Parkland, Florida Building Permit Guide

The City of Parkland Building Department, at City Hall, 6600 University Drive, issues building permits and performs structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical inspections, and all permits are filed and scheduled in My Government Online (MGO). Since July 1, 2026 the permit and plan review fee is $100 plus 2.5% of construction cost for homes, and each inspection is billed separately at $77.32.

What requires a building permit in Parkland?

The Building Department publishes a permit checklist for each common project type, which is the best guide to what it permits:

From July 1, 2026, work under $7,500 on an owner’s single-family home can be exempt on a written request with documentation, but not electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical or gas work, work in a flood hazard area, or a project split up to qualify. A retaining wall spanning several single-family, two-family or townhouse lots needs only one permit.

Parkland building department: who handles permitting

The Building Department, part of Development Services, issues permits from approved plans for residential and commercial projects. Its certified inspectors carry out structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical inspections, schedule and track zoning, landscaping, engineering and fire inspections, and issue certificates of occupancy. William Tracy is the Building Official. The department also registers waste haulers.

Parkland permit types and MGO filing

Parkland moved from Central Square (TRAKiT) to My Government Online. Contractors must register again in MGO, uploading new certificates of liability and workers’ compensation and their contractor’s licence, before they can submit permits, schedule inspections or have permits issued. Files must follow the city’s published naming conventions.

Owner-builders must appear in person to sign the building permit application. Applicants who believe they are entitled to expedited processing by law must say so, with the statutory basis, when they submit. An early-start (pre-permit) permit is available for $300.

Parkland building permit cost

Parkland’s fee schedule effective July 1, 2026 splits each permit into a plan review and application fee, still based on construction cost, and a separate charge for each inspection. The construction cost is the greatest of the applicant’s figure, a detailed estimate or the RS Means value (currently $180 per sq ft under air).

Broward County and state surcharges are added: $0.52 per $1,000 for the Board of Rules and Appeals, $0.68 per $1,000 for document imaging, $0.60 per $1,000 for construction education and technology, and 1.5% and 1.0% of the permit fee. Card payments carry a 4.5% fee. A change of contractor costs $80 per discipline, and a third or later plan review $95 per discipline. Work without a permit costs the permit fee plus $300 for a contractor or plus $150 for a homeowner, or double the fee if that is more. Residential private provider jobs get $90 off per plan review discipline and $77.32 off per inspection replaced.

Trade permits in Parkland

Electrical, plumbing and mechanical work each have residential and commercial checklists, and the city’s certified inspectors handle each trade. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits carry a $90 non-refundable plan review fee (fire fees extra), then $77.32 for each inspection.

• Electrical: service repairs, temporary service, transfer switches, site and landscape lighting are each $77.32 per inspection; EV chargers and solar systems pay $90 plan review per discipline plus inspections (solar has a 2-inspection minimum).
• Plumbing: residential irrigation is $85 for the first 12 heads plus $4 per head and $50 per pump; fire sprinklers are $110 for the first 12 heads plus $4 each.
• Mechanical: each A/C change-out system is $90 plan review plus inspections; hoods and fire suppression systems are $77.32 per inspection.
• Fire: fire permits start at $80, fire plan review at $231.98 and fire inspections at $222.26 in the Building Department schedule (the Fire Department’s FY 2026 fee exhibit lists $246.04 for plan review of 2,500 sq ft and under), under the city’s fire contract.

How to get a building permit in Parkland

Inspections in Parkland

Request inspections through My Government Online, which needs an account. The permit card posted on the job site is the record of approvals; a failed inspection gets a red tag on the permit board listing the code sections and violations, and results can also be searched in MGO. Inspectors can be reached at 954-753-5447 between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. to discuss a scheduled inspection or set a specific appointment.

Each inspection, including re-inspections after a failure and partial inspections, is billed at $77.32 per trade. Engineering inspections cost $85, zoning $90 and landscaping $70. After-hours inspections are $125 an hour per trade with a 3-hour minimum. A temporary certificate of occupancy costs $750 for 90 days or $900 for 180 days.

Florida building code

The Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), has applied statewide since 31 December 2023; the Florida Building Commission has proposed the 9th Edition (2026) to take effect on 31 December 2026. Florida permit rules

Parkland permit search and official resources

These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.

• Florida Building Commission - current code
• Parkland fee schedule
• Inspection FAQs
• Permit application / online portal
• Building / permitting department
• Parkland Building Department fee schedule effective July 1, 2026 (PDF)
• Parkland permit checklists

Parkland permit FAQ

Who issues building permits in Parkland?

The City of Parkland Building Department issues local building permits inside city limits. Call 954-753-5447.

How much is a building permit in Parkland?

For homes, $100 plus 2.5% of the total construction cost for plan review and application, plus $77.32 for each inspection and county and state surcharges.

What permit system does Parkland use?

Parkland now uses My Government Online (MGO); the city states that the former Central Square/TRAKiT system is no longer available, and contractors must re-register.

Do I need a permit for a water heater or A/C replacement?

Yes. Each has a city checklist and costs $90 for plan review plus $77.32 per inspection.

Can a homeowner pull a permit in Parkland?

Yes, as an owner-builder, but you must appear in person to sign the building permit application.

What are Parkland Building Department hours?

Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general information about Parkland permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.