Plantation, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Plantation, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $535.50 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $406.40, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $213.46, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $557.70, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $213.46. 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

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

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Plantation permit portal, or call 954-797-2765.

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: October 14, 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.

Building Permit Fees in Plantation

Building additions, alterations and repairs (structural)

0.9% of job value, minimum $95.00

New building construction (structural)

0.9% of job value, minimum $95.00

Demolition or Temporary Construction/Sales Trailer

$200.00 flat†

Miscellaneous Permit (slabs, patios, pool decks, screens, fences, sheds, windows, doors, shutters, gazebos, garage doors, driveways, retaining walls, seawalls, dumpster enclosures, awnings, raising mechanical equipment during a roof replacement)

1.75% of job value, minimum $95.00†

Pool/Spa (Structural)

1.75% of job value, minimum $95.00

Administrative/Overhead Surcharge

3.5% of the permit fee

Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Surcharge

tiered by job value, minimum $2.00†

Over $0

$0.52 per $1,000

Certification Fee

0.025% of job value ($0.25 per $1,000 of job value)

Permit Processing Fee (application)

$20.00‡

Plan Review Fee

$10.00 per sheet (per discipline, first sheet free)‡

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†

Certificate of Completion (if applicable)

$25.00

Certificate of Occupancy (new construction) (if applicable)

$100.00

Permit Renewal/Extension Fee (if applicable)

50% of the permit fee, minimum $95.00

Zoning Permit Fee (New Single-Family Home) (new construction) (if applicable)

$50.00

Zoning Permit Fee (New Two-Family Home) (new construction) (if applicable)

$100.00

Zoning Permit Fee (Non-Residential Renovation) (remodel/alteration) (if applicable)

$50.00

Zoning Permit Fee (Single-Family Renovation or Roof Replacement) (remodel/alteration) (if applicable)

$25.00

Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)

$100.00

Re-Inspection Fee (each additional unit) (if applicable)

$30.00 per additional unit (space not in common area)

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.

Electrical Permit Fees in Plantation

Residential (1–2 family): New construction electrical

0.4% of job value, minimum $95.00

Commercial / 3+ units: New construction electrical

tiered rates by job value, minimum $95.00

Up to $25,000

$50.00 per $1,000

Over $25,000, up to $65,000

$1,250.00 plus $40.00 per additional $1,000

Over $65,000, up to $125,000

$2,850.00 plus $30.00 per additional $1,000

Over $125,000, up to $185,000

$4,650.00 plus $20.00 per additional $1,000

Over $185,000, up to $1,250,000

$5,850.00 plus $10.00 per additional $1,000

Over $1,250,000

$16,500.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000

Electrical additions, alterations and repairs

tiered rates by job value, minimum $95.00

Up to $25,000

$50.00 per $1,000

Over $25,000, up to $65,000

$1,250.00 plus $40.00 per additional $1,000

Over $65,000, up to $125,000

$2,850.00 plus $30.00 per additional $1,000

Over $125,000, up to $185,000

$4,650.00 plus $20.00 per additional $1,000

Over $185,000, up to $1,250,000

$5,850.00 plus $10.00 per additional $1,000

Over $1,250,000

$16,500.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000

Photovoltaic/Solar Installation

1.75% of job value, minimum $95.00†

Temporary Equipment Testing/Electric Service

tiered rates by sq ft

Up to 2,000 sq ft

$100.00

Over 2,000, up to 5,000 sq ft

$200.00

Over 5,000, up to 100,000 sq ft

$300.00

Over 100,000 sq ft

$400.00

Administrative/Overhead Surcharge

3.5% of the permit fee

Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Surcharge

tiered by job value, minimum $2.00†

Over $0

$0.52 per $1,000

Certification Fee

0.025% of job value ($0.25 per $1,000 of job value)

Permit Processing Fee (application)

$20.00‡

Plan Review Fee

$10.00 per sheet (per discipline, first sheet free)‡

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†

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

Re-Inspection Fee (each additional unit) (if applicable)

$30.00 per additional unit (space not in common area)

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.

Plumbing Permit Fees in Plantation

Residential (1–2 family)

0.23% of job value, minimum $95.00

Commercial / 3+ units

tiered rates by job value, minimum $95.00

Up to $25,000

$50.00 per $1,000

Over $25,000, up to $65,000

$1,250.00 plus $40.00 per additional $1,000

Over $65,000, up to $125,000

$2,850.00 plus $30.00 per additional $1,000

Over $125,000, up to $185,000

$4,650.00 plus $20.00 per additional $1,000

Over $185,000, up to $1,250,000

$5,850.00 plus $10.00 per additional $1,000

Over $1,250,000

$16,500.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000

Re-Piping

1.75% of job value, minimum $95.00

Other plumbing additions, alterations and repairs

tiered rates by job value, minimum $95.00

Up to $25,000

$50.00 per $1,000

Over $25,000, up to $65,000

$1,250.00 plus $40.00 per additional $1,000

Over $65,000, up to $125,000

$2,850.00 plus $30.00 per additional $1,000

Over $125,000, up to $185,000

$4,650.00 plus $20.00 per additional $1,000

Over $185,000, up to $1,250,000

$5,850.00 plus $10.00 per additional $1,000

Over $1,250,000

$16,500.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000

Water Heater Replacement

1.75% of job value, minimum $95.00

Administrative/Overhead Surcharge

3.5% of the permit fee

Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Surcharge

tiered by job value, minimum $2.00†

Over $0

$0.52 per $1,000

Certification Fee

0.025% of job value ($0.25 per $1,000 of job value)

Permit Processing Fee (application) (does not apply to some listed rules)

$20.00‡

Plan Review Fee (does not apply to some listed rules)

$10.00 per sheet (per discipline, first sheet free)‡

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†

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

Re-Inspection Fee (each additional unit) (if applicable)

$30.00 per additional unit (space not in common area)

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.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Plantation

Residential (1–2 family)

0.16% of job value, minimum $95.00

Commercial / 3+ units

tiered rates by job value, minimum $95.00

Up to $25,000

$50.00 per $1,000

Over $25,000, up to $65,000

$1,250.00 plus $40.00 per additional $1,000

Over $65,000, up to $125,000

$2,850.00 plus $30.00 per additional $1,000

Over $125,000, up to $185,000

$4,650.00 plus $20.00 per additional $1,000

Over $185,000, up to $1,250,000

$5,850.00 plus $10.00 per additional $1,000

Over $1,250,000

$16,500.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000

Equipment/Air Conditioning Replacement

1.75% of job value, minimum $95.00

Other mechanical additions, alterations and repairs (not equipment change-outs)

tiered rates by job value, minimum $95.00

Up to $25,000

$50.00 per $1,000

Over $25,000, up to $65,000

$1,250.00 plus $40.00 per additional $1,000

Over $65,000, up to $125,000

$2,850.00 plus $30.00 per additional $1,000

Over $125,000, up to $185,000

$4,650.00 plus $20.00 per additional $1,000

Over $185,000, up to $1,250,000

$5,850.00 plus $10.00 per additional $1,000

Over $1,250,000

$16,500.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000

Administrative/Overhead Surcharge

3.5% of the permit fee

Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Surcharge

tiered by job value, minimum $2.00†

Over $0

$0.52 per $1,000

Certification Fee

0.025% of job value ($0.25 per $1,000 of job value)

Permit Processing Fee (application)

$20.00‡

Plan Review Fee

$10.00 per sheet (per discipline, first sheet free)‡

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†

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

Re-Inspection Fee (each additional unit) (if applicable)

$30.00 per additional unit (space not in common area)

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.

Roofing Permit Fees in Plantation

All projects

1.75% of job value, minimum $95.00

Administrative/Overhead Surcharge

3.5% of the permit fee

Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Surcharge

tiered by job value, minimum $2.00†

Over $0

$0.52 per $1,000

Certification Fee

0.025% of job value ($0.25 per $1,000 of job value)

Permit Processing Fee (application)

$20.00‡

Plan Review Fee

$10.00 per sheet (per discipline, first sheet free)‡

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†

Certificate of Completion (if applicable)

$25.00

Permit Renewal/Extension Fee (if applicable)

50% of the permit fee, minimum $95.00

Zoning Permit Fee (Single-Family Renovation or Roof Replacement) (remodel/alteration) (if applicable)

$25.00

Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)

$100.00

Re-Inspection Fee (each additional unit) (if applicable)

$30.00 per additional unit (space not in common area)

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

Job value ($)

$500$100,000

Estimated roofing permit fee

$406.40

Included in this total

Roofing Permit Fee$350.00

$20,000 × 1.75%, minimum $95.00

Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Surcharge$10.40

Certification Fee$5.00

Permit Processing Fee (Application)$20.00‡

Administrative/Overhead Surcharge$12.25

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$5.25

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$3.50

Total Estimate$406.40

Not included in this total

Plan Review Fee$10.00 / sheet‡

Charged per sheet (per discipline, first sheet free); depends on your project's number of sheets.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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. Apply online. Phone: 954-797-2765. 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 Plantation

Permits in Plantation are issued by the Department of Building Safety. Applications are submitted online through the Accela Citizen Access portal, and every subcontractor permit for a job must be submitted together as one package. Only licensed contractors registered with the City, or a qualifying owner-builder, may apply; an owner-builder must meet with the plan reviewer of each discipline before applying. Registered portal users check record status and schedule inspections in Citizen Access. Card payments carry a 2.65% surcharge ($1 minimum); cash or check is accepted in person only.

Source: Plantation application instructions

Apply online: Plantation permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 954-797-2765
Email: helpmebuilding@plantation.org
Address: Development Services Building, 401 NW 70th Terrace, 1st Floor, Plantation, FL 33317
Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (customers signed in by 5:15 p.m.)
Source: Official contact page

Plantation Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Plantation?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $535.50, 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 Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Plantation?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $406.40, 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 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 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 and what it saves.

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. See the official schedule. Last verified October 14, 2026.

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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. Wondering whether fees changed this year? See which Florida fee schedules are new.

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How to Apply for a Permit in Plantation

Plantation Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Plantation?

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Plantation?

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Plantation?

What Is the Minimum Permit Fee in Plantation?

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Plantation?

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Plantation?

Where Do These Fees Come From?

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