10
Total Estimate$1,193.10

Job value is the total value of the work, including all labor and materials whether the homeowner or the contractor buys them. The Town asks for a signed contract or a signed Building Valuation Affidavit with each application.

Estimate only. Confirm with the South Palm Beach building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (561) 588-8889. 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 Palm Beach

Contractors apply for South Palm Beach building permits and trade sub-permits online through My Government Online (MGO), choosing Town of South Palm Beach as the jurisdiction, not Palm Beach County. The Town does not take in-person permit submissions or the County-Wide Permit Application, but staff will help first-time users set up an MGO profile. Contractors must register with the Town first, and each application needs a signed contract or a signed Building Valuation Affidavit plus the documents on the permit checklist. Inspections are scheduled in MGO or its mobile app, and fees can be paid online.

Source: South Palm Beach application instructions

Apply online: South Palm Beach permit portal
Building Department Contact
Phone
(561) 588-8889, press 1
Address
3577 South Ocean Blvd., South Palm Beach, FL 33480
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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 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 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 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 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. Wondering whether fees changed this year? See which Florida fee schedules are new.

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