| Florida DBPR EC license | State EC license or Broward County Certificate of Competency. Verify at myfloridalicense.com/DBPR. |
| FPL sole electric utility | FPL handles all service changes, panel upgrades, and solar interconnection. FPL: (800) 226-3545. |
| 30-day temporary power | 30-day temp power certificate before final inspection. Power not released until all inspections pass. |
| NOC for work >$2,500 | Notice of Commencement required. Record with Broward County Records before permit issuance. |
| Permit fees double without permit | Florida Building Code: fees double for unpermitted electrical work. |
Sunrise’s HVHZ wind code, all-electric FPL, and Florida statewide codes define this Broward County market.
Your scope and Sunrise address. Online portal and Florida DBPR licensing.
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What electrical work costs in Sunrise
New circuit: $250–$500. EV charger: $750–$1,500. Service upgrade 200A: $3,500–$7,500. Contact (954) 572-2354 for permit fee.
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Your scope and address. Fee estimate and inspection sequence.
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Common questions about Sunrise FL electrical permits
How do I apply for an electrical permit in Sunrise?
Online at sunrisefl.gov/openforbusiness or in person at 10770 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Phone: (954) 572-2354. Professional Day: every Wednesday 8 AM–noon walk-in. Florida DBPR EC-licensed electrician or owner-builder for own primary residence.
Who provides electricity to Sunrise FL?
Florida Power & Light (FPL) is the sole electric utility in all of Broward County including Sunrise. FPL is a regulated monopoly. Customer service: (800) 226-3545. For service changes, panel upgrades, and solar interconnection: contact FPL.
What is the 30-day temporary power certificate in Sunrise?
The City of Sunrise issues a 30-day temporary power certificate that is required prior to the final electrical inspection. Power is not released until all required inspections are completed and fees are paid. This is the same Florida Building Code requirement as Davie and other Broward cities.
Does Sunrise have natural gas?
Most Sunrise homes are all-electric. South Florida predominantly uses electricity for all energy needs. TECO Peoples Gas has some Broward County coverage, but verify whether your specific address has gas service before planning any gas appliance installation.
Can a homeowner do their own electrical work in Sunrise?
Yes. Owner-builder permits are available for homeowners performing work on their own primary residence. Contact (954) 572-2354 for current owner-builder electrical permit requirements.
Florida Power & Light — Sunrise’s sole electric utility
Florida Power & Light (FPL) is the sole electric utility in Broward County including Sunrise, operating as a regulated monopoly under the Florida Public Service Commission. FPL is owned by NextEra Energy and serves approximately 5 million customers across Florida. South Florida is predominantly all-electric: most Sunrise homes run on electricity for cooling (the dominant energy load in Climate Zone 1A's ~4,600 annual cooling degree days), heat pump heating, water heating, and cooking. Natural gas infrastructure is less prevalent in South Florida new construction than in other regions. TECO Peoples Gas has some Broward County service coverage, but many Sunrise homes have no gas service. Verify your specific address before planning any gas installation.
For electrical service changes, panel upgrades, and solar net metering: contact FPL at (800) 226-3545 or fpl.com alongside the city permit from (954) 572-2354. Florida law requires FPL to offer net metering at the retail electricity rate, meaning solar customers earn credits at full retail value for exported power. This is considerably more favorable than California's NEM 3.0 avoided-cost compensation structure. Sunrise's ~5,200–5,400 kWh/kW annual solar production combined with FPL retail net metering, Florida Sales Tax Exemption (100%), and Florida Property Tax Exemption make solar economics among the strongest in this guide.
Professional Day and Sunrise’s permitting process
Every Wednesday from 8 AM to noon, the City of Sunrise Building Division holds "Professional Day" with Plans Examiners available walk-in for all permit applicants and design professionals — no appointment needed. This is a valuable resource for discussing project scope, HVHZ product approval documentation, permit submittal requirements, and plan review questions directly with experienced Building Division staff. For other days, appointments can be made by calling (954) 572-2354 or emailing askbuilding@sunrisefl.gov. The online portal at sunrisefl.gov/openforbusiness handles permit submissions around the clock. Sunrise operates Monday through Thursday 8 AM–5 PM and Friday 8 AM–4 PM, providing five-day-per-week in-person access unlike some Broward County cities on four-day work weeks. Permits, payments, and inspections are accepted until 4 PM daily.
City of Sunrise Building Division. Florida DBPR contractor license required. Contact (954) 572-2354 for current permit fee schedule. Not engineering advice.
FPL and the all-electric South Florida environment
Florida Power & Light (FPL) is the sole electric utility in Broward County including Sunrise. South Florida is predominantly all-electric: most Sunrise homes do not have natural gas service. FPL customer service: (800) 226-3545. For service changes and solar net metering: contact FPL. Florida law requires retail-rate net metering credits for solar — more favorable than California NEM 3.0. Florida Sales Tax Exemption (100%) and Property Tax Exemption apply to solar. TECO Peoples Gas has some Broward coverage; verify gas service before planning any gas installation.
Professional Day — Sunrise’s weekly walk-in resource
Every Wednesday from 8 AM to noon, the City of Sunrise Building Division holds "Professional Day." Plans Examiners are available for walk-in consultations with no appointment needed for all permit applicants and design professionals. This is a valuable resource: you can discuss your project scope, get plan review questions answered, and clarify HVHZ product approval requirements face-to-face with staff. For other days, appointments can be made. Contact (954) 572-2354 or contact the Sunrise Building Division.