Lake Wales, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Lake Wales, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $715.47 in permit fees, and a $20,000 re-roof $336.66. 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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Source

Article IX, Schedule of Fees (Table 7-201), prepared for October 1, 2025; corroborated by Ordinance 2025-20

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

Official Fee Schedule

Schedule effective October 1, 2025. Last verified: August 3, 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 Wales Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Lake Wales

All projects

tiered rates (see fee table)

$0–$1,000

$63.44

$1,000–$100,000

$63.44 + $8.28 per $1,000

$100,000–$500,000

$943.72 + $6.53 per $1,000

Over $500,000

$3,767.53 + $4.86 per $1,000

Demolition

$121.50 flat

FL BCAIF surcharge (DBPR, §468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

FL Building Permit Surcharge (DBPR, §553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Plan Checking Fee

50% of the permit fee‡

Certificate of Occupancy – Commercial (if applicable)

$63.44

Certificate of Occupancy – Residential (if applicable)

$48.36

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Lake Wales Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Rate type

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$715.47

Building permit fee$469.16

tiered rates (see fee table)

FL BCAIF surcharge (DBPR, §468.631)$7.04

FL Building Permit Surcharge (DBPR, §553.721)$4.69

Plan Checking Fee$234.58

Total Estimate$715.47

Fees are charged on the value your jurisdiction assigns to the work; many use ICC square-footage valuation tables or your contract price, whichever is greater. If the assigned value is higher than your contract, the actual fee will be higher too.

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

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Lake Wales Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Lake Wales?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $715.47, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Lake Wales'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 Wales?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $336.66, based on Lake Wales's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Lake Wales?

A residential building permit is tiered rates (see fee table). Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per unit; 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 Wales?

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), FL Building Permit Surcharge (DBPR, §553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and Plan Checking Fee (50% of the permit fee). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Lake Wales?

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 Article IX, Schedule of Fees (Table 7-201), prepared for October 1, 2025; corroborated by Ordinance 2025-20. See the official schedule. Last verified August 3, 2026.

Other Jurisdictions in Polk County

Jobs inside another city's limits are permitted by that city; unincorporated areas by the county.

Unincorporated Polk County Auburndale Bartow Davenport Dundee Fort Meade Haines City Highland Park Hillcrest Heights Lake Alfred Lake HamiltonLake WalesLakeland Mulberry Polk City Winter Haven

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.