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.

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

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‡

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

Extensive Plan Review (per Hour, per Discipline) (if applicable)

$200.00 per hour

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.

Electrical 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‡

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

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†

Building Official Request (per Hour) (if applicable)

$150.00 per hour

Change of Contractor (Non-Residential, per Discipline) (if applicable)

$100.00

Change of Contractor (Residential, per Discipline) (if applicable)

$75.00

Extensive Plan Review (per Hour, per Discipline) (if applicable)

$200.00 per hour

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

Stand Alone Inspection (if applicable)

$75.00

Start Work Early Letter (if applicable)

$250.00

Temporary Electrical Service (Non-Residential) (if applicable)

$125.00

Temporary Electrical Service (Residential) (if applicable)

$100.00

Turn On Electrical Inspection, Temp for Test (Residential) (if applicable)

$75.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Roofing 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

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

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†

Building Official Request (per Hour) (if applicable)

$150.00 per hour

Change of Contractor (Non-Residential, per Discipline) (if applicable)

$100.00

Change of Contractor (Residential, per Discipline) (if applicable)

$75.00

Extensive Plan Review (per Hour, per Discipline) (if applicable)

$200.00 per hour

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

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

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Fees in Southwest Ranches are the same either way.

Job value ($)

$500$100,000

Estimated roofing permit fee

$460.40

Included in this total

Roofing Permit Fee$400.00

$20,000 × 2%, minimum $100.00

Broward County BORA Surcharge (County Code Sec. 43.1)$10.40

Administrative, Training, and Technology Fee (Residential)$40.00‡

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$6.00

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$4.00

Total Estimate$460.40

‡ 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. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

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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 September 28, 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.

Southwest Ranches, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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Southwest Ranches Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Southwest Ranches?

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Southwest Ranches?

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Southwest Ranches?

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Southwest Ranches?

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

Where Do These Fees Come From?

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