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Walton County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Walton County has abated its building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and related permit fees 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 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. Commercial projects south of the bay also need a fire life safety plan review from the South Walton Fire District, which charges its own fees. 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 Unincorporated Walton County, 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.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Unincorporated Walton County permit portal, or call (850) 892-8160.

How Unincorporated Walton County 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 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 Walton County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Walton County's 4 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $245.38 (Unincorporated Walton County) to $295.38 (Freeport).

Unincorporated Walton CountyDeFuniak SpringsFreeportPaxton

Unincorporated Walton County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Electrical Permit Fees in Unincorporated Walton County

Residential (1–2 family)
tiered rates by amps
Each band = printed Attachment D fee + $10.00 per-unit base fee (single-unit assumption).
Up to 100 amps
$35.00
Over 100, up to 200 amps
$45.00
Over 200, up to 400 amps
$60.00
Over 400, up to 600 amps
$85.00
Residential (1–2 family): By Dwelling Square Footage
tiered rates by sq ft‡
First four bands = printed Attachment D fee + $10.00 base fee; the open-ended $25/1,000 sq ft band continues from that folded base and is not re-added per increment.
Up to 1,000 sq ft
$35.00
Over 1,000, up to 2,000 sq ft
$55.00
Over 2,000, up to 3,000 sq ft
$85.00
Over 3,000, up to 4,000 sq ft
$110.00
Over 4,000 sq ft
$110.00 plus $25.00 per additional 1,000 sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Fire Alarm System
tiered rates by job value
Up to $999
$70.00
Over $999, up to $4,999
$100.00
Over $4,999, up to $9,999
$150.00
Over $9,999
$200.00
Commercial / 3+ units
tiered rates by amps
Each band = printed Attachment C fee + $10.00 per-unit base fee (single-unit assumption).
Up to 100 amps
$35.00
Over 100, up to 200 amps
$60.00
Over 200, up to 400 amps
$70.00
Over 400, up to 600 amps
$85.00
Over 600, up to 800 amps
$110.00
Commercial / 3+ units: Fire Alarm System
tiered rates by job value
Up to $999
$70.00
Over $999, up to $4,999
$100.00
Over $4,999, up to $9,999
$150.00
Over $9,999
$200.00
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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Unincorporated Walton County Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type
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Kind of work
Job type

3 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.

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amps
60400 amps
Estimated electrical permit fee
$49.00
Included in this total
Electrical Permit Fee$45.00
$45.00 flat for 101–200 amps (see the fee table above)
Each band = printed Attachment D fee + $10.00 per-unit base fee (single-unit assumption).
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Total Estimate$49.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Walton County has abated its building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and related permit fees 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 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. Commercial projects south of the bay also need a fire life safety plan review from the South Walton Fire District, which charges its own fees. See the official notice

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated 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 Unincorporated Walton County

Apply for Walton County building permits through the County's Civic Access online portal, or in person at the Building Department's main office at 117 E. Sloss Avenue in DeFuniak Springs; the Freeport counter is temporarily closed. A building permit submittal must include the Building Department Checklist, the building application, proof of ownership, septic or utility availability, a Planning-approved site plan, and one hard copy plus one electronic PDF copy of the plans. A plan review deposit is due at submittal and can be paid by cash, check or credit card. Standalone electrical, plumbing, gas and mechanical permits use the County's standalone permit application. To schedule an inspection, call the Building Department at (850) 892-8160, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. Inspections are made Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, and you can view scheduled inspections and pay invoices in the portal.

Source: Unincorporated Walton County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Walton County permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
117 E. Sloss Ave., DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 (mail: P.O. Drawer 689, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435)
Hours
8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday

Unincorporated Walton County Permit Fee FAQs

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

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

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

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Walton County?

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 Unincorporated Walton County?

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 Unincorporated Walton County?

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 Unincorporated Walton 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 Walton County Resolution 2025-70 (Permit Fees, Fee Schedule and Abatement). 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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