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Permit Types by Trade

Click any trade to expand. These are the 284 requirements we check.

General / Structural3

Building Permit

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  • Completed Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — signed by Property Owner/Agent AND Contractor
  • Letter of Transmittal (Hollywood-specific cover sheet) — required for ALL ePermit submittals
  • + 61 more checked during analysis

Demolition Permit

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  • Completed Broward County Uniform Permit Application from licensed General Contractor
  • SEPARATE Plumbing Permit for sewer and water cap off/removal — provide Plumbing Permit number with this application
  • Broward County Asbestos Program Statement of Responsibilities form
  • TECO Gas clearance letter
  • + 9 more checked during analysis

Certificate of Occupancy / Certificate of Completion

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  • Certificate of Occupancy/Completion Request Form
  • All final inspections must be passed
  • Final signed/sealed survey and elevation certificate required for new buildings, additions, and site work
  • Energy Building Certification Prior to Final Form
  • + 3 more checked during analysis
Roofing1

Roofing Permit

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  • Letter of Transmittal for ePermit submittals
  • Broward County Asbestos Program Certificate of Submittal
  • + 16 more checked during analysis
Electrical3

Electrical Permit

12
  • Completed Broward County Uniform Permit Application (Electrical checked) — signed by Owner/Agent and Contractor
  • Letter of Transmittal for ePermit submittals
  • Licensed Electrical Contractor required
  • Contractor's Record Management Form — signed and notarized
  • + 8 more checked during analysis

Solar Photovoltaic System Permit

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  • Roof plan — scale drawing showing location of solar panel installation on roof
  • Mandatory Countywide Rooftop Mounted Equipment Affidavit (Board Policy 22-03)
  • Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) System Approval Report OR signed/sealed engineered drawings
  • + 9 more checked during analysis

Generator Permit

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  • Completed Broward County Uniform Permit Application from licensed contractor
  • Generator specifications and cut sheets
  • Site plan showing location with setbacks
  • If visible from public right-of-way, indicate screening method
  • + 4 more checked during analysis
Plumbing2

Plumbing Permit

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  • Completed Broward County Uniform Permit Application (Plumbing checked) — signed by Owner/Agent and Contractor
  • Letter of Transmittal for ePermit submittals
  • Licensed Plumbing Contractor required
  • Plumbing plans showing work location — signed/sealed for complex work
  • + 20 more checked during analysis

Water Heater Replacement Permit

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  • Completed Broward County Uniform Permit Application (Plumbing checked) from licensed Plumbing Contractor
  • Owner-Builder Affidavit if applicable (not for commercial or condos)
  • If tankless water heater: SEPARATE sub-permit application from licensed Electrical Contractor
  • HOA/Condo Association letter if applicable
  • + 3 more checked during analysis
Mechanical / HVAC1

Mechanical/HVAC Permit

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  • Completed Broward County Uniform Permit Application (Mechanical checked) — signed by Owner/Agent and Contractor
  • Letter of Transmittal for ePermit submittals
  • Licensed Mechanical Contractor required
  • AHRI Certificate of Product Ratings for A/C equipment being installed
  • + 10 more checked during analysis
Windows & Doors1

Window / Door Permit

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  • Current Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approvals — all elements identified via circle or cloud
  • Broward County Uniform Retrofit Window & Door Schedule (effective July 1, 2020)
  • + 15 more checked during analysis
Pool & Spa1

Swimming Pool / Spa Permit

12
  • Completed Broward County Uniform Permit Application (Structural) from licensed contractor
  • Electronic Digital Signature Affidavit
  • + 10 more checked during analysis
Fence & Driveway3

Fence Permit

14
  • Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement if applicable
  • Survey affidavit if survey is 1-10 years old; surveys over 10 years old NOT accepted — new survey required
  • + 12 more checked during analysis

Driveway Permit

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  • Completed Broward County Uniform Permit Application (Engineering) from licensed Structural Contractor or owner-builder
  • Current signed/sealed property survey — must be less than 1 year old from application date; NO previous markups
  • Survey Affidavit if survey is 1-10 years old (for certain scope of work including driveways)
  • Site plan showing location of existing and/or proposed driveway with proper setbacks, dimensions, and material
  • + 5 more checked during analysis

Shed Permit

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  • Completed Broward County Uniform Permit Application from licensed Structural Contractor or owner-builder
  • Current Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval OR construction plans signed/sealed by Design Professional
  • Survey showing location and dimensions of storage shed
  • Survey Affidavit if survey is 1-10 years old
  • + 4 more checked during analysis
Marine / Waterfront2

Dock/Marine Structure Permit

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  • Completed Broward County Uniform Permit Application from licensed General Contractor or Marine Contractor
  • Completed Engineering Permit Application
  • Broward County Environmental Resource General License
  • Contract or Schedule of Values for proposed work
  • + 6 more checked during analysis

Seawall Permit

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  • Completed Broward County Uniform Permit Application from licensed General Contractor
  • Special Inspector Form signed/sealed by PE/Architect if pile installation utilized
  • Contract or Schedule of Values for proposed work
  • + 5 more checked during analysis
Signs1

Sign Permit

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  • Completed Broward County Uniform Permit Application from licensed General Contractor
  • Current copy of Certificate of Use
  • Color rendering of proposed sign
  • Survey showing location
  • + 9 more checked during analysis
Business & Admin3

Change of Contractor

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  • Hold Harmless/Indemnity Letter — per Broward County Administrative Provisions FBC 105.6.4 & 105.6.4.1
  • NEW Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — must be submitted with Hold Harmless request
  • Amended Notice of Commencement may be required from property owner
  • All supporting documents must be signed and notarized by requesting entity
  • + 2 more checked during analysis

Private Provider Permit

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  • Private Provider — Permit by Affidavit form
  • Plan Review Services: Administrative fee = 72% of standard processing fees (28% reduction)
  • Building Inspection Services: Administrative fee = 84% of standard building permit fees (16% reduction)
  • All standard permit documents still required
  • + 1 more checked during analysis

Right-of-Way Utility Permit

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  • Any work done in right-of-way requires SEPARATE Engineering permit application
  • Engineering permit fee: 5% of value of work (minimum $57)
  • Maintenance of Traffic Plan required
  • NOTE: Separate ROW Utility Checklist available on forms page

Common Rejection Reasons

Top 8 reasons permits get rejected in Hollywood.

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CLOSED ON FRIDAYS — Building Division hours are Mon-Thu 7am-6pm ONLY
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Insurance certificate must list EXACT wording: 'City of Hollywood, Department of Development Services, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33020' — AND City must be named as Additional Insured
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NOC thresholds DIFFER BY PERMIT TYPE: $2,500 general building/additions; $5,000 for roofing, pool, fence, driveway, electrical, plumbing, solar, seawall, demo, shed, sign, water heater; $15,000 for A/C changeout
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Alliance page says A/C NOC threshold is $7,500 but the ACTUAL AC checklist (updated 8/20/24) says $15,000 — trust the checklist
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30-day plan review period does NOT include Planning, Zoning, Engineering, or Fire review time — actual total can be much longer
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Permit applications become NULL AND VOID after 60 calendar days if no action taken after last review notification
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Owner-Builder cannot sell house/duplex for 1 YEAR after final inspection
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Chain link fencing NOT permitted in RAC district or Historic District; NOT permitted in front yard in TOC district

See What You Get

This is what a Flo Permit analysis looks like:

Analysis Complete
Hollywood · 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 — Hollywood

What documents do I need for a permit in Hollywood?

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 284 Hollywood-specific requirements and shows you exactly what's missing.

How do I submit a permit in Hollywood?

Contact the Hollywood Building Department for current procedures.

What are the most common reasons permits get rejected in Hollywood?

Based on 60 documented gotchas: CLOSED ON FRIDAYS — Building Division hours are Mon-Thu 7am-6pm ONLY... Our AI automatically flags all 60 known rejection triggers for Hollywood before you submit.

What wind zone requirements apply in Hollywood?

Hollywood 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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