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DeFuniak Springs, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Walton County's Building Department issues building permits, performs inspections and issues certificates of occupancy inside DeFuniak Springs and charges the County's permit fees, as the City's Building and Permits page and its Development Review Application describe. The City's code still refers to a 2006 city fee resolution (Resolution 2006-02), but the County's permit records for properties in the city show the County's own fees being charged. City planning review, development review and utility fees are separate and are not included here; ask DeFuniak Springs Community Development at (850) 892-8571. See the Walton County fee schedule

Walton County, which administers building permits in DeFuniak Springs, has abated the permit fees it charges to $0.00. Resolution 2025-70, Section 2 abated the fees in Sections 1(a) through (j), and Resolution 2026-46, adopted August 11, 2026, extended that abatement through December 31, 2027 unless the County ends it sooner. The amounts below are the adopted county schedule that resumes when the abatement ends; permit information and lien search requests are not abated, and state surcharges may still apply, so confirm what you will actually be charged with the Walton County Building Division at (850) 892-8160. See the official notice

Building Permit
$245.38
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$99.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$79.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$49.00
200 A service
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Plumbing Permit
$74.00
15-fixture scope
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In DeFuniak Springs, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $245.38 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $99.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $79.00, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $49.00, and a whole-house repipe $74.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume 200 A service 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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Walton County Resolution 2025-70 (Permit Fees, Fee Schedule and Abatement)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $35.00.

Walton County's Building Department issues building permits, performs inspections and issues certificates of occupancy inside DeFuniak Springs and charges the County's permit fees, as the City's Building and Permits page and its Development Review Application describe. The City's code still refers to a 2006 city fee resolution (Resolution 2006-02), but the County's permit records for properties in the city show the County's own fees being charged. City planning review, development review and utility fees are separate and are not included here; ask DeFuniak Springs Community Development at (850) 892-8571. See the Walton County fee schedule

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the DeFuniak Springs permit portal, or call (850) 892-8160.

How DeFuniak Springs values a job: Chargeable valuation is the contractor's contract amount, the estimated cost of construction, or (for new construction and additions) the County's own valuation table based on the ICC Building Valuation Data Table published each February in the Building Safety Journal.

Schedule effective October 14, 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

DeFuniak Springs Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in DeFuniak Springs

All projects
tiered rates by job value
Up to $7,000
$35.00
Over $7,000, up to $15,000
$35.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $15,000, up to $50,000
$75.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$215.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$365.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000
$1,165.00 plus $1.25 per additional $1,000
Demolition
tiered rates by sq ft
Up to 5,000 sq ft
$50.00
Over 5,000 sq ft
$100.00
Mobile/Manufactured Home Setup
$35.00 flat
Plan Review Fee
10% of the permit fee, minimum $25.00‡
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 Discount
may reduce the permit fee by 55%
Private Provider Plan Review Waiver
may reduce designated fees by 100%‡
Printed as 'no fee charged for plan reviews'; applied to the Plan Review Fee
Email or Mail-In Permit Fee (if applicable)
$10.00
Reinspection Fee (if applicable)
$30.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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DeFuniak Springs Permit Fee Calculator

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

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Project type
Kind of work
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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$245.38
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$215.00
$75.00 + 35 × $4.00 per $1,000 over $15,000 (see the fee table above)
Plan Review Fee$25.00‡
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$3.23
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.15
Total Estimate$245.38

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Walton County, which administers building permits in DeFuniak Springs, has abated the permit fees it charges to $0.00. Resolution 2025-70, Section 2 abated the fees in Sections 1(a) through (j), and Resolution 2026-46, adopted August 11, 2026, extended that abatement through December 31, 2027 unless the County ends it sooner. The amounts below are the adopted county schedule that resumes when the abatement ends; permit information and lien search requests are not abated, and state surcharges may still apply, so confirm what you will actually be charged with the Walton County Building Division at (850) 892-8160. See the official notice

Chargeable valuation is the contractor's contract amount, the estimated cost of construction, or (for new construction and additions) the County's own valuation table based on the ICC Building Valuation Data Table published each February in the Building Safety Journal.

Permit fees for DeFuniak Springs are administered by Walton County; the fees shown are the Walton County schedule.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Walton County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (850) 892-8160. 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 DeFuniak Springs

For property inside DeFuniak Springs city limits, start with the City of DeFuniak Springs Community Development Department at 1350 Baldwin Avenue. A building permit needs a City planning-approved site plan with a review sheet or letter (City planning contact (850) 892-8537); larger development projects file the City's Development Review Application, by appointment at (850) 892-8571, ext. 1116. After the City approves the plans and any City utility fees are paid, the City releases the project to the Walton County Building Department. Submit the County's building application and checklist items through the County's Civic Access portal, or in person at 117 E. Sloss Avenue in DeFuniak Springs. Walton County issues the permit, performs the building inspections and issues the certificate of occupancy; call (850) 892-8160 to schedule inspections.

Source: DeFuniak Springs application instructions

Apply online: DeFuniak Springs permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
117 E. Sloss Ave., DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
Hours
8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday
Local Review
City of DeFuniak Springs Community Development, 1350 Baldwin Ave., DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435; (850) 892-8571, ext. 1116; planning contact for city-limits site plans (850) 892-8537
Source
https://www.mywaltonfl.gov/74/Building-Division ; https://www.defuniaksprings.net/DocumentCenter/View/25902/Development-Review-Application-Updated-Fees ; https://www.mywaltonfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/31894/Building-Permit-Checklist

DeFuniak Springs Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in DeFuniak Springs?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $245.38, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from DeFuniak Springs'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 DeFuniak Springs?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $99.00, based on DeFuniak Springs's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in DeFuniak Springs?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. Electrical permits are priced per amp; 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 Is the Minimum Permit Fee in DeFuniak Springs?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $35.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in DeFuniak Springs?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (10% of the permit fee, minimum $25.00), 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). Each is included in the estimates it applies to; the fee schedule above shows which permits and job types each one covers.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in DeFuniak Springs?

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 Walton County Resolution 2025-70 (Permit Fees, Fee Schedule and Abatement). See the official schedule. Last verified .

Other Jurisdictions in Walton County

Jobs inside another city's limits are permitted by that city; unincorporated areas by the county.

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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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