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Kenneth City, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building permit fees for Kenneth City are administered by Pinellas County Building and Development Review Services under an Interlocal Agreement effective November 16, 2023. See the Pinellas County fee schedule

In Kenneth City, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $948.75 in permit fees, a re-roof $312.50, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $244.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $244.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $244.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof. 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

Pinellas County FY25 Adopted Budget, User Fees, Building and Development Review Services fee schedule (effective Oct. 1, 2024; carried unchanged in the FY26 Adopted Budget)

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

Building permit fees for Kenneth City are administered by Pinellas County Building and Development Review Services under an Interlocal Agreement effective November 16, 2023. See the Pinellas County fee schedule

Apply online at the Kenneth City permit portal, or call (727) 464-3888.

How Kenneth City values a job: Pinellas County bases permit fees on the construction valuation of the work, including all labor and materials for all trades. For new construction the valuation must be at least the latest International Code Council building valuation data for the gross work area; shell buildings use at least 60 percent of that data and remodels, rehabs, and repairs at least 40 percent.

Schedule effective October 1, 2024. Last verified: September 16, 2026

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

Kenneth City Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Kenneth City

Residential (1–2 family)
tiered rates by job value, minimum $100.00
Up to $600,000
$11.00 per $1,000
Over $600,000
$8.00 per $1,000
Residential (1–2 family): Demolition
$225.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units
tiered rates by job value, minimum $100.00
Up to $1,000,000
$9.00 per $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$8.00 per $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units: Demolition
$325.00 flat
Aluminum Structure (No Slab)
$250.00 base, plus $1.00 per $1,000 of job value or fraction thereof
Aluminum Structure (With Slab)
$350.00 base, plus $1.00 per $1,000 of job value or fraction thereof
Shed (Frame Built On Site)
$375.00 flat
Shed (Prefab)
$175.00 flat
Siding/Soffit/Fascia
$135.00 flat
Windows/Doors/Shutters
$145.00 for the first 20 openings, plus $5.00 per opening
Building Life Safety Fire Resistance Review (select fee rules only)
$125.00‡
Interlocal Agreement Permit Fee
$125.00†
Equal to the county's minimum plan review fee per permit, as the interlocal agreement sets
State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined)
2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00
Technology Fee (select fee rules only)
$3.00‡
Technology Fee (Combination Permits) (select fee rules only)
tiered by job value
Up to $10,000
$5.00
Over $10,000, up to $50,000
$10.00
Over $50,000
$15.00
Technology Fee (Express Permits) (select fee rules only)
$3.00
Town Pre-Approval Letter Fee (does not apply to some listed rules)
$250.00
Electric Shutters Fee (select fee rules only) (if applicable)
$100.00
Flood Location Ordinance Review (if applicable)
$15.00
Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$75.00
Threshold Building Fee (select fee rules only) (if applicable)
20% of the permit fee

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Kenneth City Permit Fee Calculator

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

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Fees in Kenneth City are the same either way.

Job type

8 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.

$
$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$948.75
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$550.00
50 × $11.00 per $1,000, minimum $100.00 (see the fee table above)
Interlocal Agreement Permit Fee$125.00
Technology Fee (Combination Permits)$10.00
Town Pre-Approval Letter Fee$250.00
State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, Combined)$13.75
Total Estimate$948.75

Pinellas County bases permit fees on the construction valuation of the work, including all labor and materials for all trades. For new construction the valuation must be at least the latest International Code Council building valuation data for the gross work area; shell buildings use at least 60 percent of that data and remodels, rehabs, and repairs at least 40 percent.

Permit fees for Kenneth City are administered by Pinellas County; the fees shown are the Pinellas County schedule.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Pinellas County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (727) 464-3888. 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 Kenneth City

Pinellas County Building and Development Review Services issues building permits and does inspections for Kenneth City under an interlocal agreement. For new construction, additions, commercial alterations, accessory structures, pools, demolition, generators and non-A/C mechanical work, first get a Town pre-approval letter: email the KC Pre-Approval Application, the county pre-approval letter form, and your plans to Town57@KennethCityfl.org, and pay the $250 fee to the Town of Kenneth City by check (or by card in person). Then apply to Pinellas County through its Access Portal. Stand-alone electrical, plumbing, roofing, window and door, and A/C changeout permits go straight to the county without the Town step. Schedule inspections through the Pinellas County Access Portal.

Source: Kenneth City application instructions

Apply online: Kenneth City permit portal
Building Department Contact
Phone
(727) 464-3888 (Pinellas County Building Services); Town pre-approval (727) 498-8948
Email
BuildingServices@pinellas.gov; Town pre-approval Town57@KennethCityfl.org
Address
440 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756 (county); Town of Kenneth City, 6000 54th Avenue N.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (county)

Kenneth City Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Kenneth City?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $948.75, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Kenneth City'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 Kenneth City?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $312.50, assuming a 2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on Kenneth City's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Kenneth City?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value, minimum $100.00. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits scale with the value of the job; Roofing permits are priced per square. 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 Kenneth City?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined) (2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Kenneth City?

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 Pinellas County FY25 Adopted Budget, User Fees, Building and Development Review Services fee schedule (effective Oct. 1, 2024; carried unchanged in the FY26 Adopted Budget). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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.

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