Santa Rosa County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Unincorporated Santa Rosa County, 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 Unincorporated Santa Rosa County 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

Jurisdictions in Santa Rosa County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Santa Rosa County's 4 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $265.92 (Unincorporated Santa Rosa County) to $315.92 (Gulf Breeze).

Unincorporated Santa Rosa CountyGulf Breeze Jay Milton

Unincorporated Santa Rosa County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Santa Rosa County

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

Administrative Fee (Commercial/All Other)

$55.00

Administrative Fee (Residential)

$35.00

Building Plan Check and Re-submittal Fee

62.9% of the permit fee‡

Life Safety Fee (Final Inspection) - Commercial

$66.50‡

Life Safety Fee (Final Inspection) - Residential

62.9% of the permit fee‡

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 Unincorporated Santa Rosa County

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

Administrative Fee (Commercial/All Other)

$55.00

Administrative Fee (Residential)

$35.00

State Surcharge

3% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00

Plan Check Fee (Plans Submitted Separately) (if applicable)

62.9% of the permit fee

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Unincorporated Santa Rosa 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

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)

Administrative Fee (Residential)$35.00

State Surcharge$4.00

Total Estimate$139.50

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated 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 Unincorporated Santa Rosa County

Santa Rosa County Development Services issues building, roofing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas permits through My Government Online (MGO), the county's online permitting portal. Create an MGO account; contractors must also complete "apply for contractor registration" in MGO before pulling permits. Submit new permit applications and plans online, and upload revisions and documents through the same account. Fees are paid online in MGO. Inspections are requested with the Request Inspection button in the My Permits section of your MGO account. For help, email or call Development Services, or visit the office in Milton.

Source: Unincorporated Santa Rosa County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Santa Rosa County 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

Unincorporated Santa Rosa County Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Unincorporated Santa Rosa County?

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

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

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Santa Rosa County?

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 Unincorporated Santa Rosa County?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Building Plan Check and Re-submittal Fee (62.9% of the permit fee), Life Safety Fee (Final Inspection) - Residential (62.9% of the permit fee) and 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 Unincorporated Santa Rosa 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 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.

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.