Building Permit Fees in Dunedin, FL (2026)

In Dunedin, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $510.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $204.40, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $124.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $124.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $124.00. 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

City of Dunedin Code of Ordinances, Appendix C - Development Charges & Impact Fees (Ord. No. 15-33 Exhibit A as amended; codified through Ord. No. 24-23, adopted 9-5-2024; Municode Supp. 48, current through Ord. No. 26-01, 3-19-2026)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $60.00.

Official Fee Schedule

How Dunedin values a job: Construction valuation is based on the most current ICC Building Valuation Data or an actual signed construction contract, calculated on the gross area of the building for new construction (or the work area for alterations and renovations).

Schedule effective September 5, 2024. Last verified: August 25, 2026

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

Dunedin Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Dunedin

Standard

0.8% of job value, minimum $60.00

Building Plan Review Fee

25% of the permit fee

Fire Plan Review

$0.07 per square foot of floor area‡

FL Statutory Surcharge - F.S. 468.631 (Building Code Admin.)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

FL Statutory Surcharge - F.S. 553.721 (Building Code Enforcement)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Dunedin Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Fees in Dunedin are the same either way.

Kind of work

Fees in Dunedin are the same either way.

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$510.00

Building permit fee$400.00

0.8% of job value, minimum $60.00

Building Plan Review Fee$100.00

Fire Plan Review$0.07 / sq ft

Charged per square foot of floor area; not included in this total, as it depends on your project's floor area.

FL Statutory Surcharge - F.S. 468.631 (Building Code Admin.)$6.00

FL Statutory Surcharge - F.S. 553.721 (Building Code Enforcement)$4.00

Total Estimate$510.00

Construction valuation is based on the most current ICC Building Valuation Data or an actual signed construction contract, calculated on the gross area of the building for new construction (or the work area for alterations and renovations).

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

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Dunedin Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Is a Building Permit in Dunedin?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $510.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Dunedin'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 Is a Roofing Permit in Dunedin?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $204.40, based on Dunedin's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Dunedin?

A residential building permit is 0.8% of job value, minimum $60.00. 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 Is the Minimum Permit Fee in Dunedin?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $60.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Dunedin?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Building Plan Review Fee (25% of the permit fee), Building Plan Review Fee (25% of the permit fee), FL Statutory Surcharge - F.S. 468.631 (Building Code Admin.) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and FL Statutory Surcharge - F.S. 553.721 (Building Code Enforcement) (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 Dunedin?

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.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from City of Dunedin Code of Ordinances, Appendix C - Development Charges & Impact Fees (Ord. No. 15-33 Exhibit A as amended; codified through Ord. No. 24-23, adopted 9-5-2024; Municode Supp. 48, current through Ord. No. 26-01, 3-19-2026). See the official schedule. Last verified August 25, 2026.

Compare Permit Fees Across Pinellas County

The same job, priced by each jurisdiction's own fee schedule. Across Pinellas County's 12 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $355.63 (Tarpon Springs) to $1,701.25 (South Pasadena).

Jurisdiction	Building permit ($50k remodel)	Roofing permit ($20k re-roof)
Clearwater	$471.39	$218.67
Dunedin	$510.00	$204.40
Gulfport	$1,165.10	$570.35
Largo	$662.50	$265.00
Madeira Beach	$637.50	$205.00
Pinellas Park	$582.18	$319.11
Seminole	$831.13	$337.03
South Pasadena	$1,701.25	$686.25
St. Pete Beach	$871.25	$307.50
St. Petersburg	$388.75	$154.25
Tarpon Springs	$355.63	$171.48
Treasure Island	$606.80	$268.55

Estimates from each jurisdiction's sourced fee schedule, surcharges and minimum fees included. Where a schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof. "n/a" means the fee isn't documented in our sourced data.

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.