Vernon, FL Permit Fees (2026)
Building permit fees and building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permit fees for Vernon, straight from the official fee schedule, with a free permit fee calculator below.
Washington County's Building Department issues building permits and collects permit fees for the City of Vernon under the Washington County Land Development Code (Ord. 2023-16, adopted jointly by the county and the Vernon City Council, effective December 14, 2023, as amended by Ord. 2026-01); Vernon has no building department of its own. See the Washington County fee schedule
In Vernon, 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.
Jump to Permit Fee CalculatorWashington 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's Building Department issues building permits and collects permit fees for the City of Vernon under the Washington County Land Development Code (Ord. 2023-16, adopted jointly by the county and the Vernon City Council, effective December 14, 2023, as amended by Ord. 2026-01); Vernon has no building department of its own. See the Washington County fee schedule
Apply online at the Vernon permit portal, or call (850) 638-6195.
How Vernon 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
Vernon Permit Fee Schedule
Every documented rule for each permit type, straight from the official schedule.
Electrical Permit Fees in Vernon
‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.
Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Vernon electrical permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.
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Pick a permit type and adjust the job value. Total updates instantly, itemized below.
5 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.
‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.
Permit fees for Vernon are administered by Washington County; the fees shown are the Washington County schedule.
Estimate only. Confirm with the 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.
Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Vernon electrical permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.
Advertise on This PageHow to Apply for a Permit in Vernon
Washington County's Building Department issues building permits for properties inside Vernon limits. First submit a Land Use Application to the Washington County Planning Department at 1331 South Blvd., Chipley (850-415-5093), checking Vernon as the municipality and attaching a letter from the City of Vernon stating that water and sewer will be provided or are available. After planning approval, registered contractors may email building permit applications to permits@washingtonfl.com, and all others apply in person at the Washington County Building Department, 1331 South Blvd., Chipley, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schedule inspections by contacting the Building Department at (850) 638-6195 at least 24 to 48 hours ahead with your permit number and inspection type.
Source: Vernon application instructions
Apply online: Vernon permit portal- Phone
- (850) 638-6195
- Address
- 1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Source
- Official contact page
Vernon Permit Fee FAQs
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Jobs inside another city's limits are permitted by that city; unincorporated areas by the county.
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.