Tree Removal permit in Fort Lauderdale, FL
We couldn't confirm this from Fort Lauderdale's code.
Rather than guess, here is the exact section to read and who to call. A rule appears on this site only when the ordinance states it plainly.
Nearby cities, same job
Rules stop at the city line. If your lot is near a boundary, or you work across several towns, this is where they differ.
| City | Distance | Permit? | Where the line falls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale | — | Yes | Removing trees is regulated: the city charges a tree remo… |
| Lauderhill | 5 mi | Yes | Removing a tree from private property needs a city tree r… |
| Plantation | 7 mi | Yes | You need a tree removal permit to take down a tree, and t… |
| Sunrise | 7 mi | Yes | Removing a tree from private property needs a tree remova… |
| Tamarac | 8 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| Davie | 9 mi | Yes | A tree removal or relocation permit is required, with som… |
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Questions people ask
How much does a tree removal permit cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Landscape and tree removal/relocation permit fee: a flat rate of $265 plus about $53 per tree removed (city fee schedule, Sec. 9-49).. Valuation-based fees mean the number depends on what the job is worth, so the department quotes it when you apply.
I already built it without a permit. What now?
Fort Lauderdale can issue a stop-work order and require you to apply after the fact, sometimes with an extra fee. Work that was covered up may have to be opened for inspection. Full walkthrough here.
Does unpermitted work cause problems when selling the house?
Often, yes. A buyer's inspector or the title company may flag it, and lenders can balk at financing a home with open or missing permits. What to do about it.