Building permits in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Permits for Fort Lauderdale are issued by City of Fort Lauderdale, Building Services. Applications go through the portal below.
Where to file
- Department
- City of Fort Lauderdale, Building Services
- Phone
- (954) 828-6520
- Portal
- aca-prod.accela.com/FTL
LauderBuild / Accela Citizen Access. 700 NW 19th Ave.
What each job needs in Fort Lauderdale
Typical requirements and fee ranges. Fees scale with project valuation, so treat these as a starting point and confirm the number with City of Fort Lauderdale before you quote.
| Project | Permits | Typical fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Remodel | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Addition | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| New Construction | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Site / Grading | $500–3,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
| Electrical | Electrical | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Plumbing | Plumbing | $50–200 | 3–5 business days |
| HVAC / Mechanical | Mechanical (HVAC) | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Roofing | Roofing | $100–400 | 1–5 business days |
| Deck / Fence | Building | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Demolition | Demolition | $50–400 | 5–10 business days |
| Commercial Build-Out | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Fire / Life-Safety Review | $300–2,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
Licensing in Florida
Contractors must be state-Certified (works statewide) or Registered (works in a specific local jurisdiction) through the DBPR / Construction Industry Licensing Board.
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