AC Permit Requirements in Hollywood
Hollywood requires a Mechanical Permit for installing, altering, or majorly repairing any air conditioning system — commercial or residential. The city also enforces specific equipment placement rules: a minimum 3-foot side/rear setback (12 feet next to a side street), no placement within the first 25 feet of the front setback, and screening from public view. A Notice of Commencement is also required once the job's value passes $15,000.
Verified against official sources · Last verified: September 12, 2026
Do You Need a Permit?
Permit RequiredA permit is required for the installation, alteration, or major repair of any air conditioning system, whether commercial or residential, in the City of Hollywood. Mechanical equipment and its slab must maintain a minimum 3' side and rear setback (12' if adjacent to a side street), is not permitted within the first 25' front setback, and must be screened if visible from the public right-of-way.
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Mechanical Permit
Documents You May Need
- Broward County Uniform Permit Application (Mechanical Checked), from a licensed mechanical contractor (plus an electrical sub-permit application, if electrical work is involved)
- AHRI Certificate of Product Ratings page for the A/C equipment being installed
- Broward County Uniform Data Form for Residential and Light Commercial Air Conditioning Replacements (A/C Equipment Change Out form)
- Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance tie-down detail, or an original signed and sealed engineer attachment plan, for equipment exposed to the outside
- Condo/HOA Association approval letter, if applicable
- Notice of Commencement, if job value is greater than $15,000
- Location, setbacks, and screening method for the A/C equipment (with photos), if the property is in a Historic District
Conditions That Can Affect This Result
This isn't a flat rule — the outcome can depend on details specific to your project. Use the checker to get a result based on your own answers, or see the verified scenarios below.
- If this project changes the electrical load: you'll also need: Electrical Sub-Permit.
What to Do Next
- 1Gather the required documents listed above.
- 2Submit your application through the official Hollywood permit portal.
- 3Respond to any plan-review comments if issued.
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Common Questions
Does Hollywood require a permit to replace an AC unit?
Yes — any installation, alteration, or major repair of an air conditioning system requires a Mechanical Permit in the City of Hollywood, whether the property is residential or commercial.
Are there placement rules for AC equipment in Hollywood?
Yes. The condenser and its slab must be set back at least 3 feet from the side and rear property lines (12 feet if next to a side street), can't be placed within the first 25 feet of the front setback, and must be screened from view if visible from the public right-of-way.
When is a Notice of Commencement required for a Hollywood AC project?
When the job's value is greater than $15,000.
Permit Fees
Fees vary by project scope. See the official City of Hollywood permitting resources.
Review Time
Varies by project and plan-review workload
Building Department
Building Division
Phone: 954-921-3335Email: epermits@hollywoodfl.orgAddress: 2600 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020
Office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
Official Sources
City of Hollywood — Air Conditioner Change Out Checklist (Updated 8/20/24)
hollywoodfl.org · Official PDF · verified September 12, 2026
Source last checked: September 17, 2026
City of Hollywood — Building Division
hollywoodfl.org · Official page · verified September 12, 2026
Source last checked: September 17, 2026
City of Hollywood — Accela Citizen Access (ACA) Permitting Portal
aca-prod.accela.com · Application · verified September 12, 2026
Source last checked: September 17, 2026
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