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Wellington, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Wellington, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,600.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $685.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $204.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $380.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $380.00. 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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Resolution No. R2021-71, Exhibit A, Building Department Permit Fees (Village of Wellington, FL)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits.

Apply online at the Wellington permit portal, or call 561-753-2430.

How Wellington values a job: Fees are based on the construction value determined using the latest published schedule of building valuation data or the contract value submitted at the time of permit application, as accepted by the Building Official.

Schedule effective January 31, 2022. Last verified: September 11, 2026

This schedule predates Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). Jurisdictions statewide are adopting updated schedules; we check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

Wellington Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Wellington

Residential (1–2 family): Special Foundation Permit (Phased Construction), Residential
$500.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Special Foundation Permit (Phased Construction), Commercial
$1,000.00 flat
All projects
tiered rates by job value
Up to $7,500
$150.00
Over $7,500, up to $100,000
$150.00 plus $20.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$2,000.00 plus $17.50 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,500,000
$9,000.00 plus $15.00 per additional $1,000
Over $1,500,000
$24,000.00 plus $12.50 per additional $1,000
Demolition or Moving of Building/Structure
1% of job value, minimum $125.00
Fence
$100.00 flat
Construction Debris Fee, Multi-Family New Residential (new construction)
$0.02 per sq ft
Construction Debris Fee, Non-Residential New Construction (new construction)
$0.015 per sq ft
Construction Debris Fee, Non-Residential Remodel (remodel/alteration)
$0.042 per sq ft
Construction Debris Fee, Residential Remodel (remodel/alteration)
$0.042 per sq ft
Construction Debris Fee, Single-Family New Residential (new construction)
$0.028 per sq ft
Plan Review Fee (does not apply to some listed rules)
50% of the permit fee, minimum $75.00‡
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
Zoning Review Fee (Commercial/Industrial)
$200.00‡
Zoning Review Fee (Single Family/Per Unit)
$75.00‡
Private Provider Credit, Combined Plan Review and Inspection
may reduce the permit fee by 40% (reduced fee no less than $150.00)‡
Private Provider Credit, Inspection Services Only
may reduce the permit fee by 28% (reduced fee no less than $150.00)‡
Private Provider Credit, Plan Review Services Only
may reduce the permit fee by 12% (reduced fee no less than $150.00)‡
Address Correction After Permit Issuance (if applicable)
$55.00
Appeal of Building Official Determination (if applicable)
$500.00
Certificate of Occupancy, Less Than 24-Hour Notice (Residential) (if applicable)
$250.00
Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals Filing (if applicable)
$250.00
Customized/Engineered Product Approval Review (if applicable)
$900.00
Floodplain Development Permit (if applicable)
$225.00
Miscellaneous Inspection Fee (Per Inspection) (if applicable)
$60.00
Permit Reissuance, Minimum Fee (if applicable)
$90.00
Permit Reissuance, Plan Review (if applicable)
30% of the permit fee
Permit Renewal, Additional Final Inspection (if applicable)
$75.00
Permit Renewal, Extension Request (if applicable)
30% of the permit fee, minimum $75.00
Phased Occupancy / Conditional CO (Commercial, Over 5,000 Sq Ft) (if applicable)
$2,000.00
Phased Occupancy / Conditional CO (Commercial, Under 5,000 Sq Ft) (if applicable)
$1,200.00
Phased Occupancy / Conditional CO (Residential) (if applicable)
$900.00
Plan Revision, Post-Permit (Minimum Per Reviewing Agency) (if applicable)
$90.00
Professional Services Charge (Per Permit/Occurrence, Minimum) (if applicable)
$90.00
Special Inspection Fee (After-Hours, 2-Hr Block) (if applicable)
$250.00
Special/Expedited/Out-of-Sequence Plan Review (Commercial, 5,000 Sq Ft or Greater) (if applicable)
$1,875.00
Special/Expedited/Out-of-Sequence Plan Review (Commercial, Under 5,000 Sq Ft) (if applicable)
$875.00
Special/Expedited/Out-of-Sequence Plan Review (Residential) (if applicable)
$430.00
Transfer of Permit (New Contractor) (if applicable)
$65.00
Waiver Request Form (if applicable)
$75.00
Wellington, 1st Re-Inspection (if applicable)
$60.00
Wellington, 2nd Re-Inspection (Same Type) (if applicable)
$120.00
Wellington, 3rd Re-Inspection (Same Type) (if applicable)
$180.00
Wellington, 4th Re-Inspection (Same Type) (if applicable)
$300.00
Wellington, Partial Inspection (Requested by Contractor) (if applicable)
$60.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Wellington Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
Job type

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

$
$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$1,600.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$1,000.00
$150.00 + $42,500 × $20.00 per $1,000 over $7,500 (see the fee table above)
Zoning Review Fee (Single Family/Per Unit)$75.00‡
Plan Review Fee$500.00‡
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$15.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$10.00
Private provider reductions (F.S. 553.791), not applied: 40% of the permit fee (reduced fee no less than $150.00)‡ with a private provider for plan review and inspections; 28% of the permit fee (reduced fee no less than $150.00)‡ with a private provider for inspections; 12% of the permit fee (reduced fee no less than $150.00)‡ with a private provider for plan review. Confirm eligibility and reduced figures with the building department.
Total Estimate$1,600.00
Not included in this total
Construction Debris Fee, Residential Remodel$0.042 / sq ft
Charged per sq ft; depends on your project's floor area.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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

Fees are based on the construction value determined using the latest published schedule of building valuation data or the contract value submitted at the time of permit application, as accepted by the Building Official.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Wellington building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 561-753-2430. 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 Wellington

Wellington processes building permits electronically. Email your completed permit application to the Building Division at buildingdocs@wellingtonfl.gov; after it is entered you receive a ProjectDox login for uploading plans and documents. Pay your fees in the Citizen Self Service portal, then return to ProjectDox to submit the task for review. Inspections are scheduled, and permit status checked, in Citizen Self Service; requests made by 5 PM can be scheduled for the next business day.

Source: Wellington application instructions

Apply online: Wellington permit portal
Building Department Contact
Phone
561-753-2430 or 561-363-7907
Address
12300 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington, FL 33414
Hours
Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM; inspections 7 AM to 3:30 PM

Wellington Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Wellington?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,600.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Wellington'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 Wellington?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $685.00, based on Wellington's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Wellington?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. Electrical, Plumbing, and Roofing permits scale with the value of the job; Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees for the default job (HVAC Change-Out, Per Unit, 5 Tons or Less), while other work scales 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 Wellington?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (50% of the permit fee, minimum $75.00), 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). 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 Wellington?

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. R2021-71, Exhibit A, Building Department Permit Fees (Village of Wellington, FL). 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.

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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