City of Fort Lauderdale Contractor Permitting
City Permits
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Permits
Building
A permit is required for the following types of work:
- Fence
- Gate
- Re-roof
- Additions
- Foundations
- Garage
- Swale
- Driveway
- Retaining Wall
- Windows/Doors
- Solar Panels
- Sea Walls
- Screen Enclosures
- Dock
- Spa
- Pool
Electrical
A permit is required for the following types of work:
- Fence
- A/C
- Gate
- Additions
- Foundations
- Garage
- Electrical Service
- Solar Panels
- Dock
- Spa
- Pool
- Basic Receptacle
- Burglar Alarm Device/Panel
- Data Outlook
- Dock Pedestal
- Fire Alarm Device/Panel
- Fixture
- Generator
- Light/Outlets
- Telephone Outlet
Mechanical
A permit is required for the following types of work:
- A/C
- Garage
- Pool
- Additions
- Cooling Tower
- Dampers
- Dryer Vent
- Duct Registers
- Exhaust Systems
- Fireplace
- Fire Suppression
- Fuel Tank
- Heater
- Piping Length Feet
- Residential Hoods
- Spray Booth
- Smoke Detector
- Supply Fan
- Trash/ Linen Chute
- VAV Box
- Walk-in Cooler
Plumbing
A permit is required for the following types of work:
- Additions
- Garage
- Irrigation
- Dock
- Spa
- Pool
- Air Lines
- Area Drains
- BackFlow
- Bath Tub
- Bidet
- Boiler
- Can Watch
- Coffee Urn
- Condensate
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Drainfield
- Drinking Fountain
- Drywell
- Dumpster Drain
- Floor Drain
Engineering
A permit is required for the following types of work:
- Foundation
- Swale
- Driveway
- Landscaping
- Sidewalk
- Spa
- Pool
- Tree
Landscaping
A permit is required for the following types of work:
- Swale
- Landscaping
Tree
A permit is required for the following types of work:
- Tree
- Department of Sustainable Development
700 NW 19th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311
For more information on permitting please visit Building Permit Department
Contractor Registration
The following information listed below is required to be submitted.
- State of Florida License or Broward County Certificate of Competency
- Certificate of liability insurance
- Proof of worker’s compensation insurance
- Copy of Business Tax Receipt
- Application
Contact Information
- City of Fort Lauderdale
954-828-6520
NW 19 Ave,Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
