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Davenport, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Since July 1, 2026, single family work valued under $7,500 (excluding electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas and structural work) may qualify for a permit exemption for a $40 administrative fee. Ask the Building Department about the exemption request form. See the official notice

Building Permit
$502.25
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$274.10
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$199.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$199.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$199.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Davenport, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $502.25 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $274.10, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $199.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $199.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $199.00. 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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City of Davenport Code of Ordinances, Ch. 5, Sec. 5-51 "Building permit and development review fee schedules" (codebase codified through Ord. No. 1447, adopted 4-20-2026, Supp. No. 28 Update 1; Sec. 5-51 itself last substantively amended by Ord. No. 931, § 2(Exh. A), 4-6-2020); corroborated by City of Davenport Building Department "City and County Impact Fees" handout, effective 01/01/2026

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Davenport permit portal, or call (863) 419-3300.

How Davenport values a job: New construction valuation is based on the current ICC Building Valuation Data (BVD) table; for alterations or repairs, a signed contract for the scope of work may be used.

Schedule effective April 6, 2020. 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

Davenport Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Davenport

All projects
$50.00 for the first $2,500, plus $5.00 per additional $1,000 of job value or fraction thereof, minimum $50.00
Manufactured home set-up
$125.00 flat
Electronic Archival Fee (per large plan sheet)
$3.00 per plan sheet
Permit Administrative Fee
$40.00†
Permit Support & Services Fee
$20.00†
Plans Review Fee (does not apply to some listed rules)
50% of the permit fee, minimum $25.00†
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†
Engineering/Construction Plan Review (new construction) (if applicable)
$1,000.00‡
Base fee only; plus $100 per acre and $10 per 1,000 sq ft of building area, capped at $7,500 total, not included
Preliminary Site Plan Approval (new construction) (if applicable)
$500.00‡
Base fee only; plus $100 per acre, capped at $7,500 total, not included
Re-inspection 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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Davenport Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$502.25
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$290.00
$50.00 for the first $2,500 + 48 × $5.00 per additional $1,000, minimum $50.00
Permit Administrative Fee$40.00
Permit Support & Services Fee$20.00
Plans Review Fee$145.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$4.35
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.90
Total Estimate$502.25
Not included in this total
Electronic Archival Fee (Per Large Plan Sheet)$3.00 / plan
Charged per plan sheet; depends on your project's number of plans.

Since July 1, 2026, single family work valued under $7,500 (excluding electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas and structural work) may qualify for a permit exemption for a $40 administrative fee. Ask the Building Department about the exemption request form. See the official notice

New construction valuation is based on the current ICC Building Valuation Data (BVD) table; for alterations or repairs, a signed contract for the scope of work may be used.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Davenport building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (863) 419-3300. 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 Davenport

Davenport takes applications online through the city's iWorq Citizen's Engagement Portal. Upload all required documents before review begins; the application must be signed by a licensed qualifier or an owner builder with a notarized signature, and corporate-owned property must use a licensed contractor. Contractors and private providers register first by emailing license, liability and workers compensation certificates naming the City of Davenport to permitting@mydavenport.org. Anyone can look up permit status and inspection results in the public portal without an account. Inspections are requested through the portal, by email to buildinginspections@mydavenport.org, or by QR code; a contractor code issued at registration is required. A recorded Notice of Commencement is required at issuance for permits of $5,000 or more (mechanical $15,000).

Source: Davenport application instructions

Apply online: Davenport permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
201 West Magnolia Street, Davenport, FL 33837
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Davenport Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Davenport?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $502.25, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Davenport'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 Davenport?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $274.10, based on Davenport's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Davenport?

A residential building permit is $50.00 for the first $2,500, plus $5.00 per additional $1,000 of job value or fraction thereof, minimum $50.00. 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 Davenport?

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 Davenport?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plans Review Fee (50% of the permit fee, minimum $25.00), 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 Davenport?

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 Davenport Code of Ordinances, Ch. 5, Sec. 5-51 "Building permit and development review fee schedules" (codebase codified through Ord. No. 1447, adopted 4-20-2026, Supp. No. 28 Update 1; Sec. 5-51 itself last substantively amended by Ord. No. 931, § 2(Exh. A), 4-6-2020); corroborated by City of Davenport Building Department "City and County Impact Fees" handout, effective 01/01/2026. 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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