Pasco County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees for unincorporated Pasco County, with a free permit fee calculator. Inside city limits? Pick your city below; incorporated cities have their own fee schedules.

In Unincorporated Pasco County, a building permit for a remodel runs $270.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $99.00, an HVAC change-out $132.00, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $132.00, and a whole-house repipe $134.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area and a 200 sq ft job area. 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

Pasco County Board of County Commissioners Resolution (BCS 26-0249) - Schedule of Fees for Central Permitting and Building Inspections Divisions (amends Res. 18-17 in its entirety; adopted 7/14/2026, effective retroactively to 7/1/2026)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $45.00.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Unincorporated Pasco County permit portal, or call 727-847-8126.

How Unincorporated Pasco County values a job: Construction valuation is based on the value of materials and labor obtained through normal market transactions, or for exempted single-family work under F.S. 553.79(1)(g), on a signed contract or other documentation of the work's value.

Schedule effective July 1, 2026. Last verified: September 26, 2026

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

Jurisdictions in Pasco County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Pasco County's 7 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $270.00 (Unincorporated Pasco County) to $1,582.50 (Port Richey).

Unincorporated Pasco CountyDade City New Port Richey Port Richey San Antonio St. Leo Zephyrhills

Unincorporated Pasco County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Pasco County

Residential (1–2 family)

$45.00 base, plus $0.08 per square foot of habitable area or building area

Commercial / 3+ units (remodel/alteration)

$45.00 base, plus $1.07 per square foot of building area

Commercial / 3+ units (new construction)

$45.00 base, plus $1.07 per square foot of building area

Commercial / 3+ units: Business/Mercantile Occupancy (previously occupied structure)

$45.00 base, plus $0.65 per square foot of building area

Commercial / 3+ units: Institutional Occupancy (remodel/alteration)

$45.00 base, plus $1.81 per square foot of building area

Commercial / 3+ units: Institutional Occupancy (new construction)

$45.00 base, plus $1.81 per square foot of building area

Fire Permit Fee (Commercial Construction), Base

$45.00‡

Fire Permit Fee (Commercial Construction), Per Sq Ft

$0.05 per square foot under roof‡

Plans Examination Fee – Building (Base)

$45.00‡

Plans Examination Fee – Building (Per Sq Ft)

$0.05 per square foot under roof‡

Site Examination Fee – New Construction/Remodeling/Additions

$120.00‡

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†

Technology Fee

$25.00

Unlicensed Contractor Taskforce Surcharge

$5.00

Commercial Revision (Minimum) (if applicable)

$150.00‡

Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)

$45.00

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (Per Request) (if applicable)

$45.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Unincorporated Pasco County Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Square foot of habitable area or building area

sq ft

505,000 sq ft

Estimated building permit fee

$270.00

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$61.00

$45.00 base + 200 sq ft × $0.08 per sq ft

Plans Examination Fee – Building (Base)$45.00‡

Plans Examination Fee – Building (Per Sq Ft)$10.00‡

Site Examination Fee – New Construction/Remodeling/Additions$120.00‡

Technology Fee$25.00

Unlicensed Contractor Taskforce Surcharge$5.00

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00

Total Estimate$270.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Pasco County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 727-847-8126. 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 Unincorporated Pasco County

Apply and pay online through PascoGateway, the county's Accela permit portal. Permit technicians also help in person at Central Permitting offices in New Port Richey (8661 Citizens Drive, Suite 100) and Dade City (14236 6th Street, Suite 203), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and in Land O' Lakes by appointment. Schedule inspections in PascoGateway or by calling 727-847-8126, option 2. Air conditioning, water heater and water softener change-outs can use VuSpex virtual inspections. Questions go to BCSCustomerService@MyPasco.net or 727-847-8126, option 5.

Source: Unincorporated Pasco County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Pasco County permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 727-847-8126 (option 5 permitting, option 2 inspections)
Email: BCSCustomerService@MyPasco.net
Address: 8661 Citizens Drive, Suite 100, New Port Richey, FL 34654
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Source: Official contact page

Unincorporated Pasco County Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Unincorporated Pasco County?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $270.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Unincorporated Pasco County'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 Unincorporated Pasco County?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $99.00, based on Unincorporated Pasco County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Pasco County?

A residential building permit is $45.00 base, plus $0.08 per square foot of habitable area or building area. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per sq ft; 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 Is the Minimum Permit Fee in Unincorporated Pasco County?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $45.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Unincorporated Pasco County?

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, minimum $2.00) and State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Unincorporated Pasco County?

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 Pasco County Board of County Commissioners Resolution (BCS 26-0249) - Schedule of Fees for Central Permitting and Building Inspections Divisions (amends Res. 18-17 in its entirety; adopted 7/14/2026, effective retroactively to 7/1/2026). See the official schedule. Last verified September 26, 2026.

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.