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Building Permit Fees in Plantation, FL (2026)

Building Permit
$509.50
$50,000 remodel
Roofing Permit
$396.00
$20,000 re-roof
HVAC Permit
$208.26
$10,000 change-out
Electrical Permit
$552.50
$10,000 panel or rewire
Plumbing Permit
$552.50
$10,000 repipe

In Plantation, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $509.50 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $396.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $208.26, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $552.50, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $552.50. 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.

Source

Plantation, FL Code of Ordinances, Ch. 5 Art. II (Permit Fees), Secs. 5-5 to 5-7, Municode job 492246

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $95.00.

Official Fee Schedule

How Plantation values a job: Chargeable valuation is the total contract cost of the project (subcontract cost for non-residential electrical, plumbing and mechanical work), as determined by the Building Official from the contract, an owner/contractor cost affidavit, or R.S. Means Building Construction Cost Data if no contract exists.

Schedule effective July 19, 2023. 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

Plantation Permit Fee Schedule

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

Electrical Permit Fees in Plantation

All projects
tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $95.00
$0–$25,000
$50.00 per $1,000
$25,000–$65,000
$1,250.00 + $40.00 per $1,000
$65,000–$125,000
$2,850.00 + $30.00 per $1,000
$125,000–$185,000
$4,650.00 + $20.00 per $1,000
$185,000–$1,250,000
$5,850.00 + $10.00 per $1,000
Over $1,250,000
$16,500.00 + $5.00 per $1,000
Photovoltaic/Solar Installation
1.75% of job value, minimum $95.00†
Temporary Equipment Testing/Electric Service
tiered rates (see fee table)
0–2,000 sq ft
$100.00
2,000–5,000 sq ft
$200.00
5,000–100,000 sq ft
$300.00
Over 100,000 sq ft
$400.00
Residential (1–2 family)
0.4% of job value, minimum $95.00
Commercial / 3+ units
tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $95.00
$0–$25,000
$50.00 per $1,000
$25,000–$65,000
$1,250.00 + $40.00 per $1,000
$65,000–$125,000
$2,850.00 + $30.00 per $1,000
$125,000–$185,000
$4,650.00 + $20.00 per $1,000
$185,000–$1,250,000
$5,850.00 + $10.00 per $1,000
Over $1,250,000
$16,500.00 + $5.00 per $1,000
Administrative/Overhead Surcharge
3.5% of the permit fee
Certification Fee
0.025% of job value (Printed as $0.25 per $1,000.00 of value; stored as 0.025% of valuation (same rate).)
Permit Processing Fee (application)
$20.00‡
Plan Review Fee
$10.00 per sheet (per discipline, first sheet free)‡
State of Florida Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)
1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
State of Florida Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
Certificate of Completion (if applicable)
$25.00
Permit Renewal/Extension Fee (if applicable)
50% of the permit fee, minimum $95.00
Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$100.00
Replacement Permit Card (if applicable)
$40.00
Revision/Change of Contractor Fee (if applicable)
$95.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Plantation Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
Rate type
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$500$100,000
Estimated electrical permit fee
$552.50
Electrical permit fee$500.00
tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $95.00
Administrative/Overhead Surcharge$17.50
Certification Fee$2.50
Permit Processing Fee (application)$20.00
Plan Review Fee$10.00 / sheet
Charged per sheet (per discipline, first sheet free); not included in this total, as it depends on your project's unit count.
State of Florida Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$7.50
State of Florida Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$5.00
Total Estimate$552.50

Chargeable valuation is the total contract cost of the project (subcontract cost for non-residential electrical, plumbing and mechanical work), as determined by the Building Official from the contract, an owner/contractor cost affidavit, or R.S. Means Building Construction Cost Data if no contract exists.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Plantation building department before applying.

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Plantation Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Is a Building Permit in Plantation?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $509.50, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Plantation'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 Is a Roofing Permit in Plantation?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $396.00, based on Plantation's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Plantation?

A residential building permit is 0.9% of job value, minimum $95.00. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits scale with the value of the job. 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 Plantation?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $95.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Plantation?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Administrative/Overhead Surcharge (3.5% of the permit fee), State of Florida Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and State of Florida 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 Plantation?

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.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from Plantation, FL Code of Ordinances, Ch. 5 Art. II (Permit Fees), Secs. 5-5 to 5-7, Municode job 492246. See the official schedule. Last verified .

Compare Permit Fees Across Broward County

The same job, priced by each jurisdiction's own fee schedule. Across Broward County's 24 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $509.50 (Plantation) to $4,262.98 (Tamarac).

JurisdictionBuilding permit ($50k remodel)Roofing permit ($20k re-roof)
Unincorporated Broward County$1,819.00$838.40
Cooper City$1,573.50$526.90
Coral Springs$1,015.50$487.18
Davie$928.88$371.65
Deerfield Beach$1,307.25$522.90
Fort Lauderdale$927.88$374.15
Hallandale Beach$1,601.13$743.65
Hillsboro Beach$1,390.76$556.30
Hollywood$1,284.68$569.48
Lauderdale Lakes$1,386.79$687.88
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea$1,600.50$352.50
Lauderhill$2,365.00$865.50
Margate$1,930.00$315.63
Miramar$1,470.38$633.15
Oakland Park$1,473.50$681.65
Parkland$1,478.75$553.50
Pembroke Park$909.75$432.90
Pembroke Pines$2,030.90$522.90
Plantation$509.50$396.00
Sunrise$2,844.75$456.00
Tamarac$4,262.98$323.90
West Park$1,355.17$577.20
Weston$1,068.58$567.35
Wilton Manors$1,224.25$584.65

Estimates from each jurisdiction's sourced fee schedule, surcharges and minimum fees included. Where a schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area and a 2,000 sq ft roof. "n/a" means the fee isn't documented in our sourced data.

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.