Margate Window & Door Permit Requirements (2026 Checklist)

Window & Door Permit checklist for Margate

Submit via ProjectDox ONLY: https://margate-fl-us.avolvecloud.com/Portal/
Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application (notarized, BLACK INK)
Documented proof of cost (signed contract or Owner-Builder Cost Verification Form)
NOC if job value exceeds $5,000
GotchaInsurance certificate holder: City of Margate, 901 NW 66th Avenue, Ste B, Margate, Fl 33063
Wind Load Design Pressure Chart required
Broward County Uniform Retrofit Window, Door, Garage Door, and/or Shutter Schedule
Placement plan showing size and location of each unit — indicate if size-for-size exchange, new openings, or changed sizes
Product Approval (DBPR) or Notice of Acceptance (Miami-Dade) — circle applicable info (not highlight). Other agency forms NOT acceptable.
GotchaHVHZ — windows and doors MUST be impact resistant unless shuttered with code-compliant permitted shutters
Pool Safety Barrier Form — signed by homeowner (required even if no pool — must check 'NO POOL' box)
GotchaPool barrier requirements ALSO apply to window/door permits — all openings providing direct access to pool must comply with F.S. 515.27
GotchaBuildings with mean roof height 30 feet or more require site-specific design signed/sealed by FL PE or Architect — must show size/location of all retrofit openings and required design wind pressures for each opening
Window/Door Schedule signed and sealed by FL PE/Architect required for buildings over 30'
Must indicate on plans if property is in a 'Zero Lot Line' community
BORA Policy 20-01 governs retrofit window/door replacements — complete packet included
Broward County Fenestration Voluntary Wind Load Chart available for detached 1-2 family and townhomes (Exposure C only)
Exposure D (within 600' of 1-mile-long flat water body, generally east of Intracoastal): Wind load pressures MUST be completed by licensed design professional
Owner Builder Affidavit if homeowner acting as contractor (proof of residency + notarized)
Windows, doors, garage doors: Based on total cost or minimum $75
Shutters — panels or accordion per floor: $125

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

Frequently asked questions

Where do I submit a permit application in Margate?

Electronic via ProjectDox ONLY — no paper submittals accepted. Portal: https://margate-fl-us.avolvecloud.com/Portal/.

Do I need a Notice of Commencement in Margate?

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

How many plan sets does Margate require?

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

Is Margate in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)?

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

What gets a window & door application rejected in Margate?

Insurance certificate holder: City of Margate, 901 NW 66th Avenue, Ste B, Margate, Fl 33063. HVHZ — windows and doors MUST be impact resistant unless shuttered with code-compliant permitted shutters. Pool barrier requirements ALSO apply to window/door permits — all openings providing direct access to pool must comply with F.S. 515.27.

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