Building Permit Fees in Hillcrest Heights, FL (2026)

Building permits, inspections, and construction-code administration for Hillcrest Heights are handled by Polk County under a 1975 interlocal agreement that the Town's Code of Ordinances (Land Development Regulations, Art. 9, Ch. 2) declares its intent to continue. See the Polk County fee schedule

In Hillcrest Heights, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $384.22 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $190.33, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $144.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $144.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $144.00. 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.

Source

Polk County Construction Fees Resolution No. 17-025 (adopted 4/18/2017, effective 7/3/2017), amending Resolution No. 07-099-A (9/12/2007, amended by Res. 07-116 10/10/2007), Exhibit A Fee Schedule

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

Official Fee Schedule

How Hillcrest Heights values a job: Construction valuation is based on the applicant's signed contract or detailed cost estimate; if none is provided, the County applies its own per-square-foot Minimum Valuation Data Table by building occupancy type (Exhibit A, p.9).

Schedules effective December 10, 2007 – July 3, 2017. Last verified: August 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

Hillcrest Heights Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Hillcrest Heights

Residential (1–2 family)

tiered rates (see fee table)

$0–$12,000

$85.00

$12,000–$13,000

$90.75

$13,000–$14,000

$96.38

$14,000–$15,000

$103.13

$15,000–$16,000

$107.78

$16,000–$17,000

$113.55

$17,000–$18,000

$119.25

$18,000–$19,000

$125.63

$19,000–$20,000

$131.33

$20,000–$21,000

$136.28

$21,000–$22,000

$141.98

$22,000–$23,000

$147.68

$23,000–$24,000

$153.38

$24,000–$25,000

$159.08

$25,000–$26,000

$164.78

$26,000–$27,000

$170.48

$27,000–$28,000

$176.18

$28,000–$29,000

$181.88

$29,000–$30,000

$187.50

$30,000–$31,000

$192.45

$31,000–$32,000

$198.90

$32,000–$33,000

$204.60

$33,000–$34,000

$210.30

$34,000–$35,000

$216.00

$35,000–$36,000

$221.70

$36,000–$37,000

$227.40

$37,000–$38,000

$233.10

$38,000–$39,000

$238.80

$39,000–$40,000

$244.43

$40,000–$41,000

$250.13

$41,000–$42,000

$255.83

$42,000–$43,000

$261.53

$43,000–$44,000

$267.23

$44,000–$45,000

$272.93

$45,000–$46,000

$278.63

$46,000–$47,000

$284.33

$47,000–$48,000

$290.03

$48,000–$49,000

$295.65

$49,000–$50,000

$301.35

$50,000–$100,000

$301.35 + $5.78 per $1,000

$100,000–$500,000

$590.33 + $4.13 per $1,000

$500,000–$1,000,000

$2,246.33 + $2.25 per $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$3,367.58 + $1.20 per $1,000

Residential (1–2 family)

$0.30 per square foot under roof

Commercial / 3+ units

tiered rates (see fee table)

$0–$12,000

$102.00

$12,000–$13,000

$108.90

$13,000–$14,000

$115.66

$14,000–$15,000

$123.76

$15,000–$16,000

$129.34

$16,000–$17,000

$136.26

$17,000–$18,000

$143.10

$18,000–$19,000

$150.76

$19,000–$20,000

$157.60

$20,000–$21,000

$163.54

$21,000–$22,000

$170.38

$22,000–$23,000

$177.22

$23,000–$24,000

$184.06

$24,000–$25,000

$190.90

$25,000–$26,000

$197.74

$26,000–$27,000

$204.58

$27,000–$28,000

$211.42

$28,000–$29,000

$218.26

$29,000–$30,000

$225.00

$30,000–$31,000

$230.94

$31,000–$32,000

$238.68

$32,000–$33,000

$245.52

$33,000–$34,000

$252.36

$34,000–$35,000

$259.20

$35,000–$36,000

$266.04

$36,000–$37,000

$272.88

$37,000–$38,000

$279.72

$38,000–$39,000

$286.56

$39,000–$40,000

$293.32

$40,000–$41,000

$300.16

$41,000–$42,000

$307.00

$42,000–$43,000

$313.84

$43,000–$44,000

$320.68

$44,000–$45,000

$327.52

$45,000–$46,000

$334.36

$46,000–$47,000

$341.20

$47,000–$48,000

$348.04

$48,000–$49,000

$354.78

$49,000–$50,000

$361.62

$50,000–$100,000

$361.62 + $6.94 per $1,000

$100,000–$500,000

$708.40 + $4.96 per $1,000

$500,000–$1,000,000

$2,695.60 + $2.70 per $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$4,041.10 + $1.44 per $1,000

Commercial Plan Review Fee

25% of the permit fee, minimum $102.00‡

Polk County Unincorporated – FL BCAIF surcharge (DBPR, §468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Polk County Unincorporated – FL Building Permit Surcharge (DBPR, §553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Residential Plan Review Fee

25% of the permit fee, minimum $55.00‡

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Electrical Permit Fees in Hillcrest Heights

Residential (1–2 family)

$85.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units

$85.00 for the first $1,000, plus $1.25 per additional $1,000 of job value

Commercial Plan Review Fee

25% of the permit fee, minimum $102.00‡

Polk County Unincorporated – FL BCAIF surcharge (DBPR, §468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Polk County Unincorporated – FL Building Permit Surcharge (DBPR, §553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Residential Plan Review Fee

25% of the permit fee, minimum $55.00‡

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Roofing Permit Fees in Hillcrest Heights

Residential (1–2 family)

tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $85.00

$0–$12,000

$85.00

$12,000–$13,000

$90.75

$13,000–$14,000

$96.38

$14,000–$15,000

$103.13

$15,000–$16,000

$107.78

$16,000–$17,000

$113.55

$17,000–$18,000

$119.25

$18,000–$19,000

$125.63

$19,000–$20,000

$131.33

$20,000–$21,000

$136.28

$21,000–$22,000

$141.98

$22,000–$23,000

$147.68

$23,000–$24,000

$153.38

$24,000–$25,000

$159.08

$25,000–$26,000

$164.78

$26,000–$27,000

$170.48

$27,000–$28,000

$176.18

$28,000–$29,000

$181.88

$29,000–$30,000

$187.50

$30,000–$31,000

$192.45

$31,000–$32,000

$198.90

$32,000–$33,000

$204.60

$33,000–$34,000

$210.30

$34,000–$35,000

$216.00

$35,000–$36,000

$221.70

$36,000–$37,000

$227.40

$37,000–$38,000

$233.10

$38,000–$39,000

$238.80

$39,000–$40,000

$244.43

$40,000–$41,000

$250.13

$41,000–$42,000

$255.83

$42,000–$43,000

$261.53

$43,000–$44,000

$267.23

$44,000–$45,000

$272.93

$45,000–$46,000

$278.63

$46,000–$47,000

$284.33

$47,000–$48,000

$290.03

$48,000–$49,000

$295.65

$49,000–$50,000

$301.35

$50,000–$100,000

$301.35 + $5.78 per $1,000

$100,000–$500,000

$590.33 + $4.13 per $1,000

$500,000–$1,000,000

$2,246.33 + $2.25 per $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$3,367.58 + $1.20 per $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units

tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $102.00

$0–$12,000

$102.00

$12,000–$13,000

$108.90

$13,000–$14,000

$115.66

$14,000–$15,000

$123.76

$15,000–$16,000

$129.34

$16,000–$17,000

$136.26

$17,000–$18,000

$143.10

$18,000–$19,000

$150.76

$19,000–$20,000

$157.60

$20,000–$21,000

$163.54

$21,000–$22,000

$170.38

$22,000–$23,000

$177.22

$23,000–$24,000

$184.06

$24,000–$25,000

$190.90

$25,000–$26,000

$197.74

$26,000–$27,000

$204.58

$27,000–$28,000

$211.42

$28,000–$29,000

$218.26

$29,000–$30,000

$225.00

$30,000–$31,000

$230.94

$31,000–$32,000

$238.68

$32,000–$33,000

$245.52

$33,000–$34,000

$252.36

$34,000–$35,000

$259.20

$35,000–$36,000

$266.04

$36,000–$37,000

$272.88

$37,000–$38,000

$279.72

$38,000–$39,000

$286.56

$39,000–$40,000

$293.32

$40,000–$41,000

$300.16

$41,000–$42,000

$307.00

$42,000–$43,000

$313.84

$43,000–$44,000

$320.68

$44,000–$45,000

$327.52

$45,000–$46,000

$334.36

$46,000–$47,000

$341.20

$47,000–$48,000

$348.04

$48,000–$49,000

$354.78

$49,000–$50,000

$361.62

$50,000–$100,000

$361.62 + $6.94 per $1,000

$100,000–$500,000

$708.40 + $4.96 per $1,000

$500,000–$1,000,000

$2,695.60 + $2.70 per $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$4,041.10 + $1.44 per $1,000

Commercial Plan Review Fee

25% of the permit fee, minimum $102.00‡

Polk County Unincorporated – FL BCAIF surcharge (DBPR, §468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Polk County Unincorporated – FL Building Permit Surcharge (DBPR, §553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Residential Plan Review Fee

25% of the permit fee, minimum $55.00‡

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Estimated electrical permit fee

$144.00

Electrical permit fee$85.00

$85.00 flat

Polk County Unincorporated – FL BCAIF surcharge (DBPR, §468.631)$2.00

Polk County Unincorporated – FL Building Permit Surcharge (DBPR, §553.721)$2.00

Residential Plan Review Fee$55.00

Total Estimate$144.00

Permit fees for Hillcrest Heights are administered by Polk County; the fees shown are the Polk County schedule.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Polk County building department before applying.

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Hillcrest Heights Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Is a Building Permit in Hillcrest Heights?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $384.22, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Hillcrest Heights'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 Is a Roofing Permit in Hillcrest Heights?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $190.33, based on Hillcrest Heights's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Hillcrest Heights?

A residential building permit is tiered rates (see fee table). Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees; 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 Hillcrest Heights?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Commercial Plan Review Fee (25% of the permit fee, minimum $102.00), Polk County Unincorporated – FL BCAIF surcharge (DBPR, §468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00), Polk County Unincorporated – FL Building Permit Surcharge (DBPR, §553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and Residential Plan Review Fee (25% of the permit fee, minimum $55.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Hillcrest Heights?

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.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from Polk County Construction Fees Resolution No. 17-025 (adopted 4/18/2017, effective 7/3/2017), amending Resolution No. 07-099-A (9/12/2007, amended by Res. 07-116 10/10/2007), Exhibit A Fee Schedule. See the official schedule. Last verified August 19, 2026.

Compare Permit Fees Across Polk County

The same job, priced by each jurisdiction's own fee schedule. Across Polk County's 16 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $305.00 (Auburndale) to $875.12 (Haines City).

Jurisdiction	Building permit ($50k remodel)	Roofing permit ($20k re-roof)
Unincorporated Polk County	$384.22	$190.33
Auburndale	$305.00	$124.00
Bartow	$470.68	$242.56
Davenport	$502.25	$214.10
Dundee	$655.46	$296.06
Fort Meade	$384.22	n/a
Haines City	$875.12	$389.71
Highland Park	$384.22	$190.33
Hillcrest Heights	$384.22	$190.33
Lake Alfred	$544.00	$224.00
Lake Hamilton	$597.84	$271.15
Lake Wales	$715.47	$336.66
Lakeland	$333.03	$107.50
Mulberry	$741.26	$345.38
Polk City	$349.40	n/a
Winter Haven	$559.60	n/a

Estimates from each jurisdiction's sourced fee schedule, surcharges and minimum fees included. Where a schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area and a 2,000 sq ft roof. "n/a" means the fee isn't documented in our sourced data.

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.

Building Permit Fees in Hillcrest Heights, FL (2026)

Hillcrest Heights Permit Fee Schedule

Building Permit Fees in Hillcrest Heights

Electrical Permit Fees in Hillcrest Heights

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Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Hillcrest Heights

Roofing Permit Fees in Hillcrest Heights

Hillcrest Heights Permit Fee Calculator

Hillcrest Heights Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Is a Building Permit in Hillcrest Heights?

How Much Is a Roofing Permit in Hillcrest Heights?

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Hillcrest Heights?

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Hillcrest Heights?

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Hillcrest Heights?

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Compare Permit Fees Across Polk County