Putnam County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees for unincorporated Putnam County, with a free permit fee calculator. Inside city limits? Pick your city below; incorporated cities have their own fee schedules.

In Unincorporated Putnam County, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $169.00 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.

Source

Putnam County Resolution 2025-072, FY2025-2026 Fee Schedule, Exhibit A (Building Fee Schedule)

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

Official Fee Schedule

How Unincorporated Putnam County 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, 2025. Last verified: September 6, 2026

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

Jurisdictions in Putnam County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Putnam County's 2 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $169.00 (Unincorporated Putnam County) to $461.26 (Welaka).

Unincorporated Putnam CountyWelaka

Unincorporated Putnam County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Putnam County

Small Scope Project (one inspection trip)

$50.00 flat‡

Small Scope Project (two or more inspection trips)

$80.00 flat‡

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

FL Building Code Admin & Inspectors Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

FL Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

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

Additional Inspection / Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)

$30.00

Application Deposit (Commercial) (credited toward permit fee)

$75.00‡

Application Deposit (Residential) (credited toward permit fee)

$35.00‡

Change of Sub-Contractor Fee (if applicable)

$15.00

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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Unincorporated Putnam County Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Rate type

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$169.00

Building permit fee$115.00

0.23% of job value, minimum $130.00

Minimum permit fee adjustment$15.00

Minimum permit fee: $130.00

Application Deposit (Residential) (not added to total)$35.00

Paid up front; credited against the final permit fee.

FL Building Code Admin & Inspectors Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00

FL Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00

Plan Review Fee (Residential Building)$35.00

Total Estimate$169.00

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.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Putnam County building department before applying.

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Unincorporated Putnam County Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Unincorporated Putnam County?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $169.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Unincorporated Putnam County'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 Unincorporated Putnam County?

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

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Putnam County?

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 Unincorporated Putnam County?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds FL Building Code Admin & Inspectors Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00), FL Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00), 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), Plan Review Fee (Small Scope Trade Permits, Commercial) (20% of the permit fee, minimum $100.00) and Plan Review Fee (Small Scope Trade Permits, Residential) (10% of the permit fee, minimum $20.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Unincorporated Putnam County?

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 2025-072, FY2025-2026 Fee Schedule, Exhibit A (Building Fee Schedule). See the official schedule. Last verified September 6, 2026.

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.