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Lighthouse Point, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

On September 24, 2026 the City Commission took up a revised building permit fee schedule (Resolution 2026-2748) which the staff memo lists as effective October 1, 2026. It keeps the $125 minimum and the 1.35% valuation rate shown here, adds private provider discounts (20% residential; 25% or 50% commercial), and raises hourly review and re-inspection fees. Its adoption record has not been published yet; confirm current fees with the Building Department. See the official notice

Building Permit
$811.82
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$381.09
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$237.59
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$237.59
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$237.59
$10,000 repipe
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In Lighthouse Point, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $811.82 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $381.09, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $237.59, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $237.59, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $237.59. 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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Resolution No. 2025-2688, Exhibit A: Building Permit Fee Schedule (Code Appendix A, Sec. 14-52(a)), adopted September 23, 2025

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $125.00.

Official Fee Schedule

How Lighthouse Point values a job: Lighthouse Point charges each trade permit on the cost of construction stated on the application. If the Building Official finds that figure too low, the fee is based on the greatest of your stated cost, a signed contract, or current RS Means valuation.

Schedule effective September 23, 2025. Last verified: September 28, 2026

This schedule predates Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). Jurisdictions statewide are adopting updated schedules; we check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

Lighthouse Point Permit Fee Schedule

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

Roofing Permit Fees in Lighthouse Point

All projects
$125.00 for the first $5,000, plus $0.0135 per additional $1 of job value
Printed as $125 for the first $5,000 plus 1.35% of construction cost above $5,000, per trade
Broward County BORA Fee (Sec. 43.1)
tiered by job value, minimum $2.00†
Over $0
$0.52 per $1,000
Digital Plan Storage Fee
$35.00‡
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†
Zoning Plan Review and Inspection (hourly)
$95.00 per hour of zoning review‡
Certificate of Occupancy / Completion (if applicable)
$125.00
Change of Contractor Fee (if applicable)
$100.00
Expired Permit Renewal (after the second 180-day period) (if applicable)
150% of the permit fee
Expired Permit Renewal (within 180 days) (if applicable)
50% of the permit fee
Permit Application Fee (All Other Permits) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)
$100.00‡
Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$95.00
Work Without Permit Penalty (if applicable)
200% of the permit fee

† Corroborated across official sources, but not printed line-for-line in the linked schedule.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Lighthouse Point Permit Fee Calculator

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Fees in Lighthouse Point are the same either way.

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$500$100,000
Estimated roofing permit fee
$381.09
Included in this total
Roofing Permit Fee$327.50
$125.00 for the first $5,000 + $15,000 × $13.50 per additional $1,000
Printed as $125 for the first $5,000 plus 1.35% of construction cost above $5,000, per trade
Broward County BORA Fee (Sec. 43.1)$10.40
Digital Plan Storage Fee$35.00‡
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$4.91
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$3.28
Total Estimate$381.09
Paid when you apply, counts toward this total
Permit Application Fee (All Other Permits)$100.00‡
You pay this when you apply. It comes off the final permit bill, so it does not add to the total above.
Not included in this total
Zoning Plan Review and Inspection (Hourly)$95.00 / hour‡
Charged per hour of zoning review; depends on your project's number of hours.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

On September 24, 2026 the City Commission took up a revised building permit fee schedule (Resolution 2026-2748) which the staff memo lists as effective October 1, 2026. It keeps the $125 minimum and the 1.35% valuation rate shown here, adds private provider discounts (20% residential; 25% or 50% commercial), and raises hourly review and re-inspection fees. Its adoption record has not been published yet; confirm current fees with the Building Department. See the official notice

Lighthouse Point charges each trade permit on the cost of construction stated on the application. If the Building Official finds that figure too low, the fee is based on the greatest of your stated cost, a signed contract, or current RS Means valuation.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Lighthouse Point building department before applying. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

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Lighthouse Point Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Lighthouse Point?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $811.82, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Lighthouse Point'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 Lighthouse Point?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $381.09, based on Lighthouse Point's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Lighthouse Point?

A residential building permit is $125.00 for the first $5,000, plus $0.0135 per additional $1 of job value. 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 Lighthouse Point?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $125.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Lighthouse Point?

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 Lighthouse Point?

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 Resolution No. 2025-2688, Exhibit A: Building Permit Fee Schedule (Code Appendix A, Sec. 14-52(a)), adopted September 23, 2025. See the official schedule. Last verified .

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