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The Following is a list of items you will need to apply for an Owner Builder Permit

  1. Complete Building Permit Application

    1. Complete job address with legal description
      (Lot, Block, Sub-Division, Folio Number)

    2. Tax I.D. number
      (can be found on tax bill)

  2. Plans
    (Subject to approval by Plans Examiner)

  3. Two Complete Sets of Drawings
    If the job value is over $5,000.00, Architectural/Engineered Sealed Drawings will be required. There are other exceptions that require engineered drawings, such as pools, and enclosures.

  4. D.P.E.P. Stamp
    Plans must have a stamp from the Broward County Department of Planning & Environmental Protection. -

    D.P.E.P.
    218 South 1st Ave
    Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301
    Ph : 954-519-1400


     

  5. Survey
    (A survey is needed for any construction outside where any extension/addition to an existing building is made.)

  6. Engineering Permit
    (An engineering permit is required for all driveways.)

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

  • Proof of Ownership : (such as settlement statement of closing paper)

  • Valid Drivers License : ( for identification and notary )

  • Product Approvals: Product approvals are detailed descriptions of items such as windows, doors and the like that you would be installing. The Product Approvals show that product that you plan to install has met or exceeded the requirements set forth in the Florida Building Code. The tests are mainly concerned with the ability of a product to withstand wind forces. A “Statement of Responsibilities Regarding Asbestos form must also be completed on all roofing applications.

  • Notice of Commencement : (Job value greater than $2500.00 only) A notice of commencement is a required legal document that may be obtained at the Broward County Governmental Center, 115 South Andrews Ave, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301, Phone 954.519.1499

     

FEES

A processing fee starting at $25.00 is due at the time of submittal. The processing fees vary by size and value of the job. See Lauderhill City Code of Ordinances for the fee schedule.

Permit fees vary with the type of permit, size of building, and other variables and are due at the time the permit is issued.

See the City Code of Ordinances for more information or click here for the latest Fee Schedule.


 


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