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Frostproof, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Frostproof staff told the City Council in May 2026 that this valuation-based schedule must be replaced to comply with Florida HB 399 (effective January 1, 2027), and the Council directed staff to bring a new fee proposal. No replacement had been adopted as of September 28, 2026; fees may change before January 1, 2027. See the official notice

Building Permit
$712.18
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$346.18
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$86.50
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$86.50
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$86.50
$10,000 repipe
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In Frostproof, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $712.18 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $346.18, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $86.50, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $86.50, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $86.50. 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 Frostproof Resolution 2019-11, Exhibit A: Building Department Permit Fees, Revised October 1, 2019 (September 16, 2019 council packet)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits.

Official Fee Schedule

How Frostproof values a job: Frostproof prices building permits on total job valuation, with the cost per square foot taken from the latest International Code Council (ICC) Building Valuation Data chart (Resolution 2019-11), so the valuation the city uses can differ from your contract price.

Schedule effective October 1, 2019. Last verified: September 28, 2026

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

Frostproof Permit Fee Schedule

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

Plumbing Permit Fees in Frostproof

Residential (1–2 family): One- or two-family dwelling, alteration, renovation or addition (per dwelling unit)
$55.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): One- or two-family dwelling, new construction (per dwelling unit)
$85.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Per dwelling unit, multi-family building, alteration, renovation or addition
$46.00 for the first 1 dwelling unit, plus $30.75 per dwelling unit
Residential (1–2 family): Per dwelling unit, multi-family building, new construction
$77.00 for the first 1 dwelling unit, plus $50.25 per dwelling unit
Commercial / 3+ units
$44.00 for the first $1,000, plus $4.75 per additional $1,000 of job value
Plan Review Fee (trade permits)
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†
Reinspection Fee (1st reinspection, at inspector's discretion) (if applicable)
$30.00
Reinspection Fee (2nd occurrence) (if applicable)
$56.25
Reinspection Fee (3rd occurrence) (if applicable)
$113.75

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Frostproof Permit Fee Calculator

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

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Estimated plumbing permit fee
$86.50
Included in this total
Plumbing Permit Fee$55.00
$55.00 flat
Plan Review Fee (Trade Permits)$27.50‡
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Total Estimate$86.50

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Frostproof staff told the City Council in May 2026 that this valuation-based schedule must be replaced to comply with Florida HB 399 (effective January 1, 2027), and the Council directed staff to bring a new fee proposal. No replacement had been adopted as of September 28, 2026; fees may change before January 1, 2027. See the official notice

Estimate only. Confirm with the Frostproof building department before applying. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

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Frostproof Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Frostproof?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $712.18, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Frostproof'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 Frostproof?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $346.18, based on Frostproof's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Frostproof?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees for the default job (One- or two-family dwelling, alteration, renovation or addition, per dwelling unit), while other work is priced per dwelling; Roofing permits scale with the value of the job. New construction is priced separately from remodel and alteration work; the calculator asks which kind of job yours is. Every rate comes straight from the sourced fee schedule above. Enter your job's details for an itemized total.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Frostproof?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (50% of the permit fee, jobs over $1,000 only), Plan Review Fee (trade permits) (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 Frostproof?

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 Frostproof Resolution 2019-11, Exhibit A: Building Department Permit Fees, Revised October 1, 2019 (September 16, 2019 council packet). 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.

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