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North Lauderdale, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

North Lauderdale Fire Rescue charges its own fire plan review and fire inspection fees on commercial and multifamily work (City Code Appendix F, Sec. 55); they are not included in these estimates. A replacement fire fee schedule is up for final adoption on September 29, 2026, to take effect October 1, 2026. See the official notice

Building Permit
$1,357.03
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$641.80
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$401.73
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$401.73
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$401.73
$10,000 repipe
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In North Lauderdale, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,357.03 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $641.80, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $401.73, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $401.73, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $401.73. 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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North Lauderdale Code of Ordinances, Appendix F, Article I, Sec. 3 (Building Permit and Related Fees, Ord. No. 21-01-1415), via Municode

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits.

Official Fee Schedule

How North Lauderdale values a job: Chargeable valuation is the verified contract price including all systems, or, if the Building Official finds that estimate unrealistically low, the construction cost computed from R.S. Means Cost Data, whichever is greater.

Schedule effective January 26, 2021. Last verified: September 27, 2026

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

North Lauderdale Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in North Lauderdale

Standard
$106.00 plus 1.95% of job value, minimum $106.00‡
Archive Fee
$3.00
Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Surcharge
tiered by job value, minimum $2.00†
Over $0
$0.52 per $1,000
Mechanics Lien Law Fee
$5.00, jobs over $2,500 only
Plan Review and Processing Fee
tiered by job value
Up to $2,499
$25.00
Over $2,499, up to $4,999
$50.00
Over $4,999, up to $10,000
$75.00
Over $10,000, up to $25,000
$105.00
Over $25,000, up to $50,000
$115.00
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$191.00
Over $100,000, up to $200,000
$233.00
Over $200,000, up to $300,000
$361.00
Over $300,000, up to $600,000
$440.00
Over $600,000, up to $1,000,000
$580.00
Over $1,000,000, up to $5,000,000
$1,420.00
Over $5,000,000
$2,300.00
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†
Technology Fee
0.03% of job value
Training and Continuing Education Fee
0.02% of job value (printed as $0.02 per $100 of estimated value ($0.20 per $1,000))
Zoning and Use Compliance Review
$75.00‡
40-Year Building Safety Recertification Application (if applicable)
$350.00
40-Year Recertification Extension Request (if applicable)
$50.00
After-Hours Inspection (3-hour minimum, per inspector) (if applicable)
$300.00
Certificate of Occupancy (Single-Family, per unit) (if applicable)
$150.00
Certificate of Occupancy or Completion (Unusual Structures) (if applicable)
$150.00
Change of Contractor (if applicable)
$55.00
Early Start Letter (if applicable)
$55.00
Minor Change of Plans After Issuance (per hour) (if applicable)
$106.00
Permit Card Replacement (if applicable)
$20.00
Permit Renewal (Within 180 Days of Expiration) (if applicable)
50% of the permit fee, minimum $106.00
Portable Sanitary Facility (each) (if applicable)
$35.00
Reinspection Fee (if applicable)
$100.00
Replacement of Plans Review (per trade) (if applicable)
$106.00
Second Plan Review Fee (if applicable)
tiered by job value
Up to $2,499
$25.00
Over $2,499, up to $4,999
$35.00
Over $4,999, up to $10,000
$52.00
Over $10,000, up to $25,000
$70.00
Over $25,000, up to $50,000
$90.00
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$140.00
Over $100,000, up to $200,000
$180.00
Over $200,000, up to $300,000
$280.00
Over $300,000, up to $600,000
$380.00
Over $600,000, up to $1,000,000
$540.00
Over $1,000,000, up to $5,000,000
$1,200.00
Over $5,000,000
$2,200.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (Single-Family, per 30 days) (if applicable)
$150.00
Third Plan Review Fee (if applicable)
tiered by job value
Up to $2,499
$20.00
Over $2,499, up to $4,999
$25.00
Over $4,999, up to $10,000
$44.00
Over $10,000, up to $25,000
$55.00
Over $25,000, up to $50,000
$70.00
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$100.00
Over $100,000, up to $200,000
$140.00
Over $200,000, up to $300,000
$240.00
Over $300,000, up to $600,000
$340.00
Over $600,000, up to $1,000,000
$500.00
Over $1,000,000, up to $5,000,000
$1,100.00
Over $5,000,000
$2,100.00
Zoning Inspection (if applicable)
$30.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$1,357.03
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$1,081.00‡
$106.00 base + $50,000 × 1.95%, minimum $106.00
Archive Fee$3.00
Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Surcharge$26.00
Mechanics Lien Law Fee$5.00
Plan Review and Processing Fee$115.00
Technology Fee$15.00
Training and Continuing Education Fee$10.00
Zoning and Use Compliance Review$75.00‡
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$16.22
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$10.81
Total Estimate$1,357.03

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

North Lauderdale Fire Rescue charges its own fire plan review and fire inspection fees on commercial and multifamily work (City Code Appendix F, Sec. 55); they are not included in these estimates. A replacement fire fee schedule is up for final adoption on September 29, 2026, to take effect October 1, 2026. See the official notice

Chargeable valuation is the verified contract price including all systems, or, if the Building Official finds that estimate unrealistically low, the construction cost computed from R.S. Means Cost Data, whichever is greater.

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

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North Lauderdale Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in North Lauderdale?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,357.03, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from North 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 North Lauderdale?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $641.80, based on North Lauderdale's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in North Lauderdale?

A residential building permit is $106.00 plus 1.95% of job value, minimum $106.00. 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 Surcharges Are Added to Permits in North 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 North 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 North Lauderdale Code of Ordinances, Appendix F, Article I, Sec. 3 (Building Permit and Related Fees, Ord. No. 21-01-1415), via Municode. See the official schedule. Last verified .

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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.

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