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Southwest Ranches, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$1,351.00
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$460.40
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$230.20
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$230.20
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$230.20
$10,000 repipe
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In Southwest Ranches, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,351.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $460.40, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $230.20, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $230.20, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $230.20. 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

Resolution No. 2026-031, Amended Comprehensive Fee Schedule (Exhibit A), adopted March 12, 2026

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Southwest Ranches permit portal, or call 954-434-0008.

Schedule effective March 12, 2026. Last verified: September 28, 2026

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

Southwest Ranches Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Southwest Ranches

Residential (1–2 family)
2% of job value, minimum $100.00
Commercial / 3+ units
2.25% of job value, minimum $125.00‡
Up to $5 million at 2.25% of the whole value per the printed rate cells; the printed band labels conflict
Administrative, Training, and Technology Fee (Residential)
10% of the permit fee, maximum $150.00‡
Broward County BORA Surcharge (County Code Sec. 43.1)
tiered by job value, minimum $2.00†
Over $0
$0.52 per $1,000
Engineering Review Fee (House or Guest House) (new construction)
$1,000.00‡
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†
Zoning Permit Fee (Interior Remodeling) (remodel/alteration)
$200.00‡
Zoning Permit Fee (New Single-Family Home) (new construction)
$750.00‡
Zoning Permit Fee (Non-Residential) (new construction)
$1,500.00‡
Building Official Request (per Hour) (if applicable)
$150.00 per hour
Certificate of Completion or Occupancy (Non-Residential) (if applicable)
$100.00
Certificate of Completion or Occupancy (Residential) (if applicable)
$75.00
Change of Contractor (Non-Residential, per Discipline) (if applicable)
$100.00
Change of Contractor (Residential, per Discipline) (if applicable)
$75.00
Emergency Certificate of Occupancy (Within 24 Hours) (if applicable)
$250.00
Engineering Review Fee (Non-Residential Site Plan) (new construction) (if applicable)
$2,500.00‡
Extensive Plan Review (per Hour, per Discipline) (if applicable)
$200.00 per hour
Fire Plan Review and Inspection (Non-Residential) (if applicable)
tiered by job value, minimum $99.15‡
Printed as a percent of contract price; which contract, and whether still charged after HB 803, is unconfirmed
Up to $50,000
$46.40 per $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $1,000,000
$23.20 per $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$17.40 per $1,000
Overtime Inspector Request (per Hour) (if applicable)
$100.00 per hour, minimum $300.00
Permit Card Replacement (Non-Residential) (if applicable)
$100.00
Permit Card Replacement (Residential) (if applicable)
$75.00
Plans Examiner Request (per Hour) (if applicable)
$125.00 per hour, minimum $375.00
Re-Inspection Fee (Non-Residential, per Trade) (if applicable)
$200.00
Re-Inspection Fee (Residential, per Trade) (if applicable)
$100.00
Renewal of Expired Permit (After 6 Months) (if applicable)
100% of the permit fee
Renewal of Expired Permit (Within 6 Months) (if applicable)
50% of the permit fee
Replacement Plans (Non-Residential) (if applicable)
$125.00
Replacement Plans (Residential) (if applicable)
$100.00
Revisions or Shop Drawings (per Discipline) (if applicable)
$75.00
Same Day Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)
$1,000.00
Stand Alone Inspection (if applicable)
$75.00
Start Work Early Letter (if applicable)
$250.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Southwest Ranches Permit Fee Calculator

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Fees in Southwest Ranches are the same either way.

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$1,351.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$1,000.00
$50,000 × 2%, minimum $100.00
Broward County BORA Surcharge (County Code Sec. 43.1)$26.00
Zoning Permit Fee (Interior Remodeling)$200.00‡
Administrative, Training, and Technology Fee (Residential)$100.00‡
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$15.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$10.00
Total Estimate$1,351.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Fees are charged on the value your jurisdiction assigns to the work; many use ICC square-footage valuation tables or your contract price, whichever is greater. If the assigned value is higher than your contract, the actual fee will be higher too.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Southwest Ranches building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 954-434-0008. 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 Southwest Ranches

Apply online through the CAP Government online building permit portal (Citizenserve). Register for an account, then upload your application package and plans; comments and approvals arrive by email. Building permit services for the Town are provided by CAP Government, Inc., with staff at Town Hall, 13400 Griffin Road. Every application package needs the Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application and a Notice of Commencement, plus the forms for your permit type. Many permits also need Broward County or Town zoning and engineering approval before the building permit is issued. Pay fees at Town Hall during business hours by cash, check payable to the Town, or credit card (maximum $5,000 per transaction). Request inspections by email to SWRInspections@southwestranches.org or in person at Town Hall.

Source: Southwest Ranches application instructions

Apply online: Southwest Ranches permit portal
Building Department Contact
Department
Building Permitting and Inspections (services provided by CAP Government, Inc.)
Phone
954-434-0008, Option 1
Address
Town Hall, 13400 Griffin Road, Southwest Ranches, FL 33330
Hours
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (closed 12:00 to 1:00 pm)

Southwest Ranches Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Southwest Ranches?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,351.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Southwest Ranches'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 Southwest Ranches?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $460.40, based on Southwest Ranches's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Southwest Ranches?

A residential building permit is 2% of job value, minimum $100.00. 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 Southwest Ranches?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Administrative, Training, and Technology Fee (Residential) (10% of the permit fee, maximum $150.00), 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). Each is included in the estimates it applies to; the fee schedule above shows which permits and job types each one covers.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Southwest Ranches?

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 Resolution No. 2026-031, Amended Comprehensive Fee Schedule (Exhibit A), adopted March 12, 2026. See the official schedule. Last verified .

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