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 ($50 for a single-family or duplex site plan, $1,150 for a major commercial site plan); 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

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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Source

Putnam County FY2026-27 Fee Schedule (adopted August 11, 2026, effective October 1, 2026), Exhibit A, BOCC agenda packet

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

Official Fee Schedule

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‡

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.

Roofing Permit Fees in Palatka

Residential (1–2 family): Roofing (all types)

$80.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial Re-roof

$120.00 flat

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 / Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)

$30.00

Change of Sub-Contractor Fee (if applicable)

$15.00

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

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Palatka Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Estimated roofing permit fee

$84.00

Included in this total

Roofing Permit Fee$80.00

$80.00 flat

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00

Total Estimate$84.00

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. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

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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 FY2026-27 Fee Schedule (adopted August 11, 2026, effective October 1, 2026), Exhibit A, BOCC agenda packet. See the official schedule. Last verified September 28, 2026.

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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.

Palatka, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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Palatka Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Palatka?

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Palatka?

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Palatka?

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Palatka?

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Palatka?

Where Do These Fees Come From?

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