Dunedin, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Dunedin, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $512.50 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $205.00, 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.

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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

Apply online at the Dunedin permit portal, or call (727) 298-3210.

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: 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

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‡

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 25% plan review fee, as the City's own permit fee calculator applies it

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 25% plan review fee, as the City's own permit fee calculator applies it

† 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

Kind of work

Fees in Dunedin are the same either way.

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$512.50

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$400.00

$50,000 × 0.8%, minimum $60.00

Building Plan Review Fee$100.00

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$7.50

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$5.00

Total Estimate$512.50

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. Apply online. Phone: (727) 298-3210. 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 Dunedin

Dunedin takes building permit applications online through the Dunedin Citizen Self Service (CSS) Portal (Tyler EnerGov). Register for an account, then apply, upload plans and forms, and pay fees in the portal; applications can be submitted any time. Inspections are also requested online through the CSS Portal on an existing permit, and you can ask for a morning or afternoon slot. For help, call (727) 298-3210 or email permits@dunedin.gov with the permit number and job address.

Source: Dunedin application instructions

Apply online: Dunedin permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: (727) 298-3210
Email: permits@dunedin.gov
Address: 737 Louden Avenue, Suite 137, Dunedin, FL 34698
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays)
Source: Official contact page

Dunedin Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Dunedin?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $512.50, 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 Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Dunedin?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $205.00, 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), 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). Each is included in the estimates it applies to; the fee schedule above shows which permits and job types each one covers.

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 and what it saves.

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 October 14, 2026.

Other Jurisdictions in Pinellas 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. Wondering whether fees changed this year? See which Florida fee schedules are new.