Building Permit Fees in Seminole, FL (2026)

In Seminole, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $831.13 in permit fees, and a $20,000 re-roof $337.03. 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 Seminole Permit Fee Schedule (DocumentCenter/View/1539, 4 pp., the fee-schedule PDF currently linked from the city's Building Applications & Forms page; figures adopted by Resolution 06-2024 Exhibit A, private-provider terms per Resolution 04-2026)

Covers building and roofing permits.

Official Fee Schedule

Schedule effective October 1, 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

Seminole Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Seminole

Standard

tiered rates (see fee table)

$0–$1,000

$50.00

$1,000–$20,000

$50.00 + $9.00 per $1,000

$20,000–$40,000

$225.00 + $10.50 per $1,000

$40,000–$60,000

$425.00 + $12.00 per $1,000

$60,000–$100,000

$650.00 + $13.50 per $1,000

$100,000–$500,000

$1,000.00 + $10.00 per $1,000

$500,000–$1,000,000

$5,000.00 + $8.75 per $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$9,500.00 + $7.50 per $1,000

Demolition of a Structure

$100.00 flat

FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00

FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00

Building Plan Review Fee

50% of the permit fee

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Seminole Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Fees in Seminole are the same either way.

Kind of work

Fees in Seminole are the same either way.

Rate type

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$831.13

Building permit fee$545.00

tiered rates (see fee table)

FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$8.18

FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$5.45

Building Plan Review Fee$272.50

Total Estimate$831.13

Fees are charged on the value your jurisdiction assigns to the work; many use ICC square-footage valuation tables or your contract price, whichever is greater. If the assigned value is higher than your contract, the actual fee will be higher too.

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

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Seminole Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Is a Building Permit in Seminole?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $831.13, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Seminole'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 Seminole?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $337.03, based on Seminole's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Seminole?

A residential building permit is tiered rates (see fee table). 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 Seminole?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00), FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and Building Plan Review Fee (50% of the permit fee). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Seminole?

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 Seminole Permit Fee Schedule (DocumentCenter/View/1539, 4 pp., the fee-schedule PDF currently linked from the city's Building Applications & Forms page; figures adopted by Resolution 06-2024 Exhibit A, private-provider terms per Resolution 04-2026). 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.