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Margate, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$1,956.00
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$326.03
2,000 sq ft roof
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HVAC Permit
$244.45
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$214.20
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$194.20
$10,000 repipe
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In Margate, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,956.00 in permit fees, a re-roof $326.03, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $244.45, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $214.20, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $194.20. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 2,000 sq ft roof. 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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City of Margate Building and Code Services Department, Schedule of Fees and Penalties for Services and Permits, Effective 7/1/2026 (per Resolution ID 2026-170, adopted 2026-07-01)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $75.00.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Margate permit portal, or call 954-970-3004.

How Margate values a job: Margate charges permit fees as a percentage of the total cost of construction stated on the permit application.

Schedule effective July 1, 2026. Last verified: October 14, 2026

Schedule adopted under Florida's HB 803 permit fee rules (effective July 2026). What HB 803 changed

Margate Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Margate

Residential (1–2 family) (remodel/alteration)
3.6% of job value, minimum $75.00
Residential (1–2 family) (new construction)
1.6% of job value, minimum $75.00
Residential (1–2 family): Demolition, residential (per discipline)
$100.00 flat‡
Residential (1–2 family): Shed (residential)
$75.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Swimming pool, residential (includes structural, electric and plumbing)
$1,000.00 flat‡
Residential (1–2 family): Wall or fence, detached single family
$100.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Kitchen or bath, residential (includes structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical)
$500.00 flat‡
Residential (1–2 family): Kitchen plus bathrooms, residential (includes structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical)
$600.00 for the first 1 bathroom, plus $200.00 per bathroom‡
Commercial / 3+ units (remodel/alteration)
3% of job value, minimum $75.00
Commercial / 3+ units (new construction)
1.6% of job value, minimum $75.00
Commercial / 3+ units: Demolition, commercial or multistory (per discipline)
$150.00 flat‡
Commercial / 3+ units: Shed (commercial)
$150.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Swimming pool, commercial (includes structural, electric and plumbing)
$1,500.00 flat‡
Screen enclosure, structural and electric
$225.00 flat‡
Screen enclosure, structural only
$150.00 flat
Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Surcharge
tiered by job value, minimum $2.00†
Over $0
$0.52 per $1,000
Plan Review Fee (1st Review)
$75.00
Record Maintenance Fee
$5.00
Technology 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†
Private Provider Reduction (Inspections Only, Commercial) (does not apply to some listed rules)
may reduce the permit fee by 25%
Private Provider Reduction (Inspections Only, Residential) (does not apply to some listed rules)
may reduce the permit fee by 10%
Private Provider Reduction (Plan Review and Inspections, Commercial) (does not apply to some listed rules)
may reduce the permit fee by 50%
Private Provider Reduction (Plan Review and Inspections, Residential) (does not apply to some listed rules)
may reduce the permit fee by 15%
Certificate of Completion (if applicable)
$100.00
Certificate of Occupancy (Commercial) (if applicable)
$200.00
Certificate of Occupancy (Residential) (if applicable)
$125.00
Change of Contractor (if applicable)
$75.00
Early Start Request (if applicable)
$300.00
Nonrefundable Application Fee (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)
$75.00
Permit Extension Prior to Expiration (if applicable)
$100.00
Renew Expired Permit (if applicable)
50% of the permit fee, minimum $75.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)
$500.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Margate Permit Fee Calculator

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

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$1,956.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$1,800.00
$50,000 × 3.6%, minimum $75.00
Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Surcharge$26.00
Plan Review Fee (1st Review)$75.00
Record Maintenance Fee$5.00
Technology Fee$5.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$27.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$18.00
Total Estimate$1,956.00
Paid when you apply, counts toward this total
Nonrefundable Application Fee$75.00
You pay this when you apply. It comes off the final permit bill, so it does not add to the total above.

This fee rate is higher than in most Florida jurisdictions; it matches Margate's official schedule as published.

Margate charges permit fees as a percentage of the total cost of construction stated on the permit application.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Margate building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 954-970-3004. 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 Margate

Margate accepts new permit applications only online through ProjectDox. Create an account or log in on the city's ProjectDox portal, then upload the current Broward County Uniform Permit Application (the version dated January 8, 2026) with your plans. You can pay for and track permits through the city's Click2Gov building permits site. For permit numbers after 23-2124, schedule inspections online at inspections.margatefl.com. For older permits, call the automated inspection line at 954-970-3112. Requests made before 2:00 p.m. are scheduled for the next business day, and inspections run Monday through Thursday.

Source: Margate application instructions

Apply online: Margate permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
901 NW 66th Avenue, Suite B, Margate, FL 33063
Hours
Permit window Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Margate Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Margate?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,956.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Margate'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 Margate?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $326.03, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on Margate's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Margate?

A residential building permit is 3.6% of job value, minimum $75.00. Electrical and Plumbing permits scale with the value of the job; Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees for the default job (A/C equipment and ductwork, residential), while other work scales with the value of the job; Roofing permits are priced per sq ft. New construction is priced separately from remodel and alteration work; the calculator asks which kind of job yours is. 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 Margate?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $75.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Margate?

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 Margate?

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 Margate Building and Code Services Department, Schedule of Fees and Penalties for Services and Permits, Effective 7/1/2026 (per Resolution ID 2026-170, adopted 2026-07-01). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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