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. See the Santa Rosa County fee schedule

Building Permit

$10,000 panel or rewire

Plumbing Permit

$189.50

15-fixture scope

In Gulf Breeze, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $315.92 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $240.28, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $156.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $156.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $189.50. 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.

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

Schedule effective October 1, 2024. 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

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)

tiered rates (see fee table)

$0–$25,000

$67.00

$25,000–$50,000

$100.50

$50,000–$75,000

$134.00

$75,000–$100,000

$167.50

$100,000–$150,000

$201.00

$150,000–$200,000

$268.00

$200,000–$250,000

$335.00

$250,000–$300,000

$402.00

$300,000–$350,000

$469.00

$350,000–$400,000

$536.00

$400,000–$450,000

$503.00

$450,000–$500,000

$670.00

$500,000–$550,000

$737.00

$550,000–$600,000

$804.00

$600,000–$650,000

$871.00

$650,000–$700,000

$938.00

$700,000–$750,000

$1,005.00

$750,000–$800,000

$1,072.00

$800,000–$850,000

$1,139.00

$850,000–$900,000

$1,206.00

$900,000–$950,000

$1,273.00

$950,000–$1,000,000

$1,340.00

Over $1,000,000

$1,407.00

Residential (1–2 family)

tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $200.00

0–5,000 sq ft under roof

$10.25 per $100

5,000–10,000 sq ft under roof

$512.50 + $9.50 per $100

10,000–25,000 sq ft under roof

$987.50 + $8.00 per $100

25,000–50,000 sq ft under roof

$2,187.50 + $6.00 per $100

50,000–100,000 sq ft under roof

$3,687.50 + $4.00 per $100

Over 100,000 sq ft under roof

$5,687.50 + $3.00 per $100

Commercial / 3+ units

tiered rates (see fee table)

$0–$50,000

$133.00

$50,000–$100,001

$266.00

$100,001–$150,000

$399.00

$150,000–$200,000

$532.00

$200,000–$250,000

$665.00

$250,000–$300,000

$798.00

$300,000–$350,000

$931.00

$350,000–$400,000

$1,064.00

$400,000–$450,000

$1,197.00

$450,000–$500,000

$1,330.00

$500,000–$550,000

$1,463.00

$550,000–$600,000

$1,596.00

$600,000–$650,000

$1,729.00

$650,000–$700,000

$1,862.00

$700,000–$750,000

$1,995.00

$750,000–$800,000

$2,128.00

$800,000–$850,000

$2,261.00

$850,000–$900,000

$2,394.00

$900,000–$950,000

$2,527.00

$950,000–$1,000,000

$2,660.00

Over $1,000,000

$2,793.00

Commercial / 3+ units

tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $350.00

0–5,000 sq ft under roof

$12.25 per $100

5,000–10,000 sq ft under roof

$612.50 + $11.25 per $100

10,000–25,000 sq ft under roof

$1,175.00 + $8.10 per $100

25,000–50,000 sq ft under roof

$2,390.00 + $7.50 per $100

50,000–100,000 sq ft under roof

$4,265.00 + $6.90 per $100

Over 100,000 sq ft under roof

$7,715.00 + $3.90 per $100

Gulf Breeze - Building Plan Review Fee (Residential/Accessory)

$50.00 (one hour minimum at $50.00 per hour; longer reviews are billed hourly)‡

Gulf Breeze - Commercial Building Plan Review Fee

50% of the permit fee‡

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Gulf Breeze

Residential (1–2 family)

$67.00 flat‡

Commercial / 3+ units

tiered rates (see fee table) (the capped top tier of $1,633.00 is the printed $133.00 base fee for systems up to 5 tons plus the printed $1,500.00 maximum additional-ton charge)

0–5 ton

$133.00

5–305 ton

$133.00 + $5.00 per unit

Over 305 ton

$1,633.00

Gulf Breeze - Building Plan Review Fee (Residential/Accessory)

$50.00 (one hour minimum at $50.00 per hour; longer reviews are billed hourly)‡

Gulf Breeze - Commercial Building Plan Review Fee

50% of the permit fee‡

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

$156.00

Mechanical / HVAC permit fee$67.00

$67.00 flat

Gulf Breeze - Building Plan Review Fee (Residential/Accessory)$50.00

Santa Rosa County - Administrative Fee (Residential)$35.00

Santa Rosa County - State Surcharge$4.00

Total Estimate$156.00

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.

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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 $240.28, based on Gulf Breeze's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Gulf Breeze?

A residential building permit is tiered rates (see fee table). 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 Gulf Breeze - Commercial Building Plan Review Fee (50% of the permit fee), 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). These are included in every estimate on this page.

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 6, 2026.

Other Jurisdictions in Santa Rosa County

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

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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.

Gulf Breeze, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Gulf Breeze Permit Fee Schedule

Building Permit Fees in Gulf Breeze

Electrical Permit Fees in Gulf Breeze

Plumbing Permit Fees in Gulf Breeze

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Gulf Breeze

Roofing Permit Fees in Gulf Breeze

Gulf Breeze Permit Fee Calculator

Gulf Breeze Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Gulf Breeze?

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Gulf Breeze?

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Gulf Breeze?

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Gulf Breeze?

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Gulf Breeze?

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Other Jurisdictions in Santa Rosa County