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Bartow, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

The Building Department has proposed a comprehensive update of this fee schedule, noting its fees have been unchanged for more than 25 years. Watch for a new schedule in the coming months. See the official notice

Building Permit
$445.68
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$217.56
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$142.50
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$142.50
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$142.50
$10,000 repipe
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In Bartow, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $445.68 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $217.56, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $142.50, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $142.50, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $142.50. 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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City of Bartow Building Permit Fee Schedule (webpage; undated, no resolution/ordinance number found)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $42.00.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Bartow permit portal, or call 863-534-0157.

Last verified: September 19, 2026

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

Bartow Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Bartow

All projects
$42.00 for the first $1,000, then tiered rates by job value‡
Up to $1,000
$42.00
Over $1,000, up to $50,000
$42.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$287.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$488.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000
$1,690.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000
Archive Fee
$3.00‡
Education Fee
$5.00‡
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†
Safety Inspection Fee (Commercial) (if applicable)
$40.00‡
Safety Inspection Fee (Residential) (if applicable)
$25.00‡

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Bartow 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 Bartow are the same either way.

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$445.68
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$287.00‡
$42.00 + 49 × $5.00 per $1,000 over $1,000 (see the fee table above)
Archive Fee$3.00‡
Education Fee$5.00‡
Plan Review Fee$143.50‡
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$4.31
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.87
Total Estimate$445.68

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

The Building Department has proposed a comprehensive update of this fee schedule, noting its fees have been unchanged for more than 25 years. Watch for a new schedule in the coming months. See the official notice

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 Bartow building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 863-534-0157. 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 Bartow

Bartow runs its own Building Department and takes permit applications online through the Building Permit Application webform on the city website, which collects owner and contractor details, the permit type, the job description and the job valuation the fee is calculated from; plumbing work needs its own separate permit. A notice of commencement is required for jobs over $2,500, and contractors must register their license, insurance certificate naming the City of Bartow, and business tax receipt with the Building Department before pulling a permit. In person help is available at City Hall, 450 North Wilson Avenue. Inspections are scheduled by phone or email, not through a portal: call 863-534-0157 the day before you want the inspection; the line is answered or takes voicemail around the clock.

Source: Bartow application instructions

Apply online: Bartow permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
450 N Wilson Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830

Bartow Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Bartow?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $445.68, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Bartow'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 Bartow?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $217.56, based on Bartow's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Bartow?

A residential building permit is $42.00 for the first $1,000, then 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 Is the Minimum Permit Fee in Bartow?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $42.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Bartow?

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). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Bartow?

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 Bartow Building Permit Fee Schedule (webpage; undated, no resolution/ordinance number found). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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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.

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