Lighthouse Point Electrical Permit Requirements (2026 Checklist)

Electrical Permit checklist for Lighthouse Point

Broward County Uniform Permit Application (Electrical checked) — in ink, values/SF/quantities, signed by Owner & Contractor
LHP Addendum — Lot, Block, Subdivision, job value
Copy of contract required with trade application
Two (2) sets of plans signed and sealed (for service change or complex work)
GotchaALL electrical work MUST be done by licensed contractor — NO owner/builder permitted
Contractor Registration + License & Insurance — copy required with application
Insurance certificate holder: City of Lighthouse Point / 3701 NE 22nd Avenue / Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
Notice of Commencement — recorded prior to permit issuance (if > $5,000)
NOC recording: Broward County Recording office
HVHZDesign wind speed 170 mph — applicable product approvals required for exterior electrical
Submit via SmartGov portal or in person — NO faxed applications
Minimum permit fee: $125 (up to $5,000 job value) then 1.35% above $5,000
Application fee: $100
Re-inspection fee: $95
GotchaService change involving FPL disconnect/reconnect requires Service Procedure Form
Service Procedure Form details: (1) All documentation must be ONSITE before inspection — approved perforated drawings, load calcs, equipment specs, permit cards
Service Procedure Form details: (2) After receiving FPL disconnect/reconnect schedule, call LHP building department inspection line to schedule — align with FPL date
GotchaOn day of inspection — DO NOT proceed with disconnection without first speaking to inspector VOICE ONLY (not text, not email) to confirm inspection is scheduled
Upon successful inspection, inspector notifies FPL to restore connection
Contractor/agent must sign Service Procedure Form acknowledging understanding
30-Day Electrical Power for Testing Application available — for equipment testing only, NOT occupancy authorization
30-Day Testing requires NOTARIZED signatures from BOTH electrical contractor AND owner/general contractor
30-Day testing approval does not release property for permanent use or occupancy
NoteSenate Bill 612 (effective July 1, 2024) — HVAC contractors may now work on line-side electrical per modified F.S. 489.105
GotchaEven with SB 612, an electrical INSPECTION is still required when HVAC contractor does line-side work — electrical permit not required but electrical plan review and inspection by Electrical Inspector IS required (per Broward BORA memo 7/2/2024)
NoteSmoke alarm requirements per F.S. 553.883 may apply on service change plans

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

Frequently asked questions

Where do I submit a permit application in Lighthouse Point?

Online or in person - NO FAXED applications.

Do I need a Notice of Commencement in Lighthouse Point?

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

How many plan sets does Lighthouse Point require?

2 sets listed. This can vary by permit type, so confirm with the building department.

Is Lighthouse Point in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)?

Yes. Lighthouse Point is in the HVHZ, which affects product approval and wind load requirements.

What gets a electrical application rejected in Lighthouse Point?

ALL electrical work MUST be done by licensed contractor — NO owner/builder permitted. Service change involving FPL disconnect/reconnect requires Service Procedure Form. On day of inspection — DO NOT proceed with disconnection without first speaking to inspector VOICE ONLY (not text, not email) to confirm inspection is scheduled.

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