Seminole, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees and building and roofing permit fees for Seminole, straight from the official fee schedule, with a free permit fee calculator below.

Seminole requires commercial projects to use a private provider for plan review and inspections, at the applicant's expense. The city's fee schedule discounts the total permit fee by 50% when a private provider performs both; choose the private provider option for commercial estimates. See the official notice

Building Permit

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.

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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

Apply online at the Seminole permit portal, or call 727-391-0204.

Schedule effective October 1, 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

Seminole Permit Fee Schedule

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

Roofing Permit Fees in Seminole

Standard

tiered rates by job value, minimum $50.00‡

Up to $1,000

$50.00

Over $1,000, up to $20,000

$50.00 plus $9.00 per additional $1,000

Over $20,000, up to $40,000

$225.00 plus $10.50 per additional $1,000

Over $40,000, up to $60,000

$425.00 plus $12.00 per additional $1,000

Over $60,000, up to $100,000

$650.00 plus $13.50 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$1,000.00 plus $10.00 per additional $1,000

Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000

$5,000.00 plus $8.75 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$9,500.00 plus $7.50 per additional $1,000

Building Plan Review Fee

50% of the permit fee

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

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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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.

Job value ($)

$500$100,000

Estimated roofing permit fee

$337.03

Included in this total

Roofing Permit Fee$221.00‡

$50.00 + 19 × $9.00 per $1,000 over $1,000, minimum $50.00 (see the fee table above)

Building Plan Review Fee$110.50

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$3.32

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.21

Total Estimate$337.03

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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. Apply online. Phone: 727-391-0204. 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 Seminole

Seminole issues building permits through its CitizenServe online portal. First register an account, then complete the city's contractor registration before applying for a permit online. Commercial projects must use a private provider for plan review and inspections, and the private provider notice and package are submitted with the application. For help, email the city's Permit and Licensing Technicians or call the Building Division; inspections can be arranged through the Building Inspection Hotline.

Source: Seminole application instructions

Apply online: Seminole permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 727-391-0204 (Building Division); 727-392-1966 ext. 126 (Permit and Licensing Technicians); 727-398-3110 (Building Inspection Hotline)
Email: permits@myseminole.com
Address: 9199 113th Street, Seminole, FL 33772
Hours: 8 am to 3:30 pm (excluding holidays)
Source: Official contact page

Seminole Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost 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 Does a Roofing Permit Cost 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 by job value, minimum $50.00. 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 Building Plan Review Fee (50% of the permit fee), State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee, 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 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 and what it saves.

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 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.