Environmental Permitting
 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Environmental Permitting Division (EPD) protects the water, soil, wetlands, and tree resources in Broward County by overseeing the following environmental regulatory programs. To view or apply for one of our program licenses or permits, visit our Forms Page.
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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News & Highlights

Elevate Florida Program

Elevate Florida is a first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking statewide residential mitigation program. Led by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), this program is designed to protect homes and communities by reducing damage caused by natural disasters like hurricanes and floods.

For more information about Elevate Florida visit the portal at fdem-resmit.my.site.com/Elevate​ or the State's website at FloridaDisater.org/ElevateFlorida​. 

For questions, technical support, or application assistance, call the contact center Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. ET at 877-353-8835 (877-ELEV8FL). You can also email info@elevatefl.org or click “Contact Us" on the portal.​


The Broward County Air Quality Program, including Asbestos, Air Licensing & Permitting, & Air Monitoring, has moved to the Natural Resources Division.

Keep​ Our Water Clean

Pledge to Scoop the Poop! ​​

Do's and Don'ts

Learn some DO's and some DON'Ts. This information is offered only as guidance. For more information contact us at 954-519-1483. Environmental Complaints & Emergency Response 24-hr Hotline: 954-519-1499.​​

Walk-In Services at Government Center West (GCW) are Available Online

Walk-in services at Government Center West (GCW) are being handled online in response to CDC recommendations to reduce the spread of COVID-19. 

EPD Virtual Services​

​Programs/Licenses/Permits
​Phone Number
​Email Address
​​Aquatic and Wetland Resources Licenses (includes docks and seawalls)
​954-519-1454
​AWRLicense@broward.org
​Contaminated Sites/Environmental Assessment and Remediation (General)
​954-519-1429​
​EAR@broward.org
​Cooling Tower Licenses
954-519-1490
​NDDLicense@broward.org
​Dewatering
​954-519-1439
​EAR@broward.org
​Domestic Wastewater Licenses
​954-519-1234
​WWLicense@broward.org
​FEMA Flood Maps
​954-519-1206
 ​Cadorisio@broward.org
​Hazardous Material Management Facility Licenses
​954-519-1203​​
​P2Licensing@broward.org 
​Non-Domestic Wastewater Licenses
​954-519-1490
​NDDLicense@broward.org
​NPDES
​954-519-1490
 ​NDDLicense@broward.org
​Solid Waste Management Licenses
​954-519-1443
​WasteManagementSection@broward.org
​Storage Tank Facility Licenses
​954-519-1432
​P2Licensing@broward.org​​
​Surface Water Management Licenses
​954-519-0318
​SWMLicense@broward.org
​Tree Removal Licenses
​954-519-1224
 ​Tree@broward.org​
​Waste Transporters
​954-519-1245
 ​WasteTransporters@broward.org
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