Washington County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Unincorporated Washington County, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $436.20 in permit fees, a re-roof $109.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $104.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $129.00, and a whole-house repipe $157.08. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof 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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Source

Washington County Building Department Fees (Schedule A eff. 9/1/2024; plan fees eff. 7/22/2024, rescanned 4/2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Unincorporated Washington County permit portal, or call (850) 638-6195.

How Unincorporated Washington County values a job: New construction valuation is based on the ICC Building Valuation Data square foot cost tables by occupancy and construction type; renovation, remodeling, and rehabilitation valuation is based on the contract price.

Schedule effective September 1, 2024. 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 Washington County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Washington County's 6 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $436.20 (Unincorporated Washington County) to $686.20 (Chipley).

Unincorporated Washington CountyCaryville Chipley Ebro Vernon Wausau

Unincorporated Washington County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Washington County

Residential (1–2 family): Mobile home setup (double wide)

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Mobile home setup (single wide)

$125.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Mobile home setup (triple wide)

$175.00 flat

All projects

tiered rates by job value, minimum $100.00‡

Up to $10,000

$100.00

Over $10,000, up to $50,000

$100.00 plus $6.00 per additional $1,000

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$492.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$742.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000

Over $500,000

$2,342.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000

Alarm (fire or burglary)

$100.00 flat

Enclosed pole barn

$35.00 flat

Open pole barn

$20.00 flat

Structure demolition

$140.00 flat

Structure relocation (moved into county)

$260.00 flat

Swimming pool

tiered rates by job value, minimum $115.00‡

Up to $10,000

$100.00

Over $10,000, up to $50,000

$100.00 plus $6.00 per additional $1,000

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$492.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$742.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000

Over $500,000

$2,342.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000

Land Use Certificate (New) (new construction)

$50.00‡

Plan Review Fee

15% of the permit fee, minimum $35.00‡

Plan Submittal Fee

$35.00‡

State Surcharge (Radon)

3% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00‡

Certified Contractor Admin Fee (if applicable)

$35.00‡

Reinspection Fee (if applicable)

$75.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Unincorporated Washington 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

Job type

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

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$436.20

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$340.00‡

$100.00 + 40 × $6.00 per $1,000 over $10,000, minimum $100.00 (see the fee table above)

Plan Submittal Fee$35.00‡

Plan Review Fee$51.00‡

State Surcharge (Radon)$10.20‡

Total Estimate$436.20

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

New construction valuation is based on the ICC Building Valuation Data square foot cost tables by occupancy and construction type; renovation, remodeling, and rehabilitation valuation is based on the contract price.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Washington County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (850) 638-6195. 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 Washington County

The Washington County Building Department issues building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and roofing permits. Before requesting a building permit you need an approved Land Use Application from the Washington County Planning Department, a valid address from the E-911 Addressing Department, and a driveway permit if one is required. Contractors registered with the Building Department may email permit applications to permits@washingtonfl.com; all other applications are brought to the Building Department office at 1331 South Blvd., Chipley, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Building Permit Application and Trade Permit Application forms are posted in the county's Building Department documents library. To request an inspection, contact the Building Department at (850) 638-6195 at least 24 to 48 hours before the inspection date with your permit number and the type of inspection. You can look up existing permits on the county's iWorq permit search portal.

Source: Unincorporated Washington County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Washington County permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: (850) 638-6195
Email: permits@washingtonfl.com
Address: 1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Source: Official contact page

Unincorporated Washington County Permit Fee FAQs

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

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $436.20, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Unincorporated Washington 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 Washington County?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $109.00, assuming a 2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on Unincorporated Washington County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Washington County?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value, minimum $100.00. Electrical permits are flat fees; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees for the default job, while new construction is priced per unit; Roofing permits are priced per square. 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 Washington County?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (15% of the permit fee, minimum $35.00) and State Surcharge (Radon) (3% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00). 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 Washington 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 Washington County Building Department Fees (Schedule A eff. 9/1/2024; plan fees eff. 7/22/2024, rescanned 4/2026). See the official schedule. Last verified September 26, 2026.

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.