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Wakulla County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$240.00
200 sq ft remodel area
Roofing Permit
$164.00
2,000 sq ft roof
HVAC Permit
$114.00
3-ton system
Electrical Permit
$114.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
Plumbing Permit
$114.00
$10,000 repipe

In Unincorporated Wakulla County, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $240.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $164.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $114.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $114.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $114.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area, a 2,000 sq ft roof, and a 3-ton system. 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.

Source

Resolution 13-61: Schedule of Fees for Inspections and Enforcement of the Florida Building Code and Fire Prevention Code

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

Official Fee Schedule

Schedule effective November 4, 2013. Last verified: September 8, 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 Wakulla County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Wakulla County's 2 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $240.00 (Unincorporated Wakulla County) to $275.00 (St. Marks).

Unincorporated Wakulla CountySt. Marks

Unincorporated Wakulla County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Wakulla County

Attached/detached garage (frame or block)
$225.00 flat†
Change of use/occupancy
$80.00 flat
Closed shelter
tiered rates (see fee table)
0–400 sq ft
$150.00
400–1,500 sq ft
$225.00
Over 1,500 sq ft
$225.00 + $0.05 per unit
Cover over existing deck
$100.00 flat
Fuel dispensing pump
$100.00 per pump
Impact fee exemption letter inspection
$50.00 flat
Open shelter
tiered rates (see fee table)
0–400 sq ft
$125.00
400–1,500 sq ft
$200.00
Over 1,500 sq ft
$200.00 + $0.05 per unit
Petroleum product tank
$350.00 per tank
Pre-manufactured lawn storage shed/carport
$75.00 flat
Pre-move mobile home inspection
$65.00 flat
Raising structures
$300.00 for the first 1800 sq ft, plus $0.10 per sq ft†
Safety inspection
$65.00 flat
Screen pool enclosure
$150.00 flat
Screen porch
$100.00 flat
Screen porch on foundation
$150.00 flat
Seawall/bulkhead
$300.00 for the first 50 linear foot, plus $0.50 per linear foot
Solar PV (by system size)
$150.00 for the first 4 KW, plus $0.25 per KW‡
Temporary tent/event/festival
$80.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family)
$200.00 for the first 2000 sq ft renovated, plus $0.15 per sq ft renovated
Residential (1–2 family)
$0.48 per sq ft under roof, minimum $765.00
Residential (1–2 family): Above-ground swimming pool (non-seasonal)
$125.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Boat lift
$65.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Deck (standard)
$75.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Deck on pilings (5 ft+)
$240.00 for the first 250 sq ft, plus $0.07 per sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Demolition
$100.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Dock
$175.00 for the first 250 sq ft, plus $0.07 per sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): FEMA/engineered foundation (if applicable)
$125.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Foundation only permit
$200.00 for the first 3000 sq ft, plus $0.05 per sq ft†
Residential (1–2 family): House moving - set-up
$315.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): In-ground swimming pool
$275.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Mobile home/DCA unit set-up
$765.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Solar panel water heater
$150.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Solar PV (residential flat)
$100.00 flat‡
Residential (1–2 family): Vinyl/Hardy siding
$100.00 for the first 3000 sq ft, plus $0.05 per sq ft†
Residential (1–2 family): Addition (1-2 family dwelling)
$300.00 for the first 625 sq ft addition, plus $0.48 per sq ft addition
Commercial / 3+ units
$0.46 per sq ft (commercial building), minimum $722.00
Commercial / 3+ units: Additions rate
$1.20 per sq ft (commercial building)
Commercial / 3+ units: Alterations rate
$0.23 per sq ft (commercial building)
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial DCA/modular unit set-up
$765.00 base, plus $0.59 per sq ft
Commercial / 3+ units: Deck (standard)
$175.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Demolition
$200.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Dock
$275.00 for the first 250 sq ft, plus $0.07 per sq ft
Commercial / 3+ units: Foundation only permit
$300.00 for the first 3000 sq ft, plus $0.05 per sq ft†
Commercial / 3+ units: In-ground swimming pool
$350.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Solar panel water heater
$225.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Vinyl/Hardy siding
$150.00 for the first 3000 sq ft, plus $0.05 per sq ft†
Application and Plans Review Fee (Residential)
$35.00‡
Application Fee (Commercial)
$65.00‡
F.S. 468.631 Building Code Administration Surcharge
1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
F.S. 553.721 Building Permit Surcharge
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
Foundation Extra (Shed/Carport) (if applicable)
$50.00
Gas Appliance Permit (Commercial) (if applicable)
$115.00 by appliance
$0–$3
$115.00
Over $3
$115.00 + $25.00 per $1
Gas Appliance Permit (Residential) (if applicable)
$75.00 by appliance†
$0–$3
$75.00
Over $3
$75.00 + $15.00 per $1
Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$50.00 per re-inspection
Shelter Foundation Addition 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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Unincorporated Wakulla 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
Rate type
sq ft renovated
505,000 sq ft renovated
Estimated building permit fee
$240.00
Building permit fee$200.00
$200.00 for the first 2000 sq ft renovated, plus $0.15 per sq ft renovated
Application and Plans Review Fee (Residential)$35.00
F.S. 468.631 Building Code Administration Surcharge$3.00
F.S. 553.721 Building Permit Surcharge$2.00
Total Estimate$240.00

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Wakulla County building department before applying.

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Unincorporated Wakulla County Permit Fee FAQs

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

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $240.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area where the schedule prices per unit, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Unincorporated Wakulla 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 Wakulla County?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $164.00, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof where the schedule prices per unit, based on Unincorporated Wakulla County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Wakulla County?

A residential building permit is $200.00 for the first 2000 sq ft renovated, plus $0.15 per sq ft renovated. Electrical and Plumbing permits are flat fees; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per ton; Roofing permits are priced per sq ft. 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 Wakulla County?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds F.S. 468.631 Building Code Administration Surcharge (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and F.S. 553.721 Building Permit Surcharge (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 Wakulla 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 Resolution 13-61: Schedule of Fees for Inspections and Enforcement of the Florida Building Code and Fire Prevention Code. 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.