South Pasadena, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In South Pasadena, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,701.25 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $461.25, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $256.25, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $256.25, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $381.25. 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 South Pasadena, FL Code of Ordinances, Ch. A198 Summary of Fees (§83-37 Building Permits, amended 9-12-2022 by Res. No. 2022-09) and Ch. 83 Building Construction and Uniform Codes preamble (plan review fee note), via eCode360 (General Code)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the South Pasadena permit portal, or call 727-343-4192.

How South Pasadena values a job: Permit valuation is based on the contractor's cost for labor and materials, per the City's Community Improvement Department.

Schedule effective September 12, 2022. 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

South Pasadena Permit Fee Schedule

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

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in South Pasadena

All projects

tiered rates by job value

Up to $1,000

$70.00

Over $1,000

$70.00 plus $20.00 per additional $1,000

Permit Application Fee

tiered by job value

From $30,000, under $50,000

$50.00

From $50,000

$100.00

Plan Review Fee (Commercial)

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†

Private Provider Reduction (Inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 25%

Private Provider Reduction (Plan Review and Inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 50%

After-Hours Inspection Fee (if applicable)

$300.00

Partial Inspection / Reinspection Fee (if applicable)

$50.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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South Pasadena 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 South Pasadena are the same either way.

Using a private provider?

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Job value ($)

$500$50,000

Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee

$256.25

Included in this total

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$250.00

$70.00 + $9,000 × $20.00 per $1,000 over $1,000 (see the fee table above)

Permit Application Fee$0.00

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$3.75

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.50

Total Estimate$256.25

Permit valuation is based on the contractor's cost for labor and materials, per the City's Community Improvement Department.

Estimate only. Confirm with the South Pasadena building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 727-343-4192. 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 South Pasadena

South Pasadena's Community Improvement Department issues building permits for the city. You can upload applications and plans through the city's online permit portal, email them to the department, or bring them to the department office at 6940 Hibiscus Ave. South. The office is open to the public Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You can pay by check, through the online portal, or by credit card (no cash or American Express), and card payments carry a convenience fee. To schedule an inspection, use the portal or email inspections@mysouthpasadena.com by 2:30 p.m. for next-day service.

Source: South Pasadena application instructions

Apply online: South Pasadena permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 727-343-4192
Email: buildingdepartment@mysouthpasadena.com
Address: 6940 Hibiscus Ave. South, South Pasadena, FL 33707
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Source: Official contact page

South Pasadena Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in South Pasadena?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,701.25, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from South Pasadena'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 South Pasadena?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $461.25, based on South Pasadena's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in South Pasadena?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. 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 Surcharges Are Added to Permits in South Pasadena?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (Commercial) (50% of the permit fee), Plan Review Fee (Residential) (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 South Pasadena?

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 South Pasadena, FL Code of Ordinances, Ch. A198 Summary of Fees (§83-37 Building Permits, amended 9-12-2022 by Res. No. 2022-09) and Ch. 83 Building Construction and Uniform Codes preamble (plan review fee note), via eCode360 (General Code). 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.