Tamarac, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Tamarac, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $4,262.98 in permit fees, a re-roof $323.90, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $203.05, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $268.55, and a whole-house repipe $438.70. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 2,000 sq ft roof, 200 A service, and a 15-fixture scope. 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

City of Tamarac Building Department Schedule of Permit Fees (Resolution R-2021-137, Exhibit A, eff. 01/01/2022)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Tamarac permit portal, or call (954) 597-3420.

How Tamarac values a job: Tamarac bases its valuation-priced permit fees and surcharges on the total construction cost, labor and materials included; the Building Official approves the value, using contracts, R.S. Means, or other methods.

Schedule effective January 1, 2022. 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

Tamarac Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Tamarac

Residential (1–2 family): Remodel/Alteration (by job value)

tiered rates by job value, minimum $2,995.00

Up to $25,000

$2,995.00

Over $25,000, up to $50,000

$4,119.00

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$4,930.00

Over $100,000

$5,931.00

Residential (1–2 family)

tiered rates by sq ft

Up to 1,500 sq ft

$4,845.00

Over 1,500, up to 3,000 sq ft

$6,139.00

Over 3,000, up to 4,500 sq ft

$7,443.00

Over 4,500, up to 6,000 sq ft

$8,768.00

Over 6,000 sq ft

$10,788.00

Residential (1–2 family): Addition (by square footage added)

tiered rates by sq ft

Up to 1,500 sq ft

$1,211.00

Over 1,500 sq ft

$1,535.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial remodel or tenant improvement (by floor area)

tiered rates by sq ft

Up to 5,000 sq ft

$122.00 plus $2.18 per additional sq ft

Over 5,000, up to 10,000 sq ft

$11,043.51 plus $1.09 per additional sq ft

Over 10,000, up to 15,000 sq ft

$16,471.57 plus $1.78 per additional sq ft

Over 15,000, up to 20,000 sq ft

$25,378.52 plus $1.05 per additional sq ft

Over 20,000 sq ft

$30,623.94 plus $0.68 per additional sq ft

Commercial / 3+ units: Office or retail building (by floor area)

tiered rates by sq ft

Up to 10,000 sq ft

$122.00 plus $1.21 per additional sq ft

Over 10,000, up to 25,000 sq ft

$12,201.56 plus $0.41 per additional sq ft

Over 25,000, up to 50,000 sq ft

$18,300.94 plus $0.40 per additional sq ft

Over 50,000, up to 100,000 sq ft

$28,183.22 plus $0.12 per additional sq ft

Over 100,000 sq ft

$34,039.11 plus $0.08 per additional sq ft

Commercial / 3+ units: Multi-Family/Condo/Townhouse (by job value)

tiered rates by job value, minimum $2,995.00

Up to $25,000

$2,995.00

Over $25,000, up to $50,000

$4,119.00

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$4,930.00

Over $100,000

$5,931.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Assembly, hotel or other building (by floor area)

tiered rates by sq ft

Up to 10,000 sq ft

$122.00 plus $1.67 per additional sq ft

Over 10,000, up to 25,000 sq ft

$16,838.16 plus $0.30 per additional sq ft

Over 25,000, up to 50,000 sq ft

$21,350.92 plus $0.29 per additional sq ft

Over 50,000, up to 100,000 sq ft

$28,671.13 plus $0.15 per additional sq ft

Over 100,000 sq ft

$36,235.21 plus $0.10 per additional sq ft

Commercial / 3+ units: Parking garage (by floor area)

tiered rates by sq ft

Up to 10,000 sq ft

$122.00 plus $1.13 per additional sq ft

Over 10,000, up to 25,000 sq ft

$11,396.26 plus $0.22 per additional sq ft

Over 25,000, up to 50,000 sq ft

$14,762.66 plus $0.19 per additional sq ft

Over 50,000, up to 100,000 sq ft

$19,520.76 plus $0.11 per additional sq ft

Over 100,000 sq ft

$24,888.83 plus $0.07 per additional sq ft

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

Board of Rules & Appeals (BORA) Fee

tiered by job value, minimum $2.00†

Over $0

$0.52 per $1,000

Building Dept. Training & Education Fee

0.03% of job value‡

Private Provider Reduction (inspections only)

may reduce the permit fee by 5%

Private Provider Reduction (plan review and inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 10%

Early Start (if applicable)

$122.00

Expedited Plan Review (per discipline) (if applicable)

$366.00‡

Plan Processing Fee at Permit Submittal (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

tiered by job value‡

Under $10,000

$0.00

From $10,000, up to $50,000

$500.00

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$2,000.00

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$3,000.00

Over $500,000

$5,000.00

Plan Revisions (if applicable)

$100.00‡

Public Art Fee (if applicable)

1% of job value

Collected with the building permit for nonresidential work and new residential construction; it funds public art, not permit review, and on-site artwork can replace it

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Electrical Permit Fees in Tamarac

Residential (1–2 family): Burglar alarm

$40.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Generator with transfer switch (by KW)

$190.00 for the first 20 KW, plus $8.00 per KW or fraction thereof‡

Residential (1–2 family): Transfer switch only

$122.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Burglar alarm

$254.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial site lighting

$404.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Generator with transfer switch (by KW)

$285.00 for the first 20 KW, plus $8.00 per KW or fraction thereof

Commercial / 3+ units: Transfer switch only

$190.00 for the first 200 amps, plus $45.00 per 100 amps

Electrical service change (by amps)

tiered rates by amps

Up to 200 amps

$254.00

Over 200, up to 400 amps

$304.00

Over 400 amps

$304.00 plus $10.00 per additional 100 amps

30-day temporary electric for testing

$146.00 flat

Construction or sales trailer

$122.00 flat

Door access system

$174.00 flat

Electrical sign (each)

$131.00 flat

Fire alarm devices

$235.00 for the first 10 devices, plus $8.00 per device

Low voltage wiring

$136.00 flat

New A/C System Connection

$195.00 flat

Sprinkler pump

$151.00 flat

Temporary electric

$122.00 flat

A/C Change Out

$122.00 flat

Meter can replacement

$122.00 flat

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

Board of Rules & Appeals (BORA) Fee

tiered by job value, minimum $2.00†

Over $0

$0.52 per $1,000

Building Dept. Training & Education Fee

0.03% of job value‡

Private Provider Reduction (inspections only)

may reduce the permit fee by 5%

Private Provider Reduction (plan review and inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 10%

Expedited Plan Review (per discipline) (if applicable)

$366.00‡

Plan Processing Fee at Permit Submittal (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

tiered by job value‡

Under $10,000

$0.00

From $10,000, up to $50,000

$500.00

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$2,000.00

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$3,000.00

Over $500,000

$5,000.00

Plan Revisions (if applicable)

$100.00‡

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Plumbing Permit Fees in Tamarac

Residential (1–2 family): Irrigation system

$130.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Irrigation system

$200.00 flat

Replace plumbing fixtures or toilets

tiered rates by fixtures

Up to 1 fixtures

$122.00

Over 1, up to 5 fixtures

$190.00

Over 5 fixtures

$190.00 plus $23.00 per additional fixture

Backflow devices

$130.00 for the first 4 devices, plus $50.00 per device

LP gas system (by outlet)

$191.00 for the first 4 outlets, plus $66.00 per outlet

LP gas tanks

$130.00 flat

Solar pool heater or water heater

$130.00 flat

Temporary portable toilet

$122.00 flat

Water heater or tankless

$122.00 flat

Water well

$130.00 flat

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

Board of Rules & Appeals (BORA) Fee

tiered by job value, minimum $2.00†

Over $0

$0.52 per $1,000

Building Dept. Training & Education Fee

0.03% of job value‡

Private Provider Reduction (inspections only)

may reduce the permit fee by 5%

Private Provider Reduction (plan review and inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 10%

Expedited Plan Review (per discipline) (if applicable)

$366.00‡

Plan Processing Fee at Permit Submittal (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

tiered by job value‡

Under $10,000

$0.00

From $10,000, up to $50,000

$500.00

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$2,000.00

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$3,000.00

Over $500,000

$5,000.00

Plan Revisions (if applicable)

$100.00‡

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Tamarac

Commercial / 3+ units: Chiller or cooling tower (2% of mechanical value)

2% of job value

Commercial / 3+ units: Fuel dispensers (per inspection)

$122.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: MRI installation (2% of mechanical value)

2% of job value

Commercial / 3+ units: Paint spray booth

$250.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Pressure process piping

$122.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Type 1 hood with fire suppression

$390.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Type 2 hood

$250.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Walk-in cooler or freezer

$250.00 flat

A/C split system replacement

$190.00 flat

A/C stand (each)

$122.00 flat

Bathroom exhaust fan

$122.00 flat

Ductwork added to an A/C permit

$122.00 flat

Ductwork only (no A/C permit)

$190.00 flat

Package unit 10 tons or over (by ton)

$390.00 for the first 10 tons, plus $15.00 per ton

Package unit over 5 tons

$250.00 flat

Package unit under 5 tons, ground

$150.00 flat

Package unit under 5 tons, rooftop

$200.00 flat

Smoke duct detector

$122.00 flat

Suppression system only

$190.00 flat

Air handler or condensing unit replacement

$122.00 flat

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

Board of Rules & Appeals (BORA) Fee

tiered by job value, minimum $2.00†

Over $0

$0.52 per $1,000

Building Dept. Training & Education Fee

0.03% of job value‡

Private Provider Reduction (inspections only)

may reduce the permit fee by 5%

Private Provider Reduction (plan review and inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 10%

Expedited Plan Review (per discipline) (if applicable)

$366.00‡

Fire Suppression for a Paint Spray Booth (if required) (select fee rules only) (if applicable)

$190.00

Plan Processing Fee at Permit Submittal (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

tiered by job value‡

Under $10,000

$0.00

From $10,000, up to $50,000

$500.00

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$2,000.00

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$3,000.00

Over $500,000

$5,000.00

Plan Revisions (if applicable)

$100.00‡

Smoke Detector with a Package Unit (if required) (select fee rules only) (if applicable)

$122.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Tamarac 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 type

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

Using a private provider?

Applies the jurisdiction's printed fee reduction (F.S. 553.791). How it works

Fixtures

fixtures

130 fixtures

Estimated plumbing permit fee

$438.70

Included in this total

Plumbing Permit Fee$420.00

$190.00 + 10 × $23.00 per fixture over 5 fixtures (see the fee table above)

Board of Rules & Appeals (BORA) Fee$5.20

Building Dept. Training & Education Fee$3.00‡

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$6.30

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$4.20

Total Estimate$438.70

Paid when you apply, counts toward this total

Plan Processing Fee at Permit Submittal$500.00‡

You pay this when you apply. It comes off the final permit bill, so it does not add to the total above.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Assumes a $10,000.00 total job value for valuation-based surcharges.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Tamarac building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (954) 597-3420. 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 Tamarac

Apply for Tamarac building permits online through ePermits, the city's Click2Gov permit portal, where you can also check permit status, schedule or cancel inspections, and see inspection results. Plans, revisions and supporting documents are uploaded through the city's Electronic Plan Review system at eplan.tamarac.gov. County approvals tied to a permit run through Broward County ePermits OneStop. Qualifying residential water heater and A/C change-out permits can be walked through at the Fast Trac counter on Thursdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (two applications per customer). To schedule or cancel an inspection, use ePermits or call (954) 597-3420; virtual inspections are offered only for roof permits, by request to Virtualinspections@Tamarac.gov.

Source: Tamarac application instructions

Apply online: Tamarac permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: (954) 597-3420
Email: permit@tamarac.org
Address: 6011 Nob Hill Road, First Floor, Tamarac, FL 33321
Hours: Lobby Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Fri 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; Office Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fri 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Source: Official contact page

Tamarac Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Tamarac?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $4,262.98, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Tamarac'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 Tamarac?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $323.90, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on Tamarac's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Tamarac?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value, minimum $2,995.00. Electrical permits are priced per amp; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees; Roofing permits are priced per sq ft. 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 Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Tamarac?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds 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 Tamarac?

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 City of Tamarac Building Department Schedule of Permit Fees (Resolution R-2021-137, Exhibit A, eff. 01/01/2022). 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.

Tamarac, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Tamarac Permit Fee Schedule

Building Permit Fees in Tamarac

Electrical Permit Fees in Tamarac

Plumbing Permit Fees in Tamarac

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Tamarac

Roofing Permit Fees in Tamarac

Tamarac Permit Fee Calculator

How to Apply for a Permit in Tamarac

Tamarac Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Tamarac?

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Tamarac?

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Tamarac?

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Tamarac?

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

Where Do These Fees Come From?

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