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Building Permit Fees in St. Petersburg, FL (2026)

Building Permit
$388.75
$50,000 remodel
Roofing Permit
$154.25
2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof
HVAC Permit
$74.00
$10,000 change-out
Electrical Permit
$74.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
Plumbing Permit
$74.00
$10,000 repipe

In St. Petersburg, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $388.75 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $154.25, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $74.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $74.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $74.00. 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.

Source

St. Petersburg Code of Ordinances, Ch. 12 (Fees), Sec. 12-6(6) - Construction Services Division Permits and Fees (Supp. No. 54, codified through Ord. No. 632-H; Sec. 12-6 itself last amended by Ord. No. 624-H, 12-4-2025)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $50.00.

Official Fee Schedule

How St. Petersburg values a job: New construction valuation is based on ICC Building Valuation Data per square foot (with a 0.85 regional cost factor) unless a valid contractor cost breakdown is submitted and approved; alterations and tenant buildouts use 50% of that calculated value unless a valid cost breakdown is submitted and approved.

Schedule effective December 4, 2025. 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

St. Petersburg Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in St. Petersburg

Residential (1–2 family)
tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $50.00
$0–$1,000,000
$7.00 per $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$9,000.00 + $3.00 per $1,000
Residential (1–2 family): SFR ≤ 1,400 habitable sq ft (flat fee)
$250.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units
tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $50.00
$0–$1,000,000
$9.00 per $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$9,000.00 + $3.00 per $1,000
Fire Life Safety Plan Review
$75.00‡
Building Plan Review – All Other Uses (Commercial/Multifamily/Industrial)
20% of the permit fee, minimum $50.00
Building Plan Review – SFR/Duplex Additions/Renovations (remodel/alteration)
$30.00
Building Plan Review – SFR/Duplex New Construction (new construction)
$50.00
FL BCAIB 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†
Zoning Review of Building Permit Application
$50.00‡
Certificate of Occupancy (1-2 family) (new construction) (if applicable)
$75.00‡
Certificate of Occupancy (commercial) (new construction) (if applicable)
$125.00‡
Property Owner Permit Surcharge (if applicable)
$20.00, jobs over $2,000 only

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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St. Petersburg Permit Fee Calculator

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Fees in St. Petersburg are the same either way.

Rate type
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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$388.75
Building permit fee$350.00
tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $50.00
Building Plan Review – SFR/Duplex Additions/Renovations$30.00
FL BCAIB Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$5.25
FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$3.50
Total Estimate$388.75

New construction valuation is based on ICC Building Valuation Data per square foot (with a 0.85 regional cost factor) unless a valid contractor cost breakdown is submitted and approved; alterations and tenant buildouts use 50% of that calculated value unless a valid cost breakdown is submitted and approved.

Estimate only. Confirm with the St. Petersburg building department before applying.

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St. Petersburg Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Is a Building Permit in St. Petersburg?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $388.75, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from St. Petersburg'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 St. Petersburg?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $154.25, assuming a 2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof where the schedule prices per unit, based on St. Petersburg's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in St. Petersburg?

A residential building permit is tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $50.00. 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 Is the Minimum Permit Fee in St. Petersburg?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $50.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in St. Petersburg?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Building Plan Review – All Other Uses (Commercial/Multifamily/Industrial) (20% of the permit fee, minimum $50.00), FL BCAIB Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in St. Petersburg?

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 St. Petersburg Code of Ordinances, Ch. 12 (Fees), Sec. 12-6(6) - Construction Services Division Permits and Fees (Supp. No. 54, codified through Ord. No. 632-H; Sec. 12-6 itself last amended by Ord. No. 624-H, 12-4-2025). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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).

JurisdictionBuilding 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.