South Florida
Remodeling in Broward County
Broward is the other High-Velocity Hurricane Zone county, so exterior products face the same strict approvals as in Miami-Dade. Most Broward cities, including Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines and Coral Springs, run their own building departments. The county's Building Code Division serves unincorporated areas and the cities that contract with it.
Checked against official Broward County sources:
Roof replacement in Broward County
Reroofs are on the county's list of work that needs a permit. As in Miami-Dade, roofing products must be approved for the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone.
Our Florida roof permit guideWindows and doors in Broward County
Window and door replacements need a permit, and products must be approved for the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Your city's checklist sets the exact paperwork.
Our window and door permit guideScreen enclosures in Broward County
Aluminum screen enclosures need a building permit. Expect engineered drawings for the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone.
Our screen enclosure permit guideFences in Broward County
Fences need a permit with plans and a survey. Wood fences up to 6 ft and chain-link follow standard code details; aluminum, iron and PVC fences need an engineer's design or a Notice of Acceptance.
Our Florida fence permit guideSheds in Broward County
Sheds need a permit with plans and a survey. Prefabricated sheds need a state approval or Notice of Acceptance. If the shed will have power, ask the Building Code Division what else is needed.
Our Florida shed permit guideContractor licensing in Broward County
Since July 1, 2025, state law (HB 735) has ended Broward County licenses for some trades. Where a license is still required, the contractor needs a Broward County certificate of competency or a state license valid for the trade. The county's contractor licensing pages list the affected trades; check state licenses at MyFloridaLicense.com.
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