Electrical Permit Requirements in Hollywood
Hollywood has published an official Electrical Service Change Checklist, and PermitAhead has verified that specific scenario in full — a panel or meter upgrade reliably requires an Electrical Permit here. Other electrical work, such as a new circuit, an EV charger, rewiring, or a low-voltage/alarm installation, isn't covered by that checklist, so confirm those directly with the Building Division before applying.
Verified against official sources · Last verified: September 12, 2026
Do You Need a Permit?
Conditional — More Information NeededThe City of Hollywood requires an Electrical Permit for a change of electrical service (e.g. panel or meter upgrade) — this specific scenario is verified against the city's officially published Electrical Service Change Checklist. Other types of electrical work (new circuits, EV chargers, rewiring, or low-voltage/alarm work) are not covered by that checklist; confirm requirements for those directly with the Building Division before applying.
Additional verification needed for some scenarios
PermitAhead has verified Hollywood's requirements for the specific scenario described above. Other electrical scenarios fall outside the official checklist we've verified — use the checker to see which applies to your project, or confirm directly with the building department.
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Documents You May Need
- Broward County Uniform Permit Application (Electrical Checked), from a licensed electrical contractor or owner-builder (owner-builder not applicable for commercial properties or condominiums)
- Owner-builder affidavit, if using the Florida Statute 489.103 exemption
- Riser diagram from an Architect, Engineer, or Electrical Contractor — signed, licensed, and showing service size, conductor sizes, panel schedules, and grounding electrode system
- Load calculation, if additional loads are being added (e.g. pool, A/C)
- Notice of Commencement, if the contract price is greater than $5,000
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 you selected an electrical panel or service change: a permit is required.
What to Do Next
- 1Confirm which scenario applies to your project with the building department.
- 2Once confirmed, gather the required documents for that scenario.
- 3Submit through the official Hollywood permit portal.
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Common Questions
Does Hollywood require a permit for an electrical panel or service change?
Yes — PermitAhead has verified this specific scenario against Hollywood's official Electrical Service Change Checklist, and a permit is required.
What about other electrical work, like a new circuit or an EV charger?
PermitAhead hasn't verified those scenarios against an official Hollywood checklist yet — confirm requirements directly with the Building Division before applying.
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 — Electrical Service Change Checklist (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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