Zephyrhills, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Zephyrhills, a building permit for a remodel runs $693.45 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $104.63, an HVAC change-out $254.39, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $400.74, and a whole-house repipe $400.74. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume 3 county-assigned inspections, 1 county-assigned inspection, and 2 county-assigned inspections. 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. 870-26 (Exhibit A - Cost-Based Building Permit Fee Schedule), City Council Meeting Agenda Packet, July 13, 2026 (pp. 110-117 of 156)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Zephyrhills permit portal, or call 813-780-0020.

How Zephyrhills values a job: Zephyrhills' building permit fees are flat, cost-based charges set by the City's fee study under Resolution No. 870-26 (effective July 13, 2026) and are not based on project valuation or construction cost.

Schedule effective July 13, 2026. Last verified: September 26, 2026

Schedule adopted under Florida's HB 803 permit fee rules (effective July 2026). What HB 803 changed

Zephyrhills Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Zephyrhills

Residential (1–2 family)

$142.78 per inspection (assigned by the city)‡

Residential (1–2 family): Single-Family Detached

$2,141.70 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Multifamily

$2,284.48 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Townhouse

$2,284.48 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Two-Family / Duplex

$2,141.70 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Tenant Buildout / Alteration

$2,141.70 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Business / Office

$3,569.50 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Accessory / Storage

$1,713.36 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Assembly / Restaurant

$3,569.50 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Heavy Industrial / Mfg.

$14,278.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Light Industrial

$4,283.40 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Medical / Institutional

$7,139.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Mercantile / Retail

$2,141.70 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Shell Building

$1,142.24 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Warehouse / Distribution

$14,278.00 flat

Demolition

$100.63 flat

Pool/Spa

$100.63 flat

Permit Processing (Commercial/Industrial Building Permits) (select fee rules only)

$128.12

Permit Processing (Residential Building Permits) (select fee rules only)

$105.41

Permit Processing (Residential) (select fee rules only)

$105.41‡

Plan Review, Commercial (Complex) (select fee rules only)

$391.12

Plan Review, Commercial (General) (select fee rules only)

$142.78

Plan Review, Residential (Alteration) (select fee rules only)

$142.78‡

Plan Review, Residential (Multifamily) (select fee rules only)

$225.56

Plan Review, Residential (SF/Duplex) (select fee rules only)

$142.78

Plan Review, Residential (Townhouse) (select fee rules only)

$142.78

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

1.5% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00†

Computed on the total permit fee (processing plus plan review plus inspections), per Exhibit A Part II

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00†

Computed on the total permit fee (processing plus plan review plus inspections), per Exhibit A Part II

Private Provider Reduction (Inspections, Commercial Building) (select fee rules only)

may reduce the permit fee by 25%

Private Provider Reduction (Plan Review and Inspections, Commercial Building) (select fee rules only)

may reduce the permit fee by 50%

After-Hours Inspection (if applicable)

$60.00

Certificate of Occupancy / Completion (if applicable)

$150.82

Expedited Plan Review Surcharge (if applicable)

$105.41

Reinspection Fee (if applicable)

$142.78

Revision / Resubmittal Review (if applicable)

$142.78

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Zephyrhills

All projects

$142.78 per inspection (assigned by the city)‡

Permit Processing (Commercial/Industrial)

$128.12‡

Permit Processing (Residential)

$105.41‡

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

1.5% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00†

Computed on the total permit fee (processing plus plan review plus inspections), per Exhibit A Part II

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00†

Computed on the total permit fee (processing plus plan review plus inspections), per Exhibit A Part II

Private Provider Reduction (Inspections, Commercial Trade Permits)

may reduce the permit fee by 25%‡

Private Provider Reduction (Plan Review and Inspections, Commercial Trade Permits)

may reduce the permit fee by 50%‡

After-Hours Inspection (if applicable)

$60.00

Expedited Plan Review Surcharge (if applicable)

$105.41

Reinspection Fee (if applicable)

$142.78

Revision / Resubmittal Review (if applicable)

$142.78

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Zephyrhills Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Inspections (assigned by the city)

inspection

110 inspections

Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee

$254.39

Included in this total

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$142.78‡

1 inspection (assigned by the city) × $142.78 per inspection (assigned by the city)

Permit Processing (Residential)$105.41‡

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$3.72

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.48

Total Estimate$254.39

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Zephyrhills building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 813-780-0020. 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 Zephyrhills

Zephyrhills runs its own Building Department. Apply through the City of Zephyrhills Building Permit Portal, where you can apply for permits, search permit records and pay invoices. Paper applications are also accepted at the Building Department, 5335 8th Street, Zephyrhills. To schedule an inspection, call the Building Department at 813-780-0020. The city's FAQ says requests called in before 7:00 a.m. are scheduled the same day. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Source: Zephyrhills application instructions

Apply online: Zephyrhills permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 813-780-0020
Fax: 813-780-0021
Email: none published (city Contact Us form)
Address: 5335 8th Street, Zephyrhills, FL 33542
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; phone 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Building Official: Kalvin Switzer
Source: Official contact page

Zephyrhills Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Zephyrhills?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $693.45, assuming 3 county-assigned inspections (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Zephyrhills'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 Zephyrhills?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $104.63, based on Zephyrhills's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Zephyrhills?

A residential building permit is $142.78 per inspection (assigned by the city). Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per inspection; Roofing permits are flat fees. New construction is priced separately from remodel and alteration work; the calculator asks which kind of job yours is. 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 Zephyrhills?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00) and State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Zephyrhills?

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. 870-26 (Exhibit A - Cost-Based Building Permit Fee Schedule), City Council Meeting Agenda Packet, July 13, 2026 (pp. 110-117 of 156). See the official schedule. Last verified September 26, 2026.

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Zephyrhills, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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How to Apply for a Permit in Zephyrhills

Zephyrhills Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Zephyrhills?

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How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Zephyrhills?

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Zephyrhills?

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Zephyrhills?

Where Do These Fees Come From?

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