Building Department

PERMIT FEES

NOTE:  The information provided below is just a guide to facilitate in the calculation of permit fees; additional fees may apply.  Please see the City Ordinance for complete details.

Minimum Fee: All Divisions – $75. 00, Except where noted

New Construction – Residential
Structural plus
Fire Fee
0.7% x RSM of Total Project Cost
0.3% x RSM of Total Project Cost
Electrical plus
Fire Fee (when applicable)       
0.3% x RSM of Total Project Cost
0.3% x RSM of Total Project Cost
Plumbing 0.23% x RSM of Total Project Cost
Mechanical 0.14% x RSM of Total Project Cost
Certificate of Occupancy $100.00
Building Code Surcharge Fees 3% of Permit fee
Engineering Fee $75.00
Broward County Tax $0.60 per $1,000 of Est. Cost
Certification & Maintenance Fees $0.20 per $1,000 of Est. Cost
Administrative/Overhead Surcharge – Applicable to all permits 2.5% of Permit fee
Roof Permit & Replacement Mechanical 1% up to and including the first $4,000; plus 1.5% of Est. Cost in excess of $4,000
Storm Shutters 1.5% of Est. Cost
Driveways 1.5% of Est. Cost
Burglar Alarms, Lawn Sprinkler,  
Central Vacuum [Electrical & Mechanical (each)]
5% of first $20,000 of Est. Cost
4% of $20,001 to $50,000 plus
3% of $50,001 to $100,000 plus
2% of $100,001 to $150,000 plus
1% of $150,001 to $1,000,000 plus


0.5% of any amount over $1,000,001 x RSM 
Supplemental Permits (All Divisions) Based on Residential Fees with $75.00 minimum
Revisions $75.00 minimum
Pool/Spa (Combo Permit) 1.5% of Est. Cost


Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing based on Residential Fee with $75.00 minimum (each application)
Paving, Striping Permit plus
Fire Fee
5% of Est. Cost
0.3% x RSM
Drainage Permits 5% of Est. Cost
New Construction – Non-Residential
Structural plus
Fire Fee
0.7% x RSM of Total Project Cost
0.3% x RSM of Total Project Cost
Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (the fees scheduled given to the right; dollar values refer to the specific contract) 5% of first $20,000 of Est. Cost
4% of $20,001 to $50,000 plus
3% of $50,001 to $100,000 plus
2% of $100,001 to $150,000 plus
1% of $150,001 to $1,000,000 plus


0.5% of any amount over $1,000,001 x RSM 
Certificate of Occupancy $100.00
Building Code Surcharge Fees 3% of Permit fee
Engineering Fee $75.00
Broward County Tax $0.60 per $1,000 of Est. Cost
Certification & Maintenance Fees $0.20 per $1,000 of Est. Cost
Administrative/Overhead Surcharge – Applicable to all permits 2.5% of Permit fee
Roof Permit & Replacement Mechanical 1% up to and including the first $4,000; plus 1.5% of Est. Cost in excess of $4,000
Storm Shutters 1.5% of Est. Cost
Burglar Alarms, Intercom/Music, etc. Fees are based on specific contract amount, Schedule is the same as stated above for Electric, Plumbing, Mechanical + Fire Fee (0.3% x RSM , if applicable)
Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinklers and/or any life safety systems* Schedule is the same as stated above for Electric, Plumbing & Mechanical
Revisions $75.00 minimum
Paving, Striping Permit plus
Fire Fee
5% of Est. Cost
0.3% x RSM
Drainage Permits 5% of Est. Cost
* Life safety systems include the following: Fire sprinkler, standpipe, and fire pumps, fire alarm, smoke control and exhaust, duct detectors, dampers (for smoke control and exhaust systems), generators, emergency lights and exit signs, hood and hood suppression systems, other type suppression systems, explosives storage and containment and facilities, fuel lines and fuel storage tanks, means of egress (doors and windows), automatic gate systems, etc., and all system appurtenances and building appurtenances which the fire chief or his designee reasonably determine to be life safety systems.

NON-RESIDENTIAL ADDITION/INTERIOR COMPLETION/ALTERATION

Fee Schedule is based the same as New Non-Residential Construction, minus fees for Engineering, Roofing, Storm Shutters, Paving and Drainage.  Broward County tax, Building Code Surcharge Fees, Certification & Maintenance fees and Administrative/Overhead Surcharge will be assessed to all permits.

RESIDENTIAL ADDITION/ALTERATION

Fee Schedule is based the same as New Non-Residential Construction, minus fees for Engineering, Roofing, Storm Shutters, Paving and Drainage.  Broward County tax, Building Code Surcharge Fees, Certification & Maintenance fees and Administrative/Overhead Surcharge will be assessed to all permits (certain exceptions may apply).

MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS

1.5% of Est. Cost with $75.00 minimum.

PROCESSING APPLICATION FEES

Processing fees are charged as follows: $20 for the first page of plans and $10 for each additional page.

There is NO CHARGE for:

  1. Product Approvals
  2. Surveys
  3. Site Plans
  4. Manufacturers Specifications

NOTE:  The information provided above is just a guide to facilitate in the calculation of permit fees; additional fees may apply.  Please see the City Ordinance for complete details.