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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
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Roofing Permit
$164.00
2,000 sq ft roof
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HVAC Permit
$114.00
3-ton system
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Electrical Permit
$114.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$114.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Unincorporated Wakulla County, a building permit for a remodel runs $240.00 in permit fees, a re-roof $164.00, an 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.

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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

Apply online at the Unincorporated Wakulla County permit portal, or call (850) 926-7636.

Schedule effective November 4, 2013. 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 Wakulla County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Wakulla County's 3 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $240.00 (Unincorporated Wakulla County) to $275.00 (St. Marks).

Unincorporated Wakulla CountySopchoppySt. 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

Residential (1–2 family) (remodel/alteration)
$200.00 for the first 2,000 sq ft renovated, plus $0.15 per sq ft renovated
Residential (1–2 family) (new construction)
$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): Foundation only permit
$200.00 for the first 3,000 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 3,000 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: Business alterations
$0.23 per sq ft (commercial building), minimum $722.00
Commercial / 3+ units
$0.46 per sq ft (commercial building), minimum $722.00
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 3,000 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 3,000 sq ft, plus $0.05 per sq ft†
Commercial / 3+ units: Additions rate
$1.20 per sq ft (commercial building)
Attached/detached garage (frame or block)
$225.00 flat†
Change of use/occupancy
$80.00 flat
Closed shelter
tiered rates by sq ft†
Up to 400 sq ft
$150.00
Over 400, up to 1,500 sq ft
$225.00
Over 1,500 sq ft
$225.00 plus $0.05 per additional sq ft
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 by sq ft†
Up to 400 sq ft
$125.00
Over 400, up to 1,500 sq ft
$200.00
Over 1,500 sq ft
$200.00 plus $0.05 per additional sq ft
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 1,800 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 feet, 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
Application and Plans Review Fee (Residential)
$35.00‡
Application Fee (Commercial)
$65.00‡
Fire Application Fee (Commercial) (select fee rules only)
$40.00‡
Fire Application Fee per Square Foot (Commercial) (select fee rules only)
$0.05 per 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†
FEMA or Engineered Foundation Fee (select fee rules only) (if applicable)
$125.00
Foundation Extra (Shed/Carport) (if applicable)
$50.00
Gas Appliance Permit (Commercial) (if applicable)
$115.00 by appliance
Up to 3 appliances
$115.00
Over 3 appliances
$115.00 plus $25.00 per additional appliance
Gas Appliance Permit (Residential) (if applicable)
$75.00 by appliance†
Up to 3 appliances
$75.00
Over 3 appliances
$75.00 plus $15.00 per additional appliance
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

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sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$240.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$200.00
$200.00 for the first 2,000 sq ft renovated, plus $0.15 per sq ft renovated
Application and Plans Review Fee (Residential)$35.00‡
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$3.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Total Estimate$240.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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How to Apply for a Permit in Unincorporated Wakulla County

Apply for permits online through the Wakulla County CitizenServe portal or in person at the Wakulla County Building Department, 3095 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville. Contractors with an active Wakulla County license already have a portal account and should contact the Building Department for their login; contractors new to Wakulla County must register with the Building Department first, and homeowners create a portal account before applying. Review the permitting checklist for your project type in the Building Department's Document Center before you submit, because incomplete applications are not accepted. Request inspections through the CitizenServe portal or by calling the inspection line at (850) 309-3562. For portal account help, call CitizenServe Technical Support at 1-800-325-9818 (ext. 1).

Source: Unincorporated Wakulla County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Wakulla County permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
3095 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327
Inspections
(850) 309-3562

Unincorporated Wakulla County Permit Fee FAQs

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

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $240.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (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 residential re-roof runs $164.00, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof (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 2,000 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 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 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. Wondering whether fees changed this year? See which Florida fee schedules are new.

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