Polk City, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Polk City, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $349.40 in permit fees, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $149.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $149.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $149.00. 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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Source

Fee Schedule Under the Polk City Unified Land Development Code (Resolution 04-11)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Polk City permit portal, or call 863-984-1375.

How Polk City values a job: Construction valuation is computed from a per-square-foot table: heated & cooled area $62.00/sq ft, enclosed area $25.00/sq ft, open area $15.00/sq ft.

Last verified: September 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

Polk City Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Polk City

Residential (1–2 family) (remodel/alteration)

$20.00 for the first $1,000, plus $4.00 per additional $1,000 of job value or fraction thereof‡

Residential (1–2 family) (new construction)

$25.00 for the first $1,000, plus $5.00 per additional $1,000 of job value or fraction thereof‡

Commercial / 3+ units (remodel/alteration)

$45.00 for the first $1,000, plus $4.00 per additional $1,000 of job value or fraction thereof‡

Commercial / 3+ units (new construction)

$50.00 for the first $1,000, plus $5.00 per additional $1,000 of job value or fraction thereof‡

Administration Fee

$20.00‡

Certificate of Occupancy Fee (new construction)

$30.00‡

Plan Checking Fee

50% of the permit fee†

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†

Additional Inspection Fee (if applicable)

$30.00 per inspection

Concurrency Test Statement (new construction) (if applicable)

$575.00‡

Site Development Plan (0 to 1 acre) (new construction) (if applicable)

$1,350.00‡

Site Development Plan (1 to 5 acres) (new construction) (if applicable)

$1,550.00‡

Site Development Plan (10 acres or more) (new construction) (if applicable)

$1,900.00‡

Site Development Plan (5 to 10 acres) (new construction) (if applicable)

$1,750.00‡

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Polk City 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 ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$349.40

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$216.00‡

$20.00 for the first $1,000 + 49 × $4.00 per additional $1,000

Administration Fee$20.00‡

Plan Checking Fee$108.00

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$3.24

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.16

Total Estimate$349.40

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Construction valuation is computed from a per-square-foot table: heated & cooled area $62.00/sq ft, enclosed area $25.00/sq ft, open area $15.00/sq ft.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Polk City building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 863-984-1375. 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 Polk City

Polk City issues its own building permits through its Building Department in Community Development. Applications are submitted online through Polk County's Accela Citizen Access portal, which Polk City uses as its permitting platform; all documents and plans are uploaded into Accela for processing. The Building Department is at City Hall, 123 Broadway Blvd SE, and answers permit questions at 863-984-1375 extension 231, Monday through Thursday (city offices are closed Friday through Sunday). Inspections are requested through the same Accela permit record used to apply, or by contacting the Building Department; confirm the process with the department before scheduling.

Source: Polk City application instructions

Apply online: Polk City permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 863-984-1375 ext. 231
Address: 123 Broadway Blvd SE, Polk City, FL 33868
Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; closed Friday through Sunday
Source: Official contact page

Polk City Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Polk City?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $349.40, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Polk City'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 Are Permit Fees Calculated in Polk City?

A residential building permit is $20.00 for the first $1,000, plus $4.00 per additional $1,000 of job value or fraction thereof. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees. 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 Polk City?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Checking Fee (50% of the permit fee), 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 Polk City?

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 Fee Schedule Under the Polk City Unified Land Development Code (Resolution 04-11). See the official schedule. Last verified September 19, 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. Wondering whether fees changed this year? See which Florida fee schedules are new.