Reconditioned and rental stair lifts in Fort Lauderdale
Fitted across Broward, from Hollywood to Pompano Beach.
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Reconditioned lifts are former rentals or returned units that have been checked and refurbished. Rentals suit a short recovery, for example after a hip or knee operation.
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- Home elevators, stair lifts and platform lifts
- Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Tampa Bay and Naples
The short answer
A reconditioned stair lift costs about $1,500 to $2,500 installed, and renting runs $150 to $500 a month plus fitting and removal, according to Fixr. About 19 percent of Broward residents are 65 or older (ACS 2024).
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Who this is for
Reconditioned lifts suit straight staircases and anyone who wants a safe lift on a tighter budget. Rentals suit recovery after surgery or an injury, or a parent visiting for a few months.
Typical project sizes
Fixr says reconditioned lifts are usually former rentals or incorrectly ordered products that have had extensive safety checks before resale.
Do reconditioned and rental stair lifts in Fort Lauderdale need a permit?
Florida's elevator law does not cover stair lifts in private residences, so there is no state permit for a lift in your own Fort Lauderdale home. Broward's Elevator Section acts for the state on shared conveyances, so a lift in a condo stairwell or shared area is a different case. Check with your building department, or ask your installer to, before fitting.[6][7][8]
Who uses reconditioned and rental stair lifts in Broward
About 19 percent of Broward residents are 65 or older. Fort Lauderdale's older housing means many homes have steps at the entrance as well as inside.
The median owner-occupied home in Fort Lauderdale is valued at about $579,300. IRS Publication 502 notes that lifts added for medical care usually do not add value, but elevators generally do, which changes how much of the cost may count as a medical expense.
Fort Lauderdale has some of the oldest housing in South Florida: about 64 percent of homes were built before 1980 and the median home dates from 1973. Older block homes can need extra framing, wider doorways or electrical upgrades before a lift goes in.[2][3][9][10]
Help paying for a reconditioned or rental stair lift in Broward
Medicare usually does not pay for stair lifts, which CMS treats as home modifications, and the VA's HISA benefit excludes stair glides. For Medicaid long-term care in Broward (Region H), call the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County on (954) 745-9567. Veterans can ask their Miami VA clinic in Sunrise, Hollywood or Deerfield Beach about other options.[11][12][13][5][14]
What is different about a home lift in Broward?
Broward and Miami-Dade are the two Florida counties in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone. That matters most for outdoor elevators and porch lifts, whose enclosures, doors and glazing must meet the stricter product rules. Waterfront and canal-side homes should also check their flood zone, because FEMA expects a float switch or equal system on any elevator that could descend below the base flood elevation.
Heavy rain floods low streets here too: on April 12 and 13, 2023, the National Weather Service measured more than 20 inches of rain near Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and found still water just over 3 feet deep in Edgewood. Any elevator pit, porch lift base or battery in a low spot needs a plan for that.[15][16][19]
Permits in Fort Lauderdale
- Broward County Building Code Division, Elevator Section: Handles elevator permits and certificates of operation in Broward under contract with the state for conveyances the law covers.
- City of Fort Lauderdale and other Broward cities: Issue local building and electrical permits for work inside homes. Your installer confirms the route for your address.
When does renting stop making sense?
Using Fixr's figures, the fees to install and remove a rental are $800 to $1,200 on top of the monthly rent. After several months, the total can match a reconditioned lift that you own. If you expect to need the lift for more than a few months, compare a purchase quote too.[1]
What to ask about a reconditioned lift
- How old is it, and who refurbished it?
- Which parts were replaced, especially the batteries?
- What warranty comes with it?
- Can the rail be cut to fit my stairs?
| Option | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Reconditioned, installed | $1,500 to $2,500 |
| Rental | $150 to $500 a month |
| Rental deposit | $500 to $1,000 |
| Rental installation and removal | $800 to $1,200 |
| New straight lift, installed | $2,000 to $8,000 |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit for a reconditioned or rental stair lift in Fort Lauderdale?
There is no state permit for a lift in your own home. Check with your building department, or ask the installer to, before fitting; shared condo stairwells involve Broward's Elevator Section.
Do you fit reconditioned and rental stair lifts across Broward?
Yes, including Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Weston, Coral Springs and Pompano Beach.
How many Broward residents are 65 or older?
About 19 percent, according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Sources
- Stairlift Installation Cost (national cost guide, updated 31 Jan 2025), Fixr. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Sex by Age, table B01001, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau via Census Reporter. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Median Value of owner-occupied housing, table B25077, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau via Census Reporter. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Units in Structure, table B25024, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau via Census Reporter. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs), Florida Department of Elder Affairs. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Florida Statutes Chapter 399, Elevator Safety, Florida Legislature. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Building Code Division, Elevators and Elevator Permits, Broward County. Accessed October 27, 2026.
- Elevator Safety: Contracted Jurisdictions, Florida DBPR, Bureau of Elevator Safety. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Publication 502 (2025), Medical and Dental Expenses, Internal Revenue Service. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Year Structure Built, tables B25034 and B25035, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau via Census Reporter. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Patient Lifts, Policy Article A52516, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Accessed October 27, 2026.
- Florida Statutes s. 409.966, Statewide Medicaid Managed Care regions, Florida Legislature. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Miami VA health care locations, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Product Control brochure: Ensuring Strict Standards for Construction Materials, Miami-Dade County. Accessed October 27, 2026.
- NFIP Technical Bulletin 4: Elevator Installation for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas (June 2019), FEMA. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- SMMC Long-Term Care Recipient FAQs, Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Home Elevator Cost (national cost guide, updated 31 Jan 2025), Fixr. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Public Information Statement: Survey of flooding in eastern Broward County, April 12-13, 2023, National Weather Service Miami (archived by Iowa Environmental Mesonet). Accessed October 28, 2026.
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