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Palatka, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees and building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permit fees for Palatka, 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 Palatka under an interlocal agreement with the City (City Resolution 2018-R-96, approved by the County on October 9, 2018, and amended in 2022), and the fees shown are the county's schedule. The City of Palatka does its own zoning review and charges its own site plan review fee, paid to the City: the $50 single-family or duplex site plan fee is included in new-home estimates, and the $1,150 major commercial site plan fee is shown as an optional line, not in the total; 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. On commercial projects the fire prevention fee is charged by the City of Palatka at the same printed rate shown (0.15% of valuation, $100 minimum). 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 Palatka, 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

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Putnam County's Building Department issues building permits and performs plan review and inspections inside Palatka under an interlocal agreement with the City (City Resolution 2018-R-96, approved by the County on October 9, 2018, and amended in 2022), and the fees shown are the county's schedule. The City of Palatka does its own zoning review and charges its own site plan review fee, paid to the City: the $50 single-family or duplex site plan fee is included in new-home estimates, and the $1,150 major commercial site plan fee is shown as an optional line, not in the total; 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. On commercial projects the fire prevention fee is charged by the City of Palatka at the same printed rate shown (0.15% of valuation, $100 minimum). See the Putnam County fee schedule

Official Fee Schedule

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

How Palatka 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

Palatka Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Palatka

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‡
Minor Site Plan Review (Single-Family or Duplex) (new construction)
$50.00‡
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
Major Site Plan Review (Commercial) (new construction) (if applicable)
$1,150.00‡
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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Palatka 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 Palatka 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 Palatka

Putnam County's Building Department issues building permits inside Palatka city limits. Start with Putnam County: submit the building permit application and plans through the county's Citizenserve online portal, where county plans examiners review them. The application is then routed to the City of Palatka Planning Department for zoning and site plan review. New homes, duplexes, additions, detached accessory structures and commercial projects need the City's Site Plan Review Application and fee (checks payable to the City of Palatka); sheds, pools and similar small structures use the City's Small Structure Application ($50). Once both reviews are approved and all fees are paid, the permit is issued. Request inspections through your Citizenserve permit record, or by email to the county Building Department if you cannot use the portal. For the City's zoning review, contact the Planning Department at 205 N. 2nd St., 386-329-0100, building-zoning@palatka-fl.gov.

Source: Palatka application instructions

Apply online: Palatka 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
City of Palatka Planning Department, 205 N. 2nd St., Palatka, FL 32177; 386-329-0100; building-zoning@palatka-fl.gov; Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Source
https://www.putnam-fl.gov/departments/development-services/building-department/ ; https://www.palatka-fl.gov/131/Planning-Department

Palatka Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Palatka?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $199.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Palatka'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 Palatka?

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

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Palatka?

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 Palatka?

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 Palatka?

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 .

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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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