Florida Contractor Permit Requirements by County
Complete HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and roofing permit data for covered counties in Florida. Fees, processing times, inspections, and required documents — all from publicly available sources.
16 covered counties
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64 permit records
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16 covered countiesBrevard County
Florida
ElectricalHVACPlumbingRoofing
From Based on construction valuation. Use Accela Citizen Access portal for fee estimate. Contact Planning & Development for current schedule.
3–5 business days (residential); 10–15 business days (commercial) processing
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Broward County
Florida
ElectricalHVACPlumbingRoofing
From 3.0% of job value (up to $9,999,999); 2.5% of job value (over $10,000,000). Minimum fee: $100.00
3–5 business days (residential); 10–15 business days (commercial) processing
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Collier County
Florida
RoofingElectricalHVACPlumbing
From Plan review fee: $0.055 per sq ft (min $100). Permit fees based on construction valuation. Use CityView portal for fee estimate.
3–5 business days (residential); 10–15 business days (commercial) processing
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Duval County
Florida
ElectricalPlumbingHVACRoofing
From New construction: $6.38 per 100 sq ft per story. Minimum: $112.50 or $33.75/inspection (whichever is greater). Trade permits based on project valuation.
3–5 business days (residential); 10–15 business days (commercial) processing
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Hillsborough County
Florida
ElectricalPlumbingHVACRoofing
From Trade permit (residential, no plan review): $130.00 flat. Commercial misc/service upgrades/site lighting: $500.00 flat. Generator: $675.00. New construction included in building permit based on sq ft cost.
3–5 business days (residential); 10–15 business days (commercial) processing
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Lee County
Florida
ElectricalHVACPlumbingRoofing
From Based on construction valuation. Minimum fee: $150. Use eConnect portal fee estimator for project-specific amounts.
3–5 business days (residential); 10–15 business days (commercial) processing
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Manatee County
Florida
PlumbingHVACElectricalRoofing
From Based on construction valuation. Use Accela Online Services Portal for fee estimate. New impact fee schedule effective September 9, 2025.
3–5 business days (residential); 10–15 business days (commercial) processing
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Miami-Dade County
Florida
PlumbingHVACRoofingElectrical
From $147.00 minimum; residential new construction: $0.14/sq ft; alterations/repairs: $0.06 per $1.00 estimated cost; commercial fixtures: $9.66 per roughing-in outlet; $9.66 per fixture set
3–5 business days (residential); 15–20 business days (commercial) processing
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Orange County
Florida
HVACPlumbingElectricalRoofing
From A/C installation incl. heat pumps and ductwork: up to 3 tons=$75; 3–10 tons=$75+$12/ton; 10–25 tons=$160+$10/ton; 25–50 tons=$303+$6/ton; 50+ tons=$393+$5/ton. Minimum: $38.00.
3–5 business days (residential); 10–15 business days (commercial) processing
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Palm Beach County
Florida
PlumbingRoofingElectricalHVAC
From Based on construction valuation: $75 minimum (up to $2,000); + 2.50% on next $8,000; + 1.75% on next $90,000; + 1.00% on next $200,000; + 0.75% on remainder
3–5 business days (residential); 10–15 business days (commercial) processing
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Pasco County
Florida
ElectricalPlumbingHVACRoofing
From Based on construction valuation. Contact Building Construction Services for current fee schedule or use Accela portal fee estimator.
3–5 business days (residential); 10–15 business days (commercial) processing
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Pinellas County
Florida
ElectricalPlumbingHVACRoofing
From Standalone: Residential service change $135.00; Commercial service change $170.00. New construction included in combination permit at $11.00/$1,000 (residential) or $9.00/$1,000 (commercial). Min $100 per inspection.
3–5 business days (residential); 10–15 business days (commercial) processing
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Polk County
Florida
PlumbingElectricalHVACRoofing
From Based on construction valuation per county fee resolution. Separate trade permits required. Contact building division for current fee schedule.
3–5 business days (residential); 10–15 business days (commercial) processing
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Sarasota County
Florida
PlumbingRoofingHVACElectrical
From Based on construction valuation per Resolution 2021-107. Use online fee estimator at building.scgov.net for current rates.
3–5 business days (residential); 10–15 business days (commercial) processing
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Seminole County
Florida
PlumbingRoofingElectricalHVAC
From Valuation-based per Resolution 06-2024: $35 min (0–$1K); $35+$6/add'l $1K up to $20K; $149+$7/add'l $1K to $40K; $282+$8/add'l $1K to $60K; $434+$9/add'l $1K to $100K; $785+$8/add'l $1K to $500K; $7,470+$6/add'l $1K over $1M
3–5 business days (residential); 10–15 business days (commercial) processing
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Volusia County
Florida
ElectricalHVACPlumbingRoofing
From Based on construction valuation (fee schedule effective Oct 1, 2025, 2.7% CPI adjustment). Minimum fee: $48.58. Contact permit center for full schedule.
3–5 business days (residential); 10–15 business days (commercial) processing
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Frequently Asked Questions — Florida Permits
What permits do contractors need in Florida?
Contractors in Florida typically need permits for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and roofing work. Requirements vary by county — each county has its own fees, processing times, inspection stages, and document requirements.
How much does a contractor permit cost in Florida?
Permit fees in Florida vary by county and trade. Base fees typically range from $50 to $500+, with additional valuation-based fees in some counties. PullReady provides exact fee data for 16 Florida counties.
How long do permits take to process in Florida?
Processing times in Florida range from same-day approval in some counties to 2–4 weeks in others, depending on the county, trade type, and current workload.
Do I need a local license to pull permits in Florida?
Many Florida counties require contractors to hold both a state license and a local county license before issuing a permit. Check each specific county's requirements on PullReady.
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