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Chipley, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Washington County administers building permits, plan review, and inspections for the City of Chipley; the county building permit fees shown are the county's adopted Schedule A. The City of Chipley separately charges its own land use and construction application fees under its Schedule of Fees adopted December 13, 2022. See the Washington County fee schedule

Building Permit
$865.56
$50,000 remodel
Roofing Permit
$279.00
2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof
HVAC Permit
$224.00
$10,000 change-out
Electrical Permit
$249.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
Plumbing Permit
$277.08
15-fixture scope

In Chipley, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $865.56 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $279.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $224.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $249.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $277.08. 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.

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.

Washington County administers building permits, plan review, and inspections for the City of Chipley; the county building permit fees shown are the county's adopted Schedule A. The City of Chipley separately charges its own land use and construction application fees under its Schedule of Fees adopted December 13, 2022. See the Washington County fee schedule

Official Fee Schedule

How Chipley 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 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

Chipley Permit Fee Schedule

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

Plumbing Permit Fees in Chipley

Residential (1–2 family)
$100.00 base, plus $3.50 per fixture
Commercial / 3+ units
$130.00 base, plus $4.15 per fixture
Construction Permit Application Fee (City of Chipley)
0.5% of job value ($5 per $1,000 of total cost as printed by the City of Chipley)‡
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‡
Certificate of Land Use Application (City of Chipley) (if applicable)
$40.00‡
Certified Contractor Admin Fee (if applicable)
$35.00‡
Concurrency Permit Application (City of Chipley) (if applicable)
$40.00‡
Reinspection Fee (if applicable)
$75.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Chipley Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
fixture
130 fixture
Estimated plumbing permit fee
$277.08
Plumbing permit fee$152.50
$100.00 base, plus $3.50 per fixture
Construction Permit Application Fee (City of Chipley)$50.00
Plan Review Fee$35.00
Plan Submittal Fee$35.00
State Surcharge (Radon)$4.58
Total Estimate$277.08

Assumes a $10,000.00 total job value for valuation-based surcharges.

Permit fees for Chipley are administered by Washington County; the fees shown are the Washington County schedule.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Washington County building department before applying.

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Chipley Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Chipley?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $865.56, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Chipley'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 Chipley?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $279.00, assuming a 2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof where the schedule prices per unit, based on Chipley's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Chipley?

A residential building permit is tiered rates (see fee table). Electrical and Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; 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 Chipley?

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). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Chipley?

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 .

Other Jurisdictions in Washington 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.