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Crescent City, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Putnam County's Building Department issues building permits and performs plan review and inspections inside Crescent City under an interlocal agreement with the City (approved by the County on June 11, 2019 and by the City Commission on June 13, 2019), and the fees shown are the county's schedule. The City of Crescent City does its own zoning review and any city zoning fee is not included; Putnam County's zoning permit fee ($30 residential, $75 commercial) is included in these estimates; ask the county whether it is charged inside city limits. The City's code still refers to its own 2010 building permit fee schedule, which has not been used since the county took over permitting in June 2019. See the Putnam County fee schedule

Building Permit
$199.00
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$84.00
$20,000 re-roof
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In Crescent City, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $199.00 in permit fees, and a $20,000 re-roof $84.00. 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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Putnam County Resolution 2026-071, Fee Schedules for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (adopted August 11, 2026, effective October 1, 2026), Exhibit A

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

Putnam County's Building Department issues building permits and performs plan review and inspections inside Crescent City under an interlocal agreement with the City (approved by the County on June 11, 2019 and by the City Commission on June 13, 2019), and the fees shown are the county's schedule. The City of Crescent City does its own zoning review and any city zoning fee is not included; Putnam County's zoning permit fee ($30 residential, $75 commercial) is included in these estimates; ask the county whether it is charged inside city limits. The City's code still refers to its own 2010 building permit fee schedule, which has not been used since the county took over permitting in June 2019. See the Putnam County fee schedule

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Crescent City permit portal, or call (386) 329-0307.

How Crescent City values a job: Chargeable valuation is based on the most recent ICC Building Valuation Data table (square-foot value by construction type and occupancy), multiplied by the total square footage under roof, not the applicant's stated contract price.

Schedule effective October 1, 2026. Last verified: September 28, 2026

Schedule adopted under Florida's HB 803 permit fee rules (effective July 2026). What HB 803 changed

Crescent City Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Crescent City

Residential (1–2 family): Level II Alteration (reconfiguration)
0.23% of job value, minimum $130.00‡
Residential (1–2 family): New Development or Replacement Construction
0.45% of job value, minimum $600.00
Residential (1–2 family): Level I Alteration (in-kind replacement)
0.2% of job value, minimum $130.00‡
Residential (1–2 family): Level III Alteration (work area > 50% of building)
0.29% of job value, minimum $130.00‡
Residential (1–2 family): Addition (Enclosed)
0.34% of job value, minimum $100.00
Residential (1–2 family): Addition (Open)
0.26% of job value, minimum $80.00
Residential (1–2 family): Detached Accessory (Enclosed)
0.43% of job value, minimum $120.00
Residential (1–2 family): Detached Accessory (Open)
0.24% of job value, minimum $100.00
Commercial / 3+ units: Level II Alteration (reconfiguration)
0.23% of job value, minimum $80.00‡
Commercial / 3+ units: New Development or Replacement Construction
0.47% of job value, minimum $600.00
Commercial / 3+ units: Level I Alteration (in-kind replacement)
0.2% of job value, minimum $80.00‡
Commercial / 3+ units: Level III Alteration (work area > 50% of building)
0.29% of job value, minimum $80.00‡
Commercial / 3+ units: Addition (Enclosed)
0.34% of job value, minimum $200.00
Commercial / 3+ units: Addition (Open)
0.26% of job value, minimum $120.00
Commercial / 3+ units: Detached Accessory (Enclosed)
0.43% of job value, minimum $150.00
Commercial / 3+ units: Detached Accessory (Open)
0.24% of job value, minimum $100.00
Small Scope Project (one inspection trip)
$50.00 flat‡
Small Scope Project (two or more inspection trips)
$80.00 flat‡
Fire Prevention Plan Review and Inspection Fee (Commercial)
0.15% of job value, minimum $100.00‡
Plan Review Fee (Commercial Building)
20% of the permit fee, minimum $100.00
Plan Review Fee (Residential Building)
10% of the permit fee, minimum $35.00
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†
Zoning Permit Fee (Commercial)
$75.00‡
Zoning Permit Fee (Residential)
$30.00‡
Private Provider Inspections Reduction (Commercial, Alteration) (remodel/alteration)
may reduce the permit fee by 25%‡
Private Provider Inspections Reduction (Commercial, New Construction) (new construction)
may reduce the permit fee by 25%
Private Provider Inspections Reduction (Residential, Alteration) (remodel/alteration)
may reduce the permit fee by 25%‡
Private Provider Inspections Reduction (Residential, New Construction) (new construction)
may reduce the permit fee by 25%
Private Provider Plan Review Reduction (Commercial, Alteration) (remodel/alteration)
may reduce the permit fee by 25%‡
Private Provider Plan Review Reduction (Commercial, New Construction) (new construction)
may reduce the permit fee by 25%
Private Provider Plan Review Waiver (Residential Building)
may reduce designated fees by 100% (100% of the Sec. VI residential plan review fee)
Additional Inspection / Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)
$30.00
Application Deposit (Commercial) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)
$75.00‡
Application Deposit (Residential) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)
$35.00‡
Change of Sub-Contractor Fee (if applicable)
$15.00
Fire Prevention Re-Inspection Fee (Each Additional) (if applicable)
$100.00
Fire Prevention Re-Inspection Fee (First) (if applicable)
$50.00
Fire Prevention Re-Inspection Fee (Second) (if applicable)
$80.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy 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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Crescent City Permit Fee Calculator

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$199.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$115.00‡
$50,000 × 0.23%, minimum $130.00
Minimum Permit Fee Adjustment$15.00
Minimum permit fee: $130.00
Zoning Permit Fee (Residential)$30.00‡
Plan Review Fee (Residential Building)$35.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Total Estimate$199.00
Paid when you apply, counts toward this total
Application Deposit (Residential)$35.00‡
You pay this when you apply. It comes off the final permit bill, so it does not add to the total above.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Chargeable valuation is based on the most recent ICC Building Valuation Data table (square-foot value by construction type and occupancy), multiplied by the total square footage under roof, not the applicant's stated contract price.

Permit fees for Crescent City are administered by Putnam County; the fees shown are the Putnam County schedule.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Putnam County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (386) 329-0307. 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 Crescent City

Putnam County's Building Department issues building permits inside Crescent City limits; the City handles zoning. Start with the City: Crescent City Planning and Zoning at City Hall (3 N. Summit Street, 386-698-2525) reviews your site plan and the proposed use and signs the site plan approved. Under the interlocal agreement the county will not accept a building permit application inside the city until the City has approved it, although some simple residential permits can be issued without a site plan review. Then apply to Putnam County through its Citizenserve online portal, where county plans examiners review the plans and the county collects the permit fees. Request inspections through your Citizenserve permit record. Permit questions: Putnam County Building Department, 2509 Crill Avenue, Palatka, (386) 329-0307.

Source: Crescent City application instructions

Apply online: Crescent City permit portal
Building Department Contact
Phone
(386) 329-0307 (Putnam County Building Department, permitting)
Building Official
Leo Wadeson, (386) 329-0359, Leo.Wadeson@putnam-fl.gov
Address
2509 Crill Ave., Palatka, FL 32177
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
City Zoning Review
Crescent City Planning and Zoning, City Hall, 3 N. Summit Street, Crescent City, FL 32112; (386) 698-2525
Source
https://www.putnam-fl.gov/departments/development-services/building-department/ ; https://crescentcity-fl.com/planning-zoning/

Crescent City Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Crescent City?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $199.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Crescent 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 Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Crescent City?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $84.00, based on Crescent City's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Crescent City?

A residential building permit is 0.23% of job value, minimum $130.00. Electrical permits are priced per subpanel; Plumbing permits are priced per restroom; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per system; Roofing 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 Crescent City?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (Commercial Building) (20% of the permit fee, minimum $100.00), Plan Review Fee (Residential Building) (10% of the permit fee, minimum $35.00), Plan Review Fee (Small Scope Trade Permits, Commercial) (20% of the permit fee, minimum $100.00), Plan Review Fee (Small Scope Trade Permits, Residential) (10% of the permit fee, minimum $20.00), 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 Crescent 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 Putnam County Resolution 2026-071, Fee Schedules for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (adopted August 11, 2026, effective October 1, 2026), Exhibit A. See the official schedule. Last verified .

Other Jurisdictions in Putnam 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.

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