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.

In Davenport, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $502.25 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $214.10, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $139.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $139.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $139.00. 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 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

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: August 4, 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

Building Permit Administrative Fee

$40.00‡

Building Permit Support & Services Fee

$20.00‡

Building Plans Review Fee

50% of the permit fee, minimum $25.00†

FL DBPR Surcharge

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

FL DEO Surcharge

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

† 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

Fees in Davenport are the same either way.

Kind of work

Fees in Davenport are the same either way.

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$502.25

Building permit fee$290.00

$50.00 for the first $2,500, plus $5.00 per additional $1,000 of job value or fraction thereof, minimum $50.00

Building Permit Administrative Fee$40.00

Building Permit Support & Services Fee$20.00

Building Plans Review Fee$145.00

FL DBPR Surcharge$4.35

FL DEO Surcharge$2.90

Total Estimate$502.25

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. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

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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 $214.10, 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 Building Plans Review Fee (50% of the permit fee, minimum $25.00), FL DBPR Surcharge (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and FL DEO Surcharge (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 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 August 4, 2026.

Other Jurisdictions in Polk County

Jobs inside another city's limits are permitted by that city; unincorporated areas by the county.

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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.