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St. Pete Beach, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit

$50,000 remodel

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$20,000 re-roof

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$10,000 change-out

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Electrical Permit

$10,000 panel or rewire

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Plumbing Permit

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In St. Pete Beach, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,306.88 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $307.50, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $215.25, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $215.25, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $215.25. 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

St. Pete Beach Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Fee Schedule (Municode content API export, job 491909 / Supplement 53, codified through Ord. No. 26-14, product 10174 Code of Ordinances)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the St. Pete Beach permit portal, or call 727-367-2735.

Schedule effective April 27, 2021. 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

St. Pete Beach Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in St. Pete Beach

Residential (1–2 family): New single family dwelling (priced per sq ft)

$6,400.00 for the first 2,500 square feet, plus $1,000.00 per 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof

Residential (1–2 family): Pool & Spa (flat fee)

$600.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Residential Bath and Kitchen Remodel (together)

tiered rates by job value

Up to $90,625

$50.00 plus $16.00 per additional $1,000

Over $90,625

$1,500.00

Residential (1–2 family): Residential Bath Remodel

tiered rates by job value

Up to $81,250

$50.00 plus $16.00 per additional $1,000

Over $81,250

$1,350.00

Residential (1–2 family): Residential Kitchen Remodel

tiered rates by job value

Up to $71,875

$50.00 plus $16.00 per additional $1,000

Over $71,875

$1,200.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial Bath Remodel

tiered rates by job value

Up to $106,250

$50.00 plus $16.00 per additional $1,000

Over $106,250

$1,750.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial Kitchen Remodel

tiered rates by job value

Up to $93,750

$50.00 plus $16.00 per additional $1,000

Over $93,750

$1,550.00

General building permit priced by job value

$50.00 plus $16.00 per $1,000 of job value

Windows, Doors & Shutters (flat, incl. 1 inspection)

$300.00 flat

Plan Review Fee (one-half of permit fee) (does not apply to some listed rules)

50% 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 (On the permit fee plus plan review fee, as the city bills it)†

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00 (On the permit fee plus plan review fee, as the city bills it)†

Fire Building Construction Plan Review (over 15,000 sq ft or over 3 stories) (if applicable)

$350.00‡

Fire Building Construction Plan Review (under 15,000 sq ft and up to 3 stories) (if applicable)

$250.00‡

Fire Building Construction Plan Review, per floor (4 stories or more) (if applicable)

$50.00 per floor‡

Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems Review (if applicable)

$250.00

Fire Site Plan Review (over 15,000 sq ft or 3 stories) (if applicable)

$350.00‡

Fire Site Plan Review (under 15,000 sq ft and up to 3 stories) (if applicable)

$250.00‡

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in St. Pete Beach

All projects

$50.00 plus $16.00 per $1,000 of job value†

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

1.5% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00 (On the permit fee plus plan review fee, as the city bills it)†

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00 (On the permit fee plus plan review fee, as the city bills it)†

Fire Building Construction Plan Review (over 15,000 sq ft or over 3 stories) (if applicable)

$350.00‡

Fire Building Construction Plan Review (under 15,000 sq ft and up to 3 stories) (if applicable)

$250.00‡

Fire Building Construction Plan Review, per floor (4 stories or more) (if applicable)

$50.00 per floor‡

Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems Review (if applicable)

$250.00

Fire Site Plan Review (over 15,000 sq ft or 3 stories) (if applicable)

$350.00‡

Fire Site Plan Review (under 15,000 sq ft and up to 3 stories) (if applicable)

$250.00‡

Plan Review Fee for new installations that need plans (generators, solar, gas, pumps) (if applicable)

50% 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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St. Pete Beach Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

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Job value ($)

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$500$50,000

Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee

$215.25

Included in this total

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$210.00

$50.00 base + $10,000 × $16.00 per $1,000

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$3.15

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.10

Total Estimate$215.25

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 St. Pete Beach building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 727-367-2735. 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 St. Pete Beach

Apply for building permits online through the city's iWorQ permit portal; incomplete applications are not accepted and must be resubmitted. Plans larger than 11x17 must be submitted in person at City Hall as two stamped and sealed sets with the application, and the department will not accept mixed submittals (part online, part dropped off). Owner signatures are required on both commercial and residential permits. Inspections are scheduled online through iWorQ using a contractor web code, which you can request from permits@stpetebeach.org.

Source: St. Pete Beach application instructions

Apply online: St. Pete Beach permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 727-367-2735
Email: permits@stpetebeach.org
Address: St. Pete Beach City Hall, 155 Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Hours: Walk-in Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Wednesday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Friday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Source: Official contact page

St. Pete Beach Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in St. Pete Beach?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,306.88, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from St. Pete Beach'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 St. Pete Beach?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $307.50, based on St. Pete Beach's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in St. Pete Beach?

A residential building permit is $50.00 plus $16.00 per $1,000 of job value. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits scale with the value of the job; Roofing permits are flat fees. New construction is priced separately from remodel and alteration work; the calculator asks which kind of job yours is. 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 St. Pete Beach?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (one-half of permit fee) (50% 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 (On the permit fee plus plan review fee, as the city bills it)) and State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00 (On the permit fee plus plan review fee, as the city bills it)). 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 St. Pete Beach?

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 St. Pete Beach Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Fee Schedule (Municode content API export, job 491909 / Supplement 53, codified through Ord. No. 26-14, product 10174 Code of Ordinances). 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.

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