Pierson, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Pierson, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $549.92 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $237.34, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $154.08, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $117.30, and a whole-house repipe $139.64. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume 10 altered circuits and a 15-fixture scope. 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

Town of Pierson Resolution No. 2025-02, Exhibits A through F (permit fee schedules), adopted February 18, 2025

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

Official Fee Schedule

Call the building department at (386) 749-2661.

How Pierson values a job: Pierson determines construction value from the most recent ICC per-square-foot estimates (including the regional modifier) of all areas under roof, by construction type and use; the town’s valuation, not your contract price, drives the fee.

Schedule effective February 18, 2025. 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

Pierson Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Pierson

Residential (1–2 family): Mobile home (building portion)

$113.52 flat

All projects

$68.11 for the first $2,000, then tiered rates by job value

Band bases as printed; each differs by cents from the lower band carried to the boundary ($413.15 at $40,000 vs printed $413.32)

Over $2,000, up to $40,000

$68.11 plus $9.08 per additional $1,000

Over $40,000, up to $100,000

$413.32 plus $6.78 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$819.78 plus $4.50 per additional $1,000

Over $500,000

$2,618.12 plus $2.22 per additional $1,000

Inspection fee

$75.00 per inspection (printed Inspection Fee $75.00; ask the town how many apply)‡

Plan review, commercial and multi-family

tiered by job value, capped at 50% of the permit fee, jobs over $5,000 only

Over $5,000, up to $10,000

$68.11

Over $10,000, up to $50,000

$136.26

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$181.69

Over $100,000, up to $200,000

$227.09

Over $200,000

$227.09 plus $91.21 per additional $50,000

Plan review, residential (does not apply to some listed rules)

tiered by job value, capped at 50% of the permit fee, jobs over $5,000 only

Over $5,000, up to $10,000

$34.01

Over $10,000, up to $50,000

$56.77

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$113.52

Over $100,000, up to $150,000

$147.61

Over $150,000

$147.61 plus $34.01 per additional $50,000

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†

Private provider inspection credit

may reduce the permit fee by $75.00 per inspection (credited at $75.00 per required inspection, as printed)‡

Private provider or master plan: plan review fee not charged (does not apply to some listed rules)

may reduce designated fees by 100% (printed: no plan review fee with private provider review)

Application fee, commercial building (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

$454.19

Application fee, mobile homes (select fee rules only) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

$113.52

Application fee, one and two family residences (does not apply to some listed rules) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

$227.24

Certificate of occupancy fee (if applicable)

$6.78

Reinspection fee (if applicable)

$75.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Pierson Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Using a private provider?

Applies the jurisdiction's printed fee reduction (F.S. 553.791). How it works

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$549.92

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$481.12

$413.32 + 10 × $6.78 per $1,000 over $40,000 (see the fee table above)

Band bases as printed; each differs by cents from the lower band carried to the boundary ($413.15 at $40,000 vs printed $413.32)

Plan Review, Residential$56.77

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$7.22

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$4.81

Private provider reductions (F.S. 553.791), not applied: $75.00 per inspection‡ with a private provider for inspections. Confirm eligibility and reduced figures with the building department.

Total Estimate$549.92

Paid when you apply, counts toward this total

Application Fee, One and Two Family Residences$227.24

You pay this when you apply. It comes off the final permit bill, so it does not add to the total above.

Not included in this total

Inspection Fee$75.00 / inspection‡

Charged per inspection; depends on your project's number of inspections.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Pierson determines construction value from the most recent ICC per-square-foot estimates (including the regional modifier) of all areas under roof, by construction type and use; the town’s valuation, not your contract price, drives the fee.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Pierson building department before applying. Phone: (386) 749-2661. 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 Pierson

Download the building permit application from the Town of Pierson website and submit it with two sets of all supporting documents to Pierson Town Center, by email to info@townofpierson.org, in person, or by mail. Universal Engineering Sciences reviews plans, issues permits, and performs inspections for the town; a building official is in Pierson on Wednesdays. Schedule inspections with Universal Engineering Sciences by phone or email with your permit number; weekend inspections cost extra and must be paid in advance at Pierson Town Center. New homes and commercial buildings also need a Volusia County impact fee review, and a recorded Notice of Commencement goes with the application when required.

Source: Pierson application instructions

Building Department Contact

Phone: (386) 749-2661
Email: info@townofpierson.org
Address: Pierson Town Center, 116 W. 1st Ave, Pierson, FL 32180
Inspections: (386) 756-1105, buildinginspectionrequests-daytona@teamues.com (Universal Engineering Sciences)
Source: Official contact page

Pierson Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Pierson?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $549.92, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Pierson'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 Pierson?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $237.34, based on Pierson's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Pierson?

A residential building permit is $68.11 for the first $2,000, then tiered rates by job value. Electrical permits are priced per circuit; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC and Roofing permits scale with the value of the job. 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 Pierson?

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 Pierson?

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 Town of Pierson Resolution No. 2025-02, Exhibits A through F (permit fee schedules), adopted February 18, 2025. See the official schedule. Last verified September 28, 2026.

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