Hollywood Window & Door Permit Requirements (2026 Checklist)

Window & Door Permit checklist for Hollywood

Completed Broward County Uniform Permit Application (Building checked) from licensed Structural Contractor or owner-builder
Floor plan showing location, size, and type of product — each numbered to match window/door schedule; include North arrow
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)
If building mean roof height exceeds 30 feet: site-specific design wind loads for components/cladding signed/sealed by Design Professional; buildings under 30' may use Broward County Fenestration Voluntary Wind Load Chart
If commercial property: Engineer Calculations required
HOA/Condo Association approval letter if applicable
Elevation drawing if egress window indicated on floor plan
Photo of existing condition if door encroaches on catwalk required width (door in any position must not reduce width by more than one-half)
Turtle glass VLT certification letter from manufacturer (VLT >= 45) — if property is on CCCL and windows/doors face East, North, or South near beach (Sea Turtle Ordinance §108, O-2011-07)
Recorded NOC before first inspection if contract price exceeds $5,000
GotchaHistoric District — no change to size, shape, or location of openings allowed; must confirm on plans; changes require Planning (Historic) review
GotchaCCCL turtle glass requirement catches many contractors — must be VLT >= 45 for East/North/South-facing near beach
NoteBroward County Retrofit Schedule is specific form effective July 2020 — must use current version
SHUTTERS
Current Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval for shutter products — all elements identified
Floor plan/elevation showing location and type of shutters
Attachment/mounting details per manufacturer's installation instructions
GotchaNOA must match actual product and installation method — mismatches cause rejection

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

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a Notice of Commencement in Hollywood?

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 Hollywood building department whether it is due at application or before the first inspection.

What gets a window & door application rejected in Hollywood?

Historic District — no change to size, shape, or location of openings allowed; must confirm on plans; changes require Planning (Historic) review. CCCL turtle glass requirement catches many contractors — must be VLT >= 45 for East/North/South-facing near beach. NOA must match actual product and installation method — mismatches cause rejection.

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