Sumter County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees for unincorporated Sumter County, with a free permit fee calculator. Inside city limits? Pick your city below; incorporated cities have their own fee schedules.

In Unincorporated Sumter County, 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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Source

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.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Unincorporated Sumter County permit portal, or call 352-689-4400.

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

Jurisdictions in Sumter County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county.

Unincorporated Sumter CountyBushnell Center Hill Webster Wildwood

Unincorporated Sumter County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Unincorporated Sumter County

Residential (1–2 family) (remodel/alteration)

$82.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family) (new construction)

$121.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Duct work

$162.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units

$90.00 per 1,500 square feet or fraction thereof‡

Commercial / 3+ units: Single permit: change-out, mini split, refrigeration lines, misc.

$82.00 flat‡

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

Sumter County Unincorp - After-Hours Inspection (weekend, holiday, after hours; 3-hour minimum) (if applicable)

$352.00

Sumter County Unincorp - Re-Inspection Fee (per re-inspection) (if applicable)

$82.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Unincorporated Sumter County Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Job type

2 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.

Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee

$110.00

Included in this total

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$82.00

$82.00 flat

Sumter County Unincorp - Processing Fee for All Permits$24.00

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00

Total Estimate$110.00

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated 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 Unincorporated Sumter County

Apply for building permits in unincorporated Sumter County online through the county's Citizenserve permitting portal, or in person at Building Services in the Villages Sumter County Service Center, 7375 Powell Road, Suite 115, Wildwood, FL 34785, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The property owner or a contractor may apply. Card payments are accepted for online permits. Cash, check, cashier's check, or money order payable to Sumter County BOCC are accepted in the office. Schedule inspections online, or call the inspection line at 352-569-1529 by 4 p.m., for the next business day. For questions, call Building Services at 352-689-4400.

Source: Unincorporated Sumter County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Sumter County permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 352-689-4400
Email: building@sumtercountyfl.gov
Address: 7375 Powell Road, Suite 115, Wildwood, FL 34785
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Inspections: 352-569-1529
Source: Official contact page

Unincorporated Sumter County Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Unincorporated Sumter County?

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

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

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Sumter County?

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 Unincorporated Sumter County?

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 Unincorporated Sumter County?

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 September 26, 2026.

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.