Permits in Broward County
Building, zoning, environmental, and right-of-way permitting across Broward County. Jurisdiction matters, the same project can need a different permit path in different cities.
Find a Florida DEP environmental application
Search official Florida DEP environmental resource or coastal applications by exact application number or published site address. Other local and water-management district permits may not appear here.
For permit documents, full records, current decisions and agency jurisdiction, check the official DEP permit search instructions.
Environmental & Coastal
Asbestos Review for Demolition and Renovation, Broward County
Complete Broward County asbestos notification, survey, and review requirements before regulated demolition, renovation, or asbestos removal begins.
Dock, Seawall, Dredge, Fill and Marine Construction Routing, Broward County
Coordinate local building and zoning approval with Broward environmental review and any state or federal authorization for marine or surface water work.
Environmental Review Certificate, Broward County
Determine whether Broward County Environmental Review is required and complete the County review before the local construction permit proceeds when triggered.
Onsite Sewage and Septic System Permit, Broward County
Coordinate onsite sewage or septic work with the Florida Department of Health in Broward and any local building or environmental approvals.
Surface Water Management License, Broward County
Route regulated stormwater management construction, operation, or modification through Broward County Environmental Permitting and the ePermits process.
Tree Removal, Relocation and Protection Routing, Broward County
Determine the local tree approval and any Broward County environmental requirements before tree removal, relocation, pruning, or construction near protected resources.
Water Well Construction, Repair or Abandonment, Broward County
Route well construction, repair, or abandonment through the applicable environmental and state water permitting authorities.
Property
Broward Property and Folio Search
Use the Broward County Property Appraiser for countywide folio, ownership, assessed value, exemption, and parcel information.
Code Enforcement and Regulation Case Search, Broward County
Route code enforcement case and violation searches to the controlling municipality or BMSD authority for the property.
Floodplain Development and Elevation Certificate Routing, Broward County
Route floodplain construction review and elevation certificate questions to the local floodplain or building authority after checking Broward flood data.
Notice of Commencement Recording, Broward County
Route recording of a Notice of Commencement and related official record documents through Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury.
Building & Construction
Building Safety Inspection Program Routing, Broward County
Determine whether an aging building or structure is subject to Broward County Building Safety Inspection Program requirements and route the inspection package to the appropriate local Building Official.
Commercial and Multifamily Building Permit Routing, Broward County
Route commercial and multifamily construction permits to the local building authority and preserve required Broward County review overlays.
Condominium and Cooperative Milestone Inspection Routing, Broward County
Route condominium or cooperative milestone structural inspection requirements to the local Building Official while preserving countywide Broward code requirements.
Demolition Permit Routing, Broward County
Route demolition permits through the local building authority and complete Broward asbestos and environmental review before work where required.
Electrical Service and Generator Permit Routing, Broward County
Route electrical service changes, generators, transfer switches, and related electrical work to the controlling local building authority.
Elevator Permit, Certificate and Inspection Routing, Broward County
Use Broward County elevator safety processes for new or altered elevating devices, annual inspections, certificates of operation, and related records.
Fence and Wall Approval Routing, Broward County
Route fence, wall, gate, and similar site improvements through the controlling local zoning and building permit requirements for the exact Broward property.
HVAC and Air Conditioning Replacement Routing, Broward County
Route air conditioning replacement and HVAC work to the local building authority and confirm mechanical, energy, and equipment requirements.
Plumbing and Water Heater Permit Routing, Broward County
Route plumbing alterations, water heaters, repiping, and related work to the local building authority and utility provider when service changes are involved.
Residential Addition and Renovation Routing, Broward County
Route room additions, structural remodels, garage conversions, and other residential alterations to the correct local building authority and triggered County reviews.
Residential Building Permit Routing, Broward County
Route residential construction, alteration, repair, and accessory structure permits to the correct Broward municipality or BMSD building authority.
Roofing Permit Routing, Broward County
Route reroof and roof replacement permits to the local building authority, including applicable product approval and county review requirements.
Sign Permit Routing, Broward County
Route permanent and temporary sign permits through the local building and zoning authority for the resolved jurisdiction.
Solar Photovoltaic Permit Routing, Broward County
Route rooftop and ground mounted solar photovoltaic permits to the local building authority and confirm electrical and structural requirements.
Swimming Pool and Spa Permit Routing, Broward County
Route pool and spa construction through local building approval, barrier and safety requirements, and any environmental or utility constraints.
Windows, Doors and Shutters Permit Routing, Broward County
Route impact windows, doors, shutters, and opening protection permits to the local building authority and applicable Florida or Miami Dade product approval documentation.
land-development
Development and Environmental Review, Broward County
Coordinate Broward County Development and Environmental Review with the local municipality for projects that trigger county environmental, transportation, concurrency, or related review.
Site Plan, Plat and Subdivision Review, Broward County
Route site plans, plats, subdivisions, and development review to the controlling local authority and any required Broward County review.
Public Works & Right-of-Way
Zoning & Land Use
Rezoning and Comprehensive Plan Amendment Routing, Broward County
Route rezoning, future land use, and comprehensive plan changes to the controlling municipal or BMSD planning authority, with County review when triggered.
Zoning Variance and Special Use Routing, Broward County
Route variances, special exceptions, unusual uses, and zoning hearing requests to the zoning authority for the resolved Broward jurisdiction.