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North Port, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$309.60
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$188.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$148.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$148.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$148.00
$10,000 repipe
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In North Port, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $309.60 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $188.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $148.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $148.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $148.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees. 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

Ordinance No. 2024-34 (City of North Port, FL), amending Appendix A - City Fee Schedule in its entirety; building fees codified at Appendix A Section C, as re-lettered by Ordinance No. 2024-32; Section B CZC per Ord. No. 2024-32 and Section F fire reviews per Ord. No. 2026-21 (effective October 1, 2026)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $40.00.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the North Port permit portal, or call (941) 429-7044.

How North Port values a job: Permit valuation is based on the Florida Building Code, Chapter 1.

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

North Port Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in North Port

All projects
tiered rates by job value
Up to $4,000
$40.00
Over $4,000
$40.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000
Alteration/Repair Administrative & Plan Review Fee
$40.00‡
Building General Fund Plan Review Fee (new construction)
tiered by job value
Up to $2,000
$20.00
Over $2,000
$20.00 plus $0.50 per additional $1,000
Certificate of Zoning Compliance, New One- or Two-Family Home (new construction)
$615.00‡
Fire Plan Review, Building Construction
$79.00 by square foot‡
Up to 1,000 sq ft
$79.00
Over 1,000 sq ft
$79.00 plus $27.00 per additional 500 sq ft
New Construction Plan Review Fee (per sq ft under roof)
$0.10 per square foot
Standard Inspection Fee (per required inspection) (remodel/alteration)
$40.00 per inspection‡
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
Additional Charge Per Amp (if applicable)
$0.40 per amp
Additional Charge Per Sq Ft of Conditioned Space (Mechanical) (if applicable)
$0.04 per square foot
Additional Charge Per Toilet (if applicable)
$40.00 per toilet
Additional Electrical Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$40.00
Additional Gas Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$40.00
Additional Mechanical Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$40.00
Additional Plumbing Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$40.00
Additional Structural Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$40.00
Certificate of Zoning Compliance, Addition or Accessory Structure (if applicable)
$255.00
Sewer Service Inspection Fee (septic or central) (if applicable)
$40.00
Temporary Power Pole or New Service Fee (if applicable)
$40.00
Water Service Inspection Fee (well or central) (if applicable)
$40.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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North Port Permit Fee Calculator

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

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Fees in North Port are the same either way.

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$309.60
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$224.00
$40.00 + $46,000 × $4.00 per $1,000 over $4,000 (see the fee table above)
Alteration/Repair Administrative & Plan Review Fee$40.00‡
Standard Inspection Fee (Per Required Inspection)$40.00‡
Assumes 1 inspection; the building department sets the actual count for your project.
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$3.36
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.24
Total Estimate$309.60

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Permit valuation is based on the Florida Building Code, Chapter 1.

Estimate only. Confirm with the North Port building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (941) 429-7044. 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 North Port

Apply for North Port building permits online through the City's Accela Citizen Access portal, which requires a free account. Fees are paid through the portal. In-person help is available at Development Services, City Hall, 4970 City Hall Boulevard, North Port, weekdays 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. for walk-ins. Schedule inspections in Accela or on the automated inspection line at (855) 941-4636; requests made by 3 p.m. are scheduled for the next business day. New one- and two-family homes also need a Certificate of Zoning Compliance.

Source: North Port application instructions

Apply online: North Port permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
4970 City Hall Boulevard, North Port, FL 34286
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (walk-in until 3:45 p.m.)

North Port Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in North Port?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $309.60, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from North Port'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 North Port?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $188.00, based on North Port's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in North Port?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits scale with the value of the job. Every rate comes straight from the sourced fee schedule above. Enter your job's details for an itemized total.

What Is the Minimum Permit Fee in North Port?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $40.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in North Port?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds 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). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in North Port?

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 Ordinance No. 2024-34 (City of North Port, FL), amending Appendix A - City Fee Schedule in its entirety; building fees codified at Appendix A Section C, as re-lettered by Ordinance No. 2024-32; Section B CZC per Ord. No. 2024-32 and Section F fire reviews per Ord. No. 2026-21 (effective October 1, 2026). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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