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Coconut Creek Permit Requirements

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Building Department

Phone

Address

4800 West Copans Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33063

Hours

Monday–Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; CLOSED FRIDAY

Submission

Electronic via ePermits; owner-builders must apply IN-PERSON

NOC Threshold

$2500 — NOC required above this amount

Plan Sets

2 set(s) required

Wind Zone

HVHZ — All exterior products need Miami-Dade NOA or FL# approval

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Permit Types by Trade

Click any trade to expand. These are the 215 requirements we check.

General / Structural4

Building Permit

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Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — current version only, previous versions not accepted
Two (2) sets of plans signed and sealed by FL licensed Architect/Engineer
Current signed and sealed survey — required for all exterior work, not required for interiors only
Product Approvals / NOAs — must be Miami-Dade NOAs reviewed and stamped by Designer of Record (HVHZ city)
+ 31 more checked during analysis

Demolition Permit

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Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — current version
Coconut Creek Permit Application Addendum — required with every permit
Signed and sealed survey showing existing conditions
Broward EPD approval — prior to Building Dept submittal
+ 4 more checked during analysis

Screen Enclosure Permit

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Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — current version
Coconut Creek Permit Application Addendum — required with every permit
Two (2) sets of plans signed and sealed
Product Approvals / NOAs stamped by Designer of Record — Miami-Dade NOAs required (HVHZ city)
+ 3 more checked during analysis

Certificate of Occupancy/Completion

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All final inspections must pass in every discipline
All permit conditions must be satisfied
Fee: $50 per discipline for inspection
NOTE: Temporary Certificate of Occupancy available — contact building dept for requirements and fees

Roofing1

Roofing Permit

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Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — current version only, previous versions not accepted
Coconut Creek Roof Submittal Packet — city-specific complete roofing packet, separate from HVHZ forms
HVHZ Roofing Package complete — must include NOAs and roof plan per FBC Chapter 15 HVHZ
+ 12 more checked during analysis

Electrical4

Electrical Permit

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Broward County Uniform Permit Application with Electrical checked — current version
Coconut Creek Permit Application Addendum — required with every permit
Two (2) sets of plans signed and sealed by FL licensed Architect/Engineer — required for service changes
Product Approvals / NOAs stamped by Designer of Record — Miami-Dade NOAs required (HVHZ city)
+ 7 more checked during analysis

Solar Panel Permit

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Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — current version
Coconut Creek Permit Application Addendum — required with every permit
Two (2) sets of signed and sealed plans — electrical and structural
Structural calculations for roof loading signed and sealed by FL PE
+ 5 more checked during analysis

Generator Permit

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Broward County Uniform Permit Application — Electrical and/or Mechanical checked as applicable
Coconut Creek Permit Application Addendum — required with every permit
Electrical plans signed and sealed showing generator connection and transfer switch
Product Approvals / NOAs — Miami-Dade NOAs required (HVHZ city)
+ 4 more checked during analysis

EV Charger Permit

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Broward County Uniform Permit Application with Electrical checked — current version
Coconut Creek Permit Application Addendum — required with every permit
Electrical plans signed and sealed if panel upgrade required
Product Approvals / NOAs for EVSE equipment — Miami-Dade NOAs required (HVHZ city)
+ 3 more checked during analysis

Plumbing2

Plumbing Permit

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Broward County Uniform Permit Application with Plumbing checked — current version
Coconut Creek Permit Application Addendum — required with every permit
Two (2) sets of plans signed and sealed when required — non-simple work
Contractor Registration with City of Coconut Creek — before ePermits enrollment
+ 4 more checked during analysis

Water Heater Permit

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Broward County Uniform Permit Application with Plumbing checked — current version
Coconut Creek Permit Application Addendum — required with every permit
Contractor Registration with City of Coconut Creek
Notice of Commencement — required for job value over $2,500
+ 1 more checked during analysis

Mechanical / HVAC1

Mechanical (HVAC) Permit

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Broward County Uniform Permit Application with Mechanical checked — current version
Coconut Creek Permit Application Addendum — required with every permit
Coconut Creek AC Replacement Form — city-specific form available on building dept page
AHRI Certificate verifying matched system efficiency ratings
+ 9 more checked during analysis

Windows & Doors1

Windows/Doors Permit

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Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — current version
Coconut Creek Permit Application Addendum — required with every permit
Product Approvals / NOAs for all windows, doors, louvers, and shutters — must be stamped by architect
Contractor Registration with City of Coconut Creek
+ 2 more checked during analysis

Pool & Spa1

Pool/Spa Permit

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Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — current version
Coconut Creek Permit Application Addendum — required with every permit
Two (2) sets of signed and sealed pool plans
Product Approvals / NOAs stamped by Designer of Record — Miami-Dade NOAs required (HVHZ city)
+ 7 more checked during analysis

Fence & Driveway3

Shed/Accessory Structure Permit

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Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — current version
Coconut Creek Permit Application Addendum — required with every permit
Product Approvals / NOAs — Miami-Dade NOAs required (HVHZ city)
Current signed and sealed survey
+ 3 more checked during analysis

Driveway Permit

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Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — current version
Coconut Creek Permit Application Addendum — required with every permit
Current signed and sealed survey
Broward EPD approval — prior to Building Dept submittal
+ 3 more checked during analysis

Fence Permit

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Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — current version
Coconut Creek Permit Application Addendum — required with every permit
Product Approvals / NOAs for fence materials stamped by Designer of Record — Miami-Dade NOAs required (HVHZ city)
Current signed and sealed survey
+ 2 more checked during analysis

Marine / Waterfront2

Dock/Seawall Permit

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Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — current version
Coconut Creek Permit Application Addendum — city addendum form
Signed and sealed plans plus design calculations by FL licensed Architect/Engineer
Two (2) surveys showing existing AND proposed conditions
+ 6 more checked during analysis

Seawall Permit

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Same requirements as Dock permit — Broward County Uniform Application plus Coconut Creek Addendum
Broward County Environmental Resource General License / DER Approval — prior to Building Dept submittal
Signed and sealed plans plus structural calculations by FL licensed Engineer
Two (2) surveys showing existing AND proposed conditions
+ 3 more checked during analysis

Fire & Safety1

Fire Sprinkler/Alarm Permit

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Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — current version
Coconut Creek Permit Application Addendum — required with every permit
Fire sprinkler alarm drawings with hydraulic calculations and cut sheets of all devices and panels
Product Approvals / NOAs — Miami-Dade NOAs required (HVHZ city)
+ 4 more checked during analysis

Signs1

Sign Permit

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Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — current version
Coconut Creek Permit Application Addendum — required with every permit
Sign plans signed and sealed
Product Approvals / NOAs — Miami-Dade NOAs required (HVHZ city)
+ 3 more checked during analysis

Business & Admin4

Private Provider Package

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Standard Broward County Private Provider requirements apply
Private provider plan review and/or inspection per F.S. 553.791
Private provider must be qualified and approved per Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals
All standard permit documents still required in addition to private provider package
+ 1 more checked during analysis

Change of Contractor

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Change of Contractor application
New contractor must be registered with City of Coconut Creek
New contractor insurance and workers' compensation documentation
Fee: $75

Right-of-Way Permit

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Engineering Permit Application — available from Engineering Dept
Contact Engineering Department at 954-973-6778 or email Cathe Touhsant at ctouhsant@coconutcreek.gov
NOTE: Right-of-way permits handled by Utilities and Engineering, not Building Department
NOTE: Engineering office hours Mon–Thu 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Business Tax Receipt

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BTR Home Application or BTR Commercial Application — available on city forms page
Coconut Creek requires local BTR for businesses operating within city limits
NOTE: BTR applications available at coconutcreek.gov/forms under Business Tax Receipts section

Common Rejection Reasons

Top 8 reasons permits get rejected in Coconut Creek.

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Building Department is CLOSED ON FRIDAYS — open Mon–Thu 7AM–6PM only

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Applications must be in BLACK INK — blue ink or pencil will be rejected

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PDF Portfolio uploads NOT compatible with ePermits — must be regular unlocked PDF files

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NOC must be recorded at Broward County Recording Office BEFORE submitting to Building Dept

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Both Owner AND Contractor signatures required on every application

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Contractor must be registered with city before pulling permits — registration form requires NOTARIZATION

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Values, SF, and quantities MUST be included on application — incomplete apps rejected

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Owner-builder permits can ONLY be applied for IN-PERSON — not available via ePermits

See What You Get

This is what a Flo Permit analysis looks like:

Analysis Complete

Coconut Creek · 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 — Coconut Creek

What documents do I need for a permit in Coconut Creek?

For most permits: completed application, signed & sealed plans, site survey, product approvals (Miami-Dade NOA or FL# required since Coconut Creek is HVHZ), energy calculations for HVAC, and Notice of Commencement if your job exceeds $2500. Our AI checks your package against all 215 Coconut Creek-specific requirements and shows you exactly what's missing.

How do I submit a permit in Coconut Creek?

Electronic via ePermits; owner-builders must apply IN-PERSON Access the portal: Coconut Creek online permitting system. Phone: 954-973-6750

What are the most common reasons permits get rejected in Coconut Creek?

Based on 18 documented gotchas: Building Department is CLOSED ON FRIDAYS — open Mon–Thu 7AM–6PM only... Our AI automatically flags all 18 known rejection triggers for Coconut Creek before you submit.

Is Coconut Creek in the HVHZ?

Yes — Coconut Creek is in a High Velocity Hurricane Zone. Every exterior product (windows, doors, roofing, shutters) must have a Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval with FL# number. Standard ICC-ES reports or generic spec sheets are NOT accepted. Our AI verifies product approval documentation automatically.

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