Building Permit Fees in Lake Hamilton, FL (2026)

In Lake Hamilton, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $597.84 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $271.15, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $163.53, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $163.53, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $163.53. 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

Town of Lake Hamilton, FL - Permit Fees (Town Code Sec. 8-24 & 8-25)

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

Official Fee Schedule

How Lake Hamilton values a job: Lake Hamilton values new construction using the ICC Building Valuation Data sheet, which the town updates every 6 months.

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

Lake Hamilton Permit Fee Schedule

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

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Lake Hamilton

All projects

tiered rates (see fee table)

$0–$1,000

$22.00

$1,000–$50,000

$22.00 + $7.15 per $1,000

$50,000–$100,000

$372.35 + $6.33 per $1,000

$100,000–$500,000

$630.25 + $5.23 per $1,000

Over $500,000

$2,772.28 + $4.68 per $1,000

All projects

$82.50 flat

Administrative Fee

$30.00

Building Plan Review Fee

50% of the permit fee‡

FL BCAIF Surcharge (F.S. §468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. §553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)

$50.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Lake Hamilton Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Job value ($)

$500$50,000

Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee

$163.53

Mechanical / HVAC permit fee$86.35

tiered rates (see fee table)

Administrative Fee$30.00

Building Plan Review Fee$43.18

FL BCAIF Surcharge (F.S. §468.631)$2.00

FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. §553.721)$2.00

Total Estimate$163.53

Lake Hamilton values new construction using the ICC Building Valuation Data sheet, which the town updates every 6 months.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Lake Hamilton building department before applying.

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Lake Hamilton Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Is a Building Permit in Lake Hamilton?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $597.84, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Lake Hamilton'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 Lake Hamilton?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $271.15, based on Lake Hamilton's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Lake Hamilton?

A residential building permit is tiered rates (see fee table). Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and 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 Lake Hamilton?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Building Plan Review Fee (50% of the permit fee), FL BCAIF Surcharge (F.S. §468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and FL Building Code Surcharge (F.S. §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 Hamilton?

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 Town of Lake Hamilton, FL - Permit Fees (Town Code Sec. 8-24 & 8-25). 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 Lake Hamilton, FL (2026)

Lake Hamilton Permit Fee Schedule