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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 $279.00, 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.

Source

Resolution No. R2021-71, Exhibit A, Building Department Permit Fees (Village of Wellington, FL)

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

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.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Wellington

All projects
tiered rates (see fee table)
$0–$7,500
$150.00
$7,500–$100,000
$150.00 + $20.00 per $1,000
$100,000–$500,000
$2,000.00 + $17.50 per $1,000
$500,000–$1,500,000
$9,000.00 + $15.00 per $1,000
Over $1,500,000
$24,000.00 + $12.50 per $1,000
HVAC Change-Out, Per Unit (5 Tons or Less)
$125.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: HVAC Change-Out (Over 5 Tons)
tiered rates (see fee table)
$0–$7,500
$150.00
$7,500–$100,000
$150.00 + $20.00 per $1,000
$100,000–$500,000
$2,000.00 + $17.50 per $1,000
$500,000–$1,500,000
$9,000.00 + $15.00 per $1,000
Over $1,500,000
$24,000.00 + $12.50 per $1,000
Building Plan Review Fee
50% of the permit fee, minimum $75.00
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
FL Building Code Admin & Inspectors Fund Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)
1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00
FL DBPR Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00
Private Provider Credit, Combined Plan Review and Inspection (with a private provider for plan review and inspections)
may reduce the permit fee by 40%
Private Provider Credit, Inspection Services Only (with a private provider for inspections)
may reduce the permit fee by 28%
Private Provider Credit, Plan Review Services Only (with a private provider for plan review)
may reduce the permit fee by 12%
Zoning Review Fee for Building Permits (Commercial/Industrial)
$200.00
Zoning Review Fee for Building Permits (Single Family/Per Unit)
$75.00
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, Over 5,000 Sq Ft) (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
Rate type
Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee
$279.00
Mechanical / HVAC permit fee$125.00
$125.00 flat
Building Plan Review Fee$75.00
Construction Debris Fee, Residential Remodel$0.042 / sq ft
Charged per sq ft; not included in this total, as it depends on your project's floor area.
FL Building Code Admin & Inspectors Fund Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00
FL DBPR Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Zoning Review Fee for Building Permits (Single Family/Per Unit)$75.00
Total Estimate$279.00

Estimate only. Confirm with the Wellington building department before applying.

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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 (see fee table). Electrical, Plumbing, and Roofing permits scale with the value of the job; Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees. 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 Building Plan Review Fee (50% of the permit fee, minimum $75.00), FL Building Code Admin & Inspectors Fund Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00), FL DBPR Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00), Private Provider Credit, Combined Plan Review and Inspection (may reduce the permit fee by 40%), Private Provider Credit, Inspection Services Only (may reduce the permit fee by 28%) and Private Provider Credit, Plan Review Services Only (may reduce the permit fee by 12%). These are included in every estimate on this page.

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.