Building Permit Fees in St. Augustine Beach, FL (2026)

In St. Augustine Beach, a $20,000 re-roof runs $240.00 in permit fees, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $130.20, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $229.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $282.60. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume 200 A service and 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

City of St. Augustine Beach City Commission Agenda Packet, June 9, 2026 ("commission_book_06-09-2026") – Resolution No. 26-03 (packet p.64) and Exhibit A, Building and Zoning Department Fee Schedule (packet pp.65-74), adopted 6/9/2026, effective 7/1/2026

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

Official Fee Schedule

How St. Augustine Beach values a job: Building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and roofing permit fees are calculated from fixed rates and physical measurements (square footage, fixture count, tonnage, or amperage) rather than project valuation, under Resolution No. 26-03 (effective July 1, 2026), which the City adopted to comply with Florida Statute 553.80(7)(a) as amended by HB 803.

Schedule effective July 1, 2026. Last verified: September 3, 2026

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

St. Augustine Beach Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in St. Augustine Beach

Residential (1–2 family)

$1.25 per square foot, minimum $100.00

Commercial / 3+ units

$0.8125 per square foot, minimum $150.00

Commercial / 3+ units

tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $150.00

0–10,000 square foot

$1.25 per unit

Over 10,000 square foot

$12,500.00 + $1.00 per unit

Permit Issuance (Processing) Fee

$35.00†

Plan Review Fee

50% of the permit fee

State Surcharge

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00

State Surcharge

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00

Technology Surcharge

2% of the permit fee

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

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St. Augustine Beach Permit Fee Calculator

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St. Augustine Beach Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Is a Roofing Permit in St. Augustine Beach?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $240.00, based on St. Augustine Beach's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in St. Augustine Beach?

Electrical permits are priced per amp; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; 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 Beach?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (50% of the permit fee), State Surcharge (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00), State Surcharge (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and Technology Surcharge (2% of the permit fee). These are included in every estimate on this page.

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

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.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from City of St. Augustine Beach City Commission Agenda Packet, June 9, 2026 ("commission_book_06-09-2026") – Resolution No. 26-03 (packet p.64) and Exhibit A, Building and Zoning Department Fee Schedule (packet pp.65-74), adopted 6/9/2026, effective 7/1/2026. See the official schedule. Last verified September 3, 2026.

Compare Permit Fees Across St. Johns County

The same job, priced by each jurisdiction's own fee schedule.

Jurisdiction	Building permit ($50k remodel)	Roofing permit ($20k re-roof)
Unincorporated St. Johns County	$227.91	$109.46
St. Augustine Beach	n/a	$240.00

Estimates from each jurisdiction's sourced fee schedule, surcharges and minimum fees included. "n/a" means the fee isn't documented in our sourced data.

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.