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Building Code Specialty Permits

DescriptionRateConditions
A/C Change-Out $75 Flat Fee
Above Ground Pools $75 Flat Fee
Aluminum Structures $125 Flat Fee
Commercial Roofs -All types Up to 5,000 square feet $150 Flat Fee
Concrete/slab $105 Flat Fee
Demolition of Building or Structure $105 Flat Fee
Driveway $100 Flat Fee
Electrical 4.5% of Permit Fee $75
Electrical Service Change $75 Flat Fee
Electrical Signs $90 per unit plus $60 each additional unit Per Application
Fences $75 Flat Fee
Gas Appliance $75 plus $2 per Appliance Per Application
Irrigation System $75 Flat Fee
Mechanical 4.5% of Permit Fee $75
Miscellaneous with a Value Under $3000 and Only One Inspection Required $75 Flat Fee
Moving a Building or Structure $105 Flat Fee
Non-Electrical Signs $45 per unit plus $30 each additional unit Per Application
Parking Lot Re-Striping $100 Flat Fee
Plumbing 4.5% of Permit Fee $75
Pools and Spas $255 Flat Fee
Residential Roof - All types $125 Flat Fee
Sewer $45 Flat Fee
Shed or Accessory Structure $75 Flat Fee
Siding and Re-Stucco $105 Flat Fee
Sign Re-facing $45 per sign Flat Fee
Solar System $75 Flat Fee
Storm Shutters $75 Flat Fee
Temporary Electric Service Pole $75 Flat Fee
Water Service Connection Fee $25 Flat Fee
Window and Door Replacement $75 Flat Fee
For more information please visit Building Code Specialty Permits

Fire Safety Specialty Fee

DescriptionRateConditions
Change of Occupancy - No Construction $75 Flat Fee
Dry Hydrant Test $150 Flat Fee
Fire Hydrant Flow Test $75 Flat Fee
Public Fireworks Display (Pyrotechnics) Additional fees may apply for an Exclusive or Non-Exclusive Fire Unit through IRC Fire Rescue $75 Flat Fee
Special Event (Small) Maximum tent size 12 by 12 feet Additional fees may apply for an Exclusive or Non-Exclusive Fire Unit through IRC Fire Rescue No Fee Flat Fee
Special Event (Recurring) Maximum tent size 12 by 12 feet May Include Electrical and Cooking Additional fees may apply for an Exclusive or Non-Exclusive Fire Unit through IRC Fire Rescue Good for 120 days / Up to 6 per year. Recurring Special Event permit may be extended past 120 days with 30 day prior written notice affirming no site changes and providing upcoming date changes. $60 Flat Fee
Special Event (Large) Additional fees may apply for an Exclusive or Non-Exclusive Fire Unit through IRC Fire Rescue $60 Flat Fee
For more information please visit Fire Safety Specialty Fee

Contractor Licensing Fee Schedule

Total ValuationFee
$3,000 and less Minimum of two inspections. $90 plus $45 fee for each additional inspection shall be charged.
$3,000.01 to $50,000 $90 for the first $3,000 in valuation plus $11.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof including $50,000.
$50,000.01 to $100,000 $630 for the first $50,000 in valuation plus $8.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof including $100,000.
$100,000.01 to $500,000 $1,055 for the first $100,000 plus $5.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof including $500,000
$500,000.01 and up $3,255 for the first $500,000 plus $2.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof.
For more information please visit General Building Permit

Other Administrative Fees

DescriptionRateConditions
After Hours Inspection Request $45 per hour with a 4-Hour Minimum After Hours, Weekends and Holidays
Building and/or Fire Re-Inspection Fees First Three Inspections Same Code Violation
Building and/or Fire Re-Inspection Fees Each Additional Re-inspection Same Code Violation
Building Code Plan Review Fee 10% of Permit Fee $75
Change of Contractor $25 Per Permit
Condition Found to Be in Violation of Florida Fire Prevention Code $150 Repeat Violation: $300
Expired Permit Fee $75 Flat Fee
Failure to Cease and Desist or Failure to Vacate $500 Repeat Violation $500
Failure to obtain Special Event Permit $200 Repeat Violation $400
Fire Prevention Code Plan Review Fee 10% of Permit Fee N/A
Fire Protection Water Supply Devices Not Properly; Provided Maintained, Functioning, Tested, or Tampered With $250 Repeat Violation $500
Fire Suppression or Detection System Not Properly; Provided, Maintained, Functioning, Tested, or Tampered With $250 Repeat Violation $500
Fire Watch as Deemed Necessary $75 per hour per person Danger Mitigation, Non-Compliance with Fire Code
Inspection of Existing Occupancies - Florida Fire Prevention Code N/C Initial Inspection
Inspection of Existing Occupancies - Florida Fire Prevention Code N/C Second Inspection
Inspection of Existing Occupancies - Florida Fire Prevention Code $50 Each Subsequent Inspection
Performing Work on Fire Safety Systems, Devices or Equipment without Proper Licensure $250 Repeat Violation $500
Plan Correction $45 After 3rd Review of Same Comment
Property Record Search Fee $30 per hour or fraction thereof Property or permit records search. Includes each unit or sub unit to a particular tax ID number
Plan Revision Fee $45 Each Occurrence
Work Without a Permit (Owner) $200 or Double the Permit Fee Greater of $200 or Double Permit Fee
Work Without a Permit (Contractor) $300 or Double the Permit Fee Greater of $300 or Double Permit Fee
For more information please visit Other Administrative FeesPlan review fees are non-refundable.

Contact Information

City of Sebastian

  • Hours:Monday through Friday,8 am to 4:30 pm,Closed noon to 1 pm
  • Phone Number:866-957-3764
  • Mailing Address: 1225 Main Street, Sebastian City Hall, Sebastian, FL 32958
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