Lake Alfred, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Lake Alfred, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $553.50 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $225.50, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $118.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $158.82, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $208.08. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area, a 2,000 sq ft roof, and a 200 sq ft job area. 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

Ordinance No. 1542-24 (Building Permit Fee Ordinance), Exhibit A

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

Official Fee Schedule

Schedule effective October 1, 2024. Last verified: September 6, 2026

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

Lake Alfred Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Lake Alfred

Residential (1–2 family)

$0.15 per square foot, minimum $63.00

Residential (1–2 family)

$0.08 per square foot, minimum $87.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial Additions, Renovations, other larger projects

$0.08 per square foot, minimum $40.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Business (offices, personal services)

$0.05 per square foot, minimum $600.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial Remodel (Minor)

$0.07 per square foot, minimum $40.00‡

Commercial / 3+ units: Assembly

$0.02 per square foot, minimum $750.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Mercantile

$0.07 per square foot, minimum $560.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Storage

$0.02 per square foot, minimum $750.00

Building – Commercial Alteration/Addition: Inspection (select fee rules only) (remodel/alteration)

$1.15 per square foot, minimum $580.00

Building – Commercial Alteration/Addition: Plans Review (select fee rules only) (remodel/alteration)

$0.20 per square foot, minimum $105.00

Building – Commercial New Construction (Assembly): Inspection (select fee rules only) (new construction)

$0.18 per square foot, minimum $5,750.00

Building – Commercial New Construction (Assembly): Plans Review (select fee rules only) (new construction)

$0.06 per square foot, minimum $2,000.00

Building – Commercial New Construction (Business): Inspection (select fee rules only) (new construction)

$0.28 per square foot, minimum $5,400.00

Building – Commercial New Construction (Business): Plans Review (select fee rules only) (new construction)

$0.05 per square foot, minimum $750.00

Building – Commercial New Construction (Mercantile): Inspection (select fee rules only) (new construction)

$0.59 per square foot, minimum $5,680.00

Building – Commercial New Construction (Mercantile): Plans Review (select fee rules only) (new construction)

$0.09 per square foot, minimum $800.00

Building – Commercial New Construction (Storage): Inspection (select fee rules only) (new construction)

$0.17 per square foot, minimum $5,500.00

Building – Commercial New Construction (Storage): Plans Review (select fee rules only) (new construction)

$0.03 per square foot, minimum $1,250.00

Building – Commercial Remodel (Minor): Inspection (select fee rules only) (remodel/alteration)

$0.80 per square foot, minimum $400.00‡

Building – Commercial Remodel (Minor): Plans Review (select fee rules only) (remodel/alteration)

$0.20 per square foot, minimum $105.00‡

Building – Residential Alteration/Addition: Inspection (remodel/alteration)

$0.85 per square foot, minimum $340.00

Building – Residential Alteration/Addition: Plans Review (remodel/alteration)

$0.36 per square foot, minimum $137.00

Building – Residential New Construction (SFD/Townhome/Duplex): Inspection (new construction)

$0.55 per square foot, minimum $520.00

Building – Residential New Construction (SFD/Townhome/Duplex): Plans Review (new construction)

$0.12 per square foot, minimum $135.00

FL BCAIF surcharge (DBPR, §468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

FL building-code enforcement surcharge (§553.721)

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.

Roofing Permit Fees in Lake Alfred

All projects

$0.02 per square foot, minimum $29.00

FL BCAIF surcharge (DBPR, §468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

FL building-code enforcement surcharge (§553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Roofing (Re-Roofing): Inspection

$0.05 per square foot, minimum $48.00

Roofing (Re-Roofing): Plans Review

$0.04 per square foot, minimum $38.00

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

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Lake Alfred Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

square foot

square feet

5006,000 square feet

Estimated roofing permit fee

$225.50

Roofing permit fee$40.00

2,000 square feet × $0.02 per square foot

Roofing (Re-Roofing): Inspection$100.00

Roofing (Re-Roofing): Plans Review$80.00

FL BCAIF surcharge (DBPR, §468.631)$3.30

FL building-code enforcement surcharge (§553.721)$2.20

Total Estimate$225.50

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

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Lake Alfred Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Lake Alfred?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $553.50, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area where the schedule prices per unit, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Lake Alfred'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 Lake Alfred?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $225.50, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof where the schedule prices per unit, based on Lake Alfred's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Lake Alfred?

A residential building permit is $0.15 per square foot, minimum $63.00. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits are priced per sq ft. 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 Lake Alfred?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds FL BCAIF surcharge (DBPR, §468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and FL building-code enforcement surcharge (§553.721) (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 Lake Alfred?

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 Ordinance No. 1542-24 (Building Permit Fee Ordinance), Exhibit A. See the official schedule. Last verified September 6, 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.