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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.

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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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

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.

Electrical Permit Fees in St. Augustine

Electrical
$250.31 flat
Administrative Fee (Tier 1, Over the Counter)
$50.00
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)†
After-Hours Inspection (if applicable)
$200.00
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)†

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

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Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
Estimated electrical permit fee
$307.81
Included in this total
Electrical Permit Fee$250.31
$250.31 flat
Administrative Fee (Tier 1, Over the Counter)$50.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$4.50
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$3.00
Total Estimate$307.81

Estimate only. Confirm with the St. Augustine building department before applying. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

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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 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)), 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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