Garage permit in Plantation, FL
Yes — you need a permit for garage work in Plantation.
| Permit needed? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Where the line falls | No size threshold in the code |
| Fee | New Construction—Residential structural: 0.90% of RSM/p; Additions/Alterations/Repairs: Non-Residential tiered scale; minimum fee $95.00 |
| Review time | Not in the ordinance |
| Code section | FBC 105.2 (no Building exemption); Sec. 5-9 |
| Based on | Florida Building Code 2023, 8th ed. (Broward County), as adopted per Sec. 5-9 |
How to pull the permit
- Put together a site plan showing where the work goes, with dimensions.
- Apply through the Plantation building department.
- Pay the permit fee when the permit is issued. Work done before that isn't covered.
- Book each inspection listed on the permit as the job reaches that stage.
If you skip it
Plantation's code doesn't set a specific fine for this work. In practice the department can issue a stop-work order, and unpermitted work tends to surface during a sale, when the buyer's inspector or the title company asks for it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plantation | — | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| Sunrise | 3 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| Lauderhill | 3 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| Davie | 3 mi | Yes | You need a building permit to build an attached or detach… |
| Tamarac | 5 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| Fort Lauderdale | 7 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
Other work in Plantation
Questions people ask
How much does a garage permit cost in Plantation?
New Construction—Residential structural: 0.90% of RSM/p; Additions/Alterations/Repairs: Non-Residential tiered scale; minimum fee $95.00. 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?
Plantation 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.