Pembroke Pines, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Pembroke Pines, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $2,030.90 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $522.90, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $260.85, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $260.85, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $260.85. 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

Pembroke Pines Building Fee Schedule, Adopted October 1, 2025

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $124.42.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Pembroke Pines permit portal, or call (954) 435-6502.

How Pembroke Pines values a job: The building permit fee is based on the cost of construction as attested to by the applicant, verified by the Building Official using a licensed professional's certified construction cost estimate or the RS Means Construction Valuation System when the attested cost appears understated.

Schedule effective October 1, 2025. Last verified: August 31, 2026

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

Pembroke Pines Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Pembroke Pines

Standard

tiered rates by job value

Up to $2,500

$124.42

Over $2,500, up to $1,000,000

$124.42 plus $37.90 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000, up to $3,000,000

$37,929.67 plus $27.70 per additional $1,000

Over $3,000,000

$93,329.67 plus $20.80 per additional $1,000

Demolition (per structure)

$124.42 flat

Windows, Shutters, Doors (Per Opening)

$124.42 for the first 1 opening, plus $13.84 per opening

Board of Rules and Appeals (BRA) Fee

tiered by job value, minimum $2.00†

Over $0

$0.52 per $1,000

DBPR Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Fund Surcharge

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

DCA Florida Homeowner Recovery Fund Surcharge

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Engineering Building Permit Review Fee (Residential)

$27.11†

Notice of Commencement Handout and Mailing Fee

$5.00‡

Zoning Building Permit Review Fee (Non-Residential New Construction) (new construction)

tiered by job value‡

Up to $500,000

$207.37

Over $500,000

$417.29

Zoning Building Permit Review Fee (Residential New Construction) (new construction)

$138.24‡

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Pembroke Pines 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 Pembroke Pines are the same either way.

Job type

3 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$2,030.90

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$1,924.67

$124.42 + $47,500 × $37.90 per $1,000 over $2,500 (see the fee table above)

Board of Rules and Appeals (BRA) Fee$26.00

Engineering Building Permit Review Fee (Residential)$27.11

Notice of Commencement Handout and Mailing Fee$5.00‡

DBPR Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Fund Surcharge$19.25

DCA Florida Homeowner Recovery Fund Surcharge$28.87

Total Estimate$2,030.90

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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

The building permit fee is based on the cost of construction as attested to by the applicant, verified by the Building Official using a licensed professional's certified construction cost estimate or the RS Means Construction Valuation System when the attested cost appears understated.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Pembroke Pines building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (954) 435-6502. 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 Pembroke Pines

Pembroke Pines takes building permit applications online through its Development Hub portal or in person at the Building Department in City Hall. To apply online, register as a contact in the Development Hub, then upload the Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application and all required documents when you submit. Upload plans as signed and sealed PDFs, one file per trade. The city stopped accepting permit applications by email on April 25, 2022. To apply in person, visit the Building Department on the 2nd floor of the Charles F. Dodge City Center, Monday through Thursday. You can schedule an inspection through the Development Hub, through the city website, or by calling (954) 435-6502. Requests made before 3:00 PM are scheduled for the next business day.

Source: Pembroke Pines application instructions

Apply online: Pembroke Pines permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: (954) 435-6502
Email: PinesPermits@cgasolutions.com
Address: Charles F. Dodge City Center, Building Department, 601 City Center Way, 2nd Floor, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Source: Official contact page

Pembroke Pines Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Pembroke Pines?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $2,030.90, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Pembroke Pines'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 Pembroke Pines?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $522.90, based on Pembroke Pines's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Pembroke Pines?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by 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 Pembroke Pines?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $124.42; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Pembroke Pines?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds DBPR Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Fund Surcharge (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and DCA Florida Homeowner Recovery Fund Surcharge (1.5% 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 Pembroke Pines?

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 Pembroke Pines Building Fee Schedule, Adopted October 1, 2025. See the official schedule. Last verified August 31, 2026.

Other Jurisdictions in Broward County

Jobs inside another city's limits are permitted by that city; unincorporated areas by the county.

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.