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Wildwood, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Sumter County Building Services issues building permits and does plan review and inspections for the City of Wildwood under the Building Services Sub-Agreement (Sumter County Ordinance 2020-09, August 11, 2020), which bases fees for permits within the city on the county's fee schedule; the fees shown are the county's schedule. Wildwood handles its own zoning, and its fees are paid to the city: the $35 residential site plan zoning clearance (required before a building permit for a new home) is included in new-home estimates; the $35 residential accessory structure compliance review is not included; commercial site plan approval ($2,000 including one resubmittal, or $500 for a minor site plan) is shown as an optional line, not in the total. See the Sumter County fee schedule

In Wildwood, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $522.15 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $149.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $110.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $110.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $110.00. 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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Sumter County Building Services Fee Schedule (Res. 2024-21, effective October 1, 2024, as re-adopted by Res. 2024-50), posted on the county's Permitting Fees webpage

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

Sumter County Building Services issues building permits and does plan review and inspections for the City of Wildwood under the Building Services Sub-Agreement (Sumter County Ordinance 2020-09, August 11, 2020), which bases fees for permits within the city on the county's fee schedule; the fees shown are the county's schedule. Wildwood handles its own zoning, and its fees are paid to the city: the $35 residential site plan zoning clearance (required before a building permit for a new home) is included in new-home estimates; the $35 residential accessory structure compliance review is not included; commercial site plan approval ($2,000 including one resubmittal, or $500 for a minor site plan) is shown as an optional line, not in the total. See the Sumter County fee schedule

Apply online at the Wildwood permit portal, or call 352-689-4400.

Schedule effective October 1, 2024. Last verified: September 28, 2026

This schedule predates Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). Jurisdictions statewide are adopting updated schedules; we check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

Wildwood Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Wildwood

Residential (1–2 family)
$486.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Monolithic slab
$432.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Footer/Stem wall
$553.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Manufactured Home/Park Model
$365.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Modular home
$425.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: R1/R2/R4/A/B/D/E/I/M occupancies (90 per 250 sf) (remodel/alteration)
$90.00 per 250 square feet or fraction thereof‡
Commercial / 3+ units: R1/R2/R4/A/B/D/E/I/M occupancies (90 per 250 sf) (new construction)
$90.00 per 250 square feet or fraction thereof‡
Commercial / 3+ units: Alteration remodeling of living space
$486.00 flat‡
Commercial / 3+ units: F/H/S/U occupancies (90 per 500 sf) (remodel/alteration)
$90.00 per 500 square feet or fraction thereof‡
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial modular building
$316.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: F/H/S/U occupancies (90 per 500 sf) (new construction)
$90.00 per 500 square feet or fraction thereof‡
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
Sumter County Unincorp - Plan Review Fee (Commercial)
$59.00 ($59 minimum (first 30 minutes), then $59 per half hour)‡
Sumter County Unincorp - Processing Fee for All Permits
$24.00
Residential Site Plan Zoning Clearance (new construction)
$35.00‡
Sumter County Unincorp - After-Hours Inspection (weekend, holiday, after hours; 3-hour minimum) (if applicable)
$352.00
Sumter County Unincorp - Mobile Home Pre-Inspection Permit (15 years or older) (select fee rules only) (new construction) (if applicable)
$91.00
Sumter County Unincorp - Re-Inspection Fee (per re-inspection) (if applicable)
$82.00
Non-Residential Minor Site Plan Review (new construction) (if applicable)
$500.00‡
Non-Residential Site Plan Review (including one resubmittal) (new construction) (if applicable)
$2,000.00‡

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Wildwood 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
$522.15
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$486.00
$486.00 flat
Sumter County Unincorp - Processing Fee for All Permits$24.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$7.29
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$4.86
Total Estimate$522.15

Permit fees for Wildwood are administered by Sumter County; the fees shown are the Sumter County schedule.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Sumter County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 352-689-4400. 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 Wildwood

Sumter County Building Services issues building permits and does plan review and inspections for properties in the City of Wildwood. Before applying, get city zoning approval: a residential site plan (zoning clearance) for a new home, or a compliance review for most accessory structures, submitted to Wildwood Development Services through the city's CivicGov portal. Then apply online through the county's Citizenserve permitting portal, or in person at 7375 Powell Road, Suite 115, Wildwood, FL 34785, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schedule inspections online, or call 352-569-1529 by 4 p.m., for the next business day. City zoning questions: Wildwood Development Services, 100 N. Main Street, 352-330-1334, dsdinfo@wildwood-fl.gov.

Source: Wildwood application instructions

Apply online: Wildwood permit portal
Building Department Contact
Phone
352-689-4400 (Sumter County Building Services)
Address
7375 Powell Road, Suite 115, Wildwood, FL 34785
Hours
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Inspections
352-569-1529
City zoning
Wildwood Development Services, 352-330-1334, dsdinfo@wildwood-fl.gov

Wildwood Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Wildwood?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $522.15, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Wildwood'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 Wildwood?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $149.00, based on Wildwood's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Wildwood?

A residential building permit is $486.00 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 Wildwood?

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 Wildwood?

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 Sumter County Building Services Fee Schedule (Res. 2024-21, effective October 1, 2024, as re-adopted by Res. 2024-50), posted on the county's Permitting Fees webpage. See the official schedule. Last verified .

Other Jurisdictions in Sumter County

Jobs inside another city's limits are permitted by that city; unincorporated areas by the county.

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.

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