Fence Permit Requirements in Hollywood
Hollywood requires a Building Permit to install, replace, or majorly repair a fence, whether commercial or residential. Commercial fence permits carry an extra requirement here: a Knox Box and a Fire Department review, on top of the standard Building Division process. A few real scenarios add their own requirement too — a fence built in an easement, one used as a pool safety barrier, or one made from a non-wood, non-chain-link material.
Verified against official sources · Last verified: September 12, 2026
Do You Need a Permit?
Permit RequiredA permit is required for the installation, replacement, or major repair of a fence, whether commercial or residential, in the City of Hollywood. Commercial fence permits additionally require a Knox Box and Fire review.
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Documents You May Need
- Broward County Uniform Permit Application (Building Checked), from a licensed structural contractor or eligible owner/builder (with owner-builder disclosure statement)
- Easement Agreement, if the fence encroaches into an easement
- Notice of Acceptance, or a site-specific detail signed/sealed/dated by a Design Professional, if the fence material is other than 6-foot chain link or wood
- Survey (clean copy, no markups) or Site Plan showing fence location, height, type, linear footage, and gates — residential maximum height is 6' (4' at the front of the property)
- Survey affidavit, if the survey is more than 1 year but less than 10 years old (surveys over 10 years old are not accepted)
- HOA/Condo Association approval letter, if applicable
- Tree Permit Application and Tree Protection Plan, if trees exist adjacent to the work area
- Details showing compliance with the Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act, if a pool exists within the fence's limits
- Notice of Commencement, if job value 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 your fence is located within an easement: you'll also need: Easement Agreement.
- If your fence will serve as a pool barrier: you'll also need: Residential Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Safety Act Compliance.
- If you selected vinyl fencing: you'll also need: Notice of Acceptance or Design-Professional Site-Specific Detail (Non-Wood/Chain-Link Material).
- If you selected aluminum fencing: you'll also need: Notice of Acceptance or Design-Professional Site-Specific Detail (Non-Wood/Chain-Link Material).
- If you selected concrete fencing: you'll also need: Notice of Acceptance or Design-Professional Site-Specific Detail (Non-Wood/Chain-Link Material).
- If you selected a fence material other than wood or chain link: you'll also need: Notice of Acceptance or Design-Professional Site-Specific Detail (Non-Wood/Chain-Link Material).
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 a fence in an easement need anything extra in Hollywood?
Yes — an Easement Agreement is required if the fence encroaches into an easement.
What if the fence is a pool safety barrier?
It must comply with the Residential Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Safety Act, with the required details shown in your submission.
Do commercial fence permits have extra requirements in Hollywood?
Yes — commercial fence permits additionally require a Knox Box and a Fire Department review.
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
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