Milton, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building permits within Milton city limits are issued by the Santa Rosa County Building Department, not the City of Milton, per the city's own Unified Development Code (Table 3.2.1, Summary of Approval Authority), so Milton's building permit fees follow Santa Rosa County's fee schedule. The City of Milton separately charges its own review fees (Resolution 2025-19, Attachment E): its residential plan review ($8.00 per 100 sq ft of project area), commercial site plan review and commercial life safety plan review are included in estimates, while its concurrency, comprehensive plan and stormwater review fees are not. 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 Milton, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $265.92 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 Milton 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

Milton Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Milton

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

Life Safety Plan Review Fee (Commercial)

$60.00 by sq ft (building), minimum $60.00‡

Printed as $60.00 for the first 10,000 sq ft plus $6.00 per 1,000 sq ft or part thereof

Up to 10,000 sq ft

$60.00

Over 10,000 sq ft

$60.00 plus $6.00 per additional 1,000 sq ft

Plan Review Fee (Residential)

$0.08 per sq ft (project area) (printed as $8.00 per 100 sq ft of project area)‡

Site Plan Review Fee (Commercial) (new construction)

tiered by sq ft (building), minimum $120.00‡

Printed as $9.00 per 100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft, then $8.00 per 100 sq ft or part thereof, minimum $120.00

Up to 5,000 sq ft

$9.00 per 100 sq ft

Over 5,000 sq ft

$8.00 per 100 sq ft

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.

Plumbing Permit Fees in Milton

Residential (1–2 family)

tiered rates by fixtures

Up to 15 fixtures

$100.50

Over 15 fixtures

$100.50 plus $1.50 per additional fixture

Residential (1–2 family): With site-built shower (up to 15 fixtures)

$134.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units

tiered rates by fixtures

Printed $199.50 base plus the $1,500.00 maximum per-fixture charge

Up to 15 fixtures

$199.50

Over 15, up to 515 fixtures

$199.50 plus $3.00 per additional fixture

Over 515 fixtures

$1,699.50

Commercial / 3+ units: With site-built shower (up to 15 fixtures)

$266.00 flat

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

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Milton Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Job type

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

Fixtures

fixtures

130 fixtures

Estimated plumbing permit fee

$139.50

Included in this total

Plumbing Permit Fee$100.50

$100.50 flat for up to 15 fixtures (see the fee table above)

Santa Rosa County - Administrative Fee (Residential)$35.00

Santa Rosa County - State Surcharge$4.00

Total Estimate$139.50

Permit fees for Milton 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 Milton

Santa Rosa County Development Services issues building permits for work inside Milton city limits. First submit an Application for Development Approval with your plans to the City of Milton Planning and Development Department, at 6512 Caroline Street, by mail to P.O. Box 909, Milton, FL 32572, or by email (850-983-5440). Commercial new construction, renovations and changes of occupancy also need the Milton Fire Department's Life Safety Review before a building permit can be issued. Then apply for the county permit in My Government Online (MGO) with the City's approval documents. The county collects its permit fees and takes inspection requests through MGO.

Source: Milton application instructions

Apply online: Milton 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

Milton Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Milton?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $265.92, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Milton'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 Milton?

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

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Milton?

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 Milton?

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 Milton?

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.

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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.

Milton, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Milton Permit Fee Schedule

Building Permit Fees in Milton

Electrical Permit Fees in Milton

Plumbing Permit Fees in Milton

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Milton

Roofing Permit Fees in Milton

Milton Permit Fee Calculator

How to Apply for a Permit in Milton

Milton Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Milton?

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Milton?

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Milton?

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Milton?

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

Where Do These Fees Come From?

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