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Coconut Creek Permit Requirements

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Building Department
Phone
954-973-6750
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 — required above this amount
Plan Sets
2
Wind Zone
HVHZ — Miami-Dade NOA or FL# required for all exterior products
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Requirements by Trade
General / Structural4

Building Permit

35
  • 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

Demolition Permit

8
  • 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

Screen Enclosure Permit

7
  • 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

Certificate of Occupancy/Completion

4
  • 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

15
  • 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
Electrical4

Electrical Permit

11
  • 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

Solar Panel Permit

9
  • 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

Generator Permit

8
  • 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

EV Charger Permit

7
  • 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
Plumbing2

Plumbing Permit

8
  • 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

Water Heater Permit

5
  • 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
Mechanical / HVAC1

Mechanical (HVAC) Permit

13
  • 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
Windows & Doors1

Windows/Doors Permit

6
  • 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
Pool & Spa1

Pool/Spa Permit

11
  • 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
Fence & Driveway3

Shed/Accessory Structure Permit

7
  • 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

Driveway Permit

7
  • 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

Fence Permit

6
  • 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
Marine / Waterfront2

Dock/Seawall Permit

10
  • 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

Seawall Permit

7
  • 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
Fire & Safety1

Fire Sprinkler/Alarm Permit

8
  • 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
Signs1

Sign Permit

7
  • 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
Business & Admin4

Private Provider Package

5
  • 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

Change of Contractor

4
  • 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

4
  • 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

3
  • 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

8 documented for Coconut Creek. Our AI flags all of these.

1Building Department is CLOSED ON FRIDAYS — open Mon–Thu 7AM–6PM only
2Applications must be in BLACK INK — blue ink or pencil will be rejected
3PDF Portfolio uploads NOT compatible with ePermits — must be regular unlocked PDF files
4NOC must be recorded at Broward County Recording Office BEFORE submitting to Building Dept
5Both Owner AND Contractor signatures required on every application
6Contractor must be registered with city before pulling permits — registration form requires NOTARIZATION
7Values, SF, and quantities MUST be included on application — incomplete apps rejected
8Owner-builder permits can ONLY be applied for IN-PERSON — not available via ePermits
What You Get

Sample analysis for a Coconut Creek roofing permit:

Analysis Complete
Coconut Creek · Roofing
73%
Compliance
×Roof Material WorksheetMissing
×Product Approval (NOA)Missing
✓Signed & Sealed PlansFound
✓Permit ApplicationFound
✓Notice of CommencementFound
Product approvals must show FL# or Miami-Dade NOA — generic spec sheets will be rejected.
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FAQ
What documents do I need for a permit in Coconut Creek?

Typical requirements: completed application, signed & sealed plans, site survey, product approvals (Miami-Dade NOA or FL# since Coconut Creek is HVHZ), energy calcs for HVAC, and NOC if job exceeds $2500. Our AI checks against all 215 Coconut Creek-specific items.

How do I submit a permit in Coconut Creek?

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

What causes rejections in Coconut Creek?

Top reasons from our 18 documented gotchas: Building Department is CLOSED ON FRIDAYS — open Mon–Thu 7AM–6PM only... Our AI flags all 18 automatically.

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