Broward County Commercial Building & Structural Permit Calculator
Official fee schedule logic based on Broward County Administrative Code Chapter 9. Includes plan review fees, technology surcharges, and prerequisite contractor bond rules.
- AHJ Authority
- Broward County Building Code Division
- Enforced Ordinance
- Broward County Administrative Code Chapter 9
- Plan Check SLA
- 14 - 22 Business Days
- Surety Bond Required
- $10,000
Broward County Commercial Permit Fee Estimator
Tier Valuation Formula: $1,665 base fee + $3.80 per $1,000 above $250,000 valuation.
Mandatory Contractor Prerequisites & Submittal Checklist
Broward County AHJ RequirementsContractor Surety License Bond
Broward County requires an active $10,000 Florida Licensed Contractor Bond on file prior to plan submittal.
Commercial COI Liability ($1M+)
Minimum $1.0M General Liability COI naming Broward County Building Dept as Certificate Holder.
Commercial Building & Structural Submittal Rules in Broward County
Specialized trade submittals for Commercial Building & Structural in Broward County, Florida are administered by Broward County Building Code Division. Permits are required prior to installing, extending, replacing, or altering any mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, or life-safety infrastructure under Broward County Administrative Code Chapter 9.
Intake review for Commercial Building & Structural requires verified trade licensing, minimum contractor general liability COI filings ($1,000,000+), and compliance with enforced regional code editions (HVHZ Hurricane Wind-Load & Flood Elevation Certifications.).
Mandatory Submittal Plan Documents & PE Engineering Stamps
Plans submitted to Broward County Building Code Division for Commercial Building & Structural must include scaled engineering drawings and specifications:
- HVHZ NOA Approval Sheets
Inspection Sequence for Commercial Building & Structural
Work performed under a Commercial Building & Structural permit in Broward County requires mandatory rough-in and final field inspections. Rough-in inspections must be conducted and signed off by the municipal inspector prior to covering or concealing any piping, ductwork, structural framing, or electrical conductors. Final inspection and system testing are required for building certificate of completion issuance.
Broward County Building Code Division Official Building Department
1 N University Dr, Plantation, FL 33324 | Phone: (954) 765-4400