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Branford, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building permit administration and fees for Branford are delegated to Suwannee County under Town of Branford Code Sec. 8-2 (Ordinance No. 94-6, 1994), which adopts the county's building fee schedule for the town. The county schedule's Zoning Fee and County Driveway Permit Fee appear on new construction estimates as the county prints them; whether the county charges them for a lot inside town limits is not confirmed. The town clerk separately collects a mobile home siting permit fee under Town Code Sec. 8-58; that amount is not published, so it is not included in these estimates. See the Suwannee County fee schedule

Building Permit
$429.88
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$276.13
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$224.88
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$224.88
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$224.88
$10,000 repipe
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In Branford, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $429.88 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $276.13, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $224.88, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $224.88, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $224.88. 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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Suwannee County Resolution No. 2026-06 and Building Department Permit Fee Schedule (as of 10/22/2025)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $150.00.

Building permit administration and fees for Branford are delegated to Suwannee County under Town of Branford Code Sec. 8-2 (Ordinance No. 94-6, 1994), which adopts the county's building fee schedule for the town. The county schedule's Zoning Fee and County Driveway Permit Fee appear on new construction estimates as the county prints them; whether the county charges them for a lot inside town limits is not confirmed. The town clerk separately collects a mobile home siting permit fee under Town Code Sec. 8-58; that amount is not published, so it is not included in these estimates. See the Suwannee County fee schedule

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Branford permit portal, or call 386-364-3407.

How Branford values a job: Suwannee County prices new single-family dwellings and additions by floor area (42 cents per square foot of habitable area, 28 cents per square foot non-habitable). Remodels, commercial construction, and trade permits are priced on the applicant's stated contract price or job cost.

Schedule effective October 21, 2025. Last verified: September 6, 2026

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

Branford Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Branford

Residential (1–2 family)
$0.42 per sq ft (habitable floor area)
Residential (1–2 family): Non-habitable area (porches/garages/carports)
$0.28 per sq ft (non-habitable floor area: porches, garages, carports)
Commercial / 3+ units
$150.00 for the first $1,000, plus $5.00 per additional $1,000 of job value or fraction thereof
All projects
$150.00 for the first $1,000, plus $5.00 per additional $1,000 of job value or fraction thereof
Building relocation
$300.00 flat†
Addition priced by square footage (habitable)
$0.42 per sq ft (habitable floor area)
Addition priced by square footage (non-habitable)
$0.28 per sq ft (non-habitable floor area: porches, garages, carports)
Mobile home (includes electrical, plumbing and mechanical)
$425.00 flat
Recreational vehicle (one year)
$300.00 flat†
Swimming pool
$150.00 for the first $1,000, plus $5.00 per additional $1,000 of job value or fraction thereof
911 Address Fee (does not apply to some listed rules) (new construction)
$50.00‡
Application Fee
$25.00
County Driveway Permit Fee (does not apply to some listed rules) (new construction)
$50.00‡
Fire Plan Review Fee (Commercial)
tiered by sq ft (commercial building floor area)‡
Up to 5,000 sq ft
$0.03 per sq ft
Over 5,000, up to 10,000 sq ft
$0.02 per sq ft
Over 10,000, up to 20,000 sq ft
$0.01 per sq ft
Over 20,000, up to 40,000 sq ft
$0.01 per sq ft
Over 40,000 sq ft
$0.01 per sq ft
Plan Review (does not apply to some listed rules) (new construction)
$25.00
Re-Inspection Fee
$50.00 per inspection (re-inspection)
State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined)
2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00
Zoning Fee (does not apply to some listed rules) (new construction)
$50.00‡
Private Provider Inspections Reduction
may reduce the permit fee by 50%‡
Private Provider Plan Review Reduction
may reduce the permit fee by 50%‡
Private Provider Reduction (Plan Review and Inspections)
may reduce the permit fee by 50%‡
Administration Fee (Contractor or Installer Change) (if applicable)
$25.00
Drone Flight Inspection (if applicable)
$150.00
Permit Renewal Fee (if applicable)
50% of the permit fee

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Branford Permit Fee Calculator

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

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$429.88
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$395.00
$150.00 for the first $1,000 + 49 × $5.00 per additional $1,000
Application Fee$25.00
State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, Combined)$9.88
Private provider reductions (F.S. 553.791), not applied: 50% of the permit fee‡ with a private provider for inspections; 50% of the permit fee‡ with a private provider for plan review; 50% of the permit fee‡ with a private provider for plan review and inspections. Confirm eligibility and reduced figures with the building department.
Total Estimate$429.88
Not included in this total
Re-Inspection Fee$50.00 / inspection
Charged per inspection (re-inspection); depends on your project's number of inspections.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Suwannee County prices new single-family dwellings and additions by floor area (42 cents per square foot of habitable area, 28 cents per square foot non-habitable). Remodels, commercial construction, and trade permits are priced on the applicant's stated contract price or job cost.

Permit fees for Branford are administered by Suwannee County; the fees shown are the Suwannee County schedule.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Suwannee County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 386-364-3407. 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 Branford

Building permits for property inside the Town of Branford are issued by the Suwannee County Building Department under Town Code Sec. 8-2; the town has no building department. Apply online through the county's CloudPermit portal and pay fees online or at the county Building Department office at 224 Pine Ave SW, Live Oak. Schedule inspections by calling the county at 386-364-3407 or 386-208-1606 during business hours. Mobile home siting permits under Town Code Sec. 8-58 are issued separately by the Branford Town Clerk.

Source: Branford application instructions

Apply online: Branford permit portal
Building Department Contact
Phone
386-364-3407 (Suwannee County Building Department)
Address
224 Pine Ave SW, Live Oak, FL 32064
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; no permits issued after 4:30 p.m.
Town Clerk (mobile home siting)
502 SW Suwannee Avenue, Branford, FL 32008, 386-935-1146

Branford Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Branford?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $429.88, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Branford'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 Branford?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $276.13, based on Branford's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Branford?

A residential building permit is $150.00 for the first $1,000, plus $5.00 per additional $1,000 of job value or fraction thereof. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits scale with the value of the job. 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 Is the Minimum Permit Fee in Branford?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $150.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Branford?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined) (2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Branford?

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 Suwannee County Resolution No. 2026-06 and Building Department Permit Fee Schedule (as of 10/22/2025). See the official schedule. Last verified .

Other Jurisdictions in Suwannee County

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

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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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