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St. Augustine, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Properties in St. Augustine's archaeological zones pay a separate archaeology fee (City Code Sec. 6-8) with building permits for ground-disturbing work of 100 square feet or more: 1.5% of project cost in Zone I, 1.25% in Zone II, 1% in Zone III, minimum $50, maximum $25,000 at application. It is not included in these estimates; ask the Planning and Building Department whether your property and project are covered. Work on historic properties may also need a Historic Architectural Review Board certificate ($250 to $350, Res. 2026-15 Exhibit A). See the official notice

Building Permit
$2,725.00
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$379.32
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$204.08
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$307.81
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$253.13
$10,000 repipe
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In St. Augustine, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $2,725.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $379.32, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $204.08, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $307.81, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $253.13. 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

City of St. Augustine Resolution 2026-15 (adopted July 27, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Permit Fee Schedule

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the St. Augustine permit portal, or call 904-825-1065.

Schedule effective July 27, 2026. Last verified: September 27, 2026

Schedule adopted under Florida's HB 803 permit fee rules (effective July 2026). What HB 803 changed

St. Augustine Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in St. Augustine

Residential (1–2 family): Renovation
$1,608.53 flat
Residential (1–2 family): New Single Family
$3,141.84 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Renovation (Commercial)
$1,682.39 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: New Commercial
$4,132.12 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: New Multi-Family
$4,417.99 flat
Administrative Fee (Tier 2, Plan Review Required) (select fee rules only)
$100.00†
Administrative Fee (Tier 3, New Structure) (select fee rules only)
$200.00
Plan Review Fee (Tier 3, 8.1 to 16.0 Average Inspections) (select fee rules only)
$950.00†
Plan Review Fee (Tier 4, 16.1 or More Average Inspections) (select fee rules only)
$1,800.00†
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)
1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00 (on the combined administrative, inspection and plan review fees)†
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00 (on the combined administrative, inspection and plan review fees)†
Private Provider Inspections: Only the Administrative Fee
may reduce the permit fee by 100% (printed: only the administrative fee will be assessed)‡
Private Provider Plan Review: No Plan Review Fee
may reduce designated fees by 100% (printed: no plan review fee; the administrative fee doubles)‡
After-Hours Inspection (if applicable)
$200.00
Archaeology Fee (Zone I) (if applicable)
1.5% of job value, minimum $50.00, maximum $25,000.00 (ground-disturbing work in a mapped archaeological zone)
Archaeology Fee (Zone II) (if applicable)
1.25% of job value, minimum $50.00, maximum $25,000.00 (ground-disturbing work in a mapped archaeological zone)
Archaeology Fee (Zone III) (if applicable)
1% of job value, minimum $50.00, maximum $25,000.00 (ground-disturbing work in a mapped archaeological zone)
Building Moving Application Fee (if applicable)
$100.00
Change of Occupancy Inspection and New Certificate (if applicable)
$100.00
Permit Re-instatement or Extension Fee (if applicable)
$50.00
Permit Transfer to New Contractor (if applicable)
$50.00
Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)
$136.78
Re-inspection Fee (Second and Each Later) (if applicable)
$547.12 (4 times the $136.78 inspection fee)†
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (Non-residential) (if applicable)
$150.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (Residential) (if applicable)
$75.00

† Corroborated across official sources, but not printed line-for-line in the linked schedule.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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St. Augustine 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 building permit fee
$2,725.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$1,608.53
$1,608.53 flat
Administrative Fee (Tier 2, Plan Review Required)$100.00
Plan Review Fee (Tier 3, 8.1 to 16.0 Average Inspections)$950.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$39.88
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$26.59
Private provider reductions (F.S. 553.791), not applied: 100% of the permit fee‡ with a private provider for inspections; 100% of designated fees‡ with a private provider for plan review. Confirm eligibility and reduced figures with the building department.
Total Estimate$2,725.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Properties in St. Augustine's archaeological zones pay a separate archaeology fee (City Code Sec. 6-8) with building permits for ground-disturbing work of 100 square feet or more: 1.5% of project cost in Zone I, 1.25% in Zone II, 1% in Zone III, minimum $50, maximum $25,000 at application. It is not included in these estimates; ask the Planning and Building Department whether your property and project are covered. Work on historic properties may also need a Historic Architectural Review Board certificate ($250 to $350, Res. 2026-15 Exhibit A). See the official notice

This fee rate is higher than in most Florida jurisdictions; it matches St. Augustine's official schedule as published.

Estimate only. Confirm with the St. Augustine building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 904-825-1065. 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 St. Augustine

St. Augustine issues its own building permits through the Planning and Building Department at City Hall, 75 King Street (Lobby B, 4th Floor). All permit applications must be submitted online through the city's Permit Portal (Google Chrome required), with the documents listed for your permit type. Create a portal account, submit the application, check its status in the portal, and pay the required permit fees before the permit is issued. For inspections, contact buildinginspection@citystaug.com, and schedule a final inspection when the work is complete. Buildings more than 50 years old may need Historic Architectural Review Board approval first.

Source: St. Augustine application instructions

Apply online: St. Augustine permit portal
Building Department Contact
Inspections
buildinginspection@citystaug.com
Address
75 King Street, Lobby B, 4th Floor, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed major holidays)

St. Augustine Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in St. Augustine?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $2,725.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from St. Augustine'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 St. Augustine?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $379.32, based on St. Augustine's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in St. Augustine?

A residential building permit is $1,608.53 flat. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits are flat fees. 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 St. Augustine?

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 (on the combined administrative, inspection and plan review fees)) and State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00 (on the combined administrative, inspection and plan review fees)). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in St. Augustine?

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 City of St. Augustine Resolution 2026-15 (adopted July 27, 2026), Exhibit B, Building Permit Fee Schedule. See the official schedule. Last verified .

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