Pembroke Pines, FL Accessory Structures: ADU Impact Fees (2026)

Florida authorizes local impact fees on new development under FL Statute §163.31801, the Florida Impact Fee Act. Broward County administers a multi-component impact fee program through its Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department applicable to new dwelling units in municipalities including Pembroke Pines. Fee categories typically include: County Road Impact Fee, Broward County Public Schools Educational Facilities Impact Fee (separately administered by the school district under Broward County Code Chapter 5), Parks/Open Space Impact Fee, and Regional Transportation Impact Fee. Rates vary by Benefit District and dwelling type. ADUs are generally charged at a reduced 'accessory unit' or scaled-square-footage rate, but applicants should request a written fee estimate from Broward County Impact Fee Administration before applying. The City of Pembroke Pines charges its own building permit, plan-review, and certificate-of-occupancy fees through the Building Division under the city fee schedule, and a Capital Facilities Charge for water and sewer connections through Pembroke Pines Utilities (the city operates its own water/sewer utility for much of the service area). FL §163.31801(6) caps annual impact fee increases — increases above certain thresholds require a demonstrated-need study, and increases beyond 50% over a four-year period are restricted absent extraordinary circumstances. Pembroke Pines practice: applicants must present paid Broward County Impact Fee receipts before the city will issue the final building permit.