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Southwest Ranches building permits

Broward County · rules last read 2026-10-15

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 $540 RESO 2026 031 1 (PDF) · effective Resolution 2026-031

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 $405 RESO 2026 031 1 (PDF) · effective Resolution 2026-031

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 $180 RESO 2026 031 1 (PDF) · effective Resolution 2026-031

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 $114 RESO 2026 031 1 (PDF) · effective Resolution 2026-031

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 line20 ft
Agricultural and rural districts require 25 ft side and rear yards (Sec. 045-100(C)); equipment may encroach 5 ft, so 20 ft from the side and rear lines. Not in the 50 ft front yard.

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $9,000 job: at least $100 (priced per item) RESO 2026 031 1 (PDF) · effective Resolution 2026-031

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 $100 (priced per item) RESO 2026 031 1 (PDF) · effective Resolution 2026-031

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 height8 ft
All agricultural and rural districts; hedges not limited

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $6,000 job: about $136 RESO 2026 031 1 (PDF) · effective Resolution 2026-031

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

Shed setback, side and rear25 ft
Agricultural and rural districts. Sheds aren't among the structures Sec. 015-100 lets into required yards; 10 ft minimum separation between roofed structures (045-100(D)). Planned developments may differ.

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $7,000 job: about $158 RESO 2026 031 1 (PDF) · effective Resolution 2026-031

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 line20 ft
Agricultural and rural districts require 25 ft side and rear yards (Sec. 045-100(C)); equipment may encroach 5 ft, so 20 ft from the side and rear lines. Not in the 50 ft front yard.

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $14,000 job: about $315 RESO 2026 031 1 (PDF) · effective Resolution 2026-031

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 rear25 ft
Agricultural and rural districts. Pools, slabs and decks may not encroach into required yards (Sec. 015-100(B)); pool equipment may encroach 5 ft. Planned developments may differ.

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $60,000 job: about $1,350 RESO 2026 031 1 (PDF) · effective Resolution 2026-031

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 $630 RESO 2026 031 1 (PDF) · effective Resolution 2026-031

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 $203 RESO 2026 031 1 (PDF) · effective Resolution 2026-031

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 $562 RESO 2026 031 1 (PDF) · effective Resolution 2026-031

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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.