A typical electrical job in Orlando runs from $150 for a ceiling fan to $4,500 for a big panel upgrade. Your address may be on Orlando Utilities Commission or Duke Energy Florida, and the City of Orlando's Permitting Services Division issues the permits.
How much does an electrician cost in Orlando?
Pick the job and read across. Each price below is the typical range for that job in Orlando.
| Job | Typical price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Panel upgrade in Orlando | $1,500–$4,500 | Standard 100-amp to 200-amp panel swap, permit and inspection included |
| EV charger in Orlando | $800–$2,500 | Level 2 circuit or NEMA 14-50 outlet, 30 to 50 foot run, electrical permit included, charger not included |
| Lighting | $300–$950 | Three fixtures on existing boxes, one visit, you supply the fixtures |
| Ceiling fan | $150–$350 | One fan on an existing fan-rated box and wiring, you supply the fan |
| Repair visit | $150–$500 | One troubleshooting visit, about 1 to 2 hours of diagnosis and minor repair |
| Outlets and switches | $200–$600 | Three outlets or switches on existing wiring, one visit |
Is Orlando on OUC or Duke Energy?
Both, depending on the street. The city's electrical permit application gives Orlando Utilities Commission and Duke Energy as the two choices. A territorial agreement between the utilities splits parts of Orange County, so a neighbor's bill proves nothing about yours. Read your own. The company named on it is the one your electrician deals with.
Who issues electrical permits in Orlando?
Permitting Services, part of the city's Economic Development Department. Its residential schedule, effective January 2026, sets the electrical permit at $66.24 for the first $1,000 of construction cost, then $11.03 for each additional $1,000, with a 3% technology surcharge. Change of Service is listed separately at $50. Fail an inspection and a re-inspection is $150, so getting it right the first time pays.
How old are Orlando homes, and why does it matter?
Because the panel in a 2000s house and the panel in a 1950s bungalow are different conversations. Census estimates put the median home at 1992, yet about 33% of the city's 148,754 housing units date from 1979 or earlier, and about 20% from before 1970.
Age clusters, too. The city lists six historic preservation districts: Downtown, Lake Cherokee, Lake Copeland, Lake Eola Heights, Lake Lawsona and Colonialtown South. In an older house, start by reading the panel label. If it says Federal Pacific or Zinsco, see the guides to Federal Pacific and Zinsco replacement.
Which Orlando jobs have their own page?
Two, because the permit details matter. Panel upgrades in Orlando covers the fee schedule and the OUC request form. EV charger installation in Orlando walks through what the city asks for, step by step.
Which cities are near Orlando?
Six on this site touch or sit close to it: Winter Park, Maitland, Apopka, Ocoee, Winter Garden and Kissimmee. Each has its own permit office, so check the right one if your mailing address and city limits disagree.
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In this section
- EV chargers in OrlandoOrlando's EV rule: an electrical permit, an associated engineering permit and sealed plans, step by step.
- Panel upgrades in OrlandoOrlando's January 2026 fee lines, the OUC upgrade form and older housing, for a panel upgrade.
Common questions
Is my Orlando home on OUC or Duke Energy?
Your bill settles it, because both serve parts of the city. Orlando's own permit application offers Orlando Utilities Commission and Duke Energy as the two choices.
How much is an electrical permit in Orlando?
The January 2026 residential schedule lists the electrical permit at $66.24 for the first $1,000 of construction cost, plus $11.03 for each further $1,000, plus a 3% technology surcharge. Change of Service has its own $50 line.
Do I need a permit for an EV charger in Orlando?
Yes. The city requires an electrical permit with an associated engineering permit, issued to a licensed general or electrical contractor, plus signed and sealed plans.
Do electricians charge more in Orlando than in nearby cities?
Typical prices on this site are the same in all ten cities. What changes is the permit office and the utility, so those are worth reading first.
How can I check an electrician's license?
Use the state's Verify a Licensee search. You can look up a name, a license number, a city or a county.
