Port Orange, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Port Orange, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $491.88 in permit fees, a re-roof $134.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $89.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $89.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $89.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof. 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

City of Port Orange Commercial and Residential Building Permit Fees (Resolution No. 24-03, Revised 6/25/2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Port Orange permit portal, or call 386-506-5602.

How Port Orange values a job: Chargeable construction value is determined using the most current edition of the ICC Building Valuation Data (not contract/bid price); this valuation basis applies to the Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical percent-of-value permit fees.

Schedule effective June 25, 2026. Last verified: September 27, 2026

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

Port Orange Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Port Orange

Residential (1–2 family)

0.95% of job value, minimum $50.00

Commercial / 3+ units

0.95% of job value, minimum $90.00

Mobile/manufactured home or modular set-up (includes all trades)

$500.00 flat

Application Fee – Commercial

$200.00

Application Fee – Residential (new construction)

$100.00

Archive Fee

$5.00

Fire Plan Review on Building Permit

$60.00 to $300.00 by sq ft of building area‡

Up to 20,000 sq ft

$60.00

Over 20,000, up to 30,000 sq ft

$90.00

Over 30,000, up to 40,000 sq ft

$120.00

Over 40,000, up to 50,000 sq ft

$150.00

Over 50,000, up to 60,000 sq ft

$180.00

Over 60,000, up to 70,000 sq ft

$210.00

Over 70,000, up to 80,000 sq ft

$240.00

Over 80,000, up to 90,000 sq ft

$270.00

Over 90,000, up to 100,000 sq ft

$300.00

Over 100,000 sq ft

$300.00 plus $60.00 per additional 10,000 sq ft

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 Rate (Inspection Services)

permit fee charged at 14% of the calculated fee (reduced fee no less than $50.00)‡

Printed as the fee charged, not a discount: 14% of the calculated building permit fee or $50.00, whichever is greater.

Private Provider Rate (Plan Review and Inspection Services)

permit fee charged at 16% of the calculated fee (reduced fee no less than $50.00)‡

Printed as the fee charged, not a discount: 16% of the calculated building permit fee or $50.00, whichever is greater.

Private Provider Rate (Plan Review Services)

permit fee charged at 18% of the calculated fee (reduced fee no less than $50.00)‡

Printed as the fee charged, not a discount: 18% of the calculated building permit fee or $50.00, whichever is greater.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Port Orange 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 value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$491.88

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$475.00

$50,000 × 0.95%, minimum $50.00

Archive Fee$5.00

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$7.13

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$4.75

Private provider reductions (F.S. 553.791), not applied: permit fee charged at 14% of the calculated fee (reduced fee no less than $50.00)‡ with a private provider for inspections; permit fee charged at 16% of the calculated fee (reduced fee no less than $50.00)‡ with a private provider for plan review and inspections; permit fee charged at 18% of the calculated fee (reduced fee no less than $50.00)‡ with a private provider for plan review. Confirm eligibility and reduced figures with the building department.

Total Estimate$491.88

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Chargeable construction value is determined using the most current edition of the ICC Building Valuation Data (not contract/bid price); this valuation basis applies to the Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical percent-of-value permit fees.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Port Orange building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 386-506-5602. 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 Port Orange

Port Orange takes building permit applications online through SmartGov, the city's permitting portal. Create a SmartGov account, then submit the application and plans through the portal; review the commercial or residential permit checklist on the city's Building Permit Requirements page first so the submittal is complete. Permit fees are paid in the portal, and the application fee is non-refundable and due at submittal. You can also visit the Building Division in person at 1000 City Center Circle, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Check permit status and request inspections through the same SmartGov portal, or call the permit line at 386-506-5602. If you use a private provider for plan review, the city requires that all inspections also be performed by a private provider.

Source: https://www.port-orange.org/264/Building

Apply online: Port Orange permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 386-506-5602 (permits and inspections)
Phone: 386-506-5600 (Community Development main)
Fax: 386-506-5699
Email: buildingpermits@port-orange.org
Address: 1000 City Center Circle, Port Orange, FL 32129
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Source: Official contact page

Port Orange Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Port Orange?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $491.88, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Port Orange'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 Port Orange?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $134.00, assuming a 2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on Port Orange's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Port Orange?

A residential building permit is 0.95% of job value, minimum $50.00. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits scale with the value of the job; Roofing permits are priced per square. 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 Port Orange?

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 Port Orange?

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 City of Port Orange Commercial and Residential Building Permit Fees (Resolution No. 24-03, Revised 6/25/2026). See the official schedule. Last verified September 27, 2026.

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