Gulf Breeze, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and roofing permits for work in Gulf Breeze are issued by the Santa Rosa County building official, per Gulf Breeze Land Development Code Sec. 20-126(a), so Gulf Breeze projects are charged Santa Rosa County's permit fee schedule. The city separately charges its own plan review fee before the county permit is issued: a flat $125 for commercial review (Resolution 39-2026, from October 1, 2026) and $50.00 per hour with a one-hour minimum for residential and accessory structures. Santa Rosa County's $85 Site Permit, which the county charges on new homes, is included in estimates, but the city handles its own zoning approval, so ask Santa Rosa County Development Services whether it applies inside city limits. See the Santa Rosa County fee schedule

Building Permit

$10,000 panel or rewire

In Gulf Breeze, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $315.92 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $190.28, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $106.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $106.00, and a whole-house repipe $139.50. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 15-fixture scope. 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

Santa Rosa County, FL - Resolution No. 2025-29 (Development Services Fee Schedule, OR BK 4657 Pg 1706-1710, adopted 9/11/2025)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Gulf Breeze permit portal, or call 850-981-7000.

Schedule effective October 1, 2024. 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

Gulf Breeze Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Gulf Breeze

Residential (1–2 family) (remodel/alteration)

tiered rates by job value

Up to $25,000

$67.00

Over $25,000, up to $50,000

$100.50

Over $50,000, up to $75,000

$134.00

Over $75,000, up to $100,000

$167.50

Over $100,000, up to $150,000

$201.00

Over $150,000, up to $200,000

$268.00

Over $200,000, up to $250,000

$335.00

Over $250,000, up to $300,000

$402.00

Over $300,000, up to $350,000

$469.00

Over $350,000, up to $400,000

$536.00

Over $400,000, up to $450,000

$503.00

Over $450,000, up to $500,000

$670.00

Over $500,000, up to $550,000

$737.00

Over $550,000, up to $600,000

$804.00

Over $600,000, up to $650,000

$871.00

Over $650,000, up to $700,000

$938.00

Over $700,000, up to $750,000

$1,005.00

Over $750,000, up to $800,000

$1,072.00

Over $800,000, up to $850,000

$1,139.00

Over $850,000, up to $900,000

$1,206.00

Over $900,000, up to $950,000

$1,273.00

Over $950,000, up to $1,000,000

$1,340.00

Over $1,000,000

$1,407.00

Residential (1–2 family) (new construction)

tiered rates by sq ft, minimum $200.00

Up to 5,000 sq ft

$10.25 per 100 sq ft

Over 5,000, up to 10,000 sq ft

$512.50 plus $9.50 per additional 100 sq ft

Over 10,000, up to 25,000 sq ft

$987.50 plus $8.00 per additional 100 sq ft

Over 25,000, up to 50,000 sq ft

$2,187.50 plus $6.00 per additional 100 sq ft

Over 50,000, up to 100,000 sq ft

$3,687.50 plus $4.00 per additional 100 sq ft

Over 100,000 sq ft

$5,687.50 plus $3.00 per additional 100 sq ft

Commercial / 3+ units (remodel/alteration)

tiered rates by job value

Up to $50,000

$133.00

Over $50,000, up to $100,001

$266.00

Over $100,001, up to $150,000

$399.00

Over $150,000, up to $200,000

$532.00

Over $200,000, up to $250,000

$665.00

Over $250,000, up to $300,000

$798.00

Over $300,000, up to $350,000

$931.00

Over $350,000, up to $400,000

$1,064.00

Over $400,000, up to $450,000

$1,197.00

Over $450,000, up to $500,000

$1,330.00

Over $500,000, up to $550,000

$1,463.00

Over $550,000, up to $600,000

$1,596.00

Over $600,000, up to $650,000

$1,729.00

Over $650,000, up to $700,000

$1,862.00

Over $700,000, up to $750,000

$1,995.00

Over $750,000, up to $800,000

$2,128.00

Over $800,000, up to $850,000

$2,261.00

Over $850,000, up to $900,000

$2,394.00

Over $900,000, up to $950,000

$2,527.00

Over $950,000, up to $1,000,000

$2,660.00

Over $1,000,000

$2,793.00

Commercial / 3+ units (new construction)

tiered rates by sq ft, minimum $350.00

Up to 5,000 sq ft

$12.25 per 100 sq ft

Over 5,000, up to 10,000 sq ft

$612.50 plus $11.25 per additional 100 sq ft

Over 10,000, up to 25,000 sq ft

$1,175.00 plus $8.10 per additional 100 sq ft

Over 25,000, up to 50,000 sq ft

$2,390.00 plus $7.50 per additional 100 sq ft

Over 50,000, up to 100,000 sq ft

$4,265.00 plus $6.90 per additional 100 sq ft

Over 100,000 sq ft

$7,715.00 plus $3.90 per additional 100 sq ft

Plan Review Fee (Commercial)

$125.00‡

Plan Review Fee (Residential/Accessory)

$50.00 (one hour minimum at $50.00 per hour)‡

Santa Rosa County - Administrative Fee (Commercial/All Other)

$55.00

Santa Rosa County - Administrative Fee (Residential)

$35.00

Santa Rosa County - Building Plan Check and Re-submittal Fee

62.9% of the permit fee‡

Santa Rosa County - Life Safety Fee (Final Inspection) - Commercial

$66.50‡

Santa Rosa County - Life Safety Fee (Final Inspection) - Residential

62.9% of the permit fee‡

Santa Rosa County - State Surcharge

3% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00

Site Permit (new construction)

$85.00‡

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Gulf Breeze

Residential (1–2 family)

$67.00 flat‡

Commercial / 3+ units

tiered rates by tons (printed $133.00 base plus the $1,500.00 maximum per-ton charge)

Up to 5 tons

$133.00

Over 5, up to 305 tons

$133.00 plus $5.00 per additional ton

Over 305 tons

$1,633.00

Santa Rosa County - Administrative Fee (Commercial/All Other)

$55.00

Santa Rosa County - Administrative Fee (Residential)

$35.00

Santa Rosa County - State Surcharge

3% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00

Santa Rosa County - Plan Check Fee (Plans Submitted Separately) (if applicable)

62.9% of the permit fee

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Gulf Breeze 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 mechanical / HVAC permit fee

$106.00

Included in this total

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$67.00‡

$67.00 flat

Santa Rosa County - Administrative Fee (Residential)$35.00

Santa Rosa County - State Surcharge$4.00

Total Estimate$106.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Permit fees for Gulf Breeze are administered by Santa Rosa County; the fees shown are the Santa Rosa County schedule.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Santa Rosa County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 850-981-7000. 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 Gulf Breeze

Santa Rosa County Development Services issues building, roofing, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits for work in Gulf Breeze; the City does not issue them. First get the City's development approval from the Gulf Breeze Community Services Department (main office 850-934-5109). The City's online forms, including New Single Family Residence and Renovation / Repair / Addition, are on its Permits and Applications page. Then apply for the county permit in My Government Online (MGO) and include the City's approval documents or stamps. The county reviews the plans, collects its permit fees, and takes inspection requests through your MGO account.

Source: Gulf Breeze application instructions

Apply online: Gulf Breeze permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 850-981-7000
Email: developmentservices@santarosa.fl.gov
Address: Santa Rosa County Development Services, 6051 Old Bagdad Highway, Suite 202, Milton, FL 32583
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Source: Official contact page

Gulf Breeze Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Gulf Breeze?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $315.92, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Gulf Breeze'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 Gulf Breeze?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $190.28, based on Gulf Breeze's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Gulf Breeze?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. Electrical, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits are flat fees; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture. 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 Gulf Breeze?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Santa Rosa County - Building Plan Check and Re-submittal Fee (62.9% of the permit fee), Santa Rosa County - Life Safety Fee (Final Inspection) - Residential (62.9% of the permit fee) and Santa Rosa County - State Surcharge (3% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00). 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 Gulf Breeze?

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 Santa Rosa County, FL - Resolution No. 2025-29 (Development Services Fee Schedule, OR BK 4657 Pg 1706-1710, adopted 9/11/2025). See the official schedule. Last verified September 26, 2026.

Other Jurisdictions in Santa Rosa County

Jobs inside another city's limits are permitted by that city; unincorporated areas by the county.

Unincorporated Santa Rosa CountyGulf BreezeJay Milton

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.

Gulf Breeze, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Gulf Breeze?

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Gulf Breeze?

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Where Do These Fees Come From?

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