Fort Lauderdale, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Fort Lauderdale, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $927.88 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $374.15, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $189.83, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $189.83, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $189.83. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees. 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.

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Source

City of Fort Lauderdale Development Services Department, Building Permit Fees, Rev. 10 (revised 9/17/2026, approved by the Building Official)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $131.00.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Fort Lauderdale permit portal, or call 954-828-6520.

How Fort Lauderdale values a job: Fort Lauderdale charges on the total estimated construction cost, including labor and materials. A master permit's cost includes its trade permits, and trade work already counted in a master permit is not charged again. The Building Official may check the stated cost against the signed contract or RS Means data.

Schedule effective August 28, 2026. Last verified: October 14, 2026

This schedule took effect after Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). We check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

Fort Lauderdale Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Fort Lauderdale

All projects

1.75% of job value, minimum $131.00

Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Surcharge

tiered by job value, minimum $2.00

Over $0

$0.52 per $1,000

Construction Lien Law Fee

$5.00

Premium Fee (Engineering, Landscaping and Zoning Plan Review and Inspection) (new construction)

0.12% of job value, minimum $93.00

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00

Certificate of Completion (if applicable)

$105.00

Certificate of Occupancy (Partial and Temporary Same Fee) (if applicable)

$405.00

Change of Contractor (if applicable)

$105.00

Forty Year Building Safety Inspection (if applicable)

$300.00

Permit Renewal (After Expiration) (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee

Permit Renewal (Before Expiration) (if applicable)

50% of the permit fee

Reinspection Fee (if applicable)

$164.00

Shop Drawings Review (per discipline) (if applicable)

$105.00

Private Provider (Permit by Affidavit), Inspection Only, Project Cost $25,000 and Below, Commercial (if applicable)

$78.75

Private Provider (Permit by Affidavit), Inspection Only, Project Cost $25,000 and Below, Residential (if applicable)

$105.00

Private Provider (Permit by Affidavit), Inspection Only, Project Cost Over $25,000, Commercial (if applicable)

$204.75

Private Provider (Permit by Affidavit), Inspection Only, Project Cost Over $25,000, Residential (if applicable)

$273.00

Private Provider (Permit by Affidavit), Plan Review and Inspection, Project Cost $25,000 and Below, Commercial (if applicable)

$52.50

Private Provider (Permit by Affidavit), Plan Review and Inspection, Project Cost $25,000 and Below, Residential (if applicable)

$105.00

Private Provider (Permit by Affidavit), Plan Review and Inspection, Project Cost Over $25,000, Commercial (if applicable)

$223.00

Private Provider (Permit by Affidavit), Plan Review and Inspection, Project Cost Over $25,000, Residential (if applicable)

$446.00

Electrical Permit Fees in Fort Lauderdale

All projects

1.75% of job value, minimum $131.00

Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Surcharge

tiered by job value, minimum $2.00

Over $0

$0.52 per $1,000

Construction Lien Law Fee

$5.00

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00

Certificate of Completion (if applicable)

$105.00

Certificate of Occupancy (Partial and Temporary Same Fee) (if applicable)

$405.00

Change of Contractor (if applicable)

$105.00

Forty Year Building Safety Inspection (if applicable)

$300.00

Permit Renewal (After Expiration) (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee

Permit Renewal (Before Expiration) (if applicable)

50% of the permit fee

Reinspection Fee (if applicable)

$164.00

Shop Drawings Review (per discipline) (if applicable)

$105.00

Private Provider (Permit by Affidavit), Inspection Only, Project Cost $25,000 and Below, Commercial (if applicable)

$78.75

Private Provider (Permit by Affidavit), Inspection Only, Project Cost $25,000 and Below, Residential (if applicable)

$105.00

Private Provider (Permit by Affidavit), Inspection Only, Project Cost Over $25,000, Commercial (if applicable)

$204.75

Private Provider (Permit by Affidavit), Inspection Only, Project Cost Over $25,000, Residential (if applicable)

$273.00

Private Provider (Permit by Affidavit), Plan Review and Inspection, Project Cost $25,000 and Below, Commercial (if applicable)

$52.50

Private Provider (Permit by Affidavit), Plan Review and Inspection, Project Cost $25,000 and Below, Residential (if applicable)

$105.00

Private Provider (Permit by Affidavit), Plan Review and Inspection, Project Cost Over $25,000, Commercial (if applicable)

$223.00

Private Provider (Permit by Affidavit), Plan Review and Inspection, Project Cost Over $25,000, Residential (if applicable)

$446.00

Roofing Permit Fees in Fort Lauderdale

All projects

1.75% of job value, minimum $131.00

Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Surcharge

tiered by job value, minimum $2.00

Over $0

$0.52 per $1,000

Construction Lien Law Fee

$5.00

Roofing Debris Hauling Fee

$0.0066 per sq ft of roof area‡

Roof area x 0.006 cubic yards per sq ft x $1.10 per cubic yard, as printed

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00

Certificate of Completion (if applicable)

$105.00

Certificate of Occupancy (Partial and Temporary Same Fee) (if applicable)

$405.00

Change of Contractor (if applicable)

$105.00

Forty Year Building Safety Inspection (if applicable)

$300.00

Permit Renewal (After Expiration) (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee

Permit Renewal (Before Expiration) (if applicable)

50% of the permit fee

Reinspection Fee (if applicable)

$164.00

Shop Drawings Review (per discipline) (if applicable)

$105.00

Private Provider (Permit by Affidavit), Inspection Only, Project Cost $25,000 and Below, Commercial (if applicable)

$78.75

Private Provider (Permit by Affidavit), Inspection Only, Project Cost $25,000 and Below, Residential (if applicable)

$105.00

Private Provider (Permit by Affidavit), Inspection Only, Project Cost Over $25,000, Commercial (if applicable)

$204.75

Private Provider (Permit by Affidavit), Inspection Only, Project Cost Over $25,000, Residential (if applicable)

$273.00

Private Provider (Permit by Affidavit), Plan Review and Inspection, Project Cost $25,000 and Below, Commercial (if applicable)

$52.50

Private Provider (Permit by Affidavit), Plan Review and Inspection, Project Cost $25,000 and Below, Residential (if applicable)

$105.00

Private Provider (Permit by Affidavit), Plan Review and Inspection, Project Cost Over $25,000, Commercial (if applicable)

$223.00

Private Provider (Permit by Affidavit), Plan Review and Inspection, Project Cost Over $25,000, Residential (if applicable)

$446.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Fort Lauderdale Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Fees in Fort Lauderdale are the same either way.

Job value ($)

$500$100,000

Estimated electrical permit fee

$189.83

Included in this total

Electrical Permit Fee$175.00

$10,000 × 1.75%, minimum $131.00

Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Surcharge$5.20

Construction Lien Law Fee$5.00

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.63

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00

Total Estimate$189.83

Fort Lauderdale charges on the total estimated construction cost, including labor and materials. A master permit's cost includes its trade permits, and trade work already counted in a master permit is not charged again. The Building Official may check the stated cost against the signed contract or RS Means data.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Fort Lauderdale building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 954-828-6520. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

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How to Apply for a Permit in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale takes building permit applications online through LauderBuild, the city's Accela Citizen Access portal. You need a free registered account to apply, upload plans, respond to reviewer comments and pay fees. Anyone can search permit records and pay fees without an account. Some minor residential permits can be filed as online Walk-Thru applications, which are processed the next business day between 8:00 am and 9:30 am. Commercial permits are not eligible. Initial permit fees are paid when you submit the application, and any remaining balance is due before the permit is issued. Private provider projects need a kick-off appointment with the Private Provider team (954-828-6184) before you apply. In-person appointments with a permit technician can be booked through the DSD Appointment Scheduling page, at the Greg Brewton Center, 700 NW 19th Avenue. Schedule inspections in LauderBuild under Record Info, then Inspections, or call Customer Service at 954-828-6520, option 1, Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Inspections generally take place between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm.

Source: Fort Lauderdale application instructions

Apply online: Fort Lauderdale permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 954-828-6520 (Customer Service, option 1)
Email: PermitSolutions@fortlauderdale.gov
Address: Greg Brewton Center, Development Services Department, 700 NW 19th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm (inspection line)
Source: Official contact page

Fort Lauderdale Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Fort Lauderdale?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $927.88, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Fort Lauderdale'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 Fort Lauderdale?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $374.15, based on Fort Lauderdale's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Fort Lauderdale?

A residential building permit is 1.75% of job value, minimum $131.00. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits scale with the value of the job. Every rate comes straight from the sourced fee schedule above. Enter your job's details for an itemized total.

What Is the Minimum Permit Fee in Fort Lauderdale?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $131.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Fort Lauderdale?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Fort Lauderdale?

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 City of Fort Lauderdale Development Services Department, Building Permit Fees, Rev. 10 (revised 9/17/2026, approved by the Building Official). See the official schedule. Last verified October 14, 2026.

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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. Wondering whether fees changed this year? See which Florida fee schedules are new.

Fort Lauderdale, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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Fort Lauderdale Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Fort Lauderdale?

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How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Fort Lauderdale?

What Is the Minimum Permit Fee in Fort Lauderdale?

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Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Fort Lauderdale?

Where Do These Fees Come From?

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