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Permit Types by Trade

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General / Structural3

Building Permit

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Submit via CAP Government online portal (since 12/15/2025) or in-person at 150 NE 2 Avenue, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — BLACK INK, signed by Owner AND Contractor
Two (2) complete sets of plans signed and sealed by Designer of Record (as required by code)
Product Approvals (NOAs) stamped 'approved' by Designer of Record — raw NOAs NOT accepted
+ 39 more checked during analysis

Demolition Permit

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Submit via CAP Government online portal or in-person
Broward County Uniform Permit Application — signed AND NOTARIZED by owner and contractor for EACH discipline
Two (2) original property surveys
Asbestos Notification Statement — REQUIRED
+ 12 more checked during analysis

Certificate of Occupancy / Completion

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Certification of Occupancy/Completion Checklist required (DFB form revised 12/31/17)
All final inspections must be passed and signed off
All required sub-permits must be closed
CO Fee Residential: $75.00
+ 2 more checked during analysis

Roofing1

Roofing Permit

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Submit via CAP Government online portal (since 12/15/2025) or in-person
Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — BLACK INK, OWNER SIGNATURE REQUIRED
DFB-specific Roofing Application & Forms — separate form, also requires owner signature
Two (2) copies of complete HVHZ Uniform Roofing Application with ALL supporting documents
+ 17 more checked during analysis

Electrical4

Residential Generator Permit

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Submit via CAP Government online portal or in-person
Building permit application AND electrical permit required
Generator location must conform to local zoning requirements and be above base flood level
+ 18 more checked during analysis

Electrical Permit

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Submit via CAP Government online portal (since 12/15/2025) or in-person
Broward County Uniform Permit Application (Electrical checked) — BLACK INK
Application must be signed by Owner AND trade Contractor
Include total job value, scope of work, SF and quantities
+ 12 more checked during analysis

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

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Submit via CAP Government online portal or in-person
Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — reflecting total job value with cost estimate and square footage
Sub-contractor applications (verify all contractor documentation current)
Two (2) complete sets of plans signed and sealed by Designer — including wind loads, tie-downs, and electrical tie-ins
+ 10 more checked during analysis

EV Charger Permit

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Submit via CAP Government online portal or in-person
Electrical permit required for EV charger installation
Broward County Uniform Permit Application (Electrical checked)
Equipment specifications and product approval/NOA for charger
+ 6 more checked during analysis

Plumbing1

Plumbing Permit

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Submit via CAP Government online portal (since 12/15/2025) or in-person
Broward County Uniform Permit Application (Plumbing checked) — BLACK INK
Application must be signed by Owner AND trade Contractor
Include total job value, scope of work, SF and quantities
+ 10 more checked during analysis

Mechanical / HVAC1

Mechanical / HVAC Permit

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Submit via CAP Government online portal (since 12/15/2025) or in-person
Broward County Uniform Permit Application (Mechanical checked) — BLACK INK
Application must be signed by Owner AND trade Contractor
Must indicate on job description if this is a REPLACEMENT or NEW A/C
+ 12 more checked during analysis

Windows & Doors1

Windows and Doors Permit

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Submit via CAP Government online portal or in-person at Building Division in City Hall
Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application (Structural) — completely filled out
Broward County Retrofit Window & Door Schedule — completely filled out; 2 sets if in-person
+ 15 more checked during analysis

Pool & Spa1

Pool / Spa Permit

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Submit via CAP Government online portal or in-person
Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — BLACK INK, OWNER SIGNATURE REQUIRED
Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act Notice of Requirements form — REQUIRED
Submit manufacturer's specifications for selected safety method
+ 10 more checked during analysis

Fence & Driveway3

Fence Permit

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Submit via CAP Government online portal or in-person
Copy of signed and sealed property survey showing location, height, and type of fence and gates
For residential: maximum allowed height is 6 feet
For commercial: copy of Site Plan required
+ 11 more checked during analysis

Residential Driveway Permit

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Submit via CAP Government online portal or in-person
Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application
Survey showing existing conditions and proposed driveway location/dimensions
Existing swale must be restored (for any residential driveway permit)
+ 8 more checked during analysis

Shed Permit

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Submit via CAP Government online portal or in-person
Building permit application — must include Lot, Block, Subdivision, and Job Value
Survey showing footprint of property and indicate location and size of shed
Shed shall NOT be located in setbacks established by zoning regulations
+ 7 more checked during analysis

Marine / Waterfront2

Dock / Seawall / Marine Structure Permit

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Submit via CAP Government online portal or in-person
Complete Permit Application reflecting total job value with copy of job cost estimate
Complete sub-contractor applications (as applicable)
ALL outside agency approvals REQUIRED BEFORE building dept submittal:
+ 11 more checked during analysis

Seawall Permit

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Standard Broward County seawall requirements apply — same agency approvals as dock permits
Broward County EPD/DER approval required BEFORE city submittal
Engineering permit required in addition to building permit
Longshoreman Insurance required for all marine work — federal requirement under Longshore Act
+ 1 more checked during analysis

Fire & Safety1

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Permit

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Submit via CAP Government online portal or in-person
Two (2) complete sets signed and sealed fire alarm and/or fire sprinkler shop plans
Fire sprinkler: must include hydraulic calculations and cut sheets of all devices and panels
Product approvals for all fire alarm/sprinkler components
+ 4 more checked during analysis

Signs1

Sign Permit

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Submit via CAP Government online portal or in-person
Sign permit application
Zoning Review for Sign Permits: $35.00
Plans/drawings as required — signed and sealed if structural
+ 7 more checked during analysis

Business & Admin2

Change of Contractor

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Change of Contractor fee: $75.00
Hold Harmless Letter REQUIRED for Change of General Contractor
Hold Harmless Letter REQUIRED for Change of Sub-Contractor (separate form)
NOTE: DFB has TWO separate Hold Harmless Letter forms — one for GC change, one for sub change
+ 4 more checked during analysis

Private Provider

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Notice to Building Official of Use of Private Provider — DFB-specific form REQUIRED
Private Provider plan review + inspection: 25% reduction of permit fee
Private Provider inspection only: 15% reduction of permit fee
Private Provider Audit form available from DFB
+ 2 more checked during analysis

Common Rejection Reasons

Top 8 reasons permits get rejected in Deerfield Beach.

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NOC thresholds VARY by permit type — General: $2,500; Fence: $5,000; Windows/Doors: $5,000; A/C Change Out: $15,000; Demolition: $5,000. Using the wrong threshold = rejection.

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NOC must be RECORDED and submitted AT SUBMITTAL (prior to permit issuance) — not at first inspection like most Broward cities.

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Insurance certificate holder must read EXACTLY: 'The City of Deerfield Beach / 150 NE 2 Avenue / Deerfield Beach, FL 33441' — pulled from Contractor Registration Form PDF.

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ALL permit applications require OWNER SIGNATURE — no exceptions. Missing owner signature = automatic rejection.

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HOA Affidavit is required for ALL residential permits — even if property is NOT in an HOA. If property IS in an HOA, also need formal HOA approval letter for Zoning review.

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Product Approvals (NOAs) must be stamped 'approved' by the Designer of Record (DOR) — raw/unstamped NOAs are NOT accepted. This is stricter than most Broward cities.

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Asbestos Statement (SRRA) is MANDATORY for ALL re-roof submittals — no exceptions. Highlighted on city website.

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Condo owners CANNOT do their own work — must hire a licensed contractor. Failure is a FELONY under F.S. 489.127(1)(f).

See What You Get

This is what a Flo Permit analysis looks like:

Analysis Complete

Deerfield Beach · Roofing Permit

73%

Compliance

×Roof Material WorksheetMissing

×Product Approval (FL# or NOA)Missing

✓Signed & Sealed PlansFound

✓Permit ApplicationFound

✓Notice of CommencementFound

Product approvals must show FL approval number or Miami-Dade NOA — generic spec sheets will be rejected.

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FAQ — Deerfield Beach

What documents do I need for a permit in Deerfield Beach?

For most permits: completed application, signed & sealed plans, site survey, product approvals (FL Product Approval numbers), energy calculations for HVAC, and Notice of Commencement if your job exceeds the local threshold. Our AI checks your package against all 300 Deerfield Beach-specific requirements and shows you exactly what's missing.

How do I submit a permit in Deerfield Beach?

Contact the Deerfield Beach Building Department for current procedures.

What are the most common reasons permits get rejected in Deerfield Beach?

Based on 22 documented gotchas: NOC thresholds VARY by permit type — General: $2,500; Fence: $5,000; Windows/Doors: $5,000; A/C Change Out: $15,000; Dem... Our AI automatically flags all 22 known rejection triggers for Deerfield Beach before you submit.

What wind zone requirements apply in Deerfield Beach?

Deerfield Beach follows Florida Building Code wind requirements for Broward County. Check your specific wind speed zone with the building department or the FBC wind speed map.

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