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Hollywood Permit Requirements

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21

Types

284

Items

60

Gotchas

Building Department

Requirements by Trade

General / Structural3

Building Permit

63

Completed Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — signed by Property Owner/Agent AND Contractor
Letter of Transmittal (Hollywood-specific cover sheet) — required for ALL ePermit submittals
+ 61 more

Demolition Permit

13

Completed Broward County Uniform Permit Application from licensed General Contractor
SEPARATE Plumbing Permit for sewer and water cap off/removal — provide Plumbing Permit number with this application
Broward County Asbestos Program Statement of Responsibilities form
TECO Gas clearance letter
+ 9 more

Certificate of Occupancy / Certificate of Completion

7

Certificate of Occupancy/Completion Request Form
All final inspections must be passed
Final signed/sealed survey and elevation certificate required for new buildings, additions, and site work
Energy Building Certification Prior to Final Form
+ 3 more

Roofing1

Roofing Permit

18

Letter of Transmittal for ePermit submittals
Broward County Asbestos Program Certificate of Submittal
+ 16 more

Electrical3

Electrical Permit

12

Completed Broward County Uniform Permit Application (Electrical checked) — signed by Owner/Agent and Contractor
Letter of Transmittal for ePermit submittals
Licensed Electrical Contractor required
Contractor's Record Management Form — signed and notarized
+ 8 more

Solar Photovoltaic System Permit

12

Roof plan — scale drawing showing location of solar panel installation on roof
Mandatory Countywide Rooftop Mounted Equipment Affidavit (Board Policy 22-03)
Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) System Approval Report OR signed/sealed engineered drawings
+ 9 more

Generator Permit

8

Completed Broward County Uniform Permit Application from licensed contractor
Generator specifications and cut sheets
Site plan showing location with setbacks
If visible from public right-of-way, indicate screening method
+ 4 more

Plumbing2

Plumbing Permit

24

Completed Broward County Uniform Permit Application (Plumbing checked) — signed by Owner/Agent and Contractor
Letter of Transmittal for ePermit submittals
Licensed Plumbing Contractor required
Plumbing plans showing work location — signed/sealed for complex work
+ 20 more

Water Heater Replacement Permit

7

Completed Broward County Uniform Permit Application (Plumbing checked) from licensed Plumbing Contractor
Owner-Builder Affidavit if applicable (not for commercial or condos)
If tankless water heater: SEPARATE sub-permit application from licensed Electrical Contractor
HOA/Condo Association letter if applicable
+ 3 more

Mechanical / HVAC1

Mechanical/HVAC Permit

14

Completed Broward County Uniform Permit Application (Mechanical checked) — signed by Owner/Agent and Contractor
Letter of Transmittal for ePermit submittals
Licensed Mechanical Contractor required
AHRI Certificate of Product Ratings for A/C equipment being installed
+ 10 more

Windows & Doors1

Window / Door Permit

17

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)
+ 15 more

Pool & Spa1

Swimming Pool / Spa Permit

12

Completed Broward County Uniform Permit Application (Structural) from licensed contractor
Electronic Digital Signature Affidavit
+ 10 more

Fence & Driveway3

Fence Permit

14

Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement if applicable
Survey affidavit if survey is 1-10 years old; surveys over 10 years old NOT accepted — new survey required
+ 12 more

Driveway Permit

9

Completed Broward County Uniform Permit Application (Engineering) from licensed Structural Contractor or owner-builder
Current signed/sealed property survey — must be less than 1 year old from application date; NO previous markups
Survey Affidavit if survey is 1-10 years old (for certain scope of work including driveways)
Site plan showing location of existing and/or proposed driveway with proper setbacks, dimensions, and material
+ 5 more

Shed Permit

8

Completed Broward County Uniform Permit Application from licensed Structural Contractor or owner-builder
Current Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval OR construction plans signed/sealed by Design Professional
Survey showing location and dimensions of storage shed
Survey Affidavit if survey is 1-10 years old
+ 4 more

Marine / Waterfront2

Dock/Marine Structure Permit

10

Completed Broward County Uniform Permit Application from licensed General Contractor or Marine Contractor
Completed Engineering Permit Application
Broward County Environmental Resource General License
Contract or Schedule of Values for proposed work
+ 6 more

Seawall Permit

8

Completed Broward County Uniform Permit Application from licensed General Contractor
Special Inspector Form signed/sealed by PE/Architect if pile installation utilized
Contract or Schedule of Values for proposed work
+ 5 more

Signs1

Sign Permit

13

Completed Broward County Uniform Permit Application from licensed General Contractor
Current copy of Certificate of Use
Color rendering of proposed sign
Survey showing location
+ 9 more

Business & Admin3

Change of Contractor

6

Hold Harmless/Indemnity Letter — per Broward County Administrative Provisions FBC 105.6.4 & 105.6.4.1
NEW Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — must be submitted with Hold Harmless request
Amended Notice of Commencement may be required from property owner
All supporting documents must be signed and notarized by requesting entity
+ 2 more

Private Provider Permit

5

Private Provider — Permit by Affidavit form
Plan Review Services: Administrative fee = 72% of standard processing fees (28% reduction)
Building Inspection Services: Administrative fee = 84% of standard building permit fees (16% reduction)
All standard permit documents still required
+ 1 more

Right-of-Way Utility Permit

4

Any work done in right-of-way requires SEPARATE Engineering permit application
Engineering permit fee: 5% of value of work (minimum $57)
Maintenance of Traffic Plan required
NOTE: Separate ROW Utility Checklist available on forms page

Common Rejection Reasons

8 documented for Hollywood. Our AI flags all of these.

1CLOSED ON FRIDAYS — Building Division hours are Mon-Thu 7am-6pm ONLY

2Insurance certificate must list EXACT wording: 'City of Hollywood, Department of Development Services, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33020' — AND City must be named as Additional Insured

3NOC thresholds DIFFER BY PERMIT TYPE: $2,500 general building/additions; $5,000 for roofing, pool, fence, driveway, electrical, plumbing, solar, seawall, demo, shed, sign, water heater; $15,000 for A/C changeout

4Alliance page says A/C NOC threshold is $7,500 but the ACTUAL AC checklist (updated 8/20/24) says $15,000 — trust the checklist

530-day plan review period does NOT include Planning, Zoning, Engineering, or Fire review time — actual total can be much longer

6Permit applications become NULL AND VOID after 60 calendar days if no action taken after last review notification

7Owner-Builder cannot sell house/duplex for 1 YEAR after final inspection

8Chain link fencing NOT permitted in RAC district or Historic District; NOT permitted in front yard in TOC district

What You Get

Sample analysis for a Hollywood roofing permit:

Analysis Complete

Hollywood · 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 Hollywood?

Typical requirements: completed application, signed & sealed plans, site survey, product approvals (FL Product Approvals), energy calcs for HVAC, and NOC if job exceeds the threshold. Our AI checks against all 284 Hollywood-specific items.

How do I submit a permit in Hollywood?

Contact Hollywood Building Department.

What causes rejections in Hollywood?

Top reasons from our 60 documented gotchas: CLOSED ON FRIDAYS — Building Division hours are Mon-Thu 7am-6pm ONLY... Our AI flags all 60 automatically.

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