In the unincorporated areas of Broward County and in cities we contract with, a permit is required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, remove or demolish any building, structure or part thereof. The need for and type(s) of permits required are based on the scope of work.
Please attached permit list and requirements and FAQs.
ALL submittals requiring Development & Environmental Review will only be accepted electronically through ePermits OneStop.
When a permit is issued, it sets into motion a process that is aimed at protecting the building owner from sub-standard work that may pose a danger to public health and safety. For some work, such as a swimming pool installation, individual inspections of each of the various aspects of the job (structural, electrical, plumbing, etc.) may be required to verify that the work complies with all applicable laws, regulations and rules. A final inspection is required to confirm the job was completed properly.
Don't let your permit expire. Inspections can be scheduled online.
You can choose to have updates sent directly to your telephone or fax number or to your e-mail address. Contractors with several permits can also request to receive automated reports on all jobs or just certain ones, and also have them sent to subcontractors, homeowners and/or agents. The report provides you with real-time status updates and detailed information all the way through the final inspection of your project.
You may also call for permit status at 954-765-4400, Option 1 or email us at building@broward.org.
Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application
As of April 1, 2016, all jurisdictions in Broward County are required to accept the uniform building permit application. Previous versions of the uniform building permit application will not be accepted; only the current application.
Florida Contractor License Verification
A verified Contractor license is valid only if pulling permits in unincorporated Broward County, one of our contracted cities (Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood-International Airport) or in areas where the Go SOLAR Online Permitting System is used.
If you are pulling permits in a Broward County municipality, you must contact the municipality for their requirements.
State of Florida licensed contractors must be registered with our office to pull permits in Unincorporated Broward County and Fort Lauderdale International Airport. The Broward County Florida Contractor License Verification form must be completed and submitted with supporting documentation to Broward County Building Code Building Permitting section with the Uniform Building Permit Application and construction plans. This form can be submitted to our office in-person, or fax to (954) 765-4362, or email to building@broward.org.
Notice of Commencement
Per Section 713.13 (1)(h) of the Florida State Statutes, if the estimated value of a project is over $5,000, or $15,000 for air conditioner repair or replacement upon issuance of the permit, a current Notice of Commencement is required. Prior to starting a construction project, you must record a Notice of Commencement and receive two, current certified copies of the recorded Notice of Commencement at:
Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury Division
115 S. Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Two current certified copies confirming the notice has been recorded must be obtained. One certified copy must be submitted to our office and a second certified copy must be posted at the job site during inspections. This notice contains detailed information about the project such as property owner, financial institution, job site address, contractor, etc., and protects the property owner's title to the property.
Certificate of Occupancy
Certificates of Occupancy for properties are issued by the Building Official after all final inspections with appropriate approvals have been completed and all holds from other agencies have been released. Once this happens, and all fees concerning your permits have been paid, your project will be issued a Certificate of Occupancy. Small projects such as air conditioning and hot water tank change-outs/replacements, electrical service upgrades, modifications and repairs, burglar alarm installations, storage sheds, etc., do not require a Certificate of Occupancy.
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