Roof Permit Requirements in Fort Lauderdale
In Fort Lauderdale, roof projects generally require a permit.
Verified against official sources · Last verified: September 9, 2026
Do You Need a Permit?
Permit RequiredA permit is generally required for residential re-roofing work in the City of Fort Lauderdale.
See what applies to your exact property.
Check Your PropertyPermit Type
Building Permit
Documents You May Need
- Notice of Commencement, when job cost is $5,000 or more
- Completed roofing application packet (FBC HVHZ Uniform Roofing Permit Application)
- Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance (product approval), obtained from point of purchase
- Statement of Responsibilities Regarding Asbestos form (Broward County Natural Resources Division), for all re-roofs
- Rooftop Equipment Affidavit, for all re-roofs
- Lightweight Concrete Installation Packet, for lightweight concrete installations
- For single-family re-roofs with an assessed value of $300,000 or more: a copy of the Broward County Property Appraiser's assessed valuation, and a notarized Hurricane Mitigation Affidavit (Option 1: enhanced roof-to-wall connections, due prior to final inspection; or Option 2: verification of existing roof-to-wall connections)
Approvals
- Building
- Mechanical
- Flood
Inspections
- Tin-Cap/dry-in inspection
- Final inspection
What to Do Next
- 1Gather the required documents listed above.
- 2Complete any required additional approvals.
- 3Submit your application through the official Fort Lauderdale permit portal.
- 4Respond to any plan-review comments if issued.
- 5Complete the verified inspections listed above.
Ready to continue?
Apply for the permit
Open the official government application portal.
Questions about your permit?
Call the Building Department.
Common Questions
Does a full reroof require a permit?
Yes — re-roofing work in Fort Lauderdale generally requires a permit.
Permit Fees
Fees vary by project scope. See the official City of Fort Lauderdale permitting resources.
Review Time
Varies by project and plan-review workload
Building Department
Development Services Department — Building Services
Phone: 954-828-3160Email: PermitSolutions@fortlauderdale.govAddress: 700 NW 19th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Official Sources
City of Fort Lauderdale — Permitting Services
fortlauderdale.gov · Official page · verified September 9, 2026
Source last checked: September 17, 2026
City of Fort Lauderdale — DSD Documents & Forms
fortlauderdale.gov · Official page · verified September 9, 2026
Source last checked: September 17, 2026
City of Fort Lauderdale — Roofing Application Packet
fortlauderdale.gov · Official PDF · verified September 9, 2026
Source last checked: September 17, 2026
City of Fort Lauderdale — HB 803 Permitting Updates
fortlauderdale.gov · Official page · verified September 9, 2026
Source last checked: September 17, 2026
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