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Welaka, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

The Town Council is discussing revisions to existing fees and new fees (September 29, 2026 agenda), and a new supplemental fee schedule ordinance (Ordinance 2026-12) was scheduled for first reading on September 9, 2026. Nothing has been adopted yet. Confirm current fees with Town Hall before you apply.

Building Permit
$461.26
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$129.00
2,000 sq ft roof
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HVAC Permit
$87.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$87.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$87.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Welaka, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $461.26 in permit fees, a re-roof $129.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $87.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $87.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $87.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 2,000 sq ft roof. 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

Town of Welaka Regular Town Council Meeting Agenda Packet, 2023-04-11 (incl. Ordinance No. 2022-07A, Revision of Fee Schedule, Schedule A pp.32-33)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Call the building department at 386-467-9800.

Schedule effective June 14, 2022. Last verified: September 26, 2026

This schedule predates Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). Jurisdictions statewide are adopting updated schedules; we check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

Welaka Permit Fee Schedule

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

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Welaka

All projects
tiered rates by job value, minimum $75.00 (printed as $75 plus $0.80 per $1,000 of total valuation)†
Over $0
$75.00 plus $0.80 per additional $1,000
DCA State Surcharge (as printed, F.S. 553.721)
1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00‡
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)
1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
Building Plan Review Fee (Commercial)
0.15% of job value, minimum $150.00‡
Failure to Call Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$75.00‡
Permit Extension Fee (if applicable)
$75.00‡
Re-Inspection Fee (Commercial) (if applicable)
$100.00‡
Re-Inspection Fee (Residential) (if applicable)
$75.00‡

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Welaka Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
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$500$50,000
Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee
$87.00
Included in this total
Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$83.00
$75.00 + $10,000 × $0.80 per $1,000 over $0, minimum $75.00 (see the fee table above)
Printed as $75 plus $0.80 per $1,000 of total valuation
DCA State Surcharge (As Printed, F.S. 553.721)$2.00‡
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00
Total Estimate$87.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

The Town Council is discussing revisions to existing fees and new fees (September 29, 2026 agenda), and a new supplemental fee schedule ordinance (Ordinance 2026-12) was scheduled for first reading on September 9, 2026. Nothing has been adopted yet. Confirm current fees with Town Hall before you apply.

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 Welaka building department before applying. Phone: 386-467-9800. 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 Welaka

Welaka does not take building permit applications online. Submit the application in person at Town Hall, 400 4th Avenue, with two sets of plans, product approvals and any required checklists. Town departments review the application, and the town notifies you once the permit is ready. You must return in person to sign the permit and pay the fees. Schedule inspections in advance once work is under way. Inspections take place only on Wednesdays, and re-inspections are not scheduled automatically.

Source: Welaka application instructions

Building Department Contact
Email
townclerk@welaka-fl.gov (Town Clerk; no building department address is published)
Address
400 4th Avenue, Welaka, FL 32193
Hours
not published
Online payments
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Welaka Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Welaka?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $461.26, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Welaka'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 Welaka?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $129.00, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on Welaka's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Welaka?

A residential building permit is $7.50 per $1,000 of job value, minimum $75.00. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits scale with the value of the job; Roofing permits are priced per sq ft. 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 Welaka?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds DCA State Surcharge (as printed, F.S. 553.721) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

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

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 Town of Welaka Regular Town Council Meeting Agenda Packet, 2023-04-11 (incl. Ordinance No. 2022-07A, Revision of Fee Schedule, Schedule A pp.32-33). 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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