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Suwannee County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

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 Unincorporated Suwannee County, 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.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Unincorporated Suwannee County permit portal, or call 386-364-3407.

How Unincorporated Suwannee County 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 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 Suwannee County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Suwannee County's 3 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $429.88 (Unincorporated Suwannee County) to $571.88 (Live Oak).

Unincorporated Suwannee CountyBranfordLive Oak

Unincorporated Suwannee County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Roofing Permit Fees in Unincorporated Suwannee County

All projects
$150.00 for the first $1,000, plus $5.00 per additional $1,000 of job value or fraction thereof
Application Fee
$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
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
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Unincorporated Suwannee 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
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$500$100,000
Estimated roofing permit fee
$276.13
Included in this total
Roofing Permit Fee$245.00
$150.00 for the first $1,000 + 19 × $5.00 per additional $1,000
Application Fee$25.00
State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, Combined)$6.13
Total Estimate$276.13
Not included in this total
Re-Inspection Fee$50.00 / inspection
Charged per inspection (re-inspection); depends on your project's number of inspections.

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.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated 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 Unincorporated Suwannee County

Apply for building permits online through CloudPermit, the Suwannee County Building Department's online permit portal. Mobile home permit applications must be submitted online. Accessory structure applications are not accepted online; send them to the Planning and Zoning office by email and call 386-364-3401 with questions. Contractors must register with the county through CloudPermit before pulling permits. The department contacts you once your application is reviewed. Fees can be paid online through CloudPermit or at the Building Department office at 224 Pine Ave SW, Live Oak, by exact cash, check or card; card payments carry a 3% convenience fee. No permits are issued after 4:30 p.m. To schedule an inspection, call 386-364-3407 or 386-208-1606 during business hours; an online inspection request alone does not place you on the schedule.

Source: Unincorporated Suwannee County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Suwannee County permit portal
Building Department Contact
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.
Building Official
Robert "Mac" Hinkle, 386-364-3408, roberth@suwcountyfl.gov

Unincorporated Suwannee County Permit Fee FAQs

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

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

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

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Suwannee County?

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 Unincorporated Suwannee County?

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 Unincorporated Suwannee County?

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

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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