Deerfield Beach Window & Door Permit Requirements (2026 Checklist)

Window & Door Permit checklist for Deerfield Beach

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
GotchaApplication must be signed by qualifier AND NOTARIZED
Broward County Retrofit Window & Door Schedule — completely filled out; 2 sets if in-person
Floor plan sketch — indicate location and dimension of every door and window; label all rooms; indicate points of egress; number all openings per the Window & Door Schedule; 2 sets if in-person
Broward County Fenestration Wind Load Chart — circle pressures that apply to installation; 2 sets if in-person; OR signed/sealed wind load calculations by professional engineer
NoteWind Load Chart applies to single-family, townhome, or duplex with mean roof height ≤30 feet
Product Approvals — Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade County NOA for all windows, doors, and mullions; circle/highlight glass types and specific components; submit separate file per product type; 2 sets if in-person
Recorded NOC required if job value exceeds $5,000
NoteHVAC NOC exception also stated on this form — A/C repair/replacement under $15,000 does not require NOC per F.S. 713.13
Owner Builder Affidavit — only required if owner acting as contractor; owner must be present for notarization
Job value must be listed on application — itemized cost breakdown may be required
HVHZ 25% AGGREGATE AREA EXEMPTION: For 1-2 family dwellings built before Sept 1, 1994 — replacement of exterior doors with glazing, sliding glass doors, skylights, and windows within any 12-month period shall NOT require opening protection IF aggregate area of replaced glazing does not exceed 25% of total glazed opening area (FBC Existing Building 707.4 Exception 2)
Shutter Detail Information form available from DFB for shutter installations
Egress Opening form for egress compliance verification
Turtle Glass Requirements form — required in sea turtle nesting areas
GotchaTurtle glass requirements apply in DFB coastal areas — separate form needed
If submitting online: only 1 set of documents required; if in-person: 2 sets required
Insurance certificate holder: 'The City of Deerfield Beach / 150 NE 2 Avenue / Deerfield Beach, FL 33441'
SFR HVHZ Windows/Doors installation fee: 1.5% of construction cost, minimum $125.00

Requirements change. Confirm the current checklist with the Deerfield Beach building department before you submit. See every permit type on the Deerfield Beach permit requirements page.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a Notice of Commencement in Deerfield Beach?

Florida law requires a recorded Notice of Commencement when the contract price is greater than $5,000 ($15,000 for repair or replacement of an existing heating or air conditioning system). Timing can vary, so confirm with the Deerfield Beach building department whether it is due at application or before the first inspection.

What gets a window & door application rejected in Deerfield Beach?

Application must be signed by qualifier AND NOTARIZED. Turtle glass requirements apply in DFB coastal areas — separate form needed.

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