Greenacres building permits
The 9th Edition (2026) of the Florida Building Code takes effect Dec 31, 2026: applications submitted from that day must comply with it.
Roof replacement / re-roof
What to submit
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#) Florida
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Construction plans / drawings
- Insurance certificate
- Contractor license / registration
- Survey (signed & sealed)
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
Window and exterior door replacement
What to submit
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#) Florida
- Permit application County
- Construction plans / drawings City
Depends on your job
- Insurance certificate
- Contractor license / registration
- Survey (signed & sealed)
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
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
| Design wind speed | 170 mph Vult |
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Hurricane shutters / storm panels
What to submit
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#) Florida
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Construction plans / drawings
- Insurance certificate
- Contractor license / registration
- Survey (signed & sealed)
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
Garage door replacement
What to submit
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#) Florida
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Construction plans / drawings
- Insurance certificate
- Contractor license / registration
- Survey (signed & sealed)
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
A/C changeout (like for like)
What to submit
- Permit application County
- Equipment tie-down / anchoring detail (or product approval) City
Depends on your job
- Construction plans / drawings
- Insurance certificate
- Contractor license / registration
- Survey (signed & sealed)
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
- Load / energy calculations
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 line | Allowed within the setbacks Allowed in the side yard setback with opaque screening from the street and the neighbor; no minimum distance stated. |
| Screening around the A/C unit | Required (wall, fence or hedge) From the street and the neighbor when in the side setback; opaque, matching the house, or vegetation |
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Water heater
What to submit
- Permit application County
- Manufacturer specifications / cut sheets City
Depends on your job
- Construction plans / drawings
- Insurance certificate
- Contractor license / registration
- Survey (signed & sealed)
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
Fence / gate
What to submit
- Site plan (or survey) Florida
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Construction plans / drawings
- Insurance certificate
- Contractor license / registration
- Survey (signed & sealed)
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
- Pool barrier / safety feature form
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 rear | 6 ft Residential districts. |
| Maximum fence height, front yard | 4 ft Taller fences must sit at the house's build-to line; 3 ft in visibility triangles (4 ft open chain link). |
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Shed / accessory storage structure
What to submit
- Permit application County
- Survey (signed & sealed) City
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#) City
- Equipment tie-down / anchoring detail City
Depends on your job
- Construction plans / drawings
- Insurance certificate
- Contractor license / registration
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
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
| Maximum shed height | 15 ft |
| Maximum shed area | 200 sq ft |
| Shed setback, side and rear | 5 ft |
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Generator / LP tank
What to submit
- Survey (signed & sealed) County
- Load / energy calculations County
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Construction plans / drawings
- Insurance certificate
- Contractor license / registration
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
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 line | Allowed within the setbacks Allowed in the side yard setback with screening; no minimum distance stated. |
| Screening around the generator | Required (wall, fence or hedge) From the street and the neighbor when in the side setback |
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Swimming pool / spa (new)
What to submit
- Construction plans / drawings Florida
- Permit application County
- Survey (signed & sealed) City
Depends on your job
- Pool barrier / safety feature form
- Insurance certificate
- Contractor license / registration
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
- HOA / condo association approval
- Load / energy calculations
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 rear | 5 ft |
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Solar PV
What to submit
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Photos
- Construction plans / drawings
- Insurance certificate
- Contractor license / registration
- Survey (signed & sealed)
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
Driveway / pavers / walkway / approach
What to submit
- Site plan (or survey) Florida
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
- Lot coverage / impervious area calculation
- Survey (signed & sealed)
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#)
- Construction plans / drawings
- Insurance certificate
- Contractor license / registration
- Signed contract / cost estimate
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
Interior remodel / alteration (incl kitchen/bath/flooring)
What to submit
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Construction plans / drawings
- Insurance certificate
- Contractor license / registration
- Survey (signed & sealed)
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
Uploading files
- Permit applications and plans must be submitted electronically. Plans must be provided in PDF format, unlocked, and enabled for electronic markup. Forms (web page)
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.