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Hillcrest Heights, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

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. The County's $20 Land Use Fee is included in these estimates but may not apply to Town permits; confirm with the County. See the Polk County fee schedule

Building Permit
$404.22
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$135.33
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$89.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$89.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$89.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Hillcrest Heights, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $404.22 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $135.33, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $89.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $89.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $89.00. 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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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.

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. The County's $20 Land Use Fee is included in these estimates but may not apply to Town permits; confirm with the County. See the Polk County fee schedule

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Hillcrest Heights permit portal, or call (863) 534-6080.

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: 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

Hillcrest Heights Permit Fee Schedule

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

Plumbing Permit Fees in Hillcrest Heights

Residential (1–2 family)
$85.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units
$85.00 for the first $1,000, plus $1.50 per additional $1,000 of job value
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†

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

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Hillcrest Heights Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
Estimated plumbing permit fee
$89.00
Included in this total
Plumbing Permit Fee$85.00
$85.00 flat
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Total Estimate$89.00

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. Apply online. Phone: (863) 534-6080. 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 Hillcrest Heights

Hillcrest Heights does not issue building permits. Apply through Polk County, which administers building permits, plan review and inspections for the Town. Submit online through the Polk County Access Portal (Accela Citizen Access) with the property address and Parcel ID, plans and supporting documents, or in person at the Building Division at 330 W. Church Street in Bartow or the Northeast Government Center at 200 Government Center Blvd. in Lake Alfred. Schedule inspections through the portal or by text message to (833) 856-0117: text SCHEDULE and follow the prompts, or text RESULTS with the permit number to check results. Approved inspection types can also be completed remotely through the county's VuSpex virtual inspection tool.

Source: Hillcrest Heights application instructions

Apply online: Hillcrest Heights permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
330 W. Church St., Bartow, FL 33830
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hillcrest Heights Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Hillcrest Heights?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $404.22, 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 Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Hillcrest Heights?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $135.33, based on Hillcrest Heights's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Hillcrest Heights?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value, minimum $85.00. 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), Residential Plan Review Fee (25% of the permit fee, minimum $55.00), 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 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 and what it saves.

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 .

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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. Wondering whether fees changed this year? See which Florida fee schedules are new.

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