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Broward County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees for unincorporated Broward County, with a free permit fee calculator. Inside city limits? Pick your city below; incorporated cities have their own fee schedules.

Building Permit
$1,821.33
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$840.23
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$445.20
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$445.20
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$445.20
$10,000 repipe
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In Unincorporated Broward County, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,821.33 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $840.23, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $445.20, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $445.20, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $445.20. 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

Broward County Administrative Code, Ch. 40 Pt. VI (Secs. 40.27-40.32 and Exhibit 40.A) and Ch. 43 Pt. I Sec. 43.1, Supplement No. 28 (codified through Resolution No. 2026-283, adopted June 9, 2026); trade permit fee rates set by Resolution No. 2025-038, effective May 1, 2025

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $125.00.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Unincorporated Broward County permit portal, or call 954-765-4400.

How Unincorporated Broward County values a job: Broward County charges permit fees on the greater of the job value determined using the latest RS Means Manual or the estimated job value provided by the applicant.

Schedule effective May 1, 2025. 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

Jurisdictions in Broward County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Broward County's 28 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $535.50 (Plantation) to $4,262.98 (Tamarac).

Unincorporated Broward CountyCooper CityCoral SpringsDania BeachDavieDeerfield BeachFort LauderdaleHallandale BeachHillsboro BeachHollywoodLauderdale LakesLauderdale-by-the-SeaLighthouse PointMargateMiramarNorth LauderdaleOakland ParkParklandPembroke ParkPembroke PinesPlantationPompano BeachSouthwest RanchesSunriseTamaracWest ParkWestonWilton Manors

Unincorporated Broward County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Unincorporated Broward County

All projects
tiered rates by job value (3.0% of job value (2.5% at $10 million and over))
Under $10,000,000
$30.00 per $1,000
From $10,000,000
$250,000.00 plus $25.00 per additional $1,000
Board of Rules and Appeals Surcharge
tiered by job value, minimum $2.00
Over $0
$0.52 per $1,000
Permit Application Processing Fee
$125.00
Plan Review and Processing Fee (per discipline)
tiered by job value
Charged once per discipline; a permit involving several disciplines pays the fee for each
Up to $10,000
$0.00
Over $10,000, up to $25,000
$73.00
Over $25,000, up to $50,000
$93.00
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$133.00
Over $100,000, up to $200,000
$162.00
Over $200,000, up to $300,000
$250.00
Over $300,000, up to $600,000
$305.00
Over $600,000, up to $1,000,000
$401.00
Over $1,000,000, up to $5,000,000
$979.00
Over $5,000,000
$1,590.00
Public Awareness Fee
0.5% of the permit fee plus designated fees (0.5% of the permit fee plus the plan review fee, as printed)
Training and Continuing Education Fee
2% of the permit fee plus designated fees (2% of the permit fee plus the plan review fee, as printed)
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
Private Provider Full Service Reduction (commercial)
may reduce the permit fee by 50%
Private Provider Inspections Credit (residential)
may reduce the permit fee by $100.00 per inspection performed by the private provider‡
Private Provider Inspections Reduction (commercial)
may reduce the permit fee by 25%
Certificate of Occupancy or Completion (per discipline) (if applicable)
$50.00
Change of Contractor (if applicable)
$75.00
Permit Card Replacement (if applicable)
$50.00
Permit Extension (if applicable)
$50.00
Reinspection Fee (per reinspection) (if applicable)
$100.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Unincorporated Broward County 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 Unincorporated Broward County are the same either way.

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$500$50,000
Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee
$445.20
Included in this total
Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$300.00
$10,000 × $30.00 per $1,000 (see the fee table above)
3.0% of job value (2.5% at $10 million and over)
Board of Rules and Appeals Surcharge$5.20
Permit Application Processing Fee$125.00
Plan Review and Processing Fee (Per Discipline)$0.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$4.50
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$3.00
Public Awareness Fee$1.50
Training and Continuing Education Fee$6.00
Private provider reductions (F.S. 553.791), not applied: $100.00 per inspection performed by the private provider‡ with a private provider for inspections. Confirm eligibility and reduced figures with the building department.
Total Estimate$445.20

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

This fee rate is higher than in most Florida jurisdictions; it matches Unincorporated Broward County's official schedule as published.

Broward County charges permit fees on the greater of the job value determined using the latest RS Means Manual or the estimated job value provided by the applicant.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Broward County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 954-765-4400. 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 Unincorporated Broward County

Unincorporated Broward County (the Broward Municipal Services District) building permits are issued by the Broward County Building Code Division. Apply online through ePermits OneStop after registering for an account, or submit in person at 2307 W. Broward Boulevard, Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale. Owner-builder permits must be submitted in person. The county notes that ePermits may be unavailable during a website upgrade; its Permitting packet has the forms for paper submittals. Your application must show the total job value, including labor and materials. Schedule inspections by calling the Call Center at 954-831-4000 before 3:00 PM for a next business day inspection.

Source: Unincorporated Broward County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Broward County permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
2307 W. Broward Boulevard, Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-3:30 PM (closed County-observed holidays)

Unincorporated Broward County Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Unincorporated Broward County?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,821.33, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Unincorporated Broward County'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 Unincorporated Broward County?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $840.23, based on Unincorporated Broward County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Broward County?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value (3.0% of job value (2.5% at $10 million and over)). 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 Is the Minimum Permit Fee in Unincorporated Broward County?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $125.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Unincorporated Broward County?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Public Awareness Fee (0.5% of the permit fee plus designated fees (0.5% of the permit fee plus the plan review fee, as printed)), Training and Continuing Education Fee (2% of the permit fee plus designated fees (2% of the permit fee plus the plan review fee, as printed)), 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 Unincorporated Broward County?

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 Broward County Administrative Code, Ch. 40 Pt. VI (Secs. 40.27-40.32 and Exhibit 40.A) and Ch. 43 Pt. I Sec. 43.1, Supplement No. 28 (codified through Resolution No. 2026-283, adopted June 9, 2026); trade permit fee rates set by Resolution No. 2025-038, effective May 1, 2025. See the official schedule. Last verified .

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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