Auburndale, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

The city has commissioned a building fee study in response to recent state legislation (HB 803 and HB 399) and expects to update its permit fees when the study is complete. See the official notice

Building Permit

In Auburndale, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $305.00 in permit fees, and a $20,000 re-roof $124.00. 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 Auburndale Administration and Procedures Manual (rev. 7-16-2025), Chapter 10 – Fees and Expenses

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $60.00.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Auburndale permit portal, or call 863-965-5530.

How Auburndale values a job: Chargeable valuation is determined using the ICC Building Valuation Data (Square Foot Construction Cost) table, updated each August, per the City's Administration and Procedures Manual.

Last verified: September 30, 2026

This schedule predates Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). Jurisdictions statewide are adopting updated schedules; we check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

Auburndale Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Auburndale

Residential (1–2 family): Mobile home set-up permit

$150.00 flat

All projects

0.4% of job value, minimum $60.00

Plan Review 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, minimum $2.00†

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Private Provider Inspection Discount

may reduce the permit fee by 70%‡

The schedule prints a 70% discount for private provider inspection

Site Plan Review (Commercial and Industrial) (new construction) (if applicable)

50% of the permit fee‡

Plus any extraordinary expenses the city determines necessary, not included

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Auburndale 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 Auburndale are the same either way.

Job type

2 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$305.00

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$200.00

$50,000 × 0.4%, minimum $60.00

Plan Review Fee$100.00‡

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$3.00

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00

Private provider reductions (F.S. 553.791), not applied: 70% of the permit fee‡ with a private provider for inspections. Confirm eligibility and reduced figures with the building department.

Total Estimate$305.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

The city has commissioned a building fee study in response to recent state legislation (HB 803 and HB 399) and expects to update its permit fees when the study is complete. See the official notice

Chargeable valuation is determined using the ICC Building Valuation Data (Square Foot Construction Cost) table, updated each August, per the City's Administration and Procedures Manual.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Auburndale building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 863-965-5530. 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 Auburndale

Auburndale issues its own building permits through the city's Construction Services division. Applications are filed online through the city's permitting and licensing portal (GovBuilt), where you can find forms, create an account, submit applications with attachments, and track status; forms can also be submitted on paper. Contractors must be registered with the city before doing work in Auburndale. Once a permit is issued, inspection results are viewable in the portal around the clock, and inspections are requested by calling Construction Services at 863-965-5530. Plans are reviewed by city staff, and a plan review fee of half the building permit fee applies.

Source: Auburndale application instructions

Apply online: Auburndale permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 863-965-5530
Email: permit@auburndalefl.com
Address: 1 Bobby Green Plaza, Auburndale, FL 33823
Source: https://auburndalefl.com/construction-services/ and https://auburndalefl.com/contactus/

Auburndale Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Auburndale?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $305.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Auburndale'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 Auburndale?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $124.00, based on Auburndale's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Auburndale?

A residential building permit is 0.4% of job value, minimum $60.00. 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 Is the Minimum Permit Fee in Auburndale?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $60.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Auburndale?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds 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 Auburndale?

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 Auburndale Administration and Procedures Manual (rev. 7-16-2025), Chapter 10 – Fees and Expenses. See the official schedule. Last verified September 30, 2026.

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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.