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Clearwater, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$473.04
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$219.35
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$109.50
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$109.50
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$109.50
$10,000 repipe
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In Clearwater, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $473.04 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $219.35, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $109.50, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $109.50, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $109.50. 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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Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges - Building Regulations (City of Clearwater Planning & Development Dept, updated 06.26.2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Clearwater permit portal, or call 727-562-4567.

How Clearwater values a job: Valuation is based on the contract value.

Schedule effective April 17, 2025. Last verified: October 14, 2026

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

Clearwater Permit Fee Schedule

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

Electrical Permit Fees in Clearwater

Standard (by valuation)
tiered rates by job value‡
Printed as a band base plus a per-$1,000 rate ($700 plus $6.15 over $100,000; $2,940 plus $3.90 over $500,000; $4,600 plus $1.65 over $1,000,000); the per-$1,000 rate applies to the entire job value, as the city's own Fee Estimator computes it
Up to $100,000
$33.00 plus $7.25 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$1,315.00 plus $6.15 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$4,890.00 plus $3.90 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$6,250.00 plus $1.65 per additional $1,000
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)
1.5% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00†
Computed on the permit fee plus the plans examination fee, as the city's Fee Estimator applies the state fee
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)
1% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00†
Computed on the permit fee plus the plans examination fee, as the city's Fee Estimator applies the state fee
Private Provider Permit Fee Reduction (with a private provider for inspections)
may reduce the permit fee by 50% (Printed: permit fee, 50 percent reduction)‡
Notice of Commencement Filing Service Fee (if applicable)
$10.00†

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Clearwater Permit Fee Calculator

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

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Fees in Clearwater are the same either way.

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$500$100,000
Estimated electrical permit fee
$109.50
Included in this total
Electrical Permit Fee$105.50‡
$33.00 + 10 × $7.25 per $1,000 over $0 (see the fee table above)
Printed as a band base plus a per-$1,000 rate ($700 plus $6.15 over $100,000; $2,940 plus $3.90 over $500,000; $4,600 plus $1.65 over $1,000,000); the per-$1,000 rate applies to the entire job value, as the city's own Fee Estimator computes it
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Private provider reductions (F.S. 553.791), not applied: 50% of the permit fee‡ with a private provider for inspections. Confirm eligibility and reduced figures with the building department.
Total Estimate$109.50

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Valuation is based on the contract value.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Clearwater building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 727-562-4567. 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 Clearwater

Clearwater building permits are applied for online through the city's Accela Citizen Access portal. Licensed contractors and design professionals register for an account, choose Building, and upload digital plans there; window, roof, door, mechanical, plumbing and water heater permits must be submitted online. The plans review fee is paid at submittal, and remaining permit fees are paid online after reviews are approved and before the permit is issued. Inspections are scheduled online through the same portal, by phone at 727-287-3054 by midnight for the next business day, or by texting SCHEDULE to 888-691-4479.

Source: Clearwater application instructions

Apply online: Clearwater permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
Planning & Development Department, 100 S. Myrtle Ave., 2nd Floor, Clearwater, FL 33756

Clearwater Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Clearwater?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $473.04, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Clearwater'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 Clearwater?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $219.35, based on Clearwater's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Clearwater?

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 Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Clearwater?

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 Clearwater?

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 Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges - Building Regulations (City of Clearwater Planning & Development Dept, updated 06.26.2026). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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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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