Wausau, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Washington County administers building permits, plan review, and inspections for the Town of Wausau under the county's fee schedule. The Washington County Land Development Code, adopted by the Wausau Town Council together with the Board of County Commissioners (Ord. No. 2023-16, amended by Ord. No. 2026-01), directs building permit applications to the County Building Department (Sec. 10.06.01, 10.06.02) and sets permit fees by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners (Sec. 10.09.01). See the Washington County fee schedule

Building Permit

2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof

$10,000 panel or rewire

Plumbing Permit

$227.08

15-fixture scope

In Wausau, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $615.56 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $179.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $174.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $199.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $227.08. 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.

Official Fee Schedule

How Wausau 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

Wausau Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Wausau

All projects

tiered rates (see fee table)‡

$0–$10,000

$100.00

$10,000–$50,000

$252.00 + $6.00 per $1,000

$50,000–$100,000

$492.00 + $5.00 per $1,000

$100,000–$500,000

$742.00 + $4.00 per $1,000

Over $500,000

$2,342.00 + $3.00 per $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

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

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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Wausau Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Rate type

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$615.56

Building permit fee$492.00

tiered rates (see fee table)

Plan Review Fee$73.80

Plan Submittal Fee$35.00

State Surcharge (Radon)$14.76

Total Estimate$615.56

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.

Permit fees for Wausau 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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Wausau Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Wausau?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $615.56, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Wausau'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 Wausau?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $179.00, assuming a 2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof where the schedule prices per unit, based on Wausau's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Wausau?

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 Wausau?

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 Wausau?

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 8, 2026.

Other Jurisdictions in Washington County

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

Unincorporated Washington County Chipley VernonWausau

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.