Building
CITY OF LEESBURG
BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
Effective: June 1, 2020
When calculating permit fees, include 1.5% for BCA Surcharge/Recovery and 1.0% for DBPR Surcharge.
These fees will be added to the cost for each permit type
If the 1.5% or 1% surcharge is less than $2.00, the minimum charge of $2.00 will be added to each permit type.
These fees will be added to the cost for each permit type
If the 1.5% or 1% surcharge is less than $2.00, the minimum charge of $2.00 will be added to each permit type.
| Adminstrative Cost | Permit Fees |
|---|---|
| Change of Primary Contractor | $37.50 |
| Change of Subcontractor | $22.50 |
| Modification of plans at any time after initial submittal per trade (minor) | $37.50 |
| Approve or Re-Stamp Construction Plans after permit issuance | $50.00 |
| Pre-Power Approval forms for 1st 60 days | $45.00 |
| Temporary / Conditional Certificate of Occupancy | $82.50 |
| Replace Building Permit Card | $5.00 |
| Extension of Permit (only one 90-day extension may be granted) | Greater of 10% of original permit fee or $100.00 whichever is greater |
| Change of Use/Occupancy (inspection required) | $112.50 |
| Special Inspections - After Hours - Monday - Friday (min 2 hours) | $57.00 per hour |
| Special Inspections - After Hours - Weekends / Holidays (min. 2 hours) | $113.00 per hour |
| Partial Inspections (base fee includes 1 inspection) | $50.00 |
| Re-inspection | $50.00 |
| Plan Review Fee – Residential/Commercial | 0 |
| Early Start - Commercial | $150.00 |
| Early Start - Residential | $75.00 |
| Master File Review - Residential and Commercial) | $100.00 |
| Fire Review Fee – Commercial Only | .04/sq. ft. |
| Commercial Permits | Permit Fees |
| Square Footage Rate (Under Roof) | |
| Building | $0.40 per square foot $135.00 minimum |
| All alterations/renovations and shell |
1/2 of the commercial sq ft rate $135.00 minimum |
| Warehouses (does not include mini-warehouses) |
1/2 of the commercial sq ft rate $135.00 minimum |
| Marine | $0.12 per square foot; $67.50 minimum |
| Foundations (including plumbing); shell is still 1/2 square foot rate | $0.05 per sq ft; $135.00 min |
| Roofing - Commercial | $0.03 per sq ft; $135.00 min |
| Solar - Commercial | $315.00 |
| RESIDENTIAL PERMITS (1 and 2 family dwellings and townhomes) | PERMIT FEE |
|---|---|
| Square Footage Rate (Under Roof) | |
| Building | $0.26 per square foot; $67.50 minimum |
| All Alterations/Renovations and Shell |
1/2 of the residential sq ft rate |
| Roofing - Residential | $0.03 per sq ft; $90.00 min |
| Solar - Residential | $67.50 |
| Sign Permits | Permit Fee |
|---|---|
| Sign Permit: For Issuing Each Permit | $67.50 |
| Sign With Electric | $90.00 |
| Wall Hung Signs - per sq ft / per side | $0.23 |
| Free Standing Signs - per sq ft / per side | $0.36 |
| Mobile Home Permits | Permit Fee |
| Manufactured Homes Permit Fees - includes set up, elec, plumb and mechanical | $270.00 |
| Modular Home / Modular Buildings, DCA approved | same as manufactured home |
| Fees for additions to manufactured homes shall be calculated the same as building permit fee/aluminum permit fee |
| Trade Permits |
Permit Fee
|
|---|---|
| Minimum for all trade permits |
Res. $67.50; Comm. $90.00
|
| Mechanical (per mechanical system) |
$0.03 per sq ft
|
| Mechanical - warehouse |
1/2 Mechanical Rate
|
| Electrical (per service equipment) |
$0.03 per sq ft
|
| Electrical - warehouse |
1/2 Electrical Rate
|
| Plumbing |
$0.03 per sq ft
|
| Plumbing - warehouse |
1/2 Plumbing Rate
|
| Plumbing - Irrigation |
Res. $67.50; Comm. $90.00
|
| Gas Piping / Fixtures |
$0.03 per sq ft
|
| Mechanical Hood. Paint Booth |
$135.00
|
| Solar |
Res. $67.50
|
| Fire Suppression |
$135.00
|
| Fire Alarm (1-14 devices/15+ devices) | $100/$200 |
| Fire Sprinklers (1-25 heads) | $100.00 |
| Fire Sprinklers (26-50 heads) | $200.00 |
| Fire Sprinklers (51+ heads) | $300.00 |
| Miscelleanous Permits | Permit Fee |
|---|---|
| Pool enclosures without slab / foundation | 1/2 aluminum rate; $67.50 minimum |
| Pool enclosures with slab / foundation | 1/2 aluminum rate; $75.00 minimum |
| Fence (does not include utility structures) | Res. Concrete $45.00; Commercial $90.00 |
| Tent | $67.50 |
| Greenhouse | Res. $67.50; Commercial $90.00 |
| Aluminum Construction without slab / foundation | $0.14 per sq ft; $67.50 minimum |
| Aluminum Construction with slab / foundation | $0.23 per sq st; $90.00 minimum |
| Preliminary Inspection Prior to the moving or setup of any building or structure | $90.00 |
| Demolition - Any Building or Structure or Interior | $99.00 |
| Swimming Pool Permits | Permit Fees |
|---|---|
| Spa | $90.00 |
| Private above ground swimming pools | $90.00 |
| Private in ground swimming pools | $225.00 |
| Commercial Swimming Pools | $315.00 |
| Permit Renewals | Permit Renewal Fee |
|---|---|
| NOTE: When renewing a building permit, the following percentages shall be used for purposes of calculating the fee (the percentage represents the work completed). Does not include electrical | |
| If first inspection was never made, renewal must be at full current value | 100% |
| Slab inspection approved and slab poured | 80% |
| Lintel Inspection Approved | 60% |
| Framing and Rough In inspections approved | 40% |
| Insulation inspection approved | 20% |
| Final inspections only | 10% |
| Electrical, plumbing, fire, gas and mechanical permit renewal fees | Minimum Permit Fee for each |
| Working without Permits | Fee Imposed |
|---|---|
| If any person commences work on a building or structure before obtaining necessary permits, they shall be subject to a penalty as specified. |
$150.00 or double the permit fee |
Revised 6/1/2020