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Lauderdale Lakes 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 $765 Building Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective Code Supp. No. 33

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 $635 Building Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective Code Supp. No. 33

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 $392 Building Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective Code Supp. No. 33

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 $266 Building Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective Code Supp. No. 33

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
Mechanical equipment: 5 ft to property lines

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $9,000 job: at least $105 (priced per item) Building Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective Code Supp. No. 33

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: at least $105 (priced per item) Building Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective Code Supp. No. 33

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 height, side and rear6 ft
Residential side/rear yards

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $6,000 job: about $323 Building Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective Code Supp. No. 33

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 height8 ft
Maximum shed area100 sq ft
Shed setback, side and rear3 ft

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $7,000 job: about $345 Building Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective Code Supp. No. 33

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
Mechanical equipment and generators: 5 ft to property lines

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $14,000 job: about $548 Building Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective Code Supp. No. 33

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, side7 ft to 12 ft
To the water's edge: 2 ft plus the district side yard (RS-1 10 ft, RS-2/RS-3 7.5 ft, RS-4 5 ft). By zoning district: RS-1 12 ft, RS-2 9.5 ft, RS-3 9.5 ft, RS-4 7 ft
Pool setback, rear7 ft
From the water's edge; 5 ft from the house foundation unless engineered.

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $60,000 job: about $1,644 Building Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective Code Supp. No. 33

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 $887 Building Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective Code Supp. No. 33

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 $414 Building Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective Code Supp. No. 33

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 $787 Building Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective Code Supp. No. 33

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.