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Lauderdale-By-The-Sea building permits

Broward County · rules last read 2026-10-13

The 9th Edition (2026) of the Florida Building Code takes effect Dec 31, 2026: applications submitted from that day must comply with it. Product approvals: Miami-Dade applies an NOA whose drawings name a code edition only to permits under that edition, so applications from Dec 31, 2026 need NOA revisions approved for the 9th Edition. From Jan 1, 2027 every underlayment under roof tile needs its own NOA (the yellow-stripe prescriptive option ends), and hip and ridge shingles need an NOA showing the UL 2375 test or the prescriptive cement attachment (Miami-Dade Product Control notices of July 31, 2026). Upload each NOA as downloaded from Product Control: its own pages and every stamped drawing sheet.

Roof replacement / re-roof

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $24,000 job: about $370 Resolution 2026 25 Building Permit Fees (PDF) · effective July 1, 2026

Window and exterior door replacement

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Limits

Site-specific design pressures above a mean roof height of30 ft

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $18,000 job: about $370 Resolution 2026 25 Building Permit Fees (PDF) · effective July 1, 2026

Hurricane shutters / storm panels

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $8,000 job: about $165 Resolution 2026 25 Building Permit Fees (PDF) · effective July 1, 2026

Garage door replacement

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $4,500 job: about $94 Resolution 2026 25 Building Permit Fees (PDF) · effective July 1, 2026

A/C changeout (like for like)

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $15,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Limits

A/C unit distance to the property line5 ft
Side or rear setback only; up to 6 ft high, 8 ft long and 40 sq ft. Equipment installed before March 25, 2003 closer than 5 ft may be replaced or relocated.

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $9,000 job: at least $90 (priced per item) Resolution 2026 25 Building Permit Fees (PDF) · effective July 1, 2026

Water heater

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $1,800 job: about $94 Resolution 2026 25 Building Permit Fees (PDF) · effective July 1, 2026

Fence / gate

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Limits

Maximum fence height6 ft

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $6,000 job: about $124 Resolution 2026 25 Building Permit Fees (PDF) · effective July 1, 2026

Shed / accessory storage structure

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Limits

Maximum shed height12 ft
Shed setback, side and rear5 ft
Non-waterfront lots; on the water side of waterfront lots the house setbacks apply; at most 5% of the plot area in total.

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $7,000 job: about $144 Resolution 2026 25 Building Permit Fees (PDF) · effective July 1, 2026

Generator / LP tank

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Limits

Generator distance to the property line5 ft
Side or rear property line
Screening around the generatorRequired (wall, fence or hedge)
Completely, from the street and the neighbors

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $14,000 job: about $431 Resolution 2026 25 Building Permit Fees (PDF) · effective July 1, 2026

Swimming pool / spa (new)

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Limits

Pool setback, side and rear5 ft
Measured to the water-bearing walls; screen enclosures, decks and patios 2.5 ft from lot lines and out of utility easements.

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $60,000 job: about $924 Resolution 2026 25 Building Permit Fees (PDF) · effective July 1, 2026

Solar PV

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $28,000 job: about $863 Resolution 2026 25 Building Permit Fees (PDF) · effective July 1, 2026

Driveway / pavers / walkway / approach

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $9,000 job: about $277 Resolution 2026 25 Building Permit Fees (PDF) · effective July 1, 2026

Interior remodel / alteration (incl kitchen/bath/flooring)

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $25,000 job: about $770 Resolution 2026 25 Building Permit Fees (PDF) · effective July 1, 2026

Uploading files

Built from the building department's own checklists, forms and fee schedules, the county rules and Florida law. Rules change: confirm with the building department before you submit.