South Florida permits are generally handled by the municipality or county with jurisdiction over the property. Requirements depend on the work, location and building type, so confirm the authority and required plans before construction or demolition begins.
Key takeaways
- Confirm jurisdiction by property address
- Identify required plans early
- Track inspections through closeout
- Do not assume small work is exempt
Determine who issues the permit
A postal city is not always the permitting jurisdiction. Confirm whether the property lies within an incorporated municipality or an unincorporated county area before preparing an application.
Match documents to the project
The scope may require product approvals, surveys, engineering, energy calculations, condominium authorization or design-review approval in addition to construction drawings.
Plan for inspections and closeout
Permitting continues after approval. Required inspections must be scheduled at the correct stages, corrections resolved and the permit properly closed when the work is complete.
Frequently asked questions
Who should pull the permit?
For contracted work, the properly licensed contractor responsible for that work commonly applies. Confirm the arrangement with the local authority.
Does an HOA approval replace a permit?
No. Association approval and government permitting are separate processes, and a project may require both.