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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.

Building Permit
$199.00
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$84.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$104.00
one system
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Electrical Permit
$104.00
one subpanel
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In Unincorporated Putnam County, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $199.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $84.00, an HVAC change-out $104.00, and an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $104.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume one system and one subpanel. 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 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.

Official Fee Schedule

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

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, 2026. Last verified: October 5, 2026

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

Jurisdictions in Putnam County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Putnam County's 5 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $199.00 (Unincorporated Putnam County) to $461.26 (Welaka).

Unincorporated Putnam CountyCrescent CityPalatkaPomona ParkWelaka

Unincorporated Putnam County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Unincorporated Putnam County

Two or More Inspection Trip Permit
$80.00 for the first 1 system, plus $20.00 per system‡
One Inspection Trip Permit
$50.00 for the first 1 system, plus $20.00 per system‡
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†
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
Private Provider Plan Review Waiver (Residential Small Scope Trade Permits)
may reduce designated fees by 100% (100% of the Sec. VI residential small scope plan review fee)‡
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.

‡ 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.

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Kind of work
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2 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.

system
15 systems
Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee
$104.00
Included in this total
Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$80.00‡
$80.00 for the first 1 system, plus $20.00 per system
Plan Review Fee (Small Scope Trade Permits, Residential)$20.00‡
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Private provider reductions (F.S. 553.791), not applied: 100% of designated fees‡ with a private provider for plan review. Confirm eligibility and reduced figures with the building department.
Total Estimate$104.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated 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 Unincorporated Putnam County

Apply online through Putnam County's Citizenserve permit portal, where you can also check review status, pay permit fees and request inspections. For permit questions call (386) 329-0307. The Building Department is at 2509 Crill Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177, open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Request inspections through the online portal; if you cannot, email the Building Department with the permit number, address, inspection type and requested date. Inspectors take calls from 8:30 am to 9:00 am. The county also issues building permits inside Palatka, Crescent City and Pomona Park under interlocal agreements (get the city's zoning approval first); Interlachen and Welaka: contact the town first.

Source: Unincorporated Putnam County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Putnam County permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
2509 Crill Ave., Palatka, FL 32177
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

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 $199.00, 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 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 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 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 .

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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